What we know…
Achievement gaps exist
early
Achievement Gaps are
fairly stable from 3rd
Grade on
There is evidence that
quality of elementary
classrooms do not
support children’s
learning
High quality early
education and care
helps to prepare children
To leverage gains made
in pre-k programs,
sustained attention to
high quality learning
experiences is necessary
Pre-K – 3 Continuum
Third Grade
Second Grade
First Grade
Kindergarten
Early Care
and
Education
Programs
(0-5)
Pre-K – 3 Continuum:
Necessary Components
Effective
leaders/teachers
High-quality
instruction
Meaningful
assessment
Support for
social/emotional
development
Engaged families
and community
Effective
transitions
Horizontal
alignment
(within grade)
Vertical
Alignment
(across grade)
Instructional
Support
Classroom
Organization
Emotional
Support
Child Outcomes
CLASS -Pianta, La Paro, & Hamre
Standards
Assessment
Child Outcomes
ELDS
State
Standards
State Standards
Early Learning and
Development Standards
(ELDS)
The Gears that Drive Student
Success
Standards
and
Curricula
Assessment
Instructional
Support, Emotional
Support, Classroom
Organization
K-3 Formative
Assessment
Kindergarten Entry
Assessment (KEA)
Challenges
Construction
Perceived additional burden
Using acquired information as intended