School Readiness
School readiness describes both the preparedness of a child to engage in and
benefit from learning experiences, and the ability of a school to meet the needs
of all students enrolled in publicly funded preschool or kindergarten. School
readiness is enhanced when schools, families, and community service providers
work collaboratively to ensure that every child is ready for higher levels of
learning in academic content.
Ready Child, Ready School
In the early years of each child's life, every experience, every day creates the foundation for success in school and beyond. Colorado demonstrated its commitment to school readiness and success for all children through the passage of Senate Bill 08-212, Colorado’s Achievement Plan for Kids (CAP4K). The goal of CAP4K is to align Colorado’s preschool through postsecondary education system. The act included provisions related to school readiness for both the State Board of Education and local education providers.
The Colorado Department of Education is committed to providing supports and services that increase the chances of success for all children through resources for kindergarten, information about requirements, and support for implementing school readiness plans and assessment practices.
News:
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CDE is hosting a series of five regional meetings designed to support kindergarten teachers, elementary principals, preschool program directors, and district leaders with implementation of the school readiness provisions of SB 08-212, Colorado’s Achievement Plan for Kids (CAP4K). The meetings will provide participants with (1) an overview of school readiness requirements within CAP4K, (2) information on department supports for implementing school readiness, (3) an opportunity to learn from Colorado districts involved in transforming their early childhood programs and kindergarten, and (4) time for school/district team planning for implementation. Meeting dates and locations are listed here and will be conducted from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Specific meeting locations will be posted as venues are secured.
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A webinar providing the information form the meetings will be conducted on Friday, May 3 from 10:00 to 11:00 am Click here to access the webinar at this time.
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Date |
Venue |
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Denver metro area |
Rescheduled for April 18, 2013 |
Meadowood Child Development Center 3333 South Norfolk Way, Aurora, 80013 |
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Grand Junction |
April 22, 2013 |
TBA |
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Alamosa |
May 1, 2013 |
TBA |
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Pueblo |
May 23, 2013 |
TBA |
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Greeley |
May 29, 2013 |
TBA |
Click here to Register for these meetings
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Watch the February 19 orientation webinar on Teaching Strategies GOLD for kindergarten
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School Readiness Assessment Grant Participation Information (PDF)
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Sign up to participate in 2013-14 school readiness assessment funding
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School Readiness Webinars: Held on January 24 and January 29 (same information presented twice) Listen to a recording of the January 29 webinar
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Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Fund fact sheet (PDF)