Transcript Challenges of Implementing TK in a Rural Setting

Challenges of Implementing
TK in a Rural Setting
Biff Barnes
Superintendent, Junction Elementary
School District, Palo Cedro, CA
FILLING YOUR CLASSROOM
Once you decide to
offer TK, the first
question is how to
make it financially
viable.
WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR
YOUR PROGRAM?
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Full TK Classroom
Combination TK- K
Regional TK
Whatever form, it’s a
two year program!
ASSIGN ONE OF YOUR BEST
TEACHERS
Your commitment gives
the program
credibility.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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Decide on
message& be
consistent
Build relationships
Publicity/Advertise
Parent Nights
Parent Tours
ADULT PRESENCE IN CLASSROOM
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Instructional
Aides
Parent
Volunteers
EDUCATING PARENTS IS AS
IMPORTANT AS EDUCATING
KIDS
SCREENING & PLACEMENT
Two Criteria: Age & Readiness
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Young 5s – B-Day after 6/1
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Santa Clara Study
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All Star
Needs Prep
Social Stars
Focused-on-the-Facts
YOU NEED DATA TO TALK TO
PARENTS
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DIBELS
Gisell Institute –
Developmental
Observation
Parent Questionnaire
PARENT EDUCATION
Kindergarten Kickoff
This is school, not
preschool.
ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES
Training – Becoming
a Love & Logic
Parent
HELPING YOUR CHILD BE
SUCCESSFUL
Parent Ed Nights
• Reading Readiness
• Family Math
• Nutrition & Fitness
FINDING RESOURCES
Talk to your
county’s 1st 5
Questions or to visit Junction
Contact Biff Barnes
[email protected]
530-547-3274