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Welcome to the Saint Paul Public Schools!
Saint Paul Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers parent and early childhood education for families with children between birth and kindergarten age.

ECFE is based on the idea that the family provides a child's first and most important learning environment, and parents are a child's first and most significant teachers. ECFE works to strengthen families and enhance the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.

Semester One: September 8, 2008 - January 16, 2009

Semester Two: January 22, 2009 - June 8, 2009

A typical ECFE class consists of three learning sections:

Together Time
Parents' Time
Children's Time
TOGETHER TIME

ECFE most often begins with parent/child activities in the children’s classroom.


PARENTS' TIME

Parents then separate from their children and join together for a discussion group facilitated by a Parent Educator.


CHILDREN'S TIME

While the parents are in discussion, children continue to participate in activities facilitated by an Early Childhood Teacher.

CONTACT INFORMATION Early Childhood Family Education Phone: 651-793-5410 Fax: 651-793-5411 1845 Sheridan Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116

ECFE is a program within the Saint Paul Public Schools.



2008-09 School Year
To view our Fall class offerings, click either the "Neighborhood Sites" or "Class Descriptions" link. Click a site's name to see its schedule. Click the "Sign Up!" link to fill in the registration form. You may rank your top three preferred classes.

All Site Registration
Wednesday September 3, 2008
10:00 am - noon
and 4:00 - 7:30 pm

ECFE Offers

• Education, information, support, and friendship with other parents.

• Programs facilitated by licensed, knowledgeable staff.

• Classes and special events for the entire family.

• Locations all over Saint Paul.

• No one is ever turned away because of an inability to pay.