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Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Update
Cambrian School DistrictOctober 16, 2014
Overview
Review of SB 1381 – Transitional Kindergarten Law
Cambrian’s Transitional Kindergarten Program – The Third Year
• Enrollment
• Curriculum & Instruction
Moving Forward
Kindergarten Readiness Act
SB 1381 Overview
Source: Preschool California
Continuum of Development
PreschoolFoundational
Learning Experiences
Kindergart
enMastery of the
Common
Core and
Content
Standards
Individualize and
Differentiate
Transitiona
l Kindergart
enExposure to Comm
on Core and
Content
Standards
Cambrian’s TK Program – The Third Year
Full Implementation of TK Law – SB 1381
Addresses all of Cambrian’s 5 Strategic Plan Goals
• 21st Century Skills
• Flexible Learning Environment
• Whole Child
• Student Achievement
• Maximizing Resources
Examples of 21st Century Learning
Instruction and curriculum is developmentally based with emphasis on “learn to play” & “play to learn”
Flexible classroom setting that allows teacher and student to maximize the space appropriately for each learning activity
Integrated technology
• Large screen technology & Apple TV to engage students for group discussions and direct teaching
• iPads and laptops as tools students to use individually or in small groups for learning the content & standards
Learning & exploratory labs for hands-on and experiential learning – e.g., school garden
Expanded playground area to develop social skills and health
Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment 2012-14
2012-13 2013-14 2014-150
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
33
45
77
Number of Students
Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment 2014-15
3.5 Classes at Fammatre
77 students
Birthdays(2) - Dec
(18) - Nov (33) - Oct (24) - Sep
37 Girls40 Boys
22 EL Students23 Fammatre
Students
54 Students from Other Schools
Daily Schedule
Before Recess Morning Routines & Rituals
Literacy Centers
Circle Time
Before Lunch Patterning Activity
Math Centers
Movement
After Lunch Science/Seasonal Themes
Academic Choice Activities
Review & Wrap Up
Once A Week Physical Education
Music
A typical day in a TK classroom.
Examples of Effective Instructional Strategies
• Develop and reinforce oral language.
• Scaffold tasks and skills appropriately, and then remove appropriate scaffolding gradually to challenge students beyond their current level of mastery.
• Use think-alouds to model thoughtful reflection and to complement and balance free exploration and independent problem solving.
• Infusion of GLAD themes and strategies.
What Does TK Look Like?
Morning Message
What Does TK Look Like?
Literacy Centers
What Does TK Look Like?
Math Centers
What Does TK Look Like?
Science Center
What Does TK Look Like?
Social-Emotional/Library Center
Support for Success
Ongoing Professional Learning for TK Teachers
Teacher’s Instructional Aide oFirst 5 weeks of school - 3 hours/dayoOne hour/day for small group explicit instruction
for the remainder of the year
Increased Parent VolunteersoPer teacher discretion
Moving ForwardAligning instruction, curriculum, and assessment with Common Core State Standards
More inclusion of project-based learning
Provide ongoing professional learning opportunities for teachers to continue and enhance our TK program
Ongoing progress monitoring
Evaluate and adjust as needed
Other Resources
Cambrian School District http://www.cambriansd.org/Domain/4
Transitional Kindergarten FAQs http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/em/kinderfaq.asp
TKCalifornia http://www.tkcalifornia.org/
