EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM
We are accepting applications for the Early Learning Program. See the link to the attendance map below to determine your in area school.
Early Learning Program in Medicine Hat Public School Division (MHPSD): Our educational practices are shaped by a strong focus to create learning environments that honour the unique individuality of each child and nurture their growth in body, mind and spirit. Early Learning Program settings have been designed to include children with assessed developmental delays from 3 to 4 years old and play partners from 3 to 4 years old. Program Unit Funding (PUF) or mild to moderate support is available depending on your child’s assessed level of need. ELP is available in many of our Elementary Schools (see list below). We also provide early intervention supports within private preschools and child care centres.
It is our intention to offer ELP in most of our elementary schools (see links below). If we do not have sufficient registration in your in area school we will offer you a placement in an alternative location.
Early Learning offers the following:
- Quality, early childhood education that supports healthy child development
- Certified teachers and educational assistants
- Low child-to-adult ratios
- On-going professional development regarding special needs supports
- Play-based, active learning
- Integrated art, music, movement and sensory programming
- Diverse student population
- Family involvement opportunities
- Inclusion with school activities
- Ability to meet individual needs
- Literacy, numeracy, creativity and social-emotional skill development
- Involvement with school division and inter-agency supports
- Services may include: speech language pathologist supports, occupational/physical therapist support, Behavior and Emotional Support Team and transportation subsidy or support.
ELP is offered in the morning or the afternoon based on availability in each school. Please contact your in area school or Joanne Stockman at 403.528.6725 for more information about our Early Learning Programs.
The following schools offer Early Learning Programs:
Medicine Hat Public School Division provides the following:
Annual Child Development Check-Up.
April 7, 2022
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
MHPSD Central Office – By Appointment
Please email [email protected] to book a FREE appointment