Getting Ready for Summer & Next School Year Preparándonos para el verano y para el próximo año escolar <<Insert School Name>> -Introduce ourselves -Explain that we are bringing ETK, TK, K and pre-enrolled parents together to collaborate and build support between parents. Parents can share advice with parents new to the school. Attendance Improvement Program Programa para el mejoramiento de Asistencia <<Insert your Name>> ETK/TK/Kinder Attendance Counselor

Welcome Agenda Agenda y Bienvenidos Early grade levels Review of attendance goals Summer activities Parent discussion Prize drawing Los primeros grados Repasar las metas de asistencia Actividades de verano Discusión de los padres Premios -Will share the changes in early grade levels (SRLDP to ETK) -Will review LAUSD & AIP goals and progress towards goals with current data -Summer activities include tips to get ready for the next school year

The first years of school Los primeros años de escuela In LAUSD, we have 3 early grade levels: Transitional Kindergarten Expanded (ETK) Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Kindergarten (Kinder) En LAUSD, tenemos 3 primeros niveles de grado: Kínder Transicional Expandido (ETK) Kínder Transicional (TK) Kínder All grade levels are full day programs and follow the regular classroom. All are taught by fully credentialed teachers.

The first years of school Los primeros años de escuela Students are placed in each grade level based on their birthdate. Los estudiantes son colocados en un grado basado en su fecha de nacimiento. Grade Level Nivel de Grado Students who turn 5: Estudiantes que cumplen 5 años: Kindergarten/Kínder On or before September 1 En o antes de 1 de septiembre Transitional Kindergarten/ Kínder Transicional (TK) September 2-December 2 2 de septiembre-2 de diciembre Transitional Kindergarten Expanded/Kínder Transicional Expandido (ETK) December 3-June 30 3 de diecembre-30 de junio For ETK, priority given to December, then January, then February……

Transitional Kindergarten Expanded (ETK) Kínder Transicional Expandido (ETK) ETK sustituye los programas preescolares SRLDP en LAUSD Provee calidad preescolar a familias de bajos ingresos (Gratis/Reducido el Almuerzo elegible) Concéntrese en construir socialización, comunicación, lengua y habilidades del alfabetismo para el futuro éxito en la escuela ADA es recibida por los estudiantes al cumplir los 5 ETK is replacing the SRLDP preschool programs in LAUSD Provides quality preschool to low-income families (Free/Reduced Lunch eligible) Focus on building socialization, communication, language and literacy skills for future success in school ADA is received for students when they turn 5 -Pilot year 2015-16. In the 2016-17 year, all SRLDP programs will be replaced in LAUSD -Research shows that students exposed to early ed like preschool are less likely to dropout and more likely to graduate on time. -Curriculum-Preschool Learning Foundations. Focus is on school readiness skills. Learn to work with other students and adults -Average Daily Attendance from state, averages $30 per student per day. Pays for running a school: teachers, custodians, office staff, etc.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Kínder Transicional (TK) TK is the first year of a two Kindergarten program In 2010, the state changed Kinder enrollment birthdate to on or before September 1. Focus on building socialization, communication, language and literacy skills for future success in school ADA is received for TK students TK es el primer año de un programa de kínder de dos años En 2010, el estado cambió la fecha inscripción de kínder nacimiento en o antes del 1 de septiembre Concéntrese en construir socialización, comunicación, lengua y habilidades del alfabetismo para el futuro éxito en la escuela ADA es recibida por los estudiantes TK Curriculum is a hybrid of Preschool Learning foundations and modified Kindergarten Common Core standards

Kindergarten (Kinder) Kinder builds on the early literacy skills learned in TK & ETK Is more academically focused than Kinder in the past Prepares students for 1st grade ADA is received for Kinder students Kínder se basa en las habilidades de alfabetización temprana adquiridas en TK y ETK Está más concentrado en lo académico de Kínder que en el pasado Prepara a los estudiantes para el primer grado. ADA es recibida por los estudiantes de Kínder Refer to what you learn by the end of Kinder handout.

Going to school everyday is important! First grade is a critical period in your child's education. It is a pivotal grade in which the foundation for the rest of the primary grades is set. In first grade your child will become more independent and learn how to adapt to the school's routine. El primer grado es critico en la educación de su hijo/a. Es un grado importante donde se establece la fundación del resto de los años primarios. En el primer grado su hijo/a será más independiente y aprenderá como adaptarse a las rutinas de la escuela. -Refer to what you learn in first grade handout. -No matter which grade your child is in, Going to school everyday is important! Going to school everyday is important! ¡Ir a la escuela todos los días es importante!

