This session will focus on the work of Empire Union (Stanislaus) and their efforts to build a bridge between their preschool, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten-3rd grade programs within a statewide network. Learn how Empire employed a multi-grade district team to build capacity in early mathematics across Pre-K through 3rd-grade transitions with the greatest benefits to English Learners and socio-economically disadvantaged students. Highlights: Universal preschool and TK have the potential to close enormous equity gaps in third grade proficiency, benefiting all students and the entire K-12 school system. But that promise isn’t guaranteed without grade-to-grade coherence. The potential of preschool and TK gains expires over time, making now the right moment for districts to invest in solutions that persist into third grade and beyond.
Key Takeaways: In this session participants will understand districtwide monitoring in PreK-3 student progress for decision making and learn how to build teacher and administrator capacity in early mathematics.
