The following are a sampling of supports, services, training and technical assistance available to you and your district under the CESA #4 Early Education Program.
Designed to Assist Schools and Communities in the Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of Programs and Services for Young Children (ECSE, 4K, 5K, Head Start, Community Partners)
The Early Education Program provides a variety of support, training, and technical assistance to school districts and communities within the CESA #4 region. Special emphasis is placed on meeting the requirements of the State Performance Plan (SPP) in the areas of LRE/preschool options, child outcomes, and Birth-to-3 transition. Additional services include but are not limited to the following:
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Customized inservice trainings for regular and special education staff
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School site visits for the purpose of environmental and program evaluation with follow-up coaching as needed
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On-site professional development
Child Find/Screening
College and Career-Ready IEPs
- Process and Forms
- Ensuring Data Accuracy
- Evaluation/Eligibility (inc. SDD)
- Meaningful Goal-Writing
- Improving Language and Literacy through the CCR IEP process
Program Evaluation and Coaching Based on Quality Indicators
- Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
- Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS-3)
- Teaching Pyramid Model Observation Tool (TPOT)
- Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP)
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SPP Indicator #6: Preschool Environments
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Environment Codes
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Preschool Service Options
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High-Quality Inclusive Practices (collaboration with LEA, childcare, Head Start)
SPP Indicator #7: Child Outcomes
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Outcomes Rating Process
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Ongoing Assessment
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Program Improvement
SPP Indicator #12: Early Transitions
Other
Annual EC Professional Development
Each year, CESA #4 features Early Childhood trainings and workshops, including but not limited to...
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Early Childhood Network
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ECSE Outcomes Group
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From Trauma to Resilience: Fostering Hope through Trauma-Informed Care
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Routines -Based Interview Training
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EC Indicator Training
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Early Childhood Special Education Connection Series (online facilitated networking opportunity)
Please see the CESA #4 Professional Development or Calendar for more information.
These supports and services are provided to you at no cost by IDEA Preschool Discretionary Grant Funded dollars and/or through contracted services. Contact CESA #4 to evaluate and discuss your district-specific needs.
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