Policy 6170 – Early Childhood Education

The critical importance of the early years in determining the educational development of children is
recognized by the Board When financial and physical resources permit, programs designed to help
meet the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of preschool age children are authorized.
The Board of Education may establish preschool and postschool programs in accordance with law.
When these programs are established, the Board directs that written curriculum be developed to
direct the services offered to prekindergarten age children.