Head Start/ECEAP

WWPS Head Start/ECEAP Office
Blue Ridge Elementary
1150 W. Chestnut
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Green Park Elementary Head Start/ECEAP
1105 E. Isaacs
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Application Form

We are now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 School Year
Applications are available at Blue Ridge Elementary or Download Now

Ahora estamos aceptando solicitudes para el año escolar de 2013-2014
Pida una solicitud en Blue Ridge Elementary o Descárgala aquí

Program Overview

The Walla Walla Public Schools Head Start/ECEAP Preschool Program provides free preschool classes for qualifying 3 and 4 year old children living in Walla Walla County. Some of the services the program provides include transportation, disabilities, meals, health and developmental screenings, parent education, family activities and goal setting.

Head Start / ECEAP Programs are family development programs that provide comprehensive education, health and social services for children and their families. Head Start preschool is funded by the federal government and ECEAP (Early Childhood Education Assistance Program) is funded by the Washington State Department of Early Learning. This program is designed to serve the unique needs of our community.

We promote school readiness by enhancing the cognitive, social, and emotional development of our students. The program's learning environment supports children's growth in language & literacy, cognition & general knowledge, physical development & health, social & emotional development, and approaches to learning.

The role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher is emphasized by the program's structure and activities. We strive to build relationships with families that support family well-being and positive parent-child relationships; families as lifelong learners and educators; family engagement in transitions; family connections to peers and community, and families as advocates and leaders. Please contact our Blue Ridge office at for more information.

WWPS Head Start/ECEAP Coordinator Staff

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Walla Walla Public Schools Head Start/ECEAP Program Director
Kerri Coffman

Our Head Start/ECEAP program serves 217 children
Each AM and PM session holds class for 3.25 hours, four days per week
Our staff to child ratio is 1:8.5

Education Coordinator
Elisa Weinman-Pogue

Each family receives two education home visits (with literacy and math focused activities) and two conferences per year
Curriculum emphasizes self-esteem and social skills, language development in English and primary language, literacy, math, and science skills, appreciation of creative arts, and physical and health development

Disabilities Coordinator
Maggie Miranda

Every student receives developmental screenings with follow up support and referrals as necessary.
Our program works closely with Special Programs and area agencies to support children with special needs.

Health and Nutrition Coordinator
Cheryl Copeland

Provide education to families on the importance of health development
Link families with continuous medical and dental care
Dental, vision, hearing screenings and referrals
Growth assessments two times a year
Nutrition and cooking classroom activities with an emphasis on healthy food choices

Parent Involvement Coordinator
Cresencia Gutierrez-Duran

Parents are encouraged to become engaged in their child’s education!
Gain leadership skills and become involved in program planning through Policy Council.
Increase literacy in your home through family night activities.
Volunteer in the classroom, on field trips and preparing classroom materials at home.
Participate in trainings on child development, discipline, financial literacy, and other topics of interest.

Family & Mental Health Services Coordinator
Denise Fraire

Comprehensive family and mental health support
Monthly home visits by bilingual Family Advocate: to write family goals, link home and school information regarding health and education
Referrals to local agencies, community partners and continuing education programs
Mental health observations with referrals to providers as needed and ongoing family support.

Teaching Teams

Meet Our Teaching Team Staff Members!

Lead Teacher Candy Anderson	Asst. Teacher Cindy Ramirez	Family Advocate Elia Jimenez
Lead Teacher Lora Chesnut	Asst. Teacher Jennifer Aviña	Family Advocate Mara Palumbo
Lead Teacher Elisa Weinman-Pogue	Asst. Teacher/FA Ana Aguilar
Lead Teacher Christina Leonetti	Asst. Teacher Griselda Patino	Family Advocate Magali Hernandez
Lead Teacher Sharron Plucker	Asst. Teacher Beatriz Esqivel	Family Advocate Norma Ramos
Lead Teacher Tami Plucker	Asst. Teacher Teresa Martinez	Family Advocate Cynthia Diaz
Lead Teacher Tensie Lovejoy	Asst. Teacher Mary Lynn Grant	Asst. Teacher Sandy Leos	Family Advocate Ruth Farias