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The Tyler Loop to host forum addressing TISD's Head Start and Pre-K program

Many people have raised concerns after TISD announced it would end its Head Start program. However, the districts final decision is to keep the program.

TYLER, Texas — Tonight, The Tyler Loop is hosting a community forum to answer questions and address any concerns people may have about Tyler ISD’s Head Start and Pre-K programs.

RELATED: Tyler ISD announces continuation of Head Start services paired with district pre-k curricular, instructional standards for qualifying students

RELATED: TISD: Head Start services will continue

The forum will consist of early childhood education experts on the panel:

  • Dr. Christy Hanson, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for TISD
  • Cory McCoy, Education reporter for Tyler Morning Telegraph
  • Christina Fulsom, CEO of the East Texas Human Needs Network

Many people raised concerns when TISD announced it would end its Head Start program. However, the district's final decision was to keep Head Start and add full-day Pre-K classes throughout the district.

RELATED: Residents voice concerns over ending of Tyler ISD's Head Start program

Wraparound services will be one of the main topics up for discussion. These services will help families with things such as health care and vision screenings. Cory McCoy, with the Tyler Morning Telegraph, says early childhood education is crucial for young children to excel in their education.

“If a child starts behind they're more likely to stay behind,” McCoy said. “If the district can't catch them up on reading level by third grade, they're never going to catch up, according to most experts. So families really need that knowledge to help them figure out how to get their child on track to be successful.”

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