Presenters
Description
Full-day kindergarten is an important element of our state's strategy for improving student outcomes and closing the achievement gap. Much happens during the kindergarten year that makes it special, including welcoming families into the K-12 system, facilitating student success in a developmentally appropriate, standards-based environment, and forging "school readiness" partnerships with the early learning community. Celebrate K! is offering three days of content targeted specially for Kindergarten.
Event Notes
Lunch will be provided.
Participants can attend days individually, or all three days, choosing from a variety of sessions.
After registration, each attendee will be e-mailed a link to select sessions. You can preview the options below. Click on a session title to expand the description.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Through the geometry module, participants will explore the early learning pathways for geometry and develop a deeper knowledge of how children progress in their understanding of geometry and spatial sense. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that can be easily replicated in the classroom to further develop students' understanding of geometric concepts. Handouts of ideas, activities and resources will be provided.
This session will examine the neuro-biological adaptations of exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs); their impact on learning, development, and behavior; and the powerful buffer of resilience.
This interactive workshop will address the needs of migrant students and their families through building new and existing understanding of the Migrant Education Program. Through engaging activities and discussions, this workshop will increase knowledge of how to support migrant families in our schools, districts, and communities. Participants will leave with strategies on working with migrant students as well as family engagement activities that can help support the home-to-school connection.
Prepare to play! Throw your fears of “doing art” aside and come explore how to connect language arts with visual arts. This session will explore how to reinforce learning through creative art mediums. The art center has a very important place in the classroom. Participants will learn how to make the art center a multi-level learning space with children leading the experience.
This next-step session will focus on how to generate reports in the Gold system and use the data to inform instruction. Participants will also learn more about collecting evidence and work in groups to discuss data collection.
Location
Educational Service District 123
3924 W. Court Street
Pasco WA 99301
Dates