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Early Childhood Update

The Kansas Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot tool provides an overview of children's development upon entry into kindergarten, including communication, problem-solving, motor skills, and social-emotional areas. Engaging families and caregivers in gathering information about their child's development is a key aspect of the tool.

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Early Childhood Update

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  1. Early Childhood Update

  2. Goal: Each student enters kindergarten at age five socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for success.

  3. KSDE Early Childhood Team • Amanda Petersen, Director • Jordan Christian, State Interagency Coordinating Council, Special Education Advisory Council, Elementary and Secondary Education Act Advisory Council • Natalie McClane, Early Childhood Special Education • Nis Wilbur, Kansas Parents As Teachers (KPAT) • Beccy Strohm, Administrative Specialist, bstrohm@ksde.org

  4. Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot

  5. Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot Tool: Key Ideas • Provide a snapshot of where children are upon entry into kindergarten • Include communication (language & literacy), problem solving, motor, and social emotional areas of development • Engage families and caregivers in gathering information about their child’s development and early childhood experiences

  6. Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot Tool • First statewide collection window began August 1 and ended September 20. • As of October 2, programs entered 21,838 ASQ-3 screeningsand 21,341 ASQ-SE2 screenings for children ages 5 years and older.

  7. Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot Tool: Next Steps • Collect feedback and share best practices to facilitate strong family engagement and participation. • Analyze data and communicate results to better understand development of Kansas kindergarteners. • Continue development of professional supports to effectively utilize ASQ data at the classroom, school and district level.

  8. Go to www.menti.com and use the code 49 51 00

  9. Go to www.menti.comand use the code 49 51 00 • What family engagement strategies worked well? • What additional supports would be most helpful? • What other feedback would you like to share?

  10. Kansas ASQ Websitehttp://agesandstages.com/ks Email https://www.asqonline.com/support or call Tech Support for ASQ Online: 1-866-404-9853 for assistance.

  11. Preschool Development Grants B-5

  12. PDG B-5 Activities • Conduct or update needs assessment • Develop or update strategic plan • Maximize parental choice and knowledge • Share best practices among early childhood providers • After activities one and two are completed, improve the overall quality of early childhood care and education programs in the state

  13. Amanda Petersen, Director Early Childhood Kansas State Department of Education 900 SW Jackson St. Suite 620 785-296-6602 earlylearning@ksde.org The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:  KSDE General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, KSDE, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66612, (785) 296-3204 

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