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WWPS Head Start/ECEAP Office
Blue Ridge Elementary
1150 W. Chestnut
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Telephone—(509) 527-3066
FAX—(509) 522-4480
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Green Park Elementary Head Start/ECEAP
1105 E. Isaacs
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Telephone—(509) 527-3077
FAX—(509) 522-4487
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The Walla Walla Public Schools Head Start/ECEAP Preschool
Program provides free preschool classes for qualifying 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. Each program is designed
to serve the unique needs of our particular community.
Head Start and ECEAP programs promote school readiness for
children from qualifying families by enhancing their cognitive,
social, and emotional development. 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 (509) 527-3066 for more information.
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Walla Walla Public Schools
Head Start/ECEAP Program Director
Kerri Coffman
KCoffman@wwps.org
509.526.1781
• 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
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Education Coordinator
Elisa Weinman-Pogue
EWeinman@wwps.org
509.527.3066
• 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
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Disabilities Coordinator
Maggie Miranda
MMiranda@wwps.org
509.526.1788
• 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.
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Health and Nutrition Coordinator
Cheryl Copeland
CCopeland@wwps.org
509.526.1787
• 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
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Parent Involvement Coordinator
Cresencia Gutierrez-Duran
CDuran@wwps.org
509.526.1793
• 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.
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Family & Mental Health
Services Coordinator
Denise Fraire
DFraire@wwps.org
509.526.1786
• 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.
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