Targeted VPK Summer Bridge

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    Is your child ready for kindergarten? Take the next step with the targeted VPK Summer Bridge program. 

     

    The targeted VPK Summer Bridge Program will be provided to eligible school-year VPK students from private and public providers during the summer prior to kindergarten. The program will focus on emergent literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading to support a stronger start in kindergarten.

    Your child will take the FAST Star Early Literacy assessment three times during the VPK school year. If on the third assessment they:

    • Scored below the 10th percentile
    • Could not complete the practice items
    • Could not complete the assessment because it is inappropriate for their needs (e.g., child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) requires paper-based testing, a non-English speaking child)

    Summer Bridge can help!

     

    The targeted VPK Summer Bridge is a FREE summer program offered by our school district to help eligible VPK students get ready for kindergarten. The program includes:

    • Qualified instructors
    • Four hours of instruction a day
    • Small class sizes
    • Developmentally appropriate instruction
    • Focus on emergent literacy skills

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    Dates: June 2 through July 8 (Closed July 3 and July 4) 

    Days: Monday - Friday 

    Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Location: Bette Ra Ivey Discovery Center located at 8570 66th Street N Pinellas Park, FL 33781 

    Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

    Transportation will not be available.

    Wrap services are not offered at the site.