First Class Pre-K Guidelines
The First Class Pre-K Program and Classroom Guidelines have been created and published by the Office of School Readiness to ensure that programs provide a safe and high quality learning environment for the students in Alabama's state funded First Class Pre-K program. The Guidelines also provide guidance and regulations for the expenditures of state funds.
The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education is currently in the process of revising Alabama’s Pre-K Standards. Please use the link below to access the 2013 Standards and to provide input for revisions.
2021-2022 Guidelines
First Class Pre-K Classroom Guidelines
First Class Pre-K Program Guidelines
Links to Individual First Class Pre-K Appendices (2021-2022)
Non-Public Lead Teacher Salary Matrix - Appendix A
Parent Fees Guidelines - Appendix B
Background Check Verification Form - Appendix C
Health Screenings Permission Form - Appendix D
Health Screening Record - Appendix E
Incident Report Form - Appendix F
Modified Schedule Request Form - Appendix G
Parent/Family Contract - Appendix H
Parent/Family Involvement Sign-In - Appendix I
Parent/Family Orientation Suggested Topics - Appendix J
Parent/Family Involvement Log - Appendix K
Code of Alabama for the Office of School Readiness - Appendix L
Classroom Inventory and Purchase List - Appendix M
Mandatory Reporting Law - Appendix N
Children with Special Needs - Appendix O
Required Equipment, Material, and Supplies - Appendix P
Help Me Grow Universal Resource Form - Appendix Q
Mental Health Consultation Flow Chart - Appendix R
Director Guidelines for Pre-Registration - Appendix S
Teacher Self-Directed Professional Development Process - Appendix U