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  • 1. Introduction
E. Goals

The following are the primary goals of the Minuteman’s Early Education and Teaching Program:

For the Child:

  • To provide a safe environment for children to play and learn.
  • To provide learning activities based on the individual child’s developmental abilities and interests.
  • To provide a nurturing environment where children can feel welcome, secure and loved.
  • To provide an environment where children can play with other children, gaining social skills within a peer group.

For the Parents:

  • To provide a setting where parents can leave their child/children to pursue other activities (work, school, etc.), knowing their child/children is/are safe, well-cared for and happy.
  • To provide information regarding early childhood development in a formal or informal manner.
  • To provide support information and referrals for families in need of such resources.
  • Parents are encouraged be involved in our classroom by being a guest speaker on a skill you have, being a reader, end of year celebration.

For the Student Intern:

  • To provide an early childhood program as a training site for students to learn principles of Early Childhood Education.
  • To help the student develop a work ethic in order to succeed in any future job setting.
  • Daily journals/observations.

CCA Vision Statement

Colonial Children’s Academy is a nurturing diverse community that provides a safe, education-enriched environment for children, families, students, and staff. Our emergent curriculum is developed from the children’s interests and skill levels to promote independence and build self-confidence. We support interactions that encourage, enrich, and empower all to reach their full potential.


 

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Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District does not discriminate based on race, creed, national origin, religion, color, age, sex, ancestry, genetic information, marital/parental status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs or activities, including its admissions and employment practices. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of homelessness, consistent with the McKinney-Vento Act. The School District does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. An individual has been designated to coordinate compliance under Title IX and Section 504. Mr. John E. Cammarata, Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator, may be contacted through the Superintendent’s Office located at 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421, or by phone at (781) 861-6500. 
Minuteman’s special education department will handle inquiries and complaints that relate to hate-motivated violence, discrimination, and harassment based on a disability or special education status which are protected under “Section 504” of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794) or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. § 1412, et seq.) or M.G.L. c 71 B, as from time to time amended. 

Throughout this handbook, the term “parent or parents” will refer to parents and/or guardians.