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VPK’s New Assessment

Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) using Star Early Literacy The goal of the VPK program is to help develop and nurture students’ skills to be kindergarten ready. This year children in VPK will be taking Renaissance Star Early Literacy® to gauge their performance on early literacy skills and early numeracy skills as part of Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). The assessment will be administered at least three times – the beginning, middle and … Read more

Healthy Reading Habits

Early literacy is one of the keys to a child’s success in life, including academics. Other than helping your child to grow up happy and healthy, the most important thing that you can do for them is help them develop their reading skills. The brain grows quickly within the first five years of life, establishing early literacy skills can help a child be kindergarten-ready and create a willingness to learn.   Check out these tips … Read more

Ways To Help Develop Your Child’s Social-Emotional Skills

The development of social-emotional skills in the early years begins a foundation for many other developmental and educational skills such as literacy, and other cognitive abilities. Social-emotional skills are important for: Regulating emotions The ability to share with others Follow instructions Understand the emotions of others Show empathy For any age, children need a role model to show them what these social emotional skills should look like. There are several ways you can help the … Read more

Volusia County Housing Assistance Resources

Daytona Beach Housing Authority 386-253-5653 Daytona Beach Housing Authority (DBHA), a Public Housing Agency, offers subsidized, income-based housing and homeownership opportunities for qualified low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Daytona Beach. DeLand Housing Authority 386-736-1696 The DeLand Housing Authority administers section 8 vouchers in the West Volusia area. DHA keeps a monthly list of vacant units available. The housing authority must be accepting applications for you to apply. Volusia County Housing and … Read more

Flagler County Housing Assistance Resources

Flagler County Housing Authority 386-437-3221 Public Housing Agency in Bunnell that participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Mainstream Voucher, and Homeownership programs. Serves Clay and Flagler County. Check online for waiting list statuses and how to apply. Flagler County Family Assistance Center – The Sheltering Tree 205 N Pine Street, Bunnell 386-517-7309 A free overnight shelter for the homeless when the temperature drops below 40 degrees. The program serves meals, … Read more