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Universal Preschool for West Sacramento (UP 4 WS) UP4WS is a partnership among the City of West Sacramento, Washington Unified School District, First 5 Yolo, and Yolo County Office of Education. The primary objective is to offer free, high quality and voluntary preschool to all four year old children in West Sacramento. Establishing high-quality curriculum standards, elevating preschool teachers' pay to professional wage levels and enticing new educators into the classroom also are essential components of the UP 4 WS plan. As of March 2009, just over 479 pre-existing preschool slots were funded by UP 4 WS. Not only will an increasing number of preschool slots be made available each year, but the quality of existing preschools will be enhanced by additional funding available for training, workforce development, teacher support and salaries. UP 4 WS teachers must possess, or be on an approved path to obtain, the necessary qualifications to teach within the program. UP 4 WS is administered by the UP 4 WS Executive Board, which includes a representative of the West Sacramento City Council, a Washington Unified School District Board Member, a First 5 Yolo Commissioner and the Yolo County Superintendent of Schools. The UP4WS Advisory Committee provides the Executive Board with expert opinion and advice on issues related to the planning, implementation and evaluation of the program. Please click on the following links for additional information about UP 4 WS. UP 4 WS Outcomes FY 07-08
Please click on the following links for additional information about UP 4 WS. UP 4 WS First Annual Report |
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