Sunday, February 15, 2026

Students graduate from CCOEs Clever Kids University

Kendra Gonzalez reads her favorite Footsteps2Brilliance eBook ” The Ten Elephants.” Photo taken by Melissa Santillan.

Students at Colusa County Office of Education (CCOE) – Childrens Services preschools and Williams Elementary School took their education a step further this school year by participating in the Clever Kids University early literacy programs.

” Clever Kids University: Pre-Reader” and ” Clever Kids University: I Can Read” are powerful bilingual apps under the Footsteps2Brilliance umbrella, that are free to all Colusa County residents. The programs are designed to engage parents and prepare early learners for kindergarten, and helps students learn to read and write.

Izrael Granados reads his favorite Footsteps2Brilliance eBook ” The Skeletons Leave Their Tombs.

” Young children develop a love for learning when the emphasis for learning is fun, hands-on, and engaging. Footsteps2Brilliance is an essential component of our preschool curriculum and maximizes early literacy that supports Kindergarten and school readiness,” said Vicki Markss, Director of CCOE-Childrens Services early education programs, ” Our teachers focus on individualized learning and encourage parents to engage in learning at home. Access to Clever Kids University increases skills while building childrens confidence.

Graduates of Clever Kids University program at the CCOE-Childrens Services preschools include Judith S., Izrael G., and Kendra G.

Graduates of the Clever Kids University program at Williams Elementary School include Alondra G., Yaidelyn S., Noemi V., and Samantha A.

All graduates received certificates along with math and language arts games to prolong their learning over the summer, all courtesy of CCOEs ” And Literacy For All” team.

To sign up for a free Clever Kids University account, visit www.andliteracyforall.net or contact the Literacy Liaison Stefani Santana at (530) 491-9405 or email ssilvas@ccoe.net. – 

 

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