Office of Early Childhood Cups and Conversations Lessons
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Office of Early Childhood Cups and Conversations Lessons Learned from the First Month of Virtual Pre. K Easton Preschool, Norfolk Public Schools October 7, 2020 Low- Mid- and Hi-Tech Remote Engagement Strategies 1
Good afternoon- thanks for joining Cups and Conversations! A few reminders: • This is a judgement free zone • Sharing of local perspective, not DOE recommendations • You are free to unmute your line at anytime to share your thoughts and ask questions –*Please help us minimize background noise by staying muted if you are not speaking • This meeting will be recorded and shared with participants Optional: Please add your name and affiliation in the chat box 2
Today’s Special Guests Co-Facilitator: Erin Saxon, Early Childhood/Literacy Specialist VDOE, Training and Technical Assistance Center (T-TAC) at Old Dominion University Easton Preschool EC Team, Norfolk Public Schools Dr. Tami White, Principal Johnalynn Harrison, Michelle Best, Jessie Braun, Danit Kent, Mariya Vermillion, Tina (Christine) St. Sing, Anna Ashleson, Alicia Mc. Carthy and co-teachers Danielle Sentz and Shannon Mackey (first preschool team accepted to the Excellence in the Co-Teaching Initiative) 3
Lessons Learned From the First Month of Virtual PK @ Easton Preschool Conversation facilitated by Erin Saxon, ODU T-TAC and in collaboration with Dr. Tami White (Principal) and the Easton Preschool EC Team 4
Closing Reminders and Notes • • Virginia’s new, unified set of Early Learning and Development Standards are posted for final public comment through Oct. 22. Next Conversation, November 4, 3: 30 p. m. • • Forthcoming (via email or Readiness Connection newsletter) • Link to this recording • Invitation to complete short survey about your ideas for future conversation topics (we are always looking for volunteer facilitators) • Referenced materials Archive of summer CC series to be posted on #Go. Open. VA (Early Childhood) Stay informed through VDOE COVID 19 Website • 5 Potential Topics: Family Engagement, Building Relationships, Meaningful Interactions, Social Emotional Learning and Support, Self-Care/Staff Wellness, Assessment, Recruitment and Enrollment Early Learning and Childcare (Office of Early Childhood FAQ , and Transition from Part C to Part B FAQ
Cups and Conversations Contact Information Dawn Hendricks- Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator, VDOE dawn. hendricks@doe. virginia. gov Tamilah Richardson- Associate Director, Early Childhood Learning, VDOE tamilah. richardson@doe. virginia. gov Today’s Guests: Erin Saxon- esaxon@odu. edu Dr. Tami White- tmwhite@nps. k 12. va. us Johnalynn Harrison- jharrison@nps. k 12. va. us Michelle Best- mbest@nps. k 12. va. us Jessie Braun- jbraun 1@nps. k 12. va. us Danit Kent- dkent@nps. k 12. va. us Mariya Vermillion- mvermillion@nps. k 12. va. us Tina (Christine) St. Sing- cstsing@nps. k 12. va. us Anna Ashleson- aashleson@nps. k 12. va. us Alicia Mc. Carthy- amccarthy 1@nps. k 12. va. us Danielle Sentz- dsentz@nps. k 12. va. us Shannon Mackey- srmackey@nps. k 12. va. us 6
