SCHOOL READINESS
Ready for school, ready for life
School readiness is children being ready for school, families being ready to support their children’s learning, and schools being ready for children.
FCM works to enhance outcomes for economically disadvantaged children through staff training and technical assistance, incorporating family-centered approaches that address education, health, nutrition, mental health, and disability services to foster school readiness.
Six developmental domains
Language Development
Complex vocabulary use and comprehension.
Literacy Development
Understanding print’s connection to communication.
Cognition
Active exploration and investigative learning.
Approaches to Learning
Persistence and flexible problem-solving.
Perceptual, Motor & Physical
Healthy and safe habits.
Social & Emotional
Positive relationships with emotional regulation.
OUR CORE VALUES
Children must be valued Treat others with respect and dignity Promote honesty and trust Embrace cooperation and collaboration Remain committed to quality work View change as an opportunity for growth Take personal responsibility for our actions