Attendance! ¡Asistencia! Students with Proficient or Advanced school attendance are much more likely to succeed in school and to graduate. -Talk about LAUSD LCAP goal of reducing chronic and increasing proficient -Talk about the AIP program, goal increase by 5% in Kinder and 9th grade because these are the two grade levels in LAUSD that have the hardest time meeting the 96% attendance goal -96%=more likely to achieve at grade level and graduate based on national research. -LAUSD has a 180 day school year, so 96%= 7 or fewer absences. -Refer to attendance band handout -Chronic attendance means missing 15+ days Estudiantes con asistencia escolar Proficiente o avanzada tienen más posibilidades de tener éxito en la escuela y graduarse.

Chronic Absence is Especially Challenging for Low-Income Children Ausencias crónicas son especialmente problemáticas par los niños de bajos recursos económicos Only 17% of low-income children in the United States read proficiently by 4th grade. (NAEP 2009) The impact of absences on literacy is 75% worse for low- income children, whose families often lack resources to make up lost time on task. (Ready 2010) Kindergarten and 1st grade can reduce the achievement gap for low-income vs. middle class students, but only if they attend school regularly. (Ready 2010) Solo el 17% de los niños de bajos recursos económicos en Los Estados Unidos pueden leer a nivel proficiente antes del 4° grado. (NAEP 2009) El impacto negativo de las ausencias en literatura es 75% peor en los niños de bajos recursos cuales los familiares no tienen los recursos para poder recuperar el tiempo de enseñanza perdido. (Ready 2010) El Kínder y 1er grado pueden ayudar a reducir la brecha de logros académicos entre los niños de bajos recursos y los estudiantes de clase media, pero solo si asisten a la escuela regularmente. (Ready 2010) Early Ed programs like ETK, TK and good attendance help reduce these effects.

1st Grade Math & Reading Performance by Kinder Attendance Chronic Kindergarten Absence Associated with Lower 1st Grade Achievement for All Children Ausencia crónica en Kínder es asociada con logros académicos bajos en el primer grado 1st Grade Math & Reading Performance by Kinder Attendance Rendimiento en matemáticas y lectura en el primer grado basado en la asistencia en el Kínder Pre-reading Skills Habilidades de pre-lectura This graph shows the performance of 1st graders by Kinder attendance. Highest group has 96% or better. Last group has chronic attendance. Source: ECLS-K data analyzed by National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) Note: Average academic performance reflects results of direct cognitive assessments conducted specifically ECSL-K.

Where are <<Insert School Name>> Students? ¿Dónde están los estudiantes de <<Insert School Name>>? Grade/Grado LESS THAN 87% (Far Below Basic/Muy por debajo del básico) 87 - 91% (Below Basic/Por debajo del básico) 92 - 95% (Basic/Básico) 96 - 99% (Proficient/ Proficiente) 100% (Advanced/ Avanzado) Total Expanded Transitional K TRANSITIONAL KINDER KINDERGARTEN Grand Total Total Absences* Ausencias Totales 21+ 13 to 20 7 to 12 1 to 6   Next year is a new year, we can improve next year if in B/BB/FBB. Illness happen but want to avoid unexcused. Refer to healthy habits to reduce illness. Refer to handouts of the attendance band & excused/unexcused absences *Data as of May 13, 2016 161st Day of School

<<Insert School Name>> TK/Kinder Attendance Improvements! LAUSD Goal/Meta de LAUSD: 72% of students attending 96% of the time or better. 72% de los estudiantes atenderán 96% del los días o mejor 2014-15 TK/Kinder Attendance/Asistencia: ###% 2016-17 TK/Kinder Goal/Meta: ###% 2016-17 TK/Kinder Current Attendance/Asistencia actual: ###% Thank you parents ! We are exceeding our goal by ##% Gracias padres! Superamos nuestra meta un ##% If we have 100 students, at least 71 need to have 96% attendance (7 or less) for the LAUSD goal. But the AIP goal is 5%.

<<Name of School>> TK/Kinder Attendance Improvements! Chronic Absences have been reduced by ___%. Ausencias Crónica se ha reducido un ___%. Proficient/Advanced Attendance has been increased by ___%. Asistencia Proficiente/Avanzado se ha incrementado en un ___%. A visual representation of the attendance data. Highlight decrease in chronic. __% ___% ___% __% __% ___%

My child is growing up so fast … Mi hijo está creciendo tan rápido... Use the summer to prepare yourself and your child: Check out books from the library that help ease jitters about starting school Bