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Kyrene Preschool Program at Las Lomas. Kyrene School District. 2014-2015. Meet Our Staff. Lomas Preschool Staff. Special Education Preschool Teacher Chris Epper B.A. Special Education UNR M.Ed. Special Education UNR Speech/Language Pathologist Kristin Grover - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Kyrene Preschool Programat Las Lomas
Kyrene School District
2014-2015
Meet Our Staff
Special Education Preschool TeacherChris Epper B.A. Special Education UNR M.Ed. Special Education UNR
Speech/Language Pathologist Kristin Grover
B.S.N. Nursing from SDSU M.A. Communication Disorders
USD CCC-SLP from ASHA
Instructional AssistantsKaren D’AntonioLiane Calderon A.A. in Fine Arts from Pierce
College
Lomas Preschool Staff
Special Education Preschool TeacherMary Dulin B.A. Special Education ASU M.Ed. Learning and Instructional Technology ASU
Speech/Language Pathologist
Kristin Grover B.S.N. Nursing from SDSU M.A. Communication Disorders
USD CCC-SLP from ASHA
Instructional Assistants Betty Plate Becky Herzberg
B.A. Graphic Arts from Cal. Poly Pamoma
District Specialists
• Director of Special Education Shari Dukes• Lead Preschool TeacherLori Conroy• Administrative Assistant Becky Lugo
•Occupational Therapist Lisa Starzetski, CODA• Physical Therapist
Kerry Burd• Assistive Technology Specialist Hannah Jones- AT Teacher Specialist Janet Fukuda- AT Assistant
Speech/Language Services
Leads large group lessons in phonological awareness, speech sound production, and language skills
Leads small group lessons working on various language skills
Works with individual students or small groups on specific goals during center time
Consults with preschool staff on ways to support speech and language skills throughout the day.
• Each day there are three adults for approximately 18 students • 1 Highly Qualified Teacher in
Special Education and Early Childhood
• 2 instructional assistants that have extensive training
• 1 Speech Language Pathologist-1 day a week
Staff Ratio and Hours
Program Description
We are a language based, integrated program including children ages 3-5 who have differing abilities
We provide early intervention services to children who have developmental delays and school readiness skills for all children.
We provide a structured preschool experience and prepare students for school.
Program Philosophy
Young children learn best through play activities. These play activities need to be appropriate to the child’s
DEVELOPMENTAL level, not necessarily the child’s AGE level. Learning is maximized when children are given the
opportunity to make choices AND are provided with some adult directed activities.
Children learn by imitation, therefore “typical” peers are an integral part of the program.
Learning is enhanced when children can predict expectations, therefore the program utilizes a structured routine.
The curriculum areas addressed in the program are social, language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, and self-help skills.
Typical Daily Schedule
Meet and GreetCalendar/Music/MovementBig Experience (Large
Group—Stories/Concepts)Center Time Includes small groups, center choices, individual work with teacherCircle Time (Big Experiences
—Stories/Concepts)Snack TimeOutside TimeRecall/Closing
Classroom Centers
Creativity/Art Center/Sensory Table
Reading and Listening Center
Manipulative/Math Center
Science/Nature Center
Dramatic Play Center
Music Center
Writing Center
Blocks and Building Center
Technology—Computer Center
Role of Typical Peer Provide appropriate models for
speech and language, behavior, etc.
Develop friendships and love of learning
Participate cooperatively in a variety of pre-academic activities during which they experience many opportunities for personal growth
Arizona State Standards for Early Childhood
1.Social/Emotional 2.Approaches to Learning3.Language and Literacy4.Mathematics5.Science6.Social Studies7.Physical Development8.Health and Safety9.Fine Arts
Preschool Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into 8 major themes for the year:1. Ready for School2. My Family3. Our Community4. Awesome Animals!5. Imagine It, Make It6. Growing UP Healthy 7. Nature All Around Us8. Moving On
The Big Day program has a parent portal. Please take the information on the table home with you.
Founding Principles of BIG DAY
1.Integrated Learning
2.Language Development
3.Social-Emotional Development
4.Responsive Instruction
5.Partner with Families
Parent/Teacher Communication
Newsletters
Phone calls or Emails
Student Progress Reports
Curriculum Night,
Conferences,
Family Night
Progress Reports
Conferences will be held in October for all students. You may also request a conference with a teacher at any time you have concerns.
Parents will receive a written report of progress in January and May:
Parents will either be receiving a Teaching Strategies Gold report and/or a progress report similar to the kindergarten report card.
Socialization and Discipline
Be BIG in the classroomClifford’s BIG ideasRedirectionIndividual work with childrenSafe spot/Clifford Corner
What’s In A Wednesday?!?Department of Education TrainingsPlacement meetingsProgress reviewsStaff developmentTeam PlanningDistrict team meetingsTransition meetings with kindergarten
staff
State Licensure Procedural Requirements
Arizona Department of Health Services
1. Annual inspections
2. Please sign your child in/out each day-first initial and last name
3. Yellow emergency contact record must be kept current
PTOPresident, Jennifer ThomasNext Meeting: Monday, September 8th at 6:00
PMWhat is the PTO?
Parent Teacher OrganizationPTO supports School Events, Organizes
Fundraisers, Plans Community Nights and supports the teachers with supplies, materials and funds professional development opportunities.
Please consider joining PTO!!
Ways to Support Preschool ProgramOpen lines of communication between parents and teachersTax Credit donation or take form from your table
See link on district web page www.kyrene.org Volunteer
Guest readerPreparation work
Donation of requested items Wish list Helping hands board Newsletter/list serve
Las Lomas Mission StatementAt Kyrene de Las Lomas, we are committed
to teaching and assisting students to develop positive, productive attitudes and behaviors that will enable our students to be active learners and valued contributors
to the school community.Motto:
Our staff and students can never predict to what heights may soar, until first we
spread our wings.