The North Marion School District in Aurora has created a popular gathering place for young families in its preschool located in the newly opened Primary School. It serves 45 children . The district also serves the communities of Broadacres, Donald, Hubbard and Butteville. We now know it s crucial to focus on our earliest learners.
Educators can make the largest impact on children between the ages of three and four.
Read How We Got Started by Principal Wilding. The program is a good example of Gov. John Kitzhaber s focus on early childhood intervention programs. The preschool, based on a Head Start model, serves three groups of 15 children who attend school four half-days each week. We did lots of outreach to migrant and ESL families. Staff have been able to make medical referrals through the school, also part of the Head Start Model.