By forming community based partnerships, the District offers half-day pre-kindergarten taught by Amarillo ISD teachers with university degrees at several locations. The District provides services to three and four-year-old children featuring best practices in teaching and learning, quality classroom resources and materials, current technology, and professional development. The community partners provide space and additional support services. These partnerships focus attention on how to bring children to their fullest potential by offering a high-quality program for families.

Dual enrollment occurs when children are enrolled at child care or Head Start, and at an AISD campus.

Region 16 Head Start

AISD's campuses and Region 16 Head Start have formed two community based pre-kindergarten partnerships to offer families a three hour early childhood program. AISD pre-kindergarten teachers with university degrees provide instructional services for three-year-olds. The children receive federal Head Start services provided by Region 16 Head Start. The AISD pre-kindergarten classrooms housed at Head Start sites are aligned with AISD's instructional methodology, PK-12.

Eligible three year olds can attend at these locations:

• AISD Glenwood Elementary, 2407 Houston, 806-326-4450
  • Served by Cleveland St. Head Start, 1600 Cleveland, 806-677-5401
     
• AISD Tradewind Elementary, 4300 Williams, 806-26-5500
  • Served by Cleveland St. Head Start, 1600 Cleveland, 806-677-5401
     

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• AISD Forest Hill Elementary, 3515 Amarillo Blvd., 806-326-4400
  • Served by Nelson St. Head Start, 1023 Nelson, 806-677-5371
     
• AISD George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, 1800 N. Travis St., 806-326-4200
  • Served by Nelson St. Head Start, 1023 Nelson, 806-677-5371
     
• AISD Hamlet Elementary, 705 Sycamore, 806-326-4500
  • Served by Nelson St. Head Start, 1023 Nelson, 806-677-5371
     
• AISD Mesa Verde, 4011 Beaver, 806-326-4800
  • Served by Nelson St. Head Start, 1023 Nelson, 806-677-5371

Eligible four year olds can attend at the following location:

• AISD Lawndale Elementary, 2215 S Bivins, 806-326-4700
  • Served by Cleveland St. Head Start, 1600 Cleveland, 806-677-5401

Complete the registration process for Amarillo ISD found on the Pre-Kindergarten Information web page. AISD will determine if your child meets the pre-kindergarten eligibility requirements.

Click here to register for Region 16 Head Start Program (opens in new window)

​Please contact Region 16 Head Start office, 1600 Cleveland Street, 806-677-5400, for additional information.