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Richardson ISD describes Pre-K expansion: 108 classrooms, about 1,900 students and a coaching model for quality
Summary
District staff told trustees the Pre-K program now includes 108 classrooms across 34 campuses serving roughly 1,900 children; staff described eligibility criteria, tiered tuition levels, dual-language offerings, a 150-hour coaching model and monitoring plans for program quality.
District staff presented a detailed update on Pre-K expansion, quality controls and family engagement efforts. Presenter (S1) said the district now operates "108 aulas de pre k en estos 34 campus" and serves "1900 niños en pre k," noting high demand for both 3- and 4-year-old seats and a lottery for limited 3-year-old slots.
The presentation covered program models (full-day Pre-K, dual-language), eligibility criteria (seven eligibility criteria were cited), and a tiered tuition approach that the transcript lists as examples "150, 350, 575" depending on family income. Staff emphasized adherence to Texas Pre-K standards for learning and assessment and described a professional coaching pathway that includes 150 hours of training over five years and regular monitoring through an online platform.
Staff highlighted family-facing tools: individualized progress reports sent to families three times a year, a marketing push that garnered about 5,000 views on an early Pre-K newsletter, and materials to help families prepare children for the transition to kindergarten. Trustees asked operational questions about space limitations (three campuses currently without Pre-K), teacher placement and whether teachers incur costs to participate in the coaching pathway; staff said teacher participation requires time commitment rather than direct fees.
Trustees generally praised the program's growth and urged continuing attention to resource allocation across campuses as the district expands Pre-K access.
