Additional ECFE Programs

In addition to the Age Specific and Community Specific classes, ECFE offers other programs designed to reach groups with specific needs that might otherwise go unserved.

ADULT EDUCATION
Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning
1030 W. University Avenue, 55104
651-290-4773

PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES
are provided for the students at the following sites:
AGAPE Area Learning Center
Caroline Family Services
Family Place
Family Service Center
Focus Beyond
Minnesota Communication Services for the Deaf
Sunray Library
Theresa Living Center
University of Minnesota Student Housing
Volunteers of America Regional Correction Facility

INFANT CLASSES FOR NEW PARENTS
Information, support, and resources provided to new parents. Sleep, development and age-appropriate activities are just some of the topics discussed in this class. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes conveniently offered at Randolph Heights Infant & Toddler Center, 348 Hamline Avenue South. Join other new parents as you begin your parenting journey. Call 651-293-5344 for more information.

THE SAINT PAUL ECFE CITYWIDE PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
operates in support of the ECFE goal: to support and strengthen families of young children through information, education and networking. This Advisory Council is a collaboration of parents and staff representatives. Each ECFE site provides a parent representative responsible for relaying information between the site and the Advisory Council. For more information contact co-chairs Alison Schaub or Deepa de Alwis through the ECFE Ofﬁce, 651-793-5410.

PRE - KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The Pre-Kindergarten Program provides preschool education that supports and enhances the learning and development of children and their families prior to kindergarten at 29 Saint Paul Elementary School locations. Children must be four by September 1, 2008 and live in Saint Paul. Eastern Heights and Highwood Hills accept three-year-olds. At most schools, priority is given to children who are English Language Learners, are eligible for free or reduced meals, or are receiving Early Childhood Special Education services.

Call the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760 for application information or find information online.

WORKING FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Degree of Honor Building, Suite 250, 325 Cedar Street, 55101 - 651-293-5330 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
The Working Family Resource Center offers seminars during the noon hour in downtown Saint Paul. Seminars are customized and delivered at worksites throughout Saint Paul.

Call 651-293-5330 to check current seminar schedules, or visit the website at
www.workingfamilyresourcecenter.org

SUNRAY LIBRARY
New! Two new classes at Sunray Library on Thursdays from 9:45 - 11:45 am and 12:30 - 2:30 pm. See here for more information.

ECFE ONLINE
A class choice to meet your busy family's needs! Register for this class offering and access the weekly class lessons posted by one of our licensed parent educators. Chat with other parents at times that are convenient for you. There will be opportunities throughout the year to meet with classmates. List ECFE Online as a choice on you class application.