Professional Learning Workshops are available for Spring 2025. Reserve your seat today!
Welcome to the Gregory-Portland Early Childhood Center!
Our school is dedicated to enhancing school readiness for young children through a unique blend of creative, hands-on, and interactive learning experiences. Built on a research-based approach to early childhood education, our program nurtures curiosity and foundational skills in an engaging environment.
We are transforming early childhood education through innovative teaching methods, play and immersive experiences. Our goal is to set a new standard for young learners, fostering foundational skills that will extend beyond the walls of the Early Childhood Center. By building strong background knowledge, we aim to set the stage for college and career readiness, inspiring practices that can support lifelong learning and success in any setting.
Professional Learning for Educators & Community Site Visits
We welcome educators and community members alike to explore the unique learning model at the Gregory-Portland Early Childhood Center. Whether you're a teacher or administrator seeking to understand experiential versus traditional instruction, or you're simply curious to see how and why we do what we do, you’re encouraged to sign up for a visit and discover how we're shaping the future of early childhood education right here at the ECC!
Spring 2025 Workshops / Site Visits
Gregory-Portland ISD offers full-day workshops for $150 per attendee. Space is limited, and registrations will be accepted as available up to three (3) business days prior to any scheduled workshop. The dates listed below are now available; please CLICK HERE to register today!
- March 27, 2025
- May 1, 2025
The workshop provides an in-depth look into our mission and practices, including a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, classroom observations of experiential learning in action, and access to follow-up conferencing post-workshop. Each participant will receive a swag bag and an information packet containing essential resources, including a facility map, research insights, logistics, and curriculum support materials. Lunch will be provided by our team.
| AGENDA for the DAY | |
| 8:15 a.m. | Welcome to the Early Childhood Center! |
| 9:00 a.m. | Guided Tour & Classroom Observations |
| 10:40 a.m. | Logistics, Debrief & Takeaways |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch on Campus (included in the cost of registration) & Opportunity to Observe ECC Family-Style Dining Process |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Instructional Core
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| 2:00 p.m. | "Building up" to Full-Scale Experiential Learning |
| 2:30 p.m. | Questions & Closure |
| 3:00 p.m. | Optional: Observe Dismissal Process @ Campus |
Please contact Enedelia Grantham, Early Childhood Center Administrative Assistant at egrantham@g-pisd.org or 361-777-4253 ext. 2801, if you have any questions.
