1. Achievement gaps exist early High quality early education and care helps to prepare children To leverage gains made in pre-k programs, sustained attention to high quality learning experiences is necessary There is evidence that quality of elementary classrooms do not support children’s learning Achievement Gaps are fairly stable from 3 rd Grade on What we know…

2. Early Care and Education Programs (0-5) Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Pre-K – 3 Continuum

3. Effective leaders/teachers High-quality instruction Meaningful assessment Support for social/emotional development Engaged families and community Effective transitions Horizontal alignment (within grade) Vertical Alignment (across grade) Pre-K – 3 Continuum: Necessary Components

4. Child Outcomes Emotional Support Instructional Support Classroom Organization CLASS -Pianta, La Paro, & Hamre

5. StandardsAssessment Child Outcomes

6. ELDS State Standards

7. Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS)

8. Instructional Support, Emotional Support, Classroom Organization Assessment Standards and Curricula The Gears that Drive Student Success

9. K-3 Formative Assessment Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA)

10. Challenges Construction Perceived additional burdenUsing acquired information as intended