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The Early Learning Success Initiative Michigan State Board of Education September 14, 2010

The Early Learning Success Initiative Michigan State Board of Education September 14, 2010. Bob Sornson, Ph.D. Earlylearningfoundation.com. Early Learning Success Truths.

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The Early Learning Success Initiative Michigan State Board of Education September 14, 2010

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  1. The Early Learning Success InitiativeMichigan State Board of EducationSeptember 14, 2010 Bob Sornson, Ph.D. Earlylearningfoundation.com

  2. Early Learning Success Truths The pattern of learning success developed during the first few years of school is the foundation upon which future learning success is built. The early childhood years are the most important learning phase in a child’s lifetime.

  3. The Early Learning Success Initiative • Original sites in Northville, MI • Wayne RESA model sites • SAVE legislation in Michigan encouraged districts to develop model sites of practice • Facilitator training (two year process and 12 areas of proficiency) • Wayne County model districts (full implementation over a three year period).

  4. Reduction in Rates of Special Education Placements

  5. Reduced Referrals to Special EducationBulman Elementary, 2004-09 Referrals to Instructional Support Referrals to Sp. Ed. (test) Certified Caseload (excluding speech & center based) Special Education Percentage (excluding speech & center based)

  6. Simpson Central Elementary SchoolSTAR Early Literacy Assessment (Renaissance Learning Product)

  7. Percentages of Reading Level: DRA2

  8. Percentages of Reading Level: DRA2

  9. Early Learning Success Initiative • Build a safe, connected classroom culture • Build essential skills (K-3) • Identify essential outcomes, considering the development of the whole child • Use universal screening, progress monitoring and formative assessment to vigilantly monitor progress toward essential skills • Offer responsive instruction, at the student’s instructional level, toward these skills 3. Develop a support team structure to offer supports to teachers and students without waiting for severe deficits to develop

  10. Early Warning!Why Reading by the End of Third Grade MattersAnnie E. Casey Foundation, 2010

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