The Department of Early Childhood works to ensure that all children have opportunity and access to a high-quality start to their education. We do this through curriculum, coaching, and professional development, backed by research and continuous improvement from pre-kindergarten through second grade (P-2). We call this approach Focus on Early Learning. See our strategic plan below, or download a brief overview of our current initiatives.

The mission of the BPS Department of Early Childhood is to equip all educators, leaders, and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to provide an equitable, high-quality early education that leverages the children’s own identities, experiences, funds of knowledge, and cultures.

Our expectation is that all children will become internally driven and self-motivated learners. They will be able to read, write, and communicate effectively by the third grade.