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Visit Dr. Steve Perry's website, the keynote speaker of our second annual "Sixth Child" fundraiser event. 


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LETTER FROM THE REV


Open enrollment is now underway for the Freedom Schools summer 2013!  We are excited to welcome our new and returning scholars and families back to the red hot Freedom Schools program. 


This summer, we are introducing a Kindergarten Readiness Boot Camp!  This initiative will be infused to make an already dynamic summer program that much greater.  Scholars who will enter kindergarten in the fall 2013 are eligible to participate with priority given to scholars without prior Head Start experience.  Keep checking back for updated information!


Until next time, that is all!

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IMPORTANT DATES: 
MAY 2013


Jan - May
  • Recruitment of staff and children
May 31 - June 2
  • Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute – Week I* (Haley Farm in Clinton, TN) 
June 2 - June 9
  • Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute Week II** (University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN)


* Book orders will not be placed for Sponsors who have not made a payment and participants will not be permitted to attend the March Orientation and Training or operate a CDF Freedom Schools program. 

       Kansas City Freedom Schools Initiative
 
Enrollment for the 2013 Freedom School summer program will be limited to scholars with an address in the boundaries of the Kansas City Missouri School district. Please contact Rev. Faulkner with any questions or concerns at 816-483-3717 x18.

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What Makes CDF Freedom Schools Different?
The CDF Freedom Schools ® concept is unique among summer enrichment programs because the mission is to create safe, nurturing educational environments that set high expectations for all children.
Literacy as a Lifeline Reading is at the heart of the Freedom School curriculum. During the summer session, many students fall in love with books for the first time.
Multigenerational Mentoring Freedom School scholars ages 5-17 are taught by college-age interns who want to improve the lives of children while enriching their own life experience. Each intern completes rigorous traning at the Children’s Defense Fund conference facility on the Alex Haley Farm in Clinton, Tennesse, and at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Interns from around the nation have the opportunity to study the Freedom School model together.
Highlighting Cultural Awareness Cultural history and heritage are emphasized through the use of an Integrated Reading Curriculum that introduces students to a rich collection of culturally diverse literature. Activities and field trips also explore a variety of cultures.
Parenting as Learning Partners Freedom Schools recognize parents as important partners in educating their children. Parents are expected to participate in school activities and attend weekly workshops to learn more about successful parenting, setting and achieving family goals, and becoming advocates for children’s education.

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Servant Leader Internship
The concept of servant leadership provides the basis for preparing college students to lead children while nurturing them both academically and emotionally. Servant Leader Interns are expected to model behavior that serves as an example of fairness, integrity, and dependability. 

Each CDF Freedom School hires its own team of Servant Leader Interns who are up and coming leaders from the local community. All Servant Leader Interns must:
  • be between 19 and 30 years old
  • have at least one  year of college experience
  • have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher

All servant leader interns receive a monetary stipend for their service and dedication.
 
All Servant Leader Interns are expected to demonstrate their commitment to:

  • youth leadership development,
  • social action,
  • civic engagement, and
  • youth empowerment.
Our program cultivates two generations of leadership, demonstrating to all that young people can indeed make a difference in themselves, their communities, and their world through education, hope, leadership, and social action.
 

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Missouri Pre-K Common Core Standards
For more information, please visit the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Standard

Content Component

Process Standards

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Literacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symbolic Development

 

Represents feelings and ideas in a variety of ways

 

 

Spoken/Expressive Language

 

Uses language to communicate ideas, feelings, and questions or to solve problems

 

Listening/Receptive Language

Listens for different purposes

 

Written Language

 

Uses writing as a means of expression/communication

 

Knowledge of Print and Books

Applies early reading skills

 

Sounds of Language (Phonological Awareness)

 

 

Attends to sounds in language

 

 

 

 

 

 

Social and Emotional Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge of Self

 

 

 

Exhibits self awareness

Develops self control

Develops personal responsibility

 

 

 

Knowledge of Others

 

 

 

Builds relationships of mutual trust and respect with others

Works cooperatively with children and adults

 

 

 

Approaches to Learning

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approaches to Learning

 

Shows curiosity

Takes initiative

Exhibits creativity

Shows confidence

Displays persistence

Uses problem-solving skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mathematics

 

 

 


Numbers and Operation

 

Uses numbers to show quantity

Uses language to represent number of objects

Solves problems using number

Uses numerical representation

 

 

 

Geometry and Spatial Sense

 

Investigates positions and locations

Explores shapes in the environment

 

 

 

Patterns and Relationships

 

Recognizes relationships in the environment

Uses patterns in the environment

 

 

Measurement

 

Makes comparisons

Uses measurement

 


Exploring Data

 

Collects, organizes, and uses information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Science






Physical Science

 

Explores physical properties of objects and materials

Investigates properties of objects and materials

Solves problems involving physical properties of objects and materials

Represents observations of the physical works in a variety of ways

 

 

 

 


 

Life Science

 

Explores characteristics of living things

Investigates characteristics of living things

Solves problems related to living things

Represents observations about living things in a variety of ways

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earth and Space

 

Explores properties of earth and space

Investigates properties of earth and space

Solves problems involving earth and space

Represents observations about earth and space in a variety of ways

 

 

 

 

Physical Development, Health and Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical Development and Coordination

 

Uses gross motor skills with purpose and coordination

Uses fine motor skills with purpose and control

Responds to sensory input to function in the environment

 

Health

Practices healthy behaviors

Safety

Practices safe behaviors

 

Kansas City Freedom School Summer Program: 
June 17 - July 31, 2013 

More information coming soon!
 
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