VPK Provider Improvement Plan

March 21, 2012 9:00 – 2:00 TPT

At the VPK POP

Improvement Plan Meeting

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And

YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

VPK IP Overview

• Welcome

• Purpose

• Expected Outcomes

• Timelines

• Improvement Plan Components (11/12?)

• Improvement Plan Targets

• Coalition Support

• Coalition Responsibilities

• Coalition/VPK Provider Agreement

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VPK Improvement Plan Meeting Purpose

Purpose One

• To increase the percentage of children that are

deemed “ready to learn” upon entering formal

education for the

Expected Outcome One

• 95% of children completing substantial program

attendance will demonstrate growth in targeted domains, as evidence b y the VPK Assessment Tool, Teaching

Strategies Gold, and Curriculum Assessment.

• 80% of children completing Kindergarten

Readiness Assessment will be determined

ready to learn.

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VPK Improvement Support Plan Purpose & Outcomes

• Purpose Two

• To develop and implement a measurable “Coalition

Support Plan” plan to assist the VPK Provider in

attaining the written outcomes contained within

individual Provider Improvement Plans

Expected Outcome One

• 95% of Providers completing substantial Support Plan elements will attain Target Goals, as evidenced by child outcomes, instructional strategy, family outcomes

VPK POP Timelines

• VPK POP Acknowledgement

• VPK Improvement Plan Submission to

Coalition

• VPK Improvement Plan Coalition Approval

• VPK Improvement Plan Submission to

Florida Office of Early Learning (FOEL)

• VPK Outcome Measurements- designated

timeframes

VPK Improvement

Plan Components

Child Outcomes

Teacher

Family

Curriculum

Child

VPK IP Elements

Intentional Staff Development

Curriculum Implementation

Child Assessments

Developmental Screenings

Environmental Assessment

Child Attendance

Family Involvement

VPK Improvement Plan Components

Teacher

• Intentional Staff Development

• Classroom Technical Assistance

• Individual Teaching Work Plan

• Teaching Review

Child

• Monthly Child Observation and Evaluation

• Monthly Attendance Tracking and Family Report

• Child Educational Plans

• Monthly Stepping Stone Reports with Parent Conference

Family

• Parent Educational Notes

• Parent Commitment Letter

• Parent “Home Works”

• Parent Literacy Backpacks

VPK Improvement Plan Coalition Support

• Creating the Targets and Program Support

Plan Agreement

After the VPK POP

Improvement Plan Meet-

Follow Up

Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”

― Dr. Seuss

Lessons Learned

1. ALL CHILDREN entering Kindergarten must complete

Kindergarten Readiness Screener.

a. Teachers and Directors should pay attention to the assessment

scores ALL children, not just “VPK” children.

2. There must be OTHER REASONS for LOW PERFORMANCE

a. ONLY 7 out of the 30 Providers on Probation (POP) had child

assessment scores, or program evaluation scores that would

INDICATE they might be determined a low performing provider.

b. This information included scores from ELLCO, Harms, 4

Success, and TSG.

Lessons Learned

3. THE clock IS TICKING!

a. This VPK Improvement Plan extends

beyond July 2012

b. YOU BASICALLY HAVE March-June to

get “ready” for 2012 Readiness Rates

Lessons Learned

4. INSANITY is defined as doing the same thing

you have been doing BUT expecting

different results.

5. WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT.

a.Teacher/Child Consistency - TEACHERS CANNOT

BE MOVED AROUND- they must stay with their

class.

b.At least through lunch and getting the children

down for rest.

c. ATTENDANCE: Parents must be your partner.

What can you do to strengthen this partnership?

Lessons Learned

6. ATTENDANCE:

1. Parents must be your partner

2. What can you do to strengthen

this partnership?

3. Would you like help TRACKING

each child’s attendance so you

can report to parent?

Lessons Learned

7. CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT: Observe your teachers and

ask the following questions:

1. Are you teaching according the curriculum?

2. Are you completing monthly curriculum

assessments to determine whether teachers are

teaching the curriculum in such a way that the

students are “getting” it.

3. What documentation do you have to demonstrate

this?

4. Do you know how to create a checklist to determine

whether your teacher is using the curriculum or not-

based on lesson plans.

