Early Childhood Education
Sherman ISD offers full-day Early Head Start, Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten for free to those residing in SISD who meet age and eligibility requirements. These high-quality programs and services are designed to give our youngest learners and their families the best possible foundation for the future.
A child must qualify to be in the Pre-Kindergarten, Early Head Start or Head Start Program. You can find more information about each program, as well as eligibility requirements and required application documents by following the links below. Please note that completion of the application does not qualify a student for the program.
Early Childhood Special Education
Children can receive special education services at our early childhood centers starting as soon as their third birthday. Early Childhood Special Education services are based on evaluation, eligibility and the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). If you believe your child needs a referral for individual evaluation, please refer to our Child Find website.
Bilingual & ESL Programs
Many of our young students are learning the English language and benefit from our bilingual and ESL programs. These programs are designed to make age-appropriate academic content accessible as students begin to acquire the English language.
Early Childhood Campuses
Sherman ISD will open a brand-new early childhood center at the former site of Wakefield Elementary in the 2027-28 school year. The new campus will bring Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start programs together in one location, while Early Head Start will remain at Jefferson Learning Center.
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center
505 E. College Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 891-6545
Perrin Early Childhood Center
81 Vandenburg Dr Denison, TX 75020 (903) 891-6680
Jefferson Learning Center
608 N. Lee Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 891-6610*Early Head Start only
Apply Now!
It's not too late to apply for the 2025-26 school year! To begin, families must first complete the online registration form(s). Families will also need to provide proof of eligibility to complete the application process.
Staff are available at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center to accept proof of eligibility and assist families with the registration process. Even if you do not need assistance with the online registration form(s), you will still need to bring proof of eligibility to Fred Douglass to complete your application.
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center
505 E. College St.
Sherman, TX 75090
903-891-6545
SISD Course Plan Documents
Sherman ISD teaches the state standards outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). These standards detail what students should know and be able to do by grade level and subject. SISD curriculum documents can be found in the SISD Teaching & Learning Parent Portal and contain the order in which the TEKS are generally covered. Numbers and letters reference specific TEKS which are outlined in detail on the state TEKS website.
Family Engagement Plans
Sherman ISD early childhood centers encourage parent/guardian involvement in their student's education, which can lead to higher achievement, better behavior and higher motivation.