Summer Kindergarten Readiness Program Offered for Pre-K Students.

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News

According to a press release sent out early Thursday by Volusia County School Officials, Volusia County Schools has partnered with a nonprofit agency, Waterford, to provide free at-home learning for students who are entering Kindergarten next year.

Waterford’s UPSTART is an in-home kindergarten readiness program that gives your child a fun start in reading, math, and science (with a focus on reading) in just 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Details of the program:

o Waterford’s UPSTART is being offered free of charge to Volusia Students

o The program runs from now through August 31st, 2020.

o Upstart will be offered this summer to PreK students who will enter Kindergarten next year

Families will be able to use free internet service, a free device to use during the program, and a support coach for the duration of the program. Upon the completion of the program, Waterford will be in contact with parents regarding the​ return of the devices, and internet service.

To register call 1-888-982-9898.