Region Scaled Leadership Meeting Principals and Assistant Principals October, 2017

Office of Academics and Transformation Marie Izquierdo, Chief Academic Officer Division of Early Childhood, Exceptional Student Education, and Title I Programs Dr. Magaly C. Abrahante, Assistant Superintendent Department of Early Childhood Programs Marisol Diaz, Administrative Director

Invest in Us: The White House Summit on Early Childhood Education Research suggests expanding early learning initiatives would provide benefits to society of roughly $8.60 for every $1 spent.

October FTE Membership with all Pre-k included Vision 20/20 Increase kindergarten readiness by expanding quality Pre-K programs, as measured by an increase in the participation of students in Pre-K by 10 percent over the next five years. October FTE Membership  with all Pre-k included 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2020 Goal 9082 9189 9240 9,990

Pre-K Enrollment VPK Classrooms

2017-2018 Expansion Region Locations Program # of New Units N Arch Creek Elementary School VPK 1 Carol City Elementary EHS-United Way 3 Charles Wyche Elementary School C Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center Inclusion Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy VPK/ASD 3/1 Everglades K-8 Center VPK/Inclusion 1/1 Hialeah Elementary School

2017-2018 Expansion Continued Region Locations Program # of New Units Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center EHS-United Way 3 Sylvania Heights Elementary School VPK 1 S Cutler Ridge Elementary ASD Inclusion Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School Inclusion 2 Ethel K. Beckford/Richmond PLC EHS-UnitedWay/ Reverse Mainstream 3/2

Early Childhood Enrollment At-a-Glance Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Pre-K SPED Head Start / Early Head Start

Mandatory VPK Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Collection The principal’s 02 discretionary account will be charged $2,486.00 if a valid COE number is not entered into DSIS. Every effort should be made to obtain a COE however, students may NOT be denied services if a COE has not been collected. Parents may obtain the COE by going online at www.vpkhelp.org If any student does not have a valid COE initially, enter MLC123 for the COE number and follow up to update immediately. If the parent has a problem obtaining a COE after it has been applied for, email Mike Conte at mconte@dadeschools.net or call 305-995-7639.

Understanding our Varied Programs EHS/HS VPK ESE UW EHS HS 3 HS 4 Title I Fee-Supported City of Miami Beach Inclusion (VPK Provider) Autism Spectrum Disorders LEAP for ASD Intellectual Disabilities Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care PPEC Homebound Hospitalized Instructional Program Deaf/Hard of Hearing Reverse Mainstream Speech/ Language Impaired 15 24 43 60 193 55 2 64 32 14 7 N/A 3 71 6 Visually Impaired 2 classes LHB Birth -2 Five Affiliated Agencies

COE + Correct Program Code = $2,486 Program Codes COE + Correct Program Code = $2,486

COE + Correct Program Code = $2,486 Program Codes COE + Correct Program Code = $2,486

COE + Correct Program Code = $2,486 Program Codes COE + Correct Program Code = $2,486

Oral Language /Vocabulary 2016-2017 VPK Assessment Data 2 % Growth in Mathematics 2 % Growth in Oral Language /Vocabulary

VPK Assessment Dates Testing windows for the 2017-2018 VPK Assessment: Assessment Period 1 (AP1) REQUIRED:  8/21/17-9/29/17 & Data entered by 10/6/17 Revised Assessment Period 2 (AP2) REQUIRED:  1/10/18-2/2/18   & Data entered by 2/12/18 Assessment Period 3 (AP3) REQUIRED:  5/9/18-5/25/18   & Data entered by 5/31/18 NEW! Enter student ID in Bright Beginnings portal during initial registration

Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS) NEW FLKRS Assessment administered within the first 30 days of school Testing window: August 21, 2017–October 13th, 2017 Revised Computer Based Assessment High Stakes Assessment for VPK Programs Will determine Kindergarten Readiness Rates for students enrolled in VPK programs during the 2016-2017 school year Briefing # 21567 Training and Communication

Pre-K Early Intervention Referral Process

Pre-K Digital Learners Waterford Support Kindergarten and FLKRS Readiness Continue the Waterford Smart Start program. Students will be uploaded as they were last year – time frame TBA. Waterford training and support is ongoing. Usage is 15 minutes per day, in class. Waterford usage and progress will be monitored.

Developing Social Emotional Competence More than 8,000 3- and 4-year old children are expelled from or pushed out of their Pre-K classroom every year Pre-K children are suspended up to 3 times more than students from K – 12th grades Source: US. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 2016

UM Pyramid Social Emotional Pilot and Research School Name Agenoria S. Paschal/Olinda Charles Drew K-8 Earlington Heights Elementary Holmes Elem. Kelsey Pharr Elementary Lenora B. Smith Elementary MLK-PLC Orchard Villa Elementary Poinciana Park Elementary Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic/Special Ed. Center All VPK Title I and Fee-Supported Teachers and Paraprofessionals trained in Pyramid Behavior Model during 16-17 and 17-18 school year. Pyramid Research Project: Partnership between the University of Miami, The Children’s Trust and M-DCPS in select schools Alignment to Kindergarten 2017-2018 Collaboration with Guidance Counselors

Transition 2 Kindergarten (T2K) T2K Ambassadors bridge communication between MDCPS and Private Providers for T2k Visits to MDCPS Administrators with data and contact information Visit to Private Providers Technical Assistance Meetings Parent Meetings T2K Toolkit Head Start collaboration between MDCPS and the County SPED Transition Meetings

MAP: Pre-K Explorers ECHOS: Science from the Start School Name Ben Sheppard Elem. Crestview Elem. Cypress K-8 Center Holmes Elem. John G. DuPuis Elem. North Hialeah Elem. Sweetwater Elem. Wesley Matthews Elem. Dr. William Chapman Elem. Coral Park Elem. Cutler Ridge Elem. Dante B. Fascell Elem. Royal Palm Elem. Sunset Park Elem Winston Park K-8 Center

MAP: Pre-K Explorers Introductory Extended Foreign Language (iEFL) School Name Amelia Earhart Elementary School Charles D. Wyche Elementary School Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center Lorah Park Elementary School Silver Bluff Elementary School Cypress K-8 Center Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center Increase the number of bilingual and bi-literate students Provide opportunities and experiences that respond to the needs and interests of the community Prepare students for the 21st Century.

Head Start Eligibility Criteria Income 100% of Poverty $24,300 for a family of 4 Age Head Start Early Head Start Disability (10%) IEP/IFSP Other Factors Homelessness Foster Children Supplemental Security Income/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Head Start and Licensed Centers NEW Background Screening Requirements *Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer

Attendance Matters in Pre-K District Initiative Quarterly Monitoring Engaging Parents, Teachers and Administrators Expanding Communication Efforts Newsletter Social Media

DECP Learning Village e-Campus Resources Step 1 Step 2 Step3

Save the Date: October 19th

#FutureReadyPre-K #InspiringClassof2031 VPK (Title I and Fee-Supported) Dina Westberg, District Supervisor Head Start/Early Head Start Dr. Lourdes Linares, Executive Director Patricia Ortega, District Supervisor Pre-K SPED Ann M. Sasseville, Executive Director Josee Gregoire, District Supervisor Transition to Kindergarten Judy Palenzuela, District Coordinator