New PreK Comprehensive Curriculum

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New PreK Comprehensive Curriculum

by Sarah/Pk/la

Jan 19, 2008

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I know that the PreK portion of the comprehensive
curriculum was being redone. For some reason I had it in
my head that it was supposed to be done by Christmas. Does
anyone know if it is finished, or when it should be
available to teachers? Thanks in advance for any help!

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sue /blockquote>

Hi Michele,
I haven't posted in a long time and was glad to see the post about
the new CC for Pre-K. I saw a sampling at the conference in Baton
Rouge. Many thanks to you Mary and the rest of the committee.

Sue ( Jeff Parish Pre-K)

On 1/24/08, Michele LA wrote:
> Well, I have a LONG hist...See More

Feb 16, 2008

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Sheri /blockquote>

On 1/24/08, Michele LA wrote:
> Well, I have a LONG history with the Dept. of Ed. I've served on
> many committees over the years: selecting screening instruments
> for pre-k, writing pre-k standards, writing pre-k math GLEs, and
> now writing and re-writing pre-k comprehensive curriculum. Most o...See More

Mar 20, 2008

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Michele LA /blockquote>

>
> I heard that the new revisions were 10 big units. So is this going
> to allow us more time on the themes?

Yes, there are 10 big units and 29 weeks of lesson plans giving
teachers some wiggle room to extend units or add units of their own.
Hopefully this will preserve teachers' tried and...See More

Mar 20, 2008

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Sheri /blockquote>

On 3/20/08, Michele LA wrote:
>>
>> I heard that the new revisions were 10 big units. So is this going
>> to allow us more time on the themes?
>
>
> Yes, there are 10 big units and 29 weeks of lesson plans giving
> teachers some wiggle room to extend units or add unit...See More

Mar 20, 2008

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Sandra Dear Michele,

I am working on getting three proprietary curriculum on the Pre-K curriculum approval list. Can you give me any suggestions on the process--or recommendations of key stakeholders?

Sandra

On 2/16/08, sue wrote: > Hi Michele, > I haven't posted in a long time and was glad to see the post about > the...See MoreDear Michele,

I am working on getting three proprietary curriculum on the Pre-K curriculum approval list. Can you give me any suggestions on the process--or recommendations of key stakeholders?

Sandra

On 2/16/08, sue wrote: > Hi Michele, > I haven't posted in a long time and was glad to see the post about > the new CC for Pre-K. I saw a sampling at the conference in Baton > Rouge. Many thanks to you Mary and the rest of the committee. > > Sue ( Jeff Parish Pre-K) > > On 1/24/08, Michele LA wrote: >> Well, I have a LONG history with the Dept. of Ed. I've served on >> many committees over the years: selecting screening instruments >> for pre-k, writing pre-k standards, writing pre-k math GLEs, and >> now writing and re-writing pre-k comprehensive curriculum. Most of >> these were unpaid volunteer positions but my expenses were paid >> and professional leave was granted. >> >> I believe that the main key to being asked to do these things is >> to make yourself visible and building your reputation in the >> field. I worked closely with LAECA (Louisiana Early Childhood >> Assoc.) by volunteering to work on the board (used to publish the >> newsletter years ago) and by working with the conference committee >> as a presenter every year for several years. I also presented at >> the LA Dept. of Ed. Early Childhood conference most years. This >> got my name out there and allowed me to show that I know my stuff >> in ece. >> >> Another thing that seems to have given me another level of >> credibility is my National Board certification. That got my name >> on some lists at the DOE and when the committees were being formed >> for writing the GLEs and the curriculum, I was called. >> >> So I would say that you have to go way beyond your principal to >> get involved in these kinds of projects. My principal knew nothing >> about the state level assignments until I approached him with >> them. As a formality, the DOE and I asked for his approval and the >> approval of my superintendent for me to participate. I can't >> imagine either of them objecting. >> >> If you are serious about becoming more involved, I would recommend >> that you begin by submitting proposals to be a presenter at annual >> conferences in your field and by becoming an active member of one >> or more professional organization. If you do a good job, things >> can quickly begin to come your way once you get your name and face >> out there. Good luck!

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