Power of K: Vision for K
Agenda
March 6, 2015
Welcome and Introductions
PowerPoint Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation
What is Our VISION for Instruction in the Kindergarten Classroom?
How does this connect with the KEA Assessment?
How does this connect with the KEA Assessment?
Building a Strong Foundation: Reflections from KEA Pilot Teachers
What does it look like in the K Classroom?
What does it look like in the K Classroom?
Table Talk
What are the KEA Domains/Constructs?
Requirements for 2015-16
Sample Object Counting Construct Progression (Document)
Sample Book Orientation Construct Progression (Document)
Requirements for 2016-17 and Beyond
(Will there be a timeline we will need to follow for collecting data? Answer: There will not be a specific timeline or required number of entries into the online system due to the nature of the assessment. We will, however, monitor entries at the school level (during grade level/data meetings) to provide support if needed.)
What are the KEA Domains/Constructs?
Requirements for 2015-16
Sample Object Counting Construct Progression (Document)
Sample Book Orientation Construct Progression (Document)
Requirements for 2016-17 and Beyond
(Will there be a timeline we will need to follow for collecting data? Answer: There will not be a specific timeline or required number of entries into the online system due to the nature of the assessment. We will, however, monitor entries at the school level (during grade level/data meetings) to provide support if needed.)
4 KEY POINTS
Structure for Implementation
Future Trainings: CCS Implementation Plan
First Steps: Supporting Teachers in Building a Strong Classroom Foundation
Who can I call?? Where can I Visit?
Who can I call?? Where can I Visit?
Network/Table Talk-- What will you do NOW to prepare for NEXT YEAR?
INFORMATION ITEMS and Wrap Up
- Next Steps... Future training dates will be set, focusing on Constructs
- 3D TRC EOY Expectations for K-- Students should be assessed using fiction titles for TRC Benchmarks from this point forward. Continue to share non-fiction selections and discuss text structures as a means of preparing them for independent reading in this genre in the future.
- K Registration: Starting April 13th--Email Sandy your school's screening date preference and the date in May where "Set for School" visits will be held.