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