Wicomico County Public Schools | EFMP FY2026 JUDY CENTER EARLY LEARNING HUB The Judy Center Early Learning Hub serves children ages birth through 5 years. This grant funded, comprehensive early care and educational program provides services for young children and their families for the purpose of promoting continuous improvement towards school readiness. Additionally, students may receive community-based services such as vision, dental and mental health services. Participation in these program services is limited to the specific school boundary areas identified within the grant. The attendance areas presently served by the Judy Center Program are: • Beaver Run Elementary (PreK & K) • Pemberton Elementary (PreK & K) • West Salisbury Elementary (PreK & K) HORIZONS DELMARVA’S PROGRAM Horizons Delmarva is an academic enrichment program for economically disadvantaged public school children in Wicomico County. Horizons provides an opportunity to collaborate a variety of services offered to children with a range of skills and talents who may be at risk of falling academically behind their peers not only during the summer but throughout the school year as well. Horizons offers a dynamic Summer Learning Program, richly designed to close the academic achievement gap for students in rising 1st through 6th grades. Central to this program are engaging STEM-based lessons that stimulate curiosity and foster critical thinking. A hallmark feature of the Horizons program is comprehensive swimming instruction, ensuring every student learns this essential life saving skill. The curriculum is further enhanced by a variety of field trips and service-learning activities, providing students with hands-on experiences that extend beyond the classroom. This immersive summer experience, set in a non-traditional school setting, encourages academic, social, and cultural development through a unique blend of fun and educational activities. During the school year, Horizons Delmarva offers a suite family engagement events and parent workshops. EARLY LEARNING TRANSITIONS Early Learning Transitions (ELT) is a specialized intervention program designed to equip Pre-K through 2nd-grade students with essential social skills and self-regulation strategies in a supportive, structured environment. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, this targeted program provides direct instruction tailored to each child’s unique needs. To foster individual growth, personalized behavioral goals are established, and progress is closely monitored. Additionally, students benefit from the expertise of school Social Workers and Counselors, who provide comprehensive support to address their holistic development. By equipping students with the tools, they need to succeed, Early Learning Transitions ensures a smooth and confident return to their home schools, setting them up for longterm success in the classroom and beyond. 40
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