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Online pre-registration applications for the 2021-2022 school year may be submitted beginning January 15, 2021.

To pre-register a child for the current 2020-2021 school year, click here.

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Click here to find a First Class Pre-K or First Teacher Home Visiting program.

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The First Class Pre-K funding application for new classrooms is now open for the 2021-2022 school year.  Applications will close March 12th at 5:00 pm.

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The award-winning documentary film, “Starting at Zero: Reimagining Education in America,” focuses on Alabama’s nationally-recognized First Class Pre-K program and highlights state leaders, including Governor Ivey, who continue to strongly support the expansion of and prioritize investment in high quality early learning and care programs.

The documentary was filmed at locations throughout Alabama in 2017-2019 and prominently features First Class Pre-K and First Teacher Home Visiting educators, Department staff, and business and community stakeholders.

 

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Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education @AL_DECE

Earlier this week, Sec. Cooper and ADECE staff were delighted to speak to ministers from Lee and surrounding counites about Pre-K, Home Visiting, and other programs offered by the ADECE. Thank you to Rev. Clifford Jones for the invitation! https://t.co/rKwchfAldW
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Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education @AL_DECE

These FCPK students at South Shelby Baptist Early Learning Center like to party like it’s Friday every day of the week! https://t.co/9P1AywPFqi
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Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education @AL_DECE

#WIDAEarlyYears eLearning is on the move! WIDA Early Years eLearning is moving to the #WIDA Secure Portal, a members-only hub for WIDA professional learning courses and resources, on October 1, 2021. Learn more:
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Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education @AL_DECE

Secretary Cooper participated in a panel on Pre-K to 12 to Workforce at @gediau this afternoon. She appreciated the opportunity to meet with outstanding workforce development professionals from around the state. @barbarajeancoop https://t.co/yLTIFNTWeQ
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Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education @AL_DECE

Secretary Cooper and ADECE staff had a great meeting today with Dr. Susan Hubbard, Dean of the @AuburnU College of Human Sciences. https://t.co/KvxPj7X9CN
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Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education @AL_DECE

WIDA Early Years eLearning is moving to the WIDA Secure Portal, a members-only hub for WIDA professional learning courses and resources, on October 1, 2021. Learn more about WIDA Early Years eLearning, what’s changing, and what you can do to get ready.
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