School Choice in Delaware: Understanding Your Options
School Choice in Delaware offers parents the opportunity to select the best school for their child. Learn about enrollment requirements, application process, and resources available to help you make informed decisions. Explore the benefits of School Choice and how it can enhance your child's educational experience.
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College of Education and Human Development Understanding School Choice in Delaware
Welcome Thank you for joining us for the first of our Parenting Workshops at the ELC. Introductions
Is my child ready for kindergarten? Does my child have to be enrolled in kindergarten? Yes, it is mandatory in the stat of Delaware to be enrolled in school at the age of 5 ears. How old does my child need to be to enroll in kindergarten? Your child must be 5 years old by August 31 to begin Kindergarten for the new school year.
What is School Choice? School Choice is a program that began in the 1996-1997 school year. The purpose of the program is to increase access to educational opportunity for all children throughout the State regardless of where they may live. Families who reside in the district where they live will have first choice to their local school. It is only after local families enroll that open spots will be filled through School Choice applicants.
Where do I begin? To begin understanding School Choice visit https://www.schoolchoicede.org/. You will find: list of participating public school districts and charter schools in Delaware. Application for applying for the school of your choice. Deadlines for application ACTION: Let s explore together.
How do I select the best school for my child? Now that I know where to go to enroll my child, how do I select the best school for my child? Finding a great school in Delaware
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Resources School Choice Information, Department of Education Title 14, Chapter 4. School District Enrollment Choice Program Delaware Readiness Teams
