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UPK director details program delivery, waiting lists and provider mix
Summary
The district’s Universal Pre‑K director summarized how UPK, full‑day and expanded‑day grants operate, the three distinct budgets the district manages, the provider mix (OCFS/SED/4410 providers) and the district’s lottery and screening processes.
Tammy Coleman, the district’s UPK director, gave the board a detailed overview of Valley Central’s UPK operations, including grant administration, provider types, enrollment and the lottery/selection process.
Why it matters: UPK programs are grant‑funded and governed by specific state regulations that dictate program eligibility, classroom size, budget and reporting. The district runs three related grants (half‑day UPK, full‑day, expanded‑day) and coordinates slots…
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