5.Do you understand the term “curriculum fidelity?”

REVIEWED memo from

Gary Sabitsch

Department of Education

Coalition staff reviewed ALL VPK

POP TIMELINES

Coalition Support

“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from

behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with

me!” ― Dr. Seuss

Coalition Support

• The Coalition recognizes that we are in a

partnership with you to ensure that ALL of

our children experience education and

nurturing.

• THE Coalition has NO REQUIREMENTS for

you other than those set by DOE.

• ANY support you access will be strictly

voluntary.

Coalition Support

Checking IN with Your Teachers

ASK: What is your philosophy

philosophy of “teaching practice?”

(DOEs yours mesh?)

ASK: What document could I look at

that shows you are implementing the

curriculum, as it is written?

ASK: What part of the day do you

think you do most of your “good”

teaching?

CHECK: Lessons Plans to determine

match to curriculum

OBSERVE: How teacher “teaches”

if you cannot identify the skills,

behaviors, and concepts that she

is teaching- neither can the

children

Checking IN with the

Children

Analyze Attendance Have they been there 70% since program began?

Have you discussed attendance with parents?

Have you had a solid Parent Conference so that

parents understand the child’s assessment scores?

Analyze Pre & Mid TSG Scores Does Curr. Assessment scores match TSG scores?

Do TSG scores show gains?

DO teachers need help to understand how to read

assessment information (data)

Are children spending most of

their day in: Rich educational experiences that look like PLAY

Time out, in your office, being disciplined

Do you know which child needs

MORE time to learn Can you extend their day? Are they eligible for other

services? Can you provide a scholarship for

extended day?

Coalition Support

COALITION WILL…

At Your Request

a. Purchase teacher planning book

b. Purchase cameras and video for coaches

c. Directors/Teachers will complete on-line

survey (Lynne, Suzan, Donna to develop)

d. Collect VPK parent handbook

e. April 1 deadline for coaches in

classroom.

f. Chatroom for VPK POP

Checking IN with the

Children

Coalition Support

COALITION WILL…

At Your Request

a. Purchase teacher planning book

b. Assign Curriculum Coach to VPK POP by

April 1, 2012

c. Create process for analyzing: a. Monthly Child and teacher Attendance b. Monthly Teaching Strategies c. Monthly Curriculum Assessment d. Staff Training Attendance

e. Purchase Stepping Stone Reports

f. Support Individual Improvement Plans

g. Provide targeted Staff Training

h. Provide Parent Notes

i. Provide Brain Smart-Curriculum Support

VPK POP WILL

Complete extensive on-line survey

to determine program status for

base-line numbers

Review VPK Parent Handbook for

specific requirement concerning

ATTENDANCE and Curriculum

Conference

Complete VPK Improvement Plan

Request Coalition Assistance

Request a Curriculum Coach to

work with teachers and directors

Ensure that Coaching and TA

Plans met each week

Maintain a professional and

cooperative relationship with

Coaches and Coalition staff

VPK POP 1 - Parking Lot ?’s

“If things start happening, don't worry, don't stew, just go right along and you'll start happening too.”

Dr.Seuss

VPK POP 1 - Parking Lot ?’s

1. What happens if you are a POP for year 2

1. Need to get more clarification before answering this question.

2. Is there any financial help for children who need more time in

the program but are only VPK eligible (3 hours a day)

1. Several other Providers suggested scholarship this child send you had

the teacher there already.

2. There is no financial support unless they are eligible for School

Readiness

3. Is it possible to have a 6 hour day rather than 3 hour day next

year?

This would be the Provider’s choice and certainly one to discuss with parents.

4. How is mentoring different from coaching?

1. Mentoring- “I show you”

2. Coaching- “I watch you, show, you, watch, you show you and support you

through the process. Both require relationship and agreement.

VPK POP 1 - Parking Lot ?’s

1. If a child attends my program but moves to another

county is her score calculated in my rate?

1. If a child attends your program for a substantial amount of

the program- he/she is calculated in your rate.

2. Is the VPK School Year and Summer program POP

separate?

1. Yes. You could have a VPK School Year POP and a VPK

Summer that was not and vice versa.