Learn how administrators can effectively support quality instruction in early childhood and early elementary classrooms. This session will cover: Quality Observation tools, What play-based learning looks like and why it is important, strategies to ensure play based learning is intentionally aligned to standards, Things to look for and encourage in quality classroom environments, and KSDE resources.
Dig in to how districts can use family partnerships to support quality instruction in their early childhood programming. Participants will explore the following: • Use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (the ASQ) as an impactful way to support school readiness and build relationships. Learn strategies to improve participation rates with families and meaningfully use this data. Learn strategies to improve participation rates with families and meaningfully use this data. Support families in preparing for the beginning of the school year. Use tools to assess and improve their strategies for partnering with families (for example, the Kansas Family Engagement and Partnership Standards for Early Childhood, the PTA National Standards for Family-School Partnerships, the Family Engagement Survey, and the Family Friendly School Culture Review.
Learn how administrators can effectively support quality instruction in early childhood and early elementary classrooms. This session will cover: Quality Observation tools, What play-based learning looks like and why it is important, strategies to ensure play based learning is intentionally aligned to standards, Things to look for and encourage in quality classroom environments, and KSDE resources.
