The Adele P. Glenn Academy for Early Childhood Education at Richland Community College is now open and enrolling children ages 3 to 5 for summer and fall sessions. To enroll students, contact Kimberly Brummett at kbrummet@richland.edu or call (217) 875-7211, ext. 387.
Visit the pages below for more information about this inspiring early childhood education program!
- Contact the Adele P. Glenn Academy for Early Childhood Education
- The Adele P. Glenn Academy for Early Childhood Education Calendar
Enrollment Screening
Prospective students in the Adele P. Glenn Academy for Early Childhood Education should be screened prior to enrollement to ensure proper placement in the program. Screenings are 45 minutes to an hour in length. Parents interested in enrolling their child for the Fall 2009 semester should fill out the Screening Request Form as soon as possible.
Enrollment Forms
The following forms must be completed prior to enrollment.
- Enrollment Application
- DCFS Physical Form
- Parental Agreement
- Guidance and Discipline Policy
- Child Information
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- Our Curriculum is based in the Illinois Early Learning Standards with inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach. We also include aspects of the Project Approach and the Creative Curriculum.
- We are located on the Richland Community College Campus with easy access to many of Decatur’s large employers.
- Our class size will be 20 children with one teacher and one assistant. We will focus on Kindergarten Readiness skills providing a high-quality early learning program using developmentally appropriate practices.
- We are a tuition based program serving children age 3, 4, and 5. Our programming is 3 hours per day with both morning and afternoon sessions.
- Play is very important in an Early Childhood Education classroom. The children will have time to explore the classroom and their own interests during each class session. There will also be direct teacher instruction focused on socialization, early literacy and math skills.
- Music is a great tool in learning. We will explore musical instruments, sing, dance and listen to a variety of musical genres.
- Technology will be used in the classroom. The children will have access to computers and a printer for documenting their work and explorations.
- Our program will draw on the wealth of knowledge available at RCC. We will have guests visit from horticulture, music, dance and other areas that interest the children. We will also go on walking fieldtrips to visit appropriate areas of the College that interest the children.
- Parents are a child’s first teachers. We will strive to build a partnership with parents where they are welcome in the classroom and comfortable communicating their ideas and concerns.
- We are committed to collaborating with the community to provide teacher training and professional development for educators.
- Our program strives to serve a diverse population through promoting understanding, appreciation and respect of all cultures, their history and traditions.
- Links to websites with information about Early Childhood Education
Our Core Values
- Commitment
- At Richland Community College we are committed to providing young children and families with a quality early childhood learning experience.
- Respect
- We believe that families are the first and most influential teachers of their children and that they must have an opportunity to contribute to the classroom environment.
- Excellence
- We strive to build an excellent early childhood education program through continuous improvement and input from our community and families.
- Accountability
- We are all accountable for our actions. We must work together to communicate clearly our goals and objectives.
- Diversity
- Diversity offers many learning opportunities. We will use these similarities and differences in our classroom community to assist the children in their growth and development.
