Learning Link
Contact Information:
Holly Brander
TOSA - Early Learning Specialist
Laura Zarate
Early Education Teacher
Welcome to the Learning Link Web Page
Welcome to the Learning Link Web Page
Attention Families:
We have new dates for our Learning Link for the 2023-2024 school year. Check out session dates and open registration below.
Session 1
August 19 - September 279, 2024
Session 2
September 30 - November 8, 2024
Session 3
November 11 - December 20, 2024
Session 4
January 6 - February 14, 2025
Session 5
February 17 - April 4, 2025
Session 6
April 7 - May 23, 2025
Click HERE if you are interested in finding out more about the 2024-2025 Learning Link. We will add
you to the email list to send out when new registration for each session begins.
The Lowell Joint School District is committed to serving all students. This web page is created to support parents, guardians and child care providers in the Lowell Joint School District and surrounding neighborhoods with information relevant to early childhood development and kindergarten readiness skills.
Our Vision
To provide assistance and support to parents and guardians with foundational knowledge and skills to support the academic, social and emotional needs of young learners ranging from the ages of newborn to five years old.
Mission
To provide PROGRAMS that enhance the development of young children ranging reom newborn to five years old.
To provide RESOURCES for parents, guardians and child care providers that promote the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and verbal development of young scholars.
Current Programs in Lowell Joint School District:
Learning Link
What is it:
An interactive center for parents/guardians and their children newborn to five years old. This space will be used for parents/guardians to bring their child and participate in fun, developmentally appropriate activities together.
Where is it located:
Maybrook Elementary, Room C
11700 Maybrook Ave, Whittier, CA 90604
When is it:
We are currently providing 6 week sessions throughout the 2023-2024 school year in order to provide as many opportunities for families to participate with their child/children at the Learning Link. Session dates are listed above along with registration for the most current session. There are limited spots available, so please complete the form and we will be in contact with you at least one week prior to the session beginning.
Current Resources:
LJSD works collaboratively with many organizations to enhance our work with families and childcare providers in the district and surrounding communities with children ages newborn to five years old.
Ready4K: Exciting news! We've partnered with Ready4K to offer an evidence-based parenting curriculum to families at no cost to you. You can receive text messages three times a week with fun facts and easy tips to help your child learn and grow. Texts include links to resources as well as free events like the Virtual Family Fun Hour.
Ready4K for registration: LINK
LJSD Young Essential Scholars (Y.E.S.) Newssletter: provides activities, resources and community events targeted for families and educators of children ages newborn to six.
Register to receive monthly newsletters here
First 5 of Orange County Mission: We envision an Orange County in which all children reach their full potential. The groundwork for this vision is set during a child's earliest years. First 5 of Orange County partners with many organizations working towards creating and maintaining an early childhood system that families experience as a seamless network of care. For more information check out the Kid Builders Mobile Application on their website.
Download the free "Kid Builders" Mobile App - a fun and free, activity-packed resource to help your children grow up healthy and ready to succeed in school and life. Teach your baby how to stack blocks, look for opposites with your toddler and encourage your son or daughter to say "Thank You."
These easy-to-do activities, right at your fingertips, can help your kids grow in six critical areas: body, health, mind, relationships, safety and words.
All activities are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The app is available now free of charge to both iPhone and Android users. It is also available online at kidbuildersapp.firebaseapp.com
Help Me Grow: Help Me Grow connects children and their families to developmental services to enhance the development, behavior and learning of children ages newborn through eight years.