1. New Jersey Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Education March 3, 2009

2.  Where we started  Where we are  Where we are going

3. “Intensive preschool and full-day kindergarten enrichment programs are necessary to reverse the educational disadvantages these children start out with.”

4.  Early learning standards and program guidelines;  Evidence-based curricula;  A certified teacher and assistant in each class;  Maximum class size of 15 students; Critical Program Components

5.  Full-day (6 hour educational day), 180-day program;  Support for English language learners;  Support for potential learning difficulties;  Professional development for key staff.

6.  Piecemeal curricula  Low enrollment- 19,000 out of an estimated 54,000  Few certified teachers  Low classroom quality

8. Analyze and Plan Measure and Assess Implementation Make Modifications

9.  Child  Classroom  District  Statewide

10.  Screening of all preschool children upon entry  Performance assessment to drive instruction  Tracking children’s progress

11.  Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale- Revised  Supports for Early Literacy Assessment  Preschool Classroom Mathematics Inventory  Supports for English Language Learners Classroom Assessment  Curriculum Implementation Tools

12.  Self Assessment Validation System (SAVS)  District administered classroom evaluations

13.  Administration and Fiscal  Recruitment and Outreach  Staff Qualifications  Family Involvement  Community Collaboration  Curriculum and Program  Professional Development

14.  Program Evaluation  Transition  Intervention and support  Inclusion  English language learners  Head Start  Child Assessment

15.  Analyze district self-assessment data  Annual snapshots of classroom quality  Watch the numbers  Follow children’s progress

18.  74% of 3-year-old children  87% of 4-year-old children

19.  65% are in provider settings  35% are in school district buildings  Inclusion of children with disabilities in all settings

20.  All teachers have a bachelor’s degree (BA) and appropriate certification.  As of December 2007, the Praxis for the P-3 Certificate was required.

21. 1= Inadequate 3= Minimal 5= Good 7= Excellent

22. In 2000, the average the preschool program was 3.86 In 2008, the average for the preschool program was 5.20* *No difference between providers and indistrict classrooms

23. Space & Furnishings designed for access (5.03)

24. Personal Care Routines to support independence and learning (4.29)

25. Interactions that extend Language & Reasoning (5.46)

26. Ample time with developmentally appropriate materials and Activities (4.85)

27. Warm, responsive Interactions support social skills (6.44)

28. Program Structure/schedules that maximize learning and minimize transitions (5.41)

29. Opportunities for Parent Involvement & Staff Development (5.59)

30.  Children who attended the program performed significantly better on language and math measures than those who did not.

32.  All at-risk 3- and 4-year-olds to attend high-quality preschool programs.  Universal preschool programs: 3- and 4-year-olds in “A” and “B” districts & “CD” districts with at-risk concentrations of at least 40%.  Targeted preschool programs: All at-risk three- and four-year-olds in all other districts

33. ◦ Universal preschool programs = 1 st grade times two ◦ Targeted preschool programs = 1 st grade times two times % of free and reduced (k- 12)

34. ◦ 30,000 more children, bringing preschool enrollment to 70,000 children over 5 years ◦ Reach at least 90% of the eligible population in all districts.

35.  Universal programs: ◦ 117 districts, 57,000 enrollment  Targeted programs: ◦ 366 districts, 16,000 enrollment

36.  Full day, 6 hours, school calendar  Mixed delivery system/local agreements  For 3’s and 4’s  One certified teacher and teacher assistant for every 15 children (max)

37.  A comprehensive curriculum and assessment  Classroom observation tools to drive improvement  Transition activities from entry through grade three  An annual self-assessment of the preschool program