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Watch How the Fam & Ed Levy Supports Students in Tackling Their Math Phobias

Our City, Our Schools: Empowerment Math Project Some people just aren’t good at math. It’s a message you may have heard in school, but educators in Seattle say it’s a myth that’s hurting kids’ ability to learn. Sixteen teachers are working hard to change the math mindset of hundreds of… [ Keep reading ]

Join the SPP Movement!

  We are looking for more Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) classrooms – Apply now! The City of Seattle is adding more than 20 new SPP classrooms for the 2016-17 school year. Join the Seattle Preschool Program to: Receive funds to raise the quality of your preschool program Serve diverse families, regardless… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Murray Names Dwane Chappelle Director of the Department of Education and Early Learning

Today Mayor Ed Murray nominated Dwane Chappelle to be the first director for the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL). Chappelle has been the principal at Rainier Beach High School since 2011. “Dwane has done a remarkable job at Rainier Beach High School, a model of success that… [ Keep reading ]

SPP Classrooms Are Open!!

On Monday, September 14, ten SPP classrooms at nine sites opened to children and their families. Including grandfathered-in children, 196 children began their pioneering journey in this demonstration phase of the SPP. We are committed to providing them with a fun-filled, enriching experience that will prepare them to enter kindergarten or a… [ Keep reading ]

SPP Round 2 Applications – Due Date Reminder!

DEEL is conducting a second round of selection of families for open Seattle Preschool Program slots. There are openings at the two new Seattle Public School sites – Original and New Van Asselt, and the Hoa Mai Vietnamese Dual Language Program. We’ll also be filling slots opened up form Round… [ Keep reading ]

Round 2: Seattle Preschool Program Applications

DEEL is currently accepting applications to enroll in the Seattle Preschool Program for classes beginning fall 2015.  The second round of applications are being accepted for: 1. A Vietnamese-English dual language program at the Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool in Mount Baker. 2. Two NEW Seattle Public School classrooms (located… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Preschool Program Applications: Round 1

DEEL will send out notifications to families on Friday, August 21, about whether or not their children have been selected to enroll for fall 2015 Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) classes. Families will receive notification via e-mail and telephone. Please check your e-mails and voice mail on Friday.

Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) Application Deadline Extended!

The deadline for completing the SPP application form has been extended from July 31 to Monday, August 10, 5:00 PM. Families who apply by the deadline will be entered into the first round of selections for preschool enrollment. To make the application accessible to all families, DEEL will be making… [ Keep reading ]

SPP Application Deadline for Families

The completed SPP application form is due by Friday, July 31, in order to be considered for the first round of selections for SPP. The first round of selections will occur the week of August 3, and families will be notified of their status by Monday, August 10.

Seattle Preschool Program Providers Announced for 2015-16

Today Mayor Ed Murray and Council President Tim Burgess announced the SPP Providers selected for Year 1 (2015-16). Read the press release or visit our website!