West Madison Pre-K

The mission of the West Madison First Class PreK is to lay a strong social -emotional and academic foundation to help all students grow to their highest potential.

Our vision is to become a respected state of the art Early Childhood program which provides a model for Alabama and the nation.

To achieve this mission and vision, our collective commitments are:

• Value the early childhood experience through DAP practices

• Display and model professionalism, kindness, empathy, equality, and safety as early childhood educators

• Respect, value and support all team members to develop a cohesive, collaborative and cooperative environment.

Our goals are to: 

• Continue to grow our understanding of best practices through a variety of Early Childhood PD

• Reflect on school educational practices to identify strengths and areas of growth.

• Convey to all stakeholders the value and reasoning in Early Childhood experiences.

• Support and encourage all teammates through open and productive conversations with a focus on growth as an ever evolving process

The mission of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education is to inspire, support, and deliver cohesive, comprehensive systems of high quality education and care so that all Alabama children thrive and learn.

First Class: Alabama's Voluntary Pre-K is part of the Office of School Readiness. First Class Pre-K provides effective, high quality early childhood experiences that prepare Alabama's children for school success and lifelong learning.     

Office of School Readiness defines school readiness as a condition whereby children enter school with:      
• an enthusiasm for learning,
• an ability to function in a a social setting,
• age-appropriate communication and problem solving skills,
• age-appropriate physical and emotional skills, and
• optimal health.

Why High-Quality Pre-Kindergarten? Numerous studies have shown that students who have participated in high-quality pre-kindergarten programs:

• are less likely to repeat a grade, require remedial education, or be placed in special education,
• score higher on achievement tests,
• are more likely to graduate from high-school and go on to college
• get higher paying salaries as adults, and
• are more likely to stay out of prison and off welfare

For more information visit the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education