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​The Early Learning Initiative at Gadsden First Class Pre-K Classrooms


The ELI ​

The University of Alabama Gadsden Early Learning Initiative (ELI) is an inclusive diverse
program designed to meet the needs of the community. The ELI strives to promote evidence based practices and high-quality early learning for all children by a) providing a model of care and education for young children and b) serving as a site to advance in-service and pre-service educator professional development and research in early childhood education.
Consistent with the Mission Statement of The University of Alabama, the goal of the Early Learning Initiative at Gadsden is to:
  • be a place where all families are welcomed, valued, and encouraged to be part of the community
  • serve as a model site for early childhood educators
  • serve as a research facility to further the fields of early care and education and child development

We are accepting registrations for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Children who are 4 on or before 9/1/2022 and reside in Alabama are eligible to apply.

ELI 2022-2023 Operational Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
On-site afteschool program available 

The ELI proudly partners with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education and First Class Pre-K.
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Apply Here:
prek.alaceed.alabama.gov/

Questions? Contact us:

Pam Logsdon 
205-348-3289
pflogsdon@ua.edu ​
Site Facilitator 

or

Cailin Kerch
cjkerch@ua.edu
Faculty Sponsor 
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  • Research at The ELI