8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 Explore strategies to help young learners make a successful transition from Pre-K to kindergarten. This session will highlight ways to build school readiness skills, support families, and create experiences that foster confidence, independence, and excitement for the next stage of learning.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Description: High-quality small groups and stations create meaningful opportunities for young learners to actively engage in learning. In this session, Pre-K educators will explore how to design purposeful small groups and independent stations that promote language development, build foundational skills, and foster independence. Participants will leave with practical structures, management strategies, and ideas to increase engagement while maximizing instructional impact.

This course is designed to support educators in understanding and implementing the RLA Research-Based Instructional Strategies, or RBIS. The RBIS are evidence-backed teaching practices designed to enhance reading and language arts instruction in classrooms. RBIS aim to improve student outcomes by addressing key areas like foundational skills, text complexity, knowledge coherence, and text-based responses.  

Due August 8th if hired in June or July. Due 30 days after hire date if after August 8th.

How-To for navigating self-paced courses in KickUp

This session for new teachers who have never administered the CLI Engage Circle testing or teachers who need a refresher. The session will over the assessment including administration and data reports.   

3 hours of professional learning credit.

How-To for navigating self-paced courses in KickUp

Engage in e-courses designed to meet the needs of PK teachers. Topics will vary and cover components of high-quality PK programs. These sessions provide support with weekly planning and delivery of high quality Pre-K instruction. Includes support in both English and Spanish.

3 hours of professional learning credit.

How-To for navigating self-paced courses in KickUp