Willmar Early Childhood Initiative

Established: 

Jan. 2004 (Round 2) 

Local Vision:

“The Willmar Early Childhood Initiative commits to increase school readiness of Willmar children from 50% fully prepared to 65% fully prepared for Kindergarten by Jan. 2009.”

Local Coordinators:

Jodi Wambeke

320-231-8429 ext. 7216

wambekej@willmar.k12.mn.us

Coalition Projects:

• Created a mini-grant program to enable community programs to access limited pool of coalition funds and increase outreach, quality and education for parents, caregivers and programs in Willmar
• Early Childhood Expo Event
• Family Read Aloud at the Fire Station

Next Willmar ECI Meeting:

• 1st Wednesday of each month 8:30-10:30
• Contact local coordinators for meeting location