The Joya ISD announced Thursday that it will end its partnership with Hidalgo County Head Start on June 30, but full-day Pre-K services will continue to be fully available across campuses with no interruption to services. District outreach teams will also go door to door in neighborhoods to share information about early learning opportunities and support parents through the enrollment process.

Q1. How does the program promote holistic early childhood development of young preschool students?

Ans. We work on cognitive, social, emotional and physical development through structured, age appropriate daily activities.

Q2. How does play-based learning work to teach foundational concepts to young children?

Ans. Play is the work of the child, the natural way for children to learn and work cooperatively.

Q3. How are fine and gross motor skills developed in the classroom and outdoors through daily activities?

Ans. We use crafts for fine motor skills and outside playground time for gross motor development.

Q4. What family engagement programs do you have to engage parents in their child’s education?

Ans. We offer monthly parent workshops, family literacy nights and promote ongoing classroom volunteer opportunities.

Q5. How does the program prepare the children for a smooth and successful transition to kindergarten?

Ans. We do kindergarten routines and work with the local elementary schools to get them ready for kindergarten.