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Derry Area SD highlights Teaching Tiny Trojans early‑learning program; parents praise home‑based model
Summary
The board heard a presentation on the Teaching Tiny Trojans program, which provides free home‑ and on‑campus early education for children ages 2–5, funded by a Learning Lamp grant. Parents described gains in social confidence and school readiness; staff said the district will gradually absorb program costs over time.
The Derry Area School District board on Aug. 7 heard a presentation on Teaching Tiny Trojans, a grant‑funded early‑learning program that serves children ages 2 through 5 with home‑based and on‑campus lessons and parent education.
Program leader Mrs. McClain said Teaching Tiny Trojans provides individual and small‑group instruction, play‑based learning, an iPad lending program, authentic books for home libraries and parent education. Instruction is guided by intentional assessment, including Ages & Stages questionnaires completed by parents, and staff monitor student progress across literacy, math,…
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