1. Pre-K ESE Contacts Meeting Collier County Public Schools Pre-K Assessment Team and FDLRS Lauren Martin Bonnie Tackett Jennifer Hamilton-Smith

2. The Problem Possibility of over-identifying children who are bilingual as language delayed/impaired –7 out of 20 students from one center referred for FDLRS screening Community partners meeting at RCMA resulted in plan to target language development in child care center

3. The Project Baseline language levels determined by Fluharty screening Hanen “It Takes Two to Talk” training provided to RCMA staff Teachers participated in coaching with videotaped feedback opportunities

4. The Results – Total Language Scores

5. The Results – Expressive Language

6. The Results – Receptive Language

7. The Results 4 kids originally showing delay, but not referred because showed growth within the 6-weeks between screenings

8. 3 children referred for testing One evaluation is complete; and this child DNQ for services

9. Teacher Results Pre and Post self questionnaire: “My child asks for things he/she wants” –Pre – 75% “Sometimes” 25% “Never” –Post – 100% “Always” “I know how to use playtime for language growth” –Pre – 75% “Sometimes” 25% “Usually” –Post – 100% “Always”

10. Teacher Results Pre and Post self questionnaire: “I know ways to add language & experience to everyday routines” –Pre – 75% “Sometimes” 25% “Always” –Post – 100% “Usually”

11. Teacher Results: Video Taping, Coaching, Feedback Skills that improved and maintained throughout project: Using Communicative Temptations Interpreting Matching Turns Asking questions that keep the conversation going & balanced

12. Teacher Results: Video Taping, Coaching, Feedback Skills that required intensive coaching to improve & did not maintain throughout the project Joining in & playing Cuing the child to take a turn Using opportunities in routines Saying less & using visuals

13. The Possibilities Time for growth when learning two languages (especially new to country and/or to English) Effectiveness of staff development with coaching & feedback over strongly linked to sufficient period of time Careful selection of screening instrument and of history-taking