TSR Comprehensive
Project Overview
2015-2016
Project Implementation Dates
Starts: September 1, 2015
Year 1: 2015-2016
Year 2: 2016-2017
Ends: July 31, 2017
TSR Mission
The purpose of the Texas School Ready (TSR)
Project is to provide an effective, researchsupported, early childhood classroom model
which prepares at-risk children to enter
kindergarten at or above grade level.
Cumulative Participation in TSR since 2004
Over 400,000
children and
20,000 teachers in
the last 10 years
TSR 2015-2016
The TSR Project is currently in 26 communities across
Texas and provides training and instructional
coaching to approximately 1800 preschool teachers in
Child Care, Head Start and Independent School
Districts.
TSR 2015-2016
Three different models
fit the needs of school
administrators.
Texas School Ready Components
● Curriculum and Materials
● Professional Development
and Coaching
● Child Progress Monitoring
Curriculum and Materials
• State-approved curriculum
• Hatch Classroom Start-Up Kit
• Lakeshore School Readiness Kit
• P-RTI Kit (Developing Talkers)
Approved Curriculum List
DLM Doors to Discovery
DLM EC Express
Frog Street Pre-K - Bilingual
Frog Street Pre-K - English
HighScope Preschool
InvestiGator Club
Let's Begin with The Letter People
Opening the World of Learning
Scholastic Big Day for PreK Bilingual
Scholastic Big Day for PreK English
Sopris West - We Can!
Teaching Strategies System
Curriculum Implementation
Guidelines for Teachers
• Implement curriculum activities documented on written lesson plan
• Make lesson plan objectives evident, based on materials in the classroom
• Provide at least 3 hours daily cognitive instruction using the curriculum
• Provide large group, small group, and one-on-one lessons based on assessment
results
• Maintain and inventory materials
HATCH Start-Up Kit
Contains classroom management materials designed to
help teachers effectively organize and manage the
preschool classroom.
HATCH Kit Includes
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Daily Schedule Chart
Classroom Helpers Chart
Attendance Chart
Center Management System
Classroom Rules Poster
Letter Wall Cards
Activity Transition Book
Read Aloud Chart
Classroom Environment Labels
School Readiness Kit Includes
● Written Expression
Materials
● Letter Knowledge Materials
● Oral Language Materials
● Phonological Awareness
Materials
● Mathematics Materials
● Science Materials
Developing Talkers
Lakeshore School Readiness Kit
Contains a variety of books and materials used to
support and enhance classroom instruction.
Written Expression
Letter Knowledge
Math
All materials
become the property of the school
after the teacher remains in the targeted
classroom for 2 years.
CLI - Engage
Professional Development
Resources
Data-Driven Instructional Tools
eCIRCLE
CIRCLE Progress Monitoring
Professional development courses on
effective instructional practices
CIRCLE Activity Collection
User-friendly progress monitoring which
gives teachers immediate feedback about
a child’s progress and activities that will
support further learning
Scripted lessons tied to progress
monitoring results
Classroom Observation Tools
Video-based Coaching
Video-based, personalized
instructional feedback and goal
setting
● Classroom Environment Checklist
● Classroom Observation Tools for
coaches
● Classroom Observation Tools for
administrators
Professional Development Overview for
Teachers in the TSR Project
CIRCLE Two-Day Preschool Early Language
and Literacy including Mathematics Training
A hands-on research-based training which provides preschool
teachers with a 2-day overview of classroom activities and best
practices that can be easily implemented in the classroom.
CIRCLE Two-Day Preschool Early Language
and Literacy including Mathematics Training
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Best Practices and Social/Emotional Development
Phonological Awareness
Written Expression
Language Development
Book Reading
Letter Knowledge and
Mathematics
CIRCLE Two-Day Preschool Early Language
and Literacy Including Mathematics Training
Guidelines
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The training should occur between September - November
Maximum of 35 participants per training
The training is usually 2 consecutive days
Teachers receive an English or Bilingual CIRCLE Manual
Substitute Reimbursement to the site is available if
requirements are met
CIRCLE Assessment System Progress Monitoring
Child Progress Monitoring is a systematic process used to
document children’s developmental progress in the areas of
early language, literacy and mathematics. Results from
monitoring the individual progress of children are used to guide
planning and instruction.
All children who are 3-years-old as of September 1st and older
must be assessed.
