The Sure Start Program is a researched-based preschool program that targets preschoolers who are "AT RISK" for later school failure because of economic circumstance or other health and/or family factors.  Because this innovative, effective model is expensive to replicate, it is reserved for those children and families who will most benefit from participation in the program. As its name implies, Sure Start is dedicated to providing participating children with a sure start in school and later life.

 

In addition to offering a high-quality exemplary educational program that reflects best practices in the field, Sure Start also provides health and nutrition, social and parent involvement services.  Close collaboration between families, schools and the installation community is viewed as essential and a required part of the program.

 

This multi-faceted approach to the delivery of services distinguishes Sure Start from all other DoDEA programs. The Sure Start Program ensures that participating children receive the same uncompromisingly excellent education that all DoDEA children are guaranteed.