Kyrene Preschool Programat Las Lomas

Kyrene School District

2014-2015

Meet Our Staff

Special Education Preschool TeacherChris Epper B.A. Special Education UNR M.Ed. Special Education UNR

Speech/Language Pathologist Kristin Grover

B.S.N. Nursing from SDSU M.A. Communication Disorders

USD CCC-SLP from ASHA

Instructional AssistantsKaren D’AntonioLiane Calderon A.A. in Fine Arts from Pierce

College

Lomas Preschool Staff

Special Education Preschool TeacherMary Dulin B.A. Special Education ASU M.Ed. Learning and Instructional Technology ASU

Speech/Language Pathologist

Kristin Grover B.S.N. Nursing from SDSU M.A. Communication Disorders

USD CCC-SLP from ASHA

Instructional Assistants Betty Plate Becky Herzberg

B.A. Graphic Arts from Cal. Poly Pamoma

District Specialists

• Director of Special Education Shari Dukes• Lead Preschool TeacherLori Conroy• Administrative Assistant Becky Lugo

•Occupational Therapist Lisa Starzetski, CODA• Physical Therapist

Kerry Burd• Assistive Technology Specialist Hannah Jones- AT Teacher Specialist Janet Fukuda- AT Assistant

Speech/Language Services

Leads large group lessons in phonological awareness, speech sound production, and language skills

Leads small group lessons working on various language skills

Works with individual students or small groups on specific goals during center time

Consults with preschool staff on ways to support speech and language skills throughout the day.

• Each day there are three adults for approximately 18 students • 1 Highly Qualified Teacher in

Special Education and Early Childhood

• 2 instructional assistants that have extensive training

• 1 Speech Language Pathologist-1 day a week

Staff Ratio and Hours

Program Description

We are a language based, integrated program including children ages 3-5 who have differing abilities

We provide early intervention services to children who have developmental delays and school readiness skills for all children.

We provide a structured preschool experience and prepare students for school.

Program Philosophy

Young children learn best through play activities. These play activities need to be appropriate to the child’s

DEVELOPMENTAL level, not necessarily the child’s AGE level. Learning is maximized when children are given the

opportunity to make choices AND are provided with some adult directed activities.

Children learn by imitation, therefore “typical” peers are an integral part of the program.

Learning is enhanced when children can predict expectations, therefore the program utilizes a structured routine.

The curriculum areas addressed in the program are social, language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, and self-help skills.

Typical Daily Schedule

Meet and GreetCalendar/Music/MovementBig Experience (Large

Group—Stories/Concepts)Center Time Includes small groups, center choices, individual work with teacherCircle Time (Big Experiences

—Stories/Concepts)Snack TimeOutside TimeRecall/Closing

Classroom Centers

Creativity/Art Center/Sensory Table

Reading and Listening Center

Manipulative/Math Center

Science/Nature Center

Dramatic Play Center

Music Center

Writing Center

Blocks and Building Center

Technology—Computer Center

Role of Typical Peer Provide appropriate models for

speech and language, behavior, etc.

Develop friendships and love of learning

Participate cooperatively in a variety of pre-academic activities during which they experience many opportunities for personal growth

Arizona State Standards for Early Childhood

1.Social/Emotional 2.Approaches to Learning3.Language and Literacy4.Mathematics5.Science6.Social Studies7.Physical Development8.Health and Safety9.Fine Arts

Preschool Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into 8 major themes for the year:1. Ready for School2. My Family3. Our Community4. Awesome Animals!5. Imagine It, Make It6. Growing UP Healthy 7. Nature All Around Us8. Moving On

The Big Day program has a parent portal. Please take the information on the table home with you.

Founding Principles of BIG DAY

1.Integrated Learning

2.Language Development

3.Social-Emotional Development

4.Responsive Instruction

5.Partner with Families

Parent/Teacher Communication

Newsletters

Phone calls or Emails

Student Progress Reports

Curriculum Night,

Conferences,

Family Night

Progress Reports

Conferences will be held in October for all students. You may also request a conference with a teacher at any time you have concerns.

Parents will receive a written report of progress in January and May:

Parents will either be receiving a Teaching Strategies Gold report and/or a progress report similar to the kindergarten report card.

Socialization and Discipline

Be BIG in the classroomClifford’s BIG ideasRedirectionIndividual work with childrenSafe spot/Clifford Corner

What’s In A Wednesday?!?Department of Education TrainingsPlacement meetingsProgress reviewsStaff developmentTeam PlanningDistrict team meetingsTransition meetings with kindergarten

staff

State Licensure Procedural Requirements

Arizona Department of Health Services

1. Annual inspections

2. Please sign your child in/out each day-first initial and last name

3. Yellow emergency contact record must be kept current

PTOPresident, Jennifer ThomasNext Meeting: Monday, September 8th at 6:00

PMWhat is the PTO?

Parent Teacher OrganizationPTO supports School Events, Organizes

Fundraisers, Plans Community Nights and supports the teachers with supplies, materials and funds professional development opportunities.

Please consider joining PTO!!

Ways to Support Preschool ProgramOpen lines of communication between parents and teachersTax Credit donation or take form from your table

See link on district web page www.kyrene.org Volunteer

Guest readerPreparation work

Donation of requested items Wish list Helping hands board Newsletter/list serve

Las Lomas Mission StatementAt Kyrene de Las Lomas, we are committed

to teaching and assisting students to develop positive, productive attitudes and behaviors that will enable our students to be active learners and valued contributors

to the school community.Motto:

Our staff and students can never predict to what heights may soar, until first we

spread our wings.