Our Programs PRESCHOOL PROGRAM GROW YOUR OWN GROW YOUR OWN (GYO) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM <br/> Hear from some of our teachers about why they teach and how Kennedy helped them achieve their goals. Read about GYO in EdSurge Have you thought about a career in education? Grow Your Own provides the training you’ll need to become a New York State certified Teacher Assistant - the first step in a lifelong career in education. GYO combines hands-on experience in the classroom with professional development and exam preparation. Our intensive job-placement services help graduates find suitable positions at early childhood providers throughout the city. The 6-week program is free for participants, and covers the costs of all mandated screenings, workshops, and tests. If you are interested in applying for the GYO program, please contact Workforce Coordinator Mira Handman (mhandman@kenchild.org) for more information. SUPPORT GYO AT KCC Grow Your Own is made possible by the generosity of our donor community. You can make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and early childhood professionals by donating today. Learn More. KENNEDY CHILDREN'S CENTER, 2212 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 100352129889500INFO@KENCHILD.ORG Website Privacy Policy - Donor Privacy Policy - Powered by Squarespace

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH PARENTS/GUARDIAN: DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? CLICK HERE FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION Where Children, Families and Communities Learn Together Our mission is to provide high quality education services to young children with developmental delays, in partnership with families and communities. Our child-centered, evidence-based instruction prepares each student to enter the New York City public school system in the least restrictive environment possible. We support families with training, guidance, and advocacy, and strengthen our school community through professional development and collaborations with local human service organizations. KCC is also committed to empowering a new generation of early childhood educators through our Grow Your Own Teacher Assistant and Teacher Training Program (GYO). PRESCHOOL AND RELATED SERVICES We provide high-quality services to nearly 400 preschoolers every day. LEARN MORE GROW YOUR OWN We are growing a new generation of diverse educators by enabling motivated community members to become certified teacher assistants and teachers. FIND OUT HOW KENNEDY CHILDREN'S CENTER, 2212 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 100352129889500INFO@KENCHILD.ORG Website Privacy Policy - Donor Privacy Policy - Powered by Squarespace