The Greenwood Lake Union Free School District UPK Program offers 4-year-old children the opportunity to access an educational environment that is learner-centered and promotes the use of early literacy and emergent reading instruction based on effective, evidence-based practices. In alignment with New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards, the program curricula promote balanced support between the development of early childhood social, emotional, motor and cognitive skills. All interested families please click on the link below.
General
What is Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)?
UPK is a free preschool experience made possible through grants from the New York State
Education Department (NYSED) in conjunction with allocated funds in the school budget. As long as the funding remains available and the District has the human resources and classroom space available, the District can offer the program.
Is the UPK program free?
Yes. There are no tuition fees paid by the family.
What is taught in the program?
The UPK program will follow the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards.