Early Childhood Public/Private Partnerships
Leveraging partnerships and state resources to provide every Texas child with a strong foundation.
Launch an Early Childhood Education
Public-Private Partnership with Us!
Welcome to the Alpine ISD Early Childhood Education Public-Private Partnership program!
We are excited to extend an invitation to private child care centers and private schools to collaborate with us to enhance early childhood education opportunities in our communities.
Why Partner with Us?
By launching a Public-Private Partnership with Alpine ISD, your child care center or school will have the opportunity to:
Expand Access: Funding from public-private partnerships extends quality early education to more children in more communities, ensuring that all young learners have the support they need to thrive.
Receive Customized Support: Benefit from our district’s resources, including professional development for staff, access to educational tools and materials, and one-on-one support from our Public/Private Partnerships Coordinator.
Enhance Quality: Engage in collaborative efforts to continuously improve the quality of early childhood education through shared best practices and innovative strategies.
Work with a Trusted Partner: Partner with a proven leadership team focused on providing exceptional, West Texas service.
At Alpine ISD, we are committed to fostering nurturing, high-quality early learning environments that prepare children for lifelong success. Our mission is to provide all children with learning experiences to be responsible, productive, and successful citizens of an ever-changing world.
How It Works
Our Public-Private Partnership program offers a range of flexible collaboration models tailored to meet the needs of diverse educational settings. These include:
Funding Opportunities: New, sustainable funding streams to support program enhancements and student needs.
Shared Resources: Access to district resources and support services.
Professional Development: Opportunities for staff training and development.
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from:
Private child care centers
Private preschools
Private elementary schools with early childhood programs
Students in PreK-3 or PreK-4 programs may be eligible for half-day funding ($1,750 or more per student per year).
Students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade are eligible for full-day funding ($3,500 or more per student per year).
Getting Started
Ready to partner with us? Here’s how you can get started:
Share your Interest: Email Dave Bauman (dbauman@alpineisd.net) to express your interest in launching a partnership.
Schedule a Meeting: We will reach out to schedule a meeting to discuss partnership opportunities between Alpine ISD and your organization.
Develop a Partnership Plan: Work with our team to develop a tailored partnership agreement that outlines the scope of collaboration, funding, and support.
Contact Us
For more information or to start the application process, please contact:
Dave Bauman
Public/Private Partnership Coordinator
Alpine ISD
Email: dbauman@alpineisd.net
Phone: 432-837-7700 x. 106
Website: alpine.esc18.net/partnerships