Pre-Kindergarten Title I assessments will take place in April
Soldotna, March 17, 2015—Children who will be four years old by September 1, 2015, have an opportunity to attend pre-kindergarten classes at their local area school in the fall. To qualify for the classes, parents and guardians must contact their local area school to schedule a Pre-K assessment, and complete an application prior to the school screening appointment date.
“The Title I funded Pre-K programs available at specific sites in the KPBSD provide an excellent opportunity for children who turn four by September 1, 2015, to get a jumpstart on success in school. KPBSD’s Pre-K teachers are all certified and have specialized training in early childhood education. As a result, the programs they offer are engaging and developmentally appropriate, with an emphasis on preparing children to be successful when they enter kindergarten. Pre-K the KPBSD way focuses on experiences that facilitate each child’s growth in the targeted areas of social and emotional development; approaches to learning; communication, language, and literacy; cognitive development, and; physical well-being.” –Dr. Christine Ermold, director of elementary education
Parent or guardian action steps before school assessment date in April
- Contact local attendance area school for times and testing locations. (See alphabetical list of schools offering Pre-K sessions*)
- Complete a Pre-K Application—the school office in your attendance area will provide applications
- Return the application to your neighborhood school office during school hours
- Schedule your child’s assessment prior to the date for your neighborhood school. (Dates listed below)
- Children must be age 4 by September 1, 2015
- Title I KPBSD programs web link: Title 1 programs at KPBSD
*KPBSD Title I Elementary Schools and Screening dates
Students qualify for Title I services based on academic need
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Chapman Elementary, 235-8671, April 14, 2015
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Mountain View Elementary, 283-8600, April 16, 2015
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Nikiski North Star Elementary, 776-2600, April 15, 2015
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Paul Banks Elementary, 226-1801, April 23, 2015
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Redoubt Elementary, 260-4300, April 28, 2015
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Seward Elementary, 224-3356, April 30, 2015
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Soldotna Elementary, 260-5100, April 28, 2015
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Sterling Elementary, 262-4944, April 29, 2015
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Tustumena Elementary, 260-1345, April 9, 2015
Title I programs are required to utilize effective, research based instruction, and must also provide evidence that students receiving Title I support are showing academic growth. Such evidence is gathered through regular formative assessments and through annual state standardized tests.
Link
Title 1 Programs at KPBSD
Media Release: March 17, 2015: Title I PreK testing in April
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