Virginias Ready schools Definition of School Readiness Ready
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Virginia’s Ready schools. . . Definition of School Readiness Ready Schools Ready Children. . . Ready Families. . . Ready Schools. . . Ready Communities
Ready schools. . . § “School readiness" describes the capabilities of children, their families, schools, and communities that will best promote student success in kindergarten and beyond. § Each component - children, families, schools and communities - plays an essential role in the development of school readiness. § No one component can stand on its own. Ready Children. . . Ready Families. . . Ready Schools. . . Ready Communities
Ready schools. . . § smooth the transition between home and school by: § communicating kindergarten standards and other school information to families through activities such as home visits, telephone calls, questionnaires, and kindergarten visitation days; and § forming effective relationships with parents and early childhood programs to share children's prekindergarten experiences and to assess their development. Ready Children. . . Ready Families. . . Ready Schools. . . Ready Communities
Ready schools. . . § support instruction and staff development by: § § employing highly qualified teachers; maintaining appropriate class sizes; encouraging professional development; and using best practices in the classroom. Ready Children. . . Ready Families. . . Ready Schools. . . Ready Communities
Ready schools. . . § support teachers as they assess the individual needs of children, design instruction based on these needs, and regularly monitor students' progress. Ready Children. . . Ready Families. . . Ready Schools. . . Ready Communities
Ready schools. . . § partner with communities by participating in activities such as: § § § recreational and enrichment programs; family literacy activities; before- and after-school care; open houses; and communication with other early childhood education programs in the community. Ready Children. . . Ready Families. . . Ready Schools. . . Ready Communities
Ready schools. . . § provide resources and services to address the diverse and individual needs of students including: § educational services; § health and mental health services; and § social services. Ready Children. . . Ready Families. . . Ready Schools. . . Ready Communities
Ready schools. . . § emphasize the importance of early childhood education by: § regularly reviewing the quality, appropriateness, and alignment of the curriculum across all grades and phases of development; and § regularly focusing on and supporting the quality of teachers' interactions with children at all grade levels. Ready Children. . . Ready Families. . . Ready Schools. . . Ready Communities
Ready schools. . . Mark R. Allan, Ph. D. Director of Elementary Instruction Virginia Department of Education (804) 786 -3925 Mark. Allan@doe. virginia. gov Ready Children. . . Ready Families. . . Ready Schools. . . Ready Communities
