PreK-3 rd Professional Development for District Administrators
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VINCENT J. COSTANZANJ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
KATHLEEN D. PRIESTLEYCYNTHIA C. RICE
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NJ
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PreK-3rd Professional Development for District
Administrators
Public Expenditures on Children 0 – 18 Compared to Early Brain Development
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Empirical Data Support PreK-3rd
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Children enter Kindergarten with vastly different skills
High quality preschool strengthens the likelihood of continual school success for children
3rd grade = point at which children shift from learning to read to reading to learn
PreK-3rd Leadership Training Seminar:
Reasons for Developing the Series
Recognition that many leaders lack early learning knowledge and/or experience
Limited professional development opportunities available specifically focused on early learning
Need to cultivate advocates for PreK-3rd systems in schools and communities throughout NJ
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PreK-3rd Leadership Training Seminar:The Partners
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New Jersey Department of Education (DOE)
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association/ Foundation for Educational Administration (NJPSA/FEA)
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ)
*Funded by the Foundation for Child Development*
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PreK-3rd Leadership Training Seminar:The Logistics
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Pre & Post Survey
Four, full day sessions
Regionally based
Varied format Formal presentations Interactive small group discussions and
activities Suggested resources for additional learning Guest speakers
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Professional Development
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3rd Annual PreK-3rd Leadership Conference October 28, 2011
Kindergarten Seminar
The PreK-3rd Leadership Training Series Track I PreK-3rd Implementation Work Groups
Contact Information
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For more information:Vincent J. Costanza
Kathleen D. Priestley [email protected]
Cynthia C. Rice [email protected]