Explore options, using best practice research methods and data analysis, for implementation of a district wide All Day Kindergarten program and make recommendation to School Committee.
Agenda Review meeting norms Introductions Subcommittee charge Moving forward Schedule next meeting
Meeting Norms Listen and respond respectfully Speak from experience Push each other’s thinking and question for clarity If you have a difference of opinion with someone, address them directly
Explore options, using best practice research methods and data analysis, for implementation of a district wide All Day Kindergarten program and make recommendation to School Committee.
Curriculum Overview Research
Increased school readiness faster gains on literacy and language allow our students to experience more developmentally appropriate learning activities including purposeful play and creative activities. better attendance continuity of instruction. 68% of full-day kindergarten classes spend more than one hour per day on reading instruction, compared to 37% of half-day classes.
64% of Rhode Island kindergartners are in full-day kindergarten 20 school districts offer a full day kindergarten programs 64% of Rhode Island kindergartners were in full-day kindergarten, a major increase since 1999- 6 school districts operated at least one full-day kindergarten classroom. 2000, when only 18% of kindergarten students were in full-day programs.
(3) Options Full implementation Partial implementation Defer to next year
Considerations Facilities Enrollment Transportation Lunch Staffing Supplies and materials
Nayatt Sowams 120 90 78 77 80 97 73 100 65 85 70 83 82 60 56 56 80 60 64 61 50 44 57 K K 60 52 40 1 1 40 30 20 20 10 0 0 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 Primrose Hill 100 89 86 84 90 82 75 80 72 68 70 63 60 K 50 40 1 30 20 10 0 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13
Staff Cost Salary (6 FTE's ) $365,400 Benefits $160,140 Total Annual Staff Cost $525,540 Operating Cost Supplies & Materials TBD Utilities $12,406 Total Annual Operating Cost $12,406 Total Additional Annual Cost $537,946
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