Our Vision
We believe that all children should have access to high-quality early learning experiences and environments to create a solid foundation for lifelong success.
Mission
A coordinated community voice, enriching the lives of children through a commitment to:
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Creating an awareness and understanding of early learning.
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Connecting families and caregivers with resources and opportunities.
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Empowering the community with information to take action.
Engage - Connect - Empower
About Early Learner Rapid City
We are the voice of early learners and their caregivers in the Rapid City community. We are a community of Early Learner South Dakota — a community-driven grassroots effort, bringing awareness and support to the importance of how access to a variety of quality early learning environments impact our community’s future.
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Early Learner Rapid City understands that positive early learning environments is vital to its economic development and stability. It is necessary for infants and children to have physical, social, intellectual and emotional development.
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Our committee-led work promotes quality early learning environments in Rapid City by assessing and vetting alternative learning opportunities such as outside-the-classroom learning and enrichment activities, as well as age-appropriate events using the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines.
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Committees are guided by the National League of Cities Community Action Guide with the direction of the leadership team and other stakeholders.
Our Committees
Leadership Committee
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The Leadership group consists of the advisors and the co-leads from each of the ELRC subcommittees.
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Leadership keeps the initiative on track strategically and financially.
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Leadership Meetings:
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Every other first Monday of the month
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Location: Rapid City Public Library
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Time: 3:30–5:00 PM
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Early Learner Rapid City Task Force
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ELRC's Task Force connects the three existing subcommittees, along with Leadership, to form a unified ELRC committee.)By leveraging our organizations' strengths more effectively, collaborating on impactful projects, we will empower early learners across our community, engaging a strong ecosystem where every child can thrive.
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Task Force Meetings:
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Every other third Tuesday of the month
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Location: United Way of the Black Hills / via Zoom
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Time: 8:30–9:30 A
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Interested in joining this committee? Please email earlylearnerrc@gmail.com
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