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 About the Early Childhood Education Center

 

   Gerner Family Early Education Center

2012-2013

Building School Improvement Plan

 

VISION STATEMENT

A Community United in Building Successful Students 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

The Gerner Center is dedicated to partnering with children, families, and the community to provide a safe, individualized educational experience, which prepares young children for success in school and life. 

 

VALUES

Every child has the right to a quality education.

Every child has the ability to learn.

Early learning is critical to child development.

Early parent involvement is the key to student success.

Children learn developmentally appropriate skills through meaningful, research-driven, play-based instruction. 

 

STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS

Improving Academic Achievement

Customer and Employee Focus

Academic Relevancy 

 

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GOALS

The percent of Gerner Center:

  • 3-year-old students achieving a meets on the Creative Curriculum Gold Assessment in literacy will increase from 77-85%
  • 4-year-old students achieving at meets on the Creative Curriculum Gold Assessment in literacy will increase from 93-97%
  • 4-year-old students achieving at Level 3 on the Creative Curriculum Gold Assessment in literacy will increase from 71-85%

The percent of Gerner Center parents:

  • who report that their child’s current educational program is relevant will increase from 85-92%
  • who report that the Gerner Center is meeting their child’s individual needs will increase from 85% to 95%
  • who report teachers in their school really care about their child(ren) will increase from 83% to 98%

Contact the  Gerner Family Early Education Center:
 8100 N. Congress - Kansas City, MO 64153 - (816) 359-4600