Maryland Model for School Readiness Lisa J. Davis October 2011

Outcomes for Today Participants will: Gain understanding of the structure of the MMSR framework Become familiar with MMSR (readiness) domains/indicators Review MMSR data trends Understand their own role within the MMSR framework.

What is School Readiness? The state of early development that enables an individual child to engage in and benefit from school-based learning experiences. We need statewide consistency in our message(s) about readiness!

What Evidence Would Show READINESS?

Scenarios Talk with your table group about your assigned scenario. Be prepared to share some ideas with the larger group.

Some MMSR Basics What is MMSR? The goal of the MMSR is to provide a statewide approach to enhance school readiness The purpose of the MMSR is to improve the performance of K, PreK, and Preschool Special Education students by providing intensive professional development for teachers and other early childhood providers such as Head Start, child care, etc. When did MMSR begin? What was Maryland’s overall composite score last year?

Components of MMSR What does this look like in your county ??

Let’s Talk About Maryland’s MMSR Data The Ready At Five organization assists MSDE with data analysis and presentation. Each spring this information is shared with stakeholders across the state…

7 Domains of Learning

Indicators Within Domains… Work in groups of 3 Sort the indicators into the 7 domains

Age Level Expectations Developmental progression Seeking consistency Use of standards/exemplars Steer away from comparison among children or subjective decisions

Objective:ProficientIn ProcessNeeds Development Make choices independently and pursue tasks with intention Chooses familiar classroom activities during center time and pursues them meaningfully. (In different situations, the activity of choice varies.) Has some difficulty deciding what activities to choose at center time, or chooses the same one each time. Chooses activities with assistance from the teacher. Care for own belongings independently Stores class projects, such as art work, work samples, etc. in assigned folder/cubby. Places belongings, such as hats or mittens in predetermined storage area with some teacher guidance or visual cues. Infrequently places own belongings in storage area without assistance from teacher. WSS Indicator: I A2 Shows initiative and self-direction. Fall Spring MMSR/VSC Indicator: 1A 3 Show self-direction in familiar and unfamiliar settings

Expanding Your Ideas… Think of a class/activity you are currently responsible for.

Expanding Your Ideas… Write it in center circle. Web the indicators you think it currently addresses. Activity Indicators

Expanding Your Ideas… Find a partner. Share your webs with each other. Then work together to broaden your webs- what else could be addressed?

Scenarios Talk with your table group about your assigned scenario. Be prepared to share some ideas with the larger group. Hopefully you feel even more confident now about what you could do!

Have a Great Day! Questions? Concerns? THANK YOU for all that you do!