1. 1 Kentucky Preschool Program Review (P2R)

2. Program Review: Compliance Review of the Preschool Program is required by the preschool regulations (704 KAR 3:410 Section 9) “A local school district preschool program shall be subject to evaluation by the Department of Education to determine the effectiveness of the statewide preschool program” 2

3. Preschool Program Review (P2R) Purpose  Regulation compliance  High quality classrooms Process  Preschool Program Review Report (P2R); KDE onsite visit and/or desk audit  Classroom observations using ECERS-R 3

4. HS Blended Programs  Head Start Regulations and Performance Standards  Kentucky Department of Education regulations  Higher standard prevails  HS uses CLASS  Preschool uses ECERS-R 4

5. Preschool Program Review At A Glance Preschool Staff attends ECERS-R training District Raters achieve inter- rater reliability Conduct baseline observations (optional) Preschool Staff attends ECERS-R training District Raters achieve inter- rater reliability Conduct baseline observations (optional) 5

6. Preschool Program Review At A Glance Coordinator completes Preschool Program Review Report (P2R) (self-assessment of compliance with preschool regulations) All classrooms are evaluated using the ECERS-R (using trained/reliable ECERS-R observers) All classrooms are evaluated using the ECERS-R (using trained/reliable ECERS-R observers) 6

7. Preschool Program Review At A Glance KDE reviews P2R Report and other documents and determines site visits Not all districts will receive onsite visit KDE reviews P2R Report and other documents and determines site visits Not all districts will receive onsite visit RTCs conduct ECERS-R on 30% of classrooms (random sample) during the cohort year (at least one visit per site) 7

8. The Preschool Program Review (P2R) Document a glimpse 8

9. P2R Document See Handout 9

10. 3 3 Why is KDE using the ECERS-R It is an indicator of High Quality Programs “Provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, aesthetic, intellectual, and language development of each child while being sensitive to the needs and preferences of families.” NAEYC (1996 ) Environment is more than furniture and materials – includes interactions and activities! 10

11. 3 3 ECERS-R Process Quality Environment Activities Schedule Interactions Process Quality Environment Activities Schedule Interactions Needs of Children Health & safety Build relationships Stimulation & experiential learning Needs of Children Health & safety Build relationships Stimulation & experiential learning Comprehensive, observation-based instrument 11

12. 3. Furnishings for relaxation and comfort Inadequate 12 Minimal 34 Good 56 Excellent 7 1.1 No soft furnishings to children 3.1 Some soft furnishings accessible to children 5.1 Cozy areas accessible to children for a substantial portion of the day 7.1Soft furnishings in addition to cozy area accessible to children 1.2 No soft toys accessible to children 3.2 Some soft toys accessible to children 5.2 Cozy area is not used for active physical play 7.2Many clean, soft toys accessible to children 5.3 Most soft furnishings are clean and in good repair You EARN Yes’s 12

13. Key Things to Remember  Not a test  Picture of “real life” for children in your classroom  Can’t “fix” everything  ECERS-R is a tool to identify areas for improvement  KDE goal is “5”  The process is meant for continuous improvement 8 8 13

14. Preschool Program Review (P2R) Process The state goal is a 5.0 average on the ECERS-R. Remember this is a goal. 14

15. Cohort # classes# sites# visits District A844 District B1334 District C412 District D222 15

16. KDE provides district with strengths, recommendations and findings based on review District completes Action Plan addressing any findings Preschool Program Review At A Glance 16

17. P2R Timeline 2014-2015 Cohort IIIMay Dec KDE Internal review of P2R Report. P2R Desk Reviews released to the districts Summer District completes Action Plan KDE Desk review of P2R districts Cohort III KDE Site Visits and Consolidated Monitoring site visits (Jan 15- May 15 Summer Aug - Nov 17

18. P2R Timeline 2014-2015 - Cohort IV Apr- 1st June Aug - Oct Jan-FebSpring Initial training District Inter-rater reliability - Fall semester District conducts ECERS Observations (all classrooms) District completes Online P2R and gathers documents RTC conducts ECERS Observations (30% of classrooms at all sites) 18

19. P2R Timeline 2015-2016 Cohort IVMay Dec KDE Internal review of P2R Report. P2R Desk Reviews released to the districts District completes Action Plan KDE Desk review of P2R districts Cohort IV KDE Site Visits and Consolidated Monitoring site visits (Jan 15- May 15) Summer Aug - Nov 19

20. Questions? 20

21. Contact information: Annie Rooney French Annie.rooney-french@education.ky.gov 502-564-7056 x 4736 Or the preschool consultants with the Kentucky Department of Education Or your local Regional Training Center 21