2012 Train- the-Teacher

1. 2012 Train- the-Teacher 1

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions What’s New? Purpose FLKRS Part 1 FLKRS Overview BREAK FLKRS Part 2 K-2 Electronic Scoring Tool (EST)Overview Wrap Up Questions & Answers 2

3. What’s New?For the 2012-13 FLKRS Administration For some English Language Learners, the FAIR-K may not be an appropriate instrument.However, unlessEnglish Language Learnersarrived in the United States in the last 30 days and have sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language,theyshould be screened. 3 3

4. What’s New?For the 2012-13 FLKRS Administration • Open 30 Day Window – Teachers will have open access to the PMRN for 30 instructional days. All scores will be automatically saved by system on the 30th day. • Public schools who do not use the Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading – K (FAIR-K) for progress monitoring ONLYneed to administer theEarly Childhood Observation System™ (ECHOS™) and the Broad Screen of the FAIR-K. 4 4

5. Purpose Why do we screen kindergarteners? To comply with Section 1002.69(1), Florida Statutes, (F.S.) the Florida Department of Education is required to establish a kindergarten readiness screening based upon the performance standards adopted by the department. 5 5

6. PurposeWho should be screened? All kindergarten students Each child who was enrolled in the VPK Education program - Section 1002.69(1)&(4), F.S. 6 6

7. PurposeWho may administer the kindergarten screening? Reminder Each public schoolis required to administer a kindergarten readiness screening to all kindergarten students in the school district within the first 30 school days of each school year. Non-public schools may administer the statewide kindergarten screening to each kindergarten student who was enrolled in the VPK Education Program (in the previous school year). - Section 1002.69(1), F.S. 7 7

8. Purpose How will FLKRS data be used? To inform instruction To provide parents with useful informationabout their child’s readiness for kindergarten To annually calculate a readiness ratefor non-public and public school providers of the VPK Education Program - Section 1002.69(2)&(5), F.S. 8 8

9. Part 1 FLKRS Overview 9

10. FLKRS OverviewWhat are the components of FLKRS? A subset of the Early Childhood Observation System™ (ECHOS™) The first measure of the Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading – K (FAIR-K) 10 10

11. FLKRS OverviewWhich measures of the ECHOS™ are included in the FLKRS? ECHOS™ Domains Language and Literacy Mathematics Social and Personal Skills (Approaches to Learning) Science Social Studies Physical Development and Fitness Creative Arts 11

12. FLKRS OverviewWhich tasks of the FAIR-K are included in the FLKRS? Broad Screen/Progress Monitoring Tool Letter Naming Task Phonemic Awareness Task 12 12

13. FLKRS OverviewDemographics Potentially Limiting Physical Condition Ortho Impairment Item 16: Fitness Engages voluntarily in large-muscle activity. Item 18: Dance Creates movements that correspond to different types of music. Item 19: Visual Arts Applies media, techniques, and processes to create original art. 13

14. Potentially Limiting Physical Condition Deaf/Hard of Hearing Item 18: Dance Creates movements that correspond to different types of music. FLKRS Overview Demographics 14

15. FLKRS Overview Demographics Potentially Limiting Physical Condition Visual Impairment Item 19: Visual Arts Applies media, techniques, and processes to create original art. 15

16. Potentially Limiting Physical Condition Dual-Sensory Impairment Item 18: Dance Creates movements that correspond to different types of music. Item 19: Visual Arts Applies media, techniques, and processes to create original art. FLKRS Overview Demographics 16

17. FLKRS Overview Participation Status Categories

18. FLKRS Overview Participation Status Descriptions Student is participatingin Screening

19. For some English Language Learners, the FAIR-K may not be an appropriate instrument. However, unless English Language Learners arrived in the United States in the last 30 days and have sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language, they should be screened. FLKRS Overview Participation Status Descriptions 19

20. FLKRS Overview Participation Status Descriptions For somestudents with disabilities, FLKRS may not be appropriate. 20

21. FLKRS Overview Participation Status Descriptions Students who have been retainedin kindergarten are not included in the administration of the FLKRS.

22. FLKRS Overview Participation Status Descriptions Students who werealready screened in another school do not need to be re-screened.

23. FLKRS Overview Participation Status Descriptions Students withexcessive absenceswill not be provided a make-up ECHOS™ administration.

