EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CTR

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CTR is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD school district, located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX with about 187 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), located at 6300 Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi, is a specialized educational facility situated on the campus of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The center serves as a collaborative partnership between the university and the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD). By design, the ECDC functions as a model demonstration school, providing high-quality early education for young children while simultaneously serving as a primary observation and training site for university students pursuing degrees in education and related fields.

The center is widely recognized for its commitment to developmentally appropriate practices and a research-based curriculum. Because of its affiliation with the university, the school frequently integrates innovative teaching methodologies and utilizes modern educational resources that prioritize social, emotional, and cognitive growth. By fostering a collaborative environment between experienced classroom teachers, university faculty, and future educators, the ECDC provides a unique, nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes hands-on learning and school readiness for its young students.

For more information, contact EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CTR at (361) 825-3366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.