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Mercer County presents preschool, early‑childhood and MTSS plans; families and staff describe gains
Summary
Mercer County educators and parents described progress in the district preschool, detailed plans for early‑childhood outreach and summer literacy work, and outlined the school’s use of an MTSS framework to track and support students.
Mercer County preschool and elementary staff outlined the district’s early‑childhood services and its multi‑tiered system of supports at a Board of Education meeting, saying the programs aim to identify delays early and reduce barriers that keep children from classroom success.
Cara Doyle, Mercer County Preschool Program coordinator, told the board the program currently serves 177 students and includes early‑intervention supports, means‑tested tuition slots and a wrap‑around preschool program that coordinates with local day‑care providers. Parents who spoke at the meeting credited preschool staff and onsite speech therapy with dramatic gains for individual children.
Jeri Lee Grubbs and other preschool teachers presented family testimonials during the…
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