Academics

Upshur Human Resources, Inc. Head Start implements AppleTree, Every Child Ready Curriculum. The customizable based curriculum allows our program to reach the needs of every child.

The Every Child Ready has seven guiding principles that establishes a foundation for development, implementation, and decision making valuing knowledge, needs, and experiences of children, families, teachers, and leaders.

EVERY CHILD READY GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

AppleTree Institute for Education believes that early childhood classrooms should be engaging, intentional, and playful.

Every Child Ready Instructional Model encourages and supports in building foundational knowledge of early childhood education best practices, child development and the importance of prekindergarten classrooms.

Day-to-day decision making, multiple guided data sources for intentional instruction.
Nurturing, early-learning experiences contribute to the child’s positive feelings about school, teachers, and their community.
A child’s family, culture, and experiences should be celebrated and incorporated into the classroom community.
Children learn through exploration and purposeful play.
Children in early-learning classrooms should have access to materials and print that represent diverse backgrounds and cultures.
High-quality teaching requires ongoing professional learning and dedicated time for planning, practice and reflection.
Teachers in early-learning classrooms support children’s development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic competencies.