Maryland Model for School Readiness Lisa J. Davis October 2011.
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Transcript of Maryland Model for School Readiness Lisa J. Davis October 2011.
Outcomes for TodayParticipants will:
•Gain understanding of the structure of the MMSR framework
•Become familiar with MMSR (readiness) domains/indicators
•Review MMSR data trends
•Understand their own role within the MMSR framework.
What is School Readiness?
The state of early development that enables an individual child to engage in and benefit from school-based learning experiences.
We need statewide consistency in our message(s) about readiness!
Scenarios
Talk with your table group about your assigned scenario.
Be prepared to share some ideas with the larger group.
Some MMSR BasicsWhat is MMSR?
The goal of the MMSR is to provide a statewide approach to enhance school readinessThe purpose of the MMSR is to improve the performance of K, PreK, and Preschool Special Education students by providing intensive professional development for teachers and other early childhood providers such as Head Start, child care, etc.
When did MMSR begin?What was Maryland’s overall composite score last year?
Let’s Talk About Maryland’s MMSR Data
The Ready At Five organization assists MSDE with data analysis and presentation.
Each spring this information is shared with stakeholders across the state…
Age Level Expectations
Developmental progression
Seeking consistency Use of standards/exemplarsSteer away from comparison among children or subjective decisions
Objective: Proficient In Process Needs Development
Make choices independently and pursue tasks with intention
Chooses familiar classroom activities during center time and pursues them meaningfully.
(In different situations, the activity of choice varies.)
Has some difficulty deciding what activities to choose at center time, or chooses the same one each time.
Chooses activities with assistance from the teacher.
Care for own belongings independently
Stores class projects, such as art work, work samples, etc. in assigned folder/cubby.
Places belongings, such as hats or mittens in predetermined storage area with some teacher guidance or visual cues.
Infrequently places own belongings in storage area without assistance from teacher.
WSS Indicator: I A2 Shows initiative and self-direction. Fall Spring
MMSR/VSC Indicator: 1A 3 Show self-direction in familiar and unfamiliar settings
Expanding Your Ideas…
Write it in center circle. Web the indicators you think it currently addresses.
Activity
Indicators
Expanding Your Ideas…
Find a partner. Share your webs with each other. Then work together to broaden your webs- what else could be addressed?
Scenarios
Talk with your table group about your assigned scenario.
Be prepared to share some ideas with the larger group.
Hopefully you feel even more confident now about what you could do!