TK Educator Series -
AGENDA
In this 3-part series, participants will engage in a reflective and interactive experience to learn, discuss, reflect and plan. Session topics include:
Session 1
What is TK? What’s new?
What is important to know about TK children?
Alignment of California Preschool Learning Foundations w/ California Kindergarten Content Standards
Developmental continuum
What is the role of the teacher to support children’s growth and development?
Developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Observation, documentation & reflection
Session 2
The TK classroom
Developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate learning environments
Universal design for learning in TK
Practical examples and strategies
Implementing curriculum in TK
Developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate learning experiences
Resources and curriculum alignment
Session 3
Implementing curriculum in TK (continued)
Practical examples and strategies
Working as a teaching team
Reflective cycle: observation, documentation, assessment, reflection, planning
Family partnerships and cultural context
Planning & problem-solving
Content is research-based and aligned to the California Department of Education’s TK guidance and resources, UPK plan, and P-3 framework; California Preschool Learning Foundations; and California Common Core Standards (check for K).
Participants will discuss practical information and strategies for implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences and environments; conducting observation-based assessments; and supporting social-emotional development, dual language learners, and children with special needs. Topics also include working as a teaching team, partnerships with families, and transition to kindergarten.
Schedule (three-part series):
All sessions are held virtually (via Zoom), 3:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific (Wednesdays).
September 14, 2022
October 12, 2022
November 16, 2022
Our Clients Say
"Thanks for another AMAZING session! I love how prepared and professional you all are, and it is so refreshing to attend a workshop that feels like a conversation and exploration -- much like our kids probably feel when we offer instead of instruct.”
-Inquiry & Project-Based Learning series participant
Core Learning Targets
Build awareness, knowledge, and strategies in inquiry and project-based learning
Develop skills to create and design inclusive, long-term investigations and provocations throughout the year
Develop strategies to create documentation that includes and makes visible the CA Preschool Learning Foundations; DRDP measures; and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) indicators
Content Alignment
Content throughout the series is aligned with the Quality Counts CA and CDE Early Learning and Care Division quality improvement strategies and resources, including the CA Preschool and Infant/Toddler Learning Foundations & Curriculum Frameworks, DRDP, and ERS.
Strategies for engaging families through inquiry an projects will be discussed throughout the series.
Vignettes and artifacts to spotlights implementation of inquiry and project-based learning will be shared, in partnershp with the Center of Gravity early education lab school.
