The Preschool Post

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• Preschool Zoom Link
• Preschool PD Calendar
• Instructional Expectations
• Preschool Handbook
• Classroom Budgets
• Preferred Sub List
• Furniture Surplus
• Field Trip Request Form
• Preschool Swag

This Week

M 11.6 Next Relo Day ( See tab on Calendar for additional Dates)

T 11.7 @ 9:00-10:00 Data Meeting Gen Ed Teachers GOLD Fall Data Review Ed Center: Blue Room

F 11.10- South High PD All day 8:30-3:30

UPCOMING:

M 11.13 Community of Practice for 3 yr old/ Comm Blue 2:00-3:00

T 11.14 Community of Practice for 4yr olds Reds 8:45-9:45

TH 11.16 Next Relo Day ( See tab on Calendar for additional Dates)

T 11.21 Community of Practice for 4 yr old Yellow 8:45-9:45

Sign up in MLP Here Preschool: Forget-Me-Not, a look at inclusive education

Teachers, ensure you have been in contact with your preschool Instructional Support (Patrick, Kimmer, or M) to know when/where your Community Of Practice group has chosen to meet. You can expect an Outlook calendar invite from your Preschool Instructional Support. We can’t wait to see you there!

The CLASS tool is used in ASD General Education Preschool Programs as a Program Evaluation Tool required by DEED. The data informs professional development needs and program quality. The CLASS tool is not used as an evaluation of job performance. Teachers will receive range scores of High, Mid and Low and can use the data as self-reflection.

This year a variety of CLASS Certified Observers will be utilized to score all Gen Ed classrooms. Observers will include ASD Instructional Support, Beth Snyder ECE Specialist, and KCI Head Start CLASS Observers. Kimmer, Patrick and M will not be scoring their own sites; a different instructional support team member will score.

Observations will begin on November 6th. Observers will send a calendar invite and/or email to confirm the observation date and time. Please accept the invitation or follow up if the date does not work. If you are absent this day, please let the Observer know ASAP so they can reschedule.

Following are resources in our Handbook to support your understanding of the tool and the observation process. If you have more questions, please reach out to your Instructional Support. There is an optional orientation via Zoom on 11.2 9:30-10:30.

All classrooms should have a copy of this Dimensions Guide which offers a synopsis of the tool.

Teacher Observation Q&A

Class Orientation Materials

Class Supports

EISC

Teachers,

Please feel free to reach out to our EISC team regarding IEPs or evals if you have questions. They are happy to answer questions.

Here are the procedures

We are excited to announce the first annual ASD Preschool Art Show at the Ed Center and Muldoon Library. If you are interested in participating here is the information below:

Why: Showcasing student artwork is a part of the state and national art standards that can start as early as preschool. Please know when picking artwork, all kids are IS art! From finger painting to drawing material exploration, all of it can be showcased. We want art that is authentically student-created and age-appropriate with minimal assistance from teachers. Please do not feel pressure for these to be "Pintresty" projects, showcasing artwork is about a win for students, not to meet adult aesthetic wants.

When: January 16th - Feb 23rd

• Label Information Due Thursday, December 21st @4:00 Google Form: https://forms.gle/ZUTiyUaxj6pPrgRLA

• Drop off @ Ed Center (Teaching and Learning) back Southeast corner of the Ed Center by December 22nd, @ 4:00pm

What: Each preschool teacher can submit 1 piece of artwork. Artwork can be no larger than 18” on either side for 2D works. If you have a 3D piece and you would like a 3D spot instead of submitting a 2D piece please sign up here (there are only 20 spots available) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRn6peLhs4uqkWd1xIlL4r8v8dqlQQWh3STvgTT0DNY/edit?usp=sharing).

How: The Preschool Department will assist in getting the artwork to and from the Ed Center and Muldoon Library. If you have a 3D piece please pack it in a secure cardboard box with paper or bubble wrap for secure transportation.

Preschool Closure Guidance

GOLD

GOLD Training 2023

*NEW Smart Suggestions for Checkpoints

2 pieces of data is ideal yet, if this is a struggle for newcomer teachers, 1 piece will suffice in all areas except the Literacy objectives the state is requiring 2 pieces.

Here is a great guide for the Fall and using GOLD

Home Language Survey in MyTS GOLD

This form is filled out by the family, with your support if needed. Enter this data on the GOLD platform ASAP and before checkpoints.

Please use the E-DECA Instructions and complete the Fall DECA by Friday, 11/3/2023. Contact Katherine Staples should you need assistance with the online system.

➡️When entering students into e-deca, you might get a message indicating the child is already in the system. If so, please email Katherine the child's name so they can get moved over. Children who had a DECA Clinical assessment through EISC will likely already be entered.

Consumables Health and Safety

Please complete the form below regarding consumable classroom supplies and health and safety supplies you might be in need of.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1I2m-hZN6uSGMZUtTtuzq2aSl2goeyBJ1B3pCewpJf4_F-A/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Don’t have enough Books in your classroom?

There are several books belonging to the Creative Curriculum Supplemental Studies, along with miscellaneous books that are available for the taking. The inventory of available books can be found here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15ps5K01eWC8-crbbXb_83dD3Zn-kF8jt1sQFFwYwqtc/edit?usp=sharing. Please fill out the appropriate columns (name, school, and quantity) and Jamie will get them inner district mailed to you. This inventory will be updated throughout the year, so check back often for newly added book titles.

Please email Jamie Stotts at stotts_jamie@asdk12.org with any questions.

• Jessie Nesset, Director of Early Learning, nesset_jessica@asdk12.org , 907-742-1197 (office)
• Jamie Stotts, Administrative Assistant, stotts_jamie@asdk12.org, 907-742-4140
• Jory Mewborn, Administrative Assistant - Early Intervention, mewborn_jory@asdk12.org, 907-742-2657
• Katherine Staples, Instructional Lead Sped Preschool, staples_katherine@asdk12.org, 907-742-2661
• Kimmer Ball, Instructional Support Gened Preschool, ball_kimberly@asdk12.org
• Miranda "M" McCourt, Instructional Support Sped Preschool, mccourt_miranda@asdk12.org
• Patrick Clark, Instructional Support, Sped & Gened Preschool, clark_patrick@asdk12.org
• Emily Robinson, KCI/Head Start Liasion, Countdown to Kindergarten Coordinator, robinson_emily@asdk12.org