Kindergarten Readiness
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Early RISErs learning support program brings together a wide range of early childhood professionals and assistive technology to offer families of young children a unique opportunity to develop and grow together.
Who
Parents or guardians and their 3-5-year old child(ren) participate in the program together.
Where
Early RISErs is held in our East Vancouver Learning Centre at 3292 East Broadway. Parking is available and we are across the street from Rupert Skytrain station.
When
A new cohort of Early RISErs starts each fall, winter, and spring and runs for 9 weeks. Families join either on Fridays or Saturdays from 10 am – 12 pm. Start dates are October 4/5, January 10/11, and April 4/5. There is no program on holiday weekends.
Program Description
Early RISErs brings together Speech-Language Pathologists, Kindergarten teachers, Early Childhood Educators, Behavioural Interventionists, and Occupational Therapists to offer families a unique technology-embracing program that provides assessments, skill learning, parent networking and strategies to overcome children’s challenges by leveraging strengths.
Early RISErs is an early childhood education and intervention program with parent/guardian participation that is focused on equipping families with knowledge about their young child and their learning and development to date.
The program, designed and facilitated by early childhood experts, focuses on key areas of learning and development including early literacy, early numeracy, speech language acquisition, social and emotional learning, and physical literacy to give families a detailed snapshot of their child’s learning and development to date, and engage young children in hands-on learning opportunities carefully scaffolded to individual child’s needs.
Apply NowWho is the Early RISErs program for?
The Early RISErs program is for any parents/guardians who are seeking evidence-based early childhood educational programming, early intervention support and information, and insight about their child’s learning and development. The program is suitable for both families with no specific concerns about their child’s learning and development, and families who may have concerns and are looking to have their child work with a range of early childhood professionals who can provide specific information about their child’s learning challenges, strengths, and development to date.
Early RISErs uses a small group format (8 children and their parent/guardian) and involves both whole group (parent/guardian and child) learning activities, and time where children work in small groups and individually with learning support staff. Parent/guardian participation is central to young children’s successful participation in the program. In separate workshops, through detailed reporting, or by appointment, parents/guardians also receive information and guidance relevant to their child’s educational, learning, and social needs.
Program Highlights
Key features of our Early RISErs program:
- Intake screening for all program applicants.
- The use of informal and formal assessment measures to identify and communicate each individuals learning and development to date.
- Small group and individual instruction.
- Engaging and hands-on programming incorporating age-appropriate assistive technology developed in partnership with the Bloorview Research Institute.
- A detailed report of the child’s learning and development to date at the conclusion of the program.
- Programming developed and delivered by an inter professional early childhood team that can assess and support children and families in all areas of early development.
- Referrals to further early years supports, professionals, and resources on an as-needed basis.
- Targeted information around early development, early childhood education, and the transition to kindergarten for families.
- Opportunities to build community with other families with young children.
We operate on a sliding scale fee model to ensure our services are accessible to all families.
Individualized Reports
The program includes an individualized report of your child’s learning and development to date covering areas such as receptive and expressive language, early literacy and numeracy learning, social and emotional learning, and fundamental movement skill development. The program includes a detailed report of your child’s learning and development to date at the conclusion of the program.
Bursaries & Funding
Internal bursaries may be available for families who qualify.
Most of our programs qualify for BC Ministry Autism / ASD funding.
Program Pricing
$675 for the program. We can discuss detailed fees and our generous bursary support during your intake interview.
Fees
| Annual Net Household Income | Early RISErs program |
| $0 – $30,000 | $155.25 |
| $30,000 – $65,000 | $181 |
| $65,000 – $85,000 | $414 |
| $85,000 – $120,000 | $517.50 |
| $120,000 – 160,000 | $646.87 |
| $160,000 + | $675 |
How to get a copy of your Notice of Assessment (NOA)
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Early RISErs at The Everything ECE Podcast
In a recent episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla Ward, host and founder of Early Learning Foundations, had an insightful conversation with Marlo Humiski, our Senior Manager of Early Years Programs.
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Is my child ready for school? What else can I do to prepare them?
This post is dedicated to the most common questions and concerns we see and hear from families with young children, and the ways in which families are able to receive support for these challenges in our Early RISErs program.
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We are grateful for the generous donors who are making a difference in the lives of children across BC.
If you would like to contribute to our bursary fund, please consider making a monthly or one time donation.
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Thank you to our generous donors, sponsors and funders who make it possible for us to provide bursaries and affordable programs. Our donors play a vital role in sustaining our programming. We are so grateful for their continued support of children and youth in our community with learning differences.
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