Full/extended-day kindergarten program: extended-day program for
targeted group.
Year Implemented
1991-92
% of Children Served
Approximately 25%
Eligibility
Targeted to academically at-risk students (approximately bottom third of
students).
Selection Process
Two-step process: student nominated for program by teacher; then program
chosen by parent.
Funding Source
Title
I; LAP.
Program Evaluation
Graduate students have done studies tracking extended day children and found
them to perform better at later grade levels.
Unmet Demand
Yes.
Plans for Full Day or Extended Program
No.
Considered expanding extended-day kindergarten program as a way to increase WASL scores, but chose to invest in reduced class sizes for all grade
levels.