CIRCLE Progress Monitoring
DIRECT
ASSESSMENTS
• Vocabulary development
• Story retell &
comprehension
• Book & print knowledge
• Letter recognition
• Letter-sound
correspondence
• Phonological awareness
• Early science skills
• Early math skills
• Early social studies skills
OBSERVATIONAL
ASSESSMENTS
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Early writing skills
Social & emotional skills
Approaches to learning
Physical health &
development
Child Progress Monitoring
Timeline
Progress Monitoring is completed three times during the year.
• BOY - Beginning of the year
• MOY - Middle of the year
• EOY - End of the year
TSR coaches will provide dates for each of the assessment time points
eCIRCLE Professional Development
CLI Engage
eCIRCLE Professional Development is a series of face-to-face, web-based, facilitated courses
designed to provide teachers with a common experience, allowing for conversations and
learning. The ongoing 2 hour sessions are focused on specific content areas designed to
deepen content knowledge and build specific skills which will improve teacher practices.
Professional Development/
Training
Person Responsible
eCIRCLE Training: 20 total sessions TSR Field Staff
across each school year.
Approximately 2 sessions face-toface per month, 2 hours per
session (ex. 4:00-6:00 every other
Tuesday)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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eCIRCLE Professional Development Guidelines
● Each session is 2 hours
● Classes consist of 10 to 25 teachers and one facilitator
● Classes occur face to face in a computer lab or training room, if using
netbooks. Internet connection and projector are required.
● Teachers must attend at least 80% of eCIRCLE classes and complete 80%
of assigned activities to be eligible for incentive pay
● Teachers are required to participate in online discussions between
sessions
● Teachers are required to implement new
strategies in the classroom
Remote eCIRCLE Professional Development
CLI Engage
Remote eCIRCLE Professional Development is a series of web-based courses designed to
provide teachers with a common experience, allowing for conversations and learning. The
self-paced sessions are focused on specific content areas designed to deepen content
knowledge and build specific skills which will improve teacher practices.
Professional Development/
Training
eCIRCLE Training: 18 courses
across 2 years.
Scheduled 1 hr. webinars
Person Responsible
TSR Field Staff
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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eCIRCLE Professional
Development Courses
Year 1
Year 2
Classroom Management
Setting the Stage for Children’s Talk
Phonological Awareness
Preschool Response to Instruction
Making the Most of Web Reports
Developing Talkers
Building Vocabulary
Science
Read Alouds
Written Expression
Letter Knowledge
Math
Social Emotional
Special Needs
Face-to-Face Coaching
Coaching is a process where the TSR Field Staff provides in-class, individualized, one-on-one
training and reflection opportunities for the teacher. The coach will:
• Actively coach the teacher in the many aspects of the teaching and learning process.
• Assist the teacher in using effective teaching strategies and proactive classroom
management techniques.
• Encourage the teacher to implement new strategies through modeling, side-by-side
coaching, instructional planning, etc.
• Encourage the teacher to reflect on current teaching practices and setting short term
attainable goals.
Professional
Development/
Training
Coaching
Person
Responsible
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
TSR Field Staff
Yes
(4 hours per
month)
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(2 hours per
month)
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(1 hour per
month)
Remote Coaching
Remote coaching is carried out through the use of videos, online activities, and coaching
calls. Coaches will provide feedback on videos submitted by teachers and coach the
teacher through Skype or phone calls.
• Actively coach the teacher in the many aspects of the teaching and learning process.
• Assist the teacher in using effective teaching strategies and proactive classroom
management techniques.
• Encourage the teacher to implement new strategies by providing annotated feedback,
instructional videotaping examples and instructional planning , etc.
• Encourage the teacher to reflect on his/her teaching practices, while setting short term
attainable goals.
Professional
Development/
Training
Coaching
Person
Responsible
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
TSR Field Staff
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Coaching Tools
Classroom Environment Checklist (CEC)
● A list of factors in the early childhood classroom which support teachers in setting
up an appropriate classroom learning environment
Classroom Observation Tool (COT)
● Captures a snapshot of a teacher's instruction during a single classroom visit. It has
been expressly created for use by coaches to guide their mentoring efforts with
teachers.
Short Term Goal Reports (STGR)
● Used to document teacher’s goals she is working to meet. Provides support for
both teachers and coordinators during coaching visits.
