The Second Annual

Early Childhood Summit

Designing High Quality Early Learning: Preschool through Grade 3

Plan to join colleagues to extend learning and discussions about current issues in Early Learning.

February 5, 2018 Forsgate Country Club 375 Forsgate Drive Monroe Township, NJ 08831 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Audience: Leaders, Administrators and Principals Teachers and Master Teachers Program/Curriculum Directors Professors Supervisors and Coaches Consultants

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Early Literacy Kindergarten Transitions Dual Language Learners

High Quality Preschool ESSA: Improving Outcomes

The Second Annual Early Childhood Summit

The Program

Designing High Quality Early Learning: Preschool through Grade 3

February 5, 2018

Welcome and Greetings 9:00 AM Opening Keynote Address 9:15 - 10:00 AM Topic: Power to the Profession: Transforming the Early Childhood Education Workforce Presenter: Rhian Evans Allvin, CEO, NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young Children First Session 10:15 - 12:00 Noon Collaboratively Creating a Pathway to Success for Early Learning 1. The Mt. Laurel School district’s efforts are focused on the development and

implementation of full-day Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year. In preparation, the district has launched a two year initiative to enhance early childhood programming in Kindergarten and first through third grades in alignment with the NJ Kindergarten & First through Third Grade Implementation Guidelines. The plan includes assessing district facilities for readiness, curriculum development, hiring highly qualified staff, enhancing classroom learning environments, and providing professional development opportunities. Focusing on Kindergarten, the district is collaborating with the NJ Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood, and the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) to create a high quality learning experience for all children.

Presenters: George J. Rafferty, Superintendent and Dr. Sharon Vitella, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Mount Laurel School District

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2. The P-3 Opportunity in ESSA: Success for EACH Child and for ALL Children As the Every Student Succeeds Act moves from planning to implementation, there are

touchpoints throughout that have promise for improving outcomes and educational services for young children. Starting early bodes well for those children, but also for school and district-wide improvement.

Presenter: Jana Martella, Co-Director, Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes Washington, DC 3. What do good readers do? Igniting the Passion for Literacy in Kindergarten & Beyond

Participants will learn strategies to foster emergent and early Reading through the use of a developmentally appropriate framework. Also, participants will refer to developmental trajectories to sharpen their skills to differentiate instruction. Presenters: Dr. Renee Whelan, Director of Early Childhood Education and

Meghann Cavanah, Kindergarten Teacher, Long Branch School District 4. What should you see in a high quality preschool classroom? Introduction to the

new NJ Preschool Classroom Teaching Guidelines In this session, the new NJ Preschool Classroom Teaching Guidelines will be explored including ways supervisors, administrators, and coaches can use the guidelines and accompanying video series to improve and enhance the quality of preschool classrooms. Through vignettes, strategies, video clips and interactive activities, this session highlights developmentally appropriate, effective and academically challenging early learning programs for young children. Participants will walk away with ideas, strategies and resources to use in their work with preschool teachers.

Presenter: Dr. Holly Seplocha, Professor, William Paterson University 5. Getting It Right for Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Presenters will share resources and strategies on best practices for dual language

learners in preschool and Kindergarten settings. They will discuss ways to transition dual language learners and emphasize the importance of connecting program designs and services.

Presenters: Elizabeth Franks and Barbara Tedesco, Consultants, NJTESOL and NJBE

LUNCH 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Second Session 1:15 - 3:00 PM 6. Tales of a Successful Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten

Join us as we lead you through our journey to implementing a high quality, developmentally appropriate, student-centered full day Kindergarten program. This session will provide an overview of our initial planning, including “creative” budgeting, the decision-making process regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment, planning and delivery of teacher-driven professional development experiences, and our efforts in sustaining professional support in executing best practices in the classroom. Kindergarten teachers will be onsite to share feedback concerning the center-based instructional model and their use of Teaching Strategies Gold in the classroom, as well as much more!

Presenter: Cara DiMeo, Elementary Curriculum Director, Toms River Regional Schools

Second Session 1:15 - 3:00 PM 7. Laying the Foundation for Sustained PreK - Third Grade Learning A discussion with the New Jersey Department of Education designed to deepen

educators’ knowledge base and advance their ability to use developmentally appropriate and effective P-3 approaches. As research continues to show the importance of brain development on executive functioning and social emotional growth, young children benefit the most from high quality early childhood education programs that offer rich opportunities to nurture their potential. New Jersey’s commitment to high quality preschool services extends beyond the classroom, placing equal emphasis on supports for children and their families.

Presenter: Laura C. Morana - Acting Chief Academic Officer, NJDOE 8. Making Room on your Plate for Early Learning Advocacy

There is no question that strong early learning programs are the foundations for young students’ short-term and long-term educational successes. Developing and paying for those strong programs however, can take a set of skills that are not often taught in our graduate programs, i.e. how to be an effective advocate. Learn how advocating both inside and outside your schools and classrooms can turn the curve on providing young learners with a strong learning foundation that will jump-start their learning and long-term success!

Presenter: Cynthia Rice, Senior Policy Analyst, Advocates for Children of New Jersey 9. Multicultural Content Integration into Early Childhood Problem-based Learning Experiences

In order for students to see themselves as having a place in the sciences, they need to see themselves in science, science literature, and science experiences. This presentation will allow participants to explore the integration of multicultural literature in problem-based learning experiences designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Using social constructivist approaches to learning, participants will explore problem-based learning through discussions and experiences while designing boats and roller coasters.

Presenters: Scott Bortnick, Principal, Howard Brunner Elementary School Amber Jarrett, Kindergarten Teacher, Howard Brunner Elementary School Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District

10. Growth vs Grades The importance of a strong PreK-3 experience can’t be emphasized enough. The world

of PreK-3 is messy and uneven, so is child development. Successfully implementing high quality developmentally appropriate classrooms requires teachers and administrators to focus on growth vs grades, outcomes vs outputs, and intentional vs unintentional experiences. All the aforementioned requires a deep understanding of the children in your classrooms. Utilizing Teaching Strategies GOLD, Kindergarten Entry Assessment, continuums, social/emotional development and children’s instructional settings are all critical elements to supporting the development and learning of each and every child.

Presenter: Rick Falkenstein, Superintendent, Kingwood Township School District

Early Childhood Summit Registration Form — February 5, 2018

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Please select one from each session (First and Second):

First Session � 1. Collaboratively Creating a Pathway to Success for Early Learning � 2. The P-3 Opportunity in ESSA: Success for EACH Child and for ALL Children � 3. What do good readers do? Igniting the Passion for Literacy in Kindergarten & Beyond � 4. What should you see in a high quality preschool classroom? Introduction to the new NJ Preschool Classroom Teaching Guidelines � 5. Getting It Right for Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Second Session

� 6. Tales of a Successful Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten � 7. Laying the Foundation for Sustained PreK - Third Grade Learning � 8. Making Room on your Plate for Early Learning Advocacy

� 9. Multicultural Content Integration into Early Childhood Problem-based Learning Experiences � 10. Growth vs Grades

Please fax registration form to Michele Goldfarb at 609-409-0946 Or mail to: NJASCD, 12 Centre Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

May also be emailed to njascdmail@aol.com Refunds: If you are unable to attend a program for which you have registered, call or write NJASCD seven (7) days prior to the program date to request a refund. No refunds shall be granted unless notification is provided within this timeframe.

Sessions to be held at: Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Pricing: $ 145.00 - one person $ 400.00 - team of 3 Number of people ________ @ $_________ Total $ ___________