Ready to Learn
Supporting and engaging childcare centers and preschools to increase school readiness
kid∙FRIENDLy Preschool Pals are connected with more than 75 private childcare centers and preschools to provide training and ongoing support.
The Pals focus their energy in five research-based areas:
- Dialogic reading
- Classroom community and print rich environment
- Alphabet awareness
- Personalized professional learning for center staff
- Technical assistance in reviewing and selecting criteria
Professional learning experiences for childcare centers include:
- Literacy and Thinking strategies
- Classroom environment
- Classroom community
- Seven habits of highly effective students
- Assessment screeners and use
The preschool pals collaborate with school districts and early childhood coordinating councils at least one day a month to:
- Present at community preschool literacy events
- Plan with district staff and school-based FRYSC staff
- Assist with professional learning experiences