24. FLKRS OverviewNotifying Parents About the FLKRS The FLKRS Parent Letter may be downloaded atwww.fcrr.org/pmrn/. 24

25. FLKRS OverviewQuestions? 25 25 25

26. Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading Kindergarten (FAIR-K) Overview 26 26

27. FLKRS/FAIR-K Overview Broad Screen/Progress Monitoring Tool • Tasks • Letter Naming • Phonemic Awareness (blending or onset and rime) • Administered to all public and non- publickindergarten students (3-5 minutes) 27 27

28. FLKRS/FAIR-K Overview Broad Screen/Progress Monitoring Tool Provides a Probability of Reading Success score for each child 28

29. FLKRS/FAIR-K Overview Broad Screen/Progress Monitoring Tool A score of .67 or above = READY on FAIR for kindergarten

30. FLKRS/FAIR-K Overview Broad Screen - Letter Naming Task • Total of ten items • Child identifies the letter name 30

31. FLKRS/FAIR-K Overview Broad Screen - Letter Naming Task Decision Rules All students GO on to the next Broad Screen assessment task. Phonemic Awareness 31

32. FLKRS/FAIR-K Overview Broad Screen - Phonemic Awareness Task • Total of ten items • Student blends words at the word part and phoneme level • Administered orally 32

33. FLKRS/FAIR-K Overview Aligned to the Standards Adopted for Use in VPK Emergent Reading Shows age-appropriate phonological awareness Benchmark f: Child combines onset and rime to form a familiar one-syllable word with and without pictorial support (e.g., when shown several pictures, and adult says /c/ + “at”, child can select the picture of the cat). 33

34. FLKRS/FAIR-K Overview Broad Screen/Progress Monitoring Tool ONLYpublic schools that use the FAIR-K for progress monitoringarerequired to GO on to the first Broad Diagnostic Inventory tasks. 34

35. Overview 35 35

36. FLKRS/ECHOS™ Overview How is the ECHOS™ administered? Teachers observe students to determine what they know and are able to do and record their observations (on the FLKRS Class Record Form). 36

37. FLKRS/ECHOS™ Overview Administration Requirements ECHOS™ should be completed by a teacher, trained in its administration. Kindergarten teachers may NOT administer the ECHOS™ to students they taught in VPK. 37

38. FLKRS/ECHOS™ Overview Frequency of Demonstration The behaviors and skills prescribed in each benchmark need to be observed only once for the appropriate indicator to be entered. 38

39. FLKRS/ECHOS™ Overview Planning for Observations Teachers should remember the behaviors and skills they want to observe Teachers should observe the behaviors in context Incidental observations Planned observations 39

40. FLKRS/ECHOS™ Overview Planning for Observations With careful planning, it is easily possible to complete FLKRS/ECHOS™ for a class of students within the first 30 school days, using various types of class activities. Whole Class Large Group Small Group Individual 40

41. FLKRS/ECHOS™ Overview Planning for Observations • Get organized to record observations Optional Materials FLKRS Class Record Form Note cards Sticky notes/Mailing labels 41

42. FLKRS/ECHOS™ Overview Domain/Benchmark/Indicators Item 1: Concepts of Print Knows how to use a book Shows curiosity about all aspects of print Identifies front and back of book and where story begins Recognizes that the purpose of print is to tell the story Domain Benchmark Indicators 42

43. FLKRS/ECHOS™ Overview Suggested Classroom Activities Item 14: Production, Distribution and Consumption Explores the kinds of work that people do and how that work benefits family and community. Whole Class - The teacher asks questions following a story about community helpers and records each student’s response. Small Group or Individual - The students may dictate a story to accompany a picture they’ve drawn about community helpers. 43

44. FLKRS/ECHOS™ Overview Questions? 44 44 44

45. Break 45

46. Part 2 K-2 Electronic Scoring Tool (EST)Overview 46

47. FLKRS/K-2 EST Overview Technical Requirements Software Requirements are: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (Windows platform only) Safari 2.0 or later (preferred for Mac users) Mozilla Firefox version 1.5 or later (Mac or PC) Flash Player 9.0 or later JavaScript and Cookies enabled Hardware Requirements are: Minimum Recommended 47

48. FLKRS/K-2 EST Overview Technical Support PMRN Help Desk (850) 644-0931 1-866-471-5019 helpdesk@fcrr.org www.fcrr.org/pmrn/ 48

49. FLKRS/K-2 EST Overview Security The K-2 Application is a secure site that uses the same encryption as a financial institution. An automatic timeout will occur if there is no activity for 20 minutes. The site’s security settings can be confirmed by the appearance of a padlock icon in the address bar (Internet Explorer), in the browser’s footer (Firefox), and a padlock icon in the top right of the browser (Safari). Internet Explorer Firefox Safari 49

50. FLKRS/K-2 EST Overview Who May Access the K-2 EST? The K-2 EST is accessible by users (e.g., administrators, the administrators’ designee, and teachers) at schools that are registered to use the PMRN. Each user will need his or her PMRN User Name and Password to access the K-2 EST. register ACCESS 50