Steve Mundinger
Local child and family therapist Kathy Hegberg, M.A., knows that preparing children for kindergarten takes more than learning the alphabet, days of the week and numbers. It also includes paying attention to healthy brain development.
One of the most important developmental jobs in early childhood, according to Kathy, is to learn self-regulation: the ability to manage emotions, thoughts and behaviors effectively. Today we’re speaking with Kathy about FocusedKids, the organization she launched that provides a simple program for schools and families to support a healthy foundation for early brain development and executive function.
Aspen Community Foundation: Please introduce us to FocusedKids.
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The Cave Creek Unified School District is keenly aware of the challenges faced across America in 2020 resulting from COVID – 19. Many sectors of the economy have suffered because of closures, quarantines, and the associated effects of the pandemic. The Cave Creek Unified School District is no exception.
In January 2020, enrollment in the District was 5,488, and today, enrollment is approximately 5,100 or a decrease of approximately 400 students. Since the number of students attending school dictates the District’s budget, the District is facing a potential budget shortfall in fiscal year 2022 of approximately $4.1 million dollars, which represents a budget reduction of over 11%. This would be difficult in anyone’s budget but especially difficult when salary and benefits for employees equal 80% of the district’s operating budget.