Specialized Programs

Early Head Start  Expectant mothers and children 0-2.   Parent Educator- Angela Wooten Whitaker

Head Start :  Children ages three to five years old:  Parent Educator:   Alecia Mitchell

Voluntary PreK (VPK):  Age 4 Living in Title One Boundary

Voluntary

PreK (VPK)

State-funded program designed to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. Children must be 4 by 9-1 and reside in Florida.  VPK certificate and apply through Broward Schools.

www.browardschools.com/vpk or VPK Office at 754-323-4732. 

PreK ESE:  Ages 3-4 Children with Identified Disability (IEP)

We offer two different PreK ESE Programs, depending on the exceptionality and its impact on the preschooler's social and academic performances.  If a parent is concerned about their age 3-4 child with a potential disability they can make an appointment to be evaluated at Wingate Oaks Center.  Once the child completes the evaluation, the IEP team will determine and recommend services to meet the IEP goals.  To schedule the evaluation, parents can call 754-321-7200 or visit www.browardschools.com/ese to complete Child Find referral online.

Specialized

Our specialized preschool classroom is a self-contained program for children with various developmental delays. The curriculum focus is on instruction in readiness skills, communication, independent functioning, and social skills.

Intensive

 ESE children who require intensive instruction in all domains and need a highly structured classroom environment focused on communication, independent functioning, social skills, and pre-academics.

Community Schools South

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes prepare to communicate competently in English. Classes are offered from beginning through advanced levels, and are designed for the adult student.  The GED Prep program and test classes at prepares for the skills required to pass the GED® exam and earn a State of Florida High School Diploma.  Additional Classes may be available based on need and interest. 

Classes are open from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with open-entry/open-exit: Join or leave the program based on your individual needs.  Total cost for semester is $65.00.  The application can be completed directly through the portal at https://broward.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/apply/.  Anyone needing additional information can call:  (754) 321-7600