Early
Childhood Programs
Plano ISD offers a
number of programs for preschool children, which are
outlined on this site. Students residing within Plano
ISD attendance zone boundaries may register to attend one of
three Early Childhood Schools (Isaacs , Beaty or Pearson)
under one of the following three criteria.
- Tuition-Supported Community Prekindergarten
- State and Federal Programs
- Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities
1. Tuition-Supported
Community Prekindergarten
Children who are three years old
or four years old on or before September 1st and
who do not qualify for either the Preschool Program
for Children with Disabilities
or Prekindergarten
(described below) are eligible to enroll
in the Tuition-Supported Prekindergarten Program
at Isaacs, Beaty, or Pearson Early Childhood
Schools. Parents choose a five day or three day per week program for their child and agree to pay a tuition fee in 9 monthly installments. There is an additional non-refundable registration fee of $100 per child.
A packet of information
describing this program and the registration
procedure can be picked up at any Plano
ISD early childhood school, the Plano ISD
Administration Building at 2700 West 15th Street,
and at the Plano ISD Shiloh Center,
Multilingual Assessment Office, at 3540 East
14th Street.
2. State and Federal Programs
Prekindergarten is a state-mandated program that serves children who are
four years of age on or before September
1. Students may attend this program free of charge if they meet any of the following criteria:
The student:
- is limited English speaking.
- qualifies for free or reduced lunch.
- is an active military dependent.
- has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
- is homeless.
If you live in east Plano, call
(469) 752-3484. If you live in central Plano, call
(469) 752-4303. If you
live in west Plano, call (469) 752-4202. If you are
considering the Chinese bilingual program, call (469)
752-1500.
3. Preschool
Program for Children with Disabilities
PPCD
is a special education program that serves children
between the ages of three to five who
have delays in the areas of speech, language,
physical, social and/or emotional development.
Bilingual
(Spanish) classrooms are provided when necessary.
The amount of time and type of services provided
are determined by an Individual Education Program
(IEP) committee. Eligible students attend this
program at no cost to the family. Students
are eligible for services on their third birthday.
Contacts
If you live in east Plano, call the campus assessment team at (469)
752-6587.
If you live in central Plano, call the campus assessment team at
(469) 752-4326.
If you live in west Plano, call the campus assessment team at (469)
752-4226.
Senior High School Early Learning Centers
Each Plano ISD senior high school has a tuition-supported Early Learning Center Preschool that is designed to provide an enriching experience for 3, 4, and 5 year old children. The preschool is a laboratory school for the senior high school Early Childhood Professions classes, emphasizing the growth and development of the whole child; that is, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Each center is directed by a degreed teacher who plans and provides meaningful and relevant educational activities to support learning and development during these formative years. Students enrolled in the senior high school course, Early Childhood Professions, work under the supervision of the director to give the children the encouragement and attention needed to nurture their development. The children learn through activities appropriate to the child’s age and development, such as block building, painting, reading stories, art, and dramatic play. The children are encouraged to be independent, self confident, and inquisitive about the world around them.
For more information visit our Senior High School Early Learning Center webpage.
Chinese Bilingual
The Chinese Bilingual Prekindergarten Program (266KB) serves children who are limited-English speaking and whose home language is a dialect of Chinese. Children must be four years of age on or before September 1 to attend.
The Chinese Bilingual Kindergarten Program (204KB) serves children who are limited-English speaking and whose home language is a dialect of Chinese. Children must be five years of age on or before September 1 to attend.
Both programs are located at:
Harrington Elementary School
1540 Baffin Bay Dr.
Plano, Texas 75075
For more information contact Ann Irvine, Principal at (469)
752-1510, or Lisa Awbrey, Early Childhood Coordinator, at (469)
752-8195.
Plano Family Literacy
PLANO FAMILY LITERACY was developed through an act of congress in the early 1980's with the assistance of Congressman William Goodling. The program's purpose is to help to break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy by improving the educational opportunities of the Nation's low-income families. Through integrating early childhood education, adult literacy or adult basic education, and parenting education this program unifies a whole family literacy program.
The PLANO FAMILY LITERACY program began in January 2000 and is funded partially by a federal grant which serves local families in our community. The program is located in Plano on the east side of the city where it is housed in a building owned by the Plano Independent School District. This facility is located close to many of the families served.
Classes are held Monday through Friday. Monday and Wednesday and Friday classes are held in the mornings. Tuesday and Thursday classes are held in the evening. This variety in scheduling allows both parents to participate in classes. A summer program is also provided. PLANO FAMILY LITERACY requires all participants to be involved in all components of the PLANO FAMILY LITERACY program. Eligible families must:
- Reside in the Plano Independent School District.
- Have a child (newborn to 8 years).
- Commit to all program hours.
- Have low literacy.
- Be low income.
For additional information, contact Jane Lilliston or Marla Fuller at (469) 752-2252.
Head Start
PISD Head Start is a federally funded program for PISD children who are 3 or 4 by September 1 and their families who meet low income guidelines. Head Start programs are operated by local non-profit or public school organizations nationwide.
PISD Head Start provides a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool children to explore and experience social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Classrooms are designed for preschool children.
There are three basic requirements for prospective students:
- The child must be three or four years old by September 1.
- The child must live within the boundaries of the Plano Independent School District.
- The family's income must fall within federal poverty level income guidelines.
For additional information, contact Tina Hardison, Principal at 469-752-7170 or
Lori Stanley
at (469) 752-7163.
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