Early Learning Collaborative
A free program to combat learning loss caused by pandemic-related isolation
What Is The Early Learning Collaborative?
During and following the pandemic, we have observed learning gaps in children due to pandemic-related isolation, which motivated us to initiate a project. This initiative led us to form a partnership with the Center That Cares, the Early Excellence Project, and A. Shannon Consulting, resulting in the establishment of the Early Learning Collaborative.
How Does The Early Learning Collaborative Work?
The Early Learning Collaborative is designed for children ages 3-6. The program is free, and all supplies are provided at no charge.
For those participating with Jeremiah's Place, students will:
- Visit our center 1 day per week for a 2-hour learning session
- Mondays: 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Tuesdays: 5pm-7pm
- Wednesdays: 4:30pm-6pm
- Thursdays: 5pm-7pm
- Engage with Waterford* on a tablet provided by Jeremiah's Place 4 days per week
- Age 3: 15 minutes of SmartStart per day
- Ages 4 and 5: 15 minutes of Reading and 15 minutes of Math&Science per day
- Age 6: 30 minutes of Reading and 30 minutes of Math&Science per day
*Waterford is a learning software that provides fun and engaging lessons in reading, math, and science that adapt to each learner.
How Can I Get My Child Involved With The Early Learning Collaborative?
Jeremiah's Place will offer the program to 3 cohorts of 20 children:
- Cohort 1: July 1, 2024 through November 11, 2024
- Cohort 2: November 25, 2024 through April 18, 2025
- Cohort 3: April 21, 2025 through September 12, 2025
*Cohort timing is subject to change
Cohort 1 is currently full.
If you are interested in registering your child(ren) for our second or third cohort, please reach out to McKenzie Williams at mwilliams@jeremiahsplace.org or 412-924-0726 x. 103.
