HOW TO PART 1:
Funds, Community Providers, Materials, Services & OPS
Learner Funds
Link to Ordering Handbook - including approved items, special community providers, subscriptions, technology & more
***'26-'27 Funds for TK are $3,800; $1,900 in August & $1,900 on 11/30
***How To Video: Learner Funds & Flyer
Using the Ordering Handbook - start video at 2:33
Consumables vs non-consumables & approved items
Special Community Providers:
Amazon - start video at 4:18
Office Depot Business - start video at 5:57
Subscriptions - start video at 6:44 (also see this helpful video!)
Technology - start video at 8:00
Community Provider Search Tool
Link to Community Provider Search Tool
How To Video: Community Provider Search Tool
Material Orders - Use for curriculum, school supplies, etc.
Link to Material Request Form
How To Video: Material Request Form
Link to TK Curriculum Bundle Options
How To Video: TK Bundles Explained
Shipping Library - See the Shipping Library section under "HOW TO PART 2" below
Video about Subscription Boxes or Kits (ex: Kiwi Co or Little Passports)
Service Requests - Use for classes, lessons, tutoring, etc
Helpful Links & How To Videos:
Link to Service Request Form
How To Video: Service Request Form
OPS
Helpful Links & How To Videos:
Link to 26-27 OPS Website for parents - more information, including log-in information, coming in August or September
How to Video: Coming Soon
HOW TO PART 2:
Curriculum Bundles, Curriculum Libraries, Shipping Library
Curriculum Bundles
The TK Team created three curriculum bundles, which parents may pick from to keep the options simple.
TK Curriculum Bundle Options &
Curriculum Libraries
iLEAD has two libraries full of curriculum and materials for learning, which are free for learners to borrow.
Link to the Curriculum Library page of the HUB
Acton Curriculum Library - See the graphic below for places to visit if you plan to go to Acton.
OC Curriculum Library
Shipping Library
iLEAD's shipping library is a great way to borrow curriculum and books for free. Items are shipped directly to the learner and funds pay for the shipping.
All Videos From the TK Team
Big Rocks, which includes:
Curriculum - starts at 1:40
ILP - starts at 2:50
Work Samples - starts at 7:30
Check-ins & Meetings - starts at 9:11
Attendance & Learning Logs - starts at 10:58
How To: Community Provider Search Tool
How To: Place a Service Request
How To: Place a Material Request
All About: Subscription Boxes & Kits
All About: TK Curriculum Bundle Part 1 & Part 2
All About: TK SIT (Synchronous Instruction Time, or virtual TK class)
FAQs
Can I get reimbursed for school supplies or services I pay for out of pocket?
No.
How do I find a vendor or community provider near me?
This video will walk you through the steps
When...do the learning periods end?...do the school breaks take place?...is the last day of school?
Acronyms
AWR: Assignment Work Record
Think of this as your TKer's Lesson Plan for the year, which your EF will update and you will follow.
ELD: English Language Development, for learners who are learning English as a second language
IEP: Individualized Education Plan, for learners who qualify for services such as speech
ILP: Individual Learning Plan
This is a document that tracks your TKer's goals and progress throughout the year.
ELA or LA: English Language Arts (phonics, letters, writing, listening, speaking, etc)
LP: Learning Period
There are 9 LPs in the school year, approx. 1 every 4 weeks
Each LP you will submit samples, check-in with your EF weekly, and meet with your EF at least once with the learner present
MAP: Measures of Academic Progress
School-required testing, which takes place in the Fall, Winter, and Spring
PBL: Project Based Learning
SIT: Synchronous Instruction Time
This is live instruction offered daily via Zoom by the TK Team. This of it as a virtual preschool or kindergarten circle time.
SST: Student Support Team