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4 Year Old Kindergarten Open Forum April 4, 2007 Kelly Thompson Director of Instruction Ron Rivard Principal Kat

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4 Year Old Kindergarten Open Forum April 4, 2007 Kelly Thompson Director of Instruction Ron Rivard Principal Kat

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    1. 1 4 Year Old Kindergarten Open Forum April 4, 2007 Kelly Thompson – Director of Instruction Ron Rivard – Principal Kathy Brooks – Director of Special Education & Pupil Services Gary Goelz – Principal Jen Losey – EC Program Support

    2. 2 Rationale All children need access to quality early learning experiences.

    3. 3 Proposal Offer 4K for all interested parents 2007/08 Optional program, non-mandatory Five days a week, 2.5 hours/day Housed at each elementary school Certified teacher and Aide Parent involvement Before (AM) or after (PM) school childcare services Transportation Initial Implementation Costs - Fund Balance

    4. 4 Wisconsin History & Current Status Article X State Constitution (4-20 years) Renewed interest in 4K Research Marketplace demands Accountability for student achievement Funding 66% increase in 4K enrollment since 2000 257 districts now offer 4K Including Elmbrook, Hamilton-Sussex, Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, Shorewood, Greendale

    5. 5 Muskego-Norway Current Status Space consideration Considered partnerships with area preschools Enrollment projections & MS expansion At full enrollment, need 8 classrooms TC (2-3); ME (1); MV (2); CM/BL (2-3); LV (2)

    6. 6 Brain-Based Research The brain develops most rapidly during the first years of life changes in cerebral blood flow, growth in frontal lobe, development of new synapses Critical windows of opportunity WI Model Early Learning Standards

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    8. 8 Benefits to Our Children Universal voluntary 4K program available for all children. Receive pre-kindergarten experience with DPI licensed PK-4 teacher. Standards-based curriculum. Start school with social and academic skills that are critical to school success. later success on academic measures (at ages 8, 12, and 15) reduced occurrences of grade retentions reduced need for special education services early assessment and identification provide opportunities for early intervention

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    11. 11 Benefits to Families Families have options Supports parents Families are included earlier in public education and standards-based curriculum Provide opportunities for parent education, family fun nights, nutrition services, family literacy and English as a second language services Early identification of families that may not have access to child-care subsidies

    12. 12 Interest Survey Results

    13. 13 Interest Survey Results (cont.)

    14. 14 Interest Survey Results (cont.)

    15. 15 Interest Survey results (cont.) Overall Supportive Responses: 75%

    16. 16 Fiscal Considerations An Investment District Budget Impact

    17. 17 Proposal Offer 4K for all interested parents 2007/08 Optional program, non-mandatory Five days a week, 2.5 hours/day Housed at each elementary school Certified teacher and Aide Parent involvement Before (AM) or after (PM) school childcare services Transportation Initial Implementation Costs - Fund Balance

    18. 18 It takes a lot of effort and resources to make any positive change… But our children are worth it! In conclusion, Education is the foundation of democracy and economic security - 4 K is an investment not only in our children’s future but in our future. In this increasingly competitive global economy, we need to continue to find ways that will give our children and future economic contributors the best educational foundation we know how. Given the results of the interest survey, it appears we have a critical mass of constituents ready to move forward. We hope the school board will support this as well. In conclusion, Education is the foundation of democracy and economic security - 4 K is an investment not only in our children’s future but in our future. In this increasingly competitive global economy, we need to continue to find ways that will give our children and future economic contributors the best educational foundation we know how. Given the results of the interest survey, it appears we have a critical mass of constituents ready to move forward. We hope the school board will support this as well.

    19. 19 More Questions? Kelly Thompson kthompson@mnsd.k12.wi.us 262-679-5400 ext. 2128

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