1. TLC Supervisors’ Meeting Beth Konde MS, OTR/L Shriners Hospital June 10, 2015

2. Welcome Announcements Introducing Early Learning Standards Break Applying Early Learning Standards Lunch Discussion around Eligibility and ICO Coffee Break Review of TLC 2014 – 2014 Provide feedback and suggestions Wrap Up Agenda

3.  Become familiar with Infants-Toddlers PA Early Learning Standards  Successfully navigate Infants-Toddlers PA Early Learning Standards Manual  Apply the Infants-Toddlers PA Early Learning Standards to Philadelphia Early Intervention system Objectives

4.  What are Standards?  Standards are a set of principles and values that are the foundation for the way in which a program operates  Regardless of origin, standards provide a set of common elements that can be used across all similar programs Early Learning Standards

5. OCDEL has informed all Counties that we are to begin using the revised PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood in July 2015. Standards will provide guidance for intentional instruction of ALL young children in ALL learning settings Why Standards?

6.  Provides a background for the Early Learning Standards  Six elements for program improvement and child success  StandardsMaterials & Resources  AssessmentSafe & Supportive Schools  Curriculum Framework  Instruction Introduction

7.  Infant Birth – 12 months  Young Toddler9 – 27 months  Older Toddler24 - 36 months  Pre-Kindergarten3 – 5 years  Kindergarten 5 years of age by Sept. 1st Age Groupings

8. Approaches to Learning through Play Language & Literacy Development Mathematical Thinking & Expression Scientific Thinking & Technology Social Studies Thinking Creative Thinking & General Knowledge Health, Wellness & Physical Development Social & Emotional Development Partnerships for Learning Key Learning Area Names

9.  Approaches to Learning  Constructing, Organizing & Applying Knowledge  Language & Literacy Development  English Language Arts  Mathematical Thinking & Expression  Exploring, Processing & Problem Solving Tag Lines

10. Declarative statements that describe the standards transcending development and culture. Big Ideas are essential to provide focus on specific content for all children. Located in the box directly under the standard label. Big Ideas

11.  Questions that are specifically linked to the Big Ideas. They should frame a child’s inquiry, promote thinking, and assist in learning. Essential Questions

12.  Describe what children should know and be able to demonstrate by the end of the age group. Concepts and Competencies

13.  One for each Key Learning Area  Paragraph of valuable information  Table of Contents  Standard Area #  Standard Descriptor Title Page

14.  Key terminology linked to standards, big ideas, concepts and competencies in a specific content area and grade level  Placed at the end of the key learning area section Glossary

15.  Defines high quality early childhood programs  Emphasize what Pennsylvania feels are the essential elements that support high quality Guiding Principles

16.  Key Words/Concepts  Impact on future success  Active, hands-on learning  All children have the capacity to learn  Need for a stimulating environment Guiding Principles

17.  Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) subjects are supported within the standards and designated by a leaf symbol throughout the supportive practices.  These topics of study are incorporated and encouraged within all activities throughout the day. Pennsylvania STEM

18.  Placed at the end of the Standards book  Categorized by Key Learning Area  Selectively chosen Resources

20.  A marker of high quality program implementation  Consistency of information across program settings  A resource for developmentally appropriate expectations for all children  A framework from which to develop intentionality of EI session planning Purpose of the Standards

21.  A common ground to measure outcomes, programmatic and child-focused  Validation and professionalism of early childhood professional’s work  Support providers’ and parents’ successful understanding of child development Learning Standards Provide

22.  An Intentional EI Provider:  Clearly defines learning goals  Thoughtfully chooses teaching strategies  Adjusts strategies to reach goals  Continually assesses children’s progress A Look At Intentionality

23.  Take a look at these pictures  Determine what Standard and Standard Strand you feel best represents what is being portrayed in the photograph  You may find that many Key Learning Areas are able to be referenced Putting It Together