STRATEGY 2:
SCHOOL READINESS
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:
School readiness makes the transition to school less traumatic for children and families and gives students a strong foundation on which to build their educational future.
GOAL:
All Troup County four and five-year-old children are prepared for Kindergarten and First Grade
ACTION PLAN
Promote certified Pre-K programs in the community
Offer 5 hours of certified professional training focusing on early childhood education for local childcare programs.
Work with the Troup County School System and other agencies to provide developmental screenings prior to Kindergarten for all childcare centers
Promote community saturation of The Basics movement, which seeks to help every family help every child reach their full potential.
PROGRAMS WITH THIS FOCUS
Quality Rated Day Care Centers
Quality Rated is Georgia’s system to determine, improve, and communicate the quality of programs that provide child care. Quality Rated assigns one, two, or three stars to early education and school-age care programs that meet or exceed minimum state requirements. Our goal is for all children enrolled in a daycare to be enrolled in a Quality Rated daycare.
Troup County School System
The Troup County School System works hard to promote school readiness in the community. Through various early start programs, our local schools help parents prepare their little ones to learn.
Talk With Me Baby
Talk With Me Baby is a partnership of public and private organizations all working to bring the concept of language nutrition into public awareness, and educate parents and caregivers on the importance of talking with their babies.
Success By Six
Success by Six is an initiative of the United Way of West Georgia. With a focus on children ages three and four, this program helps prepare children who will soon begin formal schooling
Bright by Text
Bright by Text provides free tips, information, and resources to help all parents and caregivers give every child a bright beginning. Text the word BRIGHT to 274448 to register.
Quality Care for Children
Quality Care for Children provides referrals to parents seeking Georgia child care, afterschool programs, Georgia Pre-K, Early/Head Start and summer camps.
