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A.P.E.X. OVERVIEW
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A.P.E.X. is a state-funded, early childhood development program for four-year
old children in Clarkston, Farmington, Oxford, Pontiac, South Lyon and
Waterford, Michigan. A.P.E.X.:
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uses the High/Scope curriculum model
operates concurrently with the school year (October to
May)
preschool runs four days a week (Monday - Thursday)
child care available at all A.P.E.X. locations
parent participation opportunities
family support services
resource and referral network
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SPECIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO A.P.E.X. FAMILIES
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FOR CHILDREN: Quality preschool classes, field trips, special
events, kindergarten readiness, development assessments
FOR PARENTS: Group meetings, parent educational opportunities,
parent involvement activities, parent/child groups, father groups
FOR FAMILIES: Family activities, resources and referrals,
parent/teacher conferences, home visits, counseling services,
support groups
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A.P.E.X.?
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THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ARE:
Child must be 4 years old by December 1 and meet at least two of any of
the following:
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 Family
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low income
unemployed parent
teen parent
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single parent
divorced parent
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| Health Concerns: |
low birth weight
chronically ill family member
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| Education Concerns: |
high school dropout in family
diagnosed handicap
language delay or immaturity
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developmentally immature
non-English speaking
parent/sibling educational difficulties
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| Family Issues: |
history of delinquency
history of abuse or neglect
substance abuse or addiction
family density
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rural or segregated housing
lack of stable support system
destructive or violent temperament
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WHERE ARE THE A.P.E.X. PROGRAMS?
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For more information about the APEX programs offered by OFS call
the OFS Education Department at (248) 858-7766.
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