At Willoughby, we teach the heart and the mind.

Mission / Vision

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Willoughby Early Childhood Center is committed to providing a challenging learning environment that fosters every child's social, emotional and intellectual growth and promotes lifelong learning.

OUR VISION STATEMENT

Our students will become confident, responsible citizens, effective leaders, and innovative problem solvers.

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Willoughby Early Childhood Center's instructional focus is early literacy.

SMARTe GOAL

By the end of the 2017-2018 school year, 100% of WECC students will show growth in phonological awareness and functional communication.  Growth will be measured using district assessments.  70% of the students will meet or exceed benchmarks, and 30% of the students will show growth within their bands.

STUDENT FRIENDLY INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

WE'RE A "WHALE-Y BIG DEAL"

EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

• Direct Instruction
• Non-Linguistic Representation
• Use of Communication Systems