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Classroom Observation Tool
Domains
Social/Emotional Development
Oral Language Use
Phonological Awareness
Math
English Language Learners
Print and Letter Knowledge & Pre-reading/Early Reading
Progress Monitoring, Assessment & Lesson Planning
Use of Technology
Center/Independent Workstation Activities
Read Alouds
Written Expression
Science
Infant, Toddler and Three Year Old Early
Learning Guidelines: ITELGs
Project Overview
The Texas Infant, Toddler, and Three-YearOld Early Learning Guidelines were written to
help child care providers and parents know
what children should know and be able to do
at different ages. The Guidelines list skills
and abilities that young children might do at
different ages, as well as activities that
caregivers can do to support optimal
development. The Guidelines are available
to download in English, Spanish, and
Vietnamese at: www.littletexans.org
Recruited Infant and Toddler Teachers in TSR
schools and communities will:
• Participate in ITELG training session (s) in a
local community
–Module 1: Orientation
–Module 2: Physical Health and Motor
Development
–Module 3: Social and Emotional
Development
–Module 4: Language and
Communication Development
–Module 5: Cognitive Development
• Receive a copy of the ITELG Guide
Infant, Toddler and Three Year Old Early
Learning Guidelines: ITELGs
Coordinator/Coaches role:
TSR Comprehensive Communities will:
• Host the ITELG training session (s) in their local community
• Recruit and train up to 80 participants (can host several
sessions)
• Order ITELG guides at least 2 weeks prior to the training
session (s)
• Complete sign-in sheets and return to CLI.
• Conduct all ITELGs trainings prior to July 31, 2016.
All of the ITELG training materials can be accessed at:
http://earlylearningtexas.org/itelg-training.aspx
Beginning Education Early Childcare at Home
(BEECH)
Project Overview
Beginning Education: Early Childcare at
Home (BEECH) is an online professional
development system for home-based
childcare providers and toddler teachers
developed by the Children’s Learning
Institute at University of Texas Health
Science Center. The system includes 20
sessions, each approximately one hour in
length.
Recruited Family Child Care (FCC) Providers will:
• Participate in an Orientation held by the local
lead agency/coordinator
• Complete the 20 online sessions
• Receive up to 20 hours of self-instructional
training hours
• Participate in 2 calls with the local lead
agency/coordinator
• Start-up will begin October 2015
Note: Some FCC providers may receive a BEECH
School Readiness Kit (more information to
follow).
Beginning Education Early Childcare at Home
(BEECH)
Coordinator/Coaches role:
• Recruit ONLY Family Child Care Providers
• Conduct an Orientation for Family Child Care Providers to
the BEECH Program
• Complete sign-in sheets and return to CLI.
• Assist with BEECH Roster collection
• Facilitate 2 calls Fall and Spring (using the BEECH Call
Guides)
• Start-up will begin October 2015
Note: Some FCC providers may receive a BEECH School
Readiness Kit (more information to follow).
The Children’s Learning Institute
TSR Comprehensive Staff Contacts
Pauline Monsegue-Bailey
Statewide Project Manager
Pauline.A.Monsegue-Bailey@uth.tmc.edu
713-500-3840
Yingchu Velasquez
TSR Finance Manager
Ying.C.Velasquez@uth.tmc.edu
713-500-3703
Linda D. Morgan-Dorsey
Quality Assurance & Training Project Manager
Linda.Morgan@uth.tmc.edu
713-500-3750
The Children’s Learning Institute
TSR Comprehensive Staff Contacts
Linda Aston
Quality Assurance & Training Project Manager
Linda.Aston@uth.tmc.edu
713-500-3837
Miguel Gallegos
Engage Project Manager
Miguel.Gallegos@uth.tmc.edu
713-500-3788
LaShonda Y. Brown
Special Projects Manager (BEECH, ITELGs, CDA)
LaShonda.Brown@uth.tmc.edu
TSR Program Managers
Program Manager
Community Assignment
Gina Corley
Kilgore College
Region 8, Region 5
Mary Ellen Douglas
CCA, AVANCE, NTAUW,
Region 14
Melissa Ply
WS Capital, Hands On Learning, EOAC Waco,
TMC Victoria
Patricia Flores-Cantu
WS Cameron, PSJA, TMC
Mc Allen, TMC Laredo, La Joya, WS South Texas,
Rebecca Ramos-Fisher
FSA, ESC 2, Rhodes School, Houston ISD, Aldine
ISD,
Cheri Sherley
Amarillo College, Midland College, YWCA
Lubbock, Region 19-El Paso