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2018-2019 CSAC Funding Application <br />PROGRAM COVER PAGE <br />Organization Name: Education Foundation of Indian River County <br />Executive Director: Cynthia Falardeau <br />Address: P.O. Box 7046 - mailing address <br />Vero Beach, FL 32961 <br />Program Director: Mary Miner <br />Address: P.O. Box 7046 <br />Vero Beach, FL 32961 <br />Program Title: <br />STEP into Kindergarten <br />Priority Need Area Addressed: <br />Early Childhood Development <br />E-mail: director@edfoundationirc.org <br />Telephone: 772-564-0034 <br />Fax: 772-564-0761 <br />E-mail: mary@edfoundationirc.org <br />Telephone: 772-564-0034 <br />Fax: 772-564-0761 <br />Brief Description of the Program: <br />The Education Foundation, in partnership with the School District of Indian River County (SDIRC), seeks to <br />increase Kindergarten readiness rates of 4 and 5 year old children by extending the school year an extra 29 <br />instructional days. This proposal seeks to replicate and continue the success of the STEP into Kindergarten <br />program. This evidence based curriculum extends the school year for children who have completed a Voluntary <br />Pre -K Program, and benefit from this "bridge" program that extends the school year through June and July. <br />Priority is given to students identified as homeless, migrant and students residing in school zones with the <br />highest poverty percentages. <br />The Education Foundation collaborates with the SDIRC to leverage the community's investment in our schools <br />with the goal of achieving excellence for students and educators. We work together to fund -raise, administer <br />and implement programs like STEP into K to prepare 4 and 5 year old children to arrive at Kindergarten prepared <br />to begin their academic careers. <br />1 <br />