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Board approves restructured Pearson early-learning program to add full-day 3s and expand 4s seats
Summary
The board voted to restructure Pearson Early Learning for 202526 2026, adding full-day three-year-old seats, converting some 4-year-old sections to five-day programs and shifting certain preschool literacy offerings into the Stepping Stones model; the plan increases capacity from 320 to 360 and requires limited new hires.
The Shakopee Public School District board approved program changes at Pearson Early Learning that will shift some session structures, expand capacity and realign several preschool offerings for the 202526 2026 school year.
Sarah Moline (listed in the packet as Sarah Bawin), Pearson Early Learning administrator, presented the proposal and said the changes respond to family demand and will improve budget alignment for community education. Key elements approved by the board include:
- Stepping Stones (4-year-old preschool): change from a mix of two-day and three-day 2.5-hour sessions to one morning and one afternoon five-day 2.5-hour option for 4-year-olds. - Add a full-day (9 a.m.3 p.m.) Stepping…
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