Kansas City Schools

Project Eagle Community Programs has been providing child development and family support services since 1989 and presently serves over 4,000 children and families. The organization is a part of the University of Kansas Medical Center. Its Early Reading First program prepares children in cognitive, early language and literacy skills. Project Eagle Community Programs offers oral language, phonological and print awareness and alphabet knowledge support services. It has a staff of mentor coaches that provides ongoing daily support to teachers in the classroom setting. The organization offers classroom assessment and evaluation, behavior observation, DIBELS letter naming and picture vocabulary tests. It is located in Kansas City, Kan.

Our organization of researchers, early educators and home visitors, and experts in professional development work together for a greater impact to the children and families of Kansas City. Our collaborations focus on advancing the quality of early care and education, reducing the achievement gap and promoting children's success, connecting families to community resources, developing highly skilled educators, and advocating for community success - all under one roof.