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This presentation details the kindergarten screening process conducted by the school board on October 13, 2004. It covers the assessment methods used, including teacher-graded items that evaluate student skills in colors, counting, number and letter recognition, sight words, shapes, patterns, and phonemic awareness. The screening is designed to help teachers assess student progress, guide their instructional planning, and identify district needs. The data collected dispels myths regarding performance discrepancies among sites, enabling cohesive support for kindergarten students.
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Kindergarten Screening School Board Presentation October 13, 2004 Process & Data
The Assessment A B C • Colors • Counting • Number & letter recognition • Sight words • Shapes • Patterns • Phonemic Awareness • Concepts of Print 1,2,3… cat / sat
Teacher-graded Items Writes numerals Color & cut sample Name sample
The cadre • Two teams of 5 paraeducators • Visit 1-2 sites/ day; more on “catch-up” days • Screen each Kindergarten student individually • Each test takes approximately 25 minutes
The data • Helps teachers assess student progress and needs • Helps district identify building needs • Dispels myths about performance discrepancies among sites
Next steps • Share 03-04 data with K teachers • K teachers meet to discuss consistent scoring of teacher-graded items • Alignment of K screening tool with GLEs