In this EIR grant webinar, leaders from Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School in Farmington School District, AR, share what it looks like to bring Waterford Early Learning to their students through a grant-funded research partnership. Principal Cassy Story and Assistant Principal Nicole Schader sit down with Waterford’s Jodi Sohrt to discuss how they fit the program into their existing schedule, what they’re seeing in student progress and teacher confidence, and what they’d tell schools considering joining.
What you’ll learn in this EIR grant webinar
- How one rural school fit daily Waterford Early Learning time into an already full schedule
- What school leaders are seeing in student progress and teacher confidence
- How the EIR partnership works, from eligibility to what participating schools commit to
- Honest advice from principals for schools considering the opportunity
About the EIR grant partnership
Waterford.org received an Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant that brings Waterford Early Learning to eligible rural and Title I schools at no cost. There’s no application. The grant is already secured, so schools only need to qualify.
Spots are limited, and enrollment closes March 31, 2027.
Is your school eligible?
Title I schools may qualify, and so may districts where a majority of schools have a rural NCES locale designation. Learn more →