Deerfield’s Early Childhood Advisory Council Overview

Mission Statement: Through collaboration of staff, families and community members, the Deerfield Early Childhood Advisory Council will ensure students in preschool to grade three have high quality educational programs and resources, so they can become knowledgeable, skillful, life-long learners, who are contributing citizens in our changing modern technological society.

The committee meets at least four times per year and is responsible for: (Including but not limited to)

• Obtaining specific community needs and resources necessary for the implementation of high-quality preschool services.
• Aligning and coordinating resources with the needs of the community.
• Participate in the development of the District Operational Plan as organized by the district preschool leadership.
• Review and comment on the Preschool Three Year and Annual Operational Plan and budget.

Be on the lookout for more information and how to join at the beginning of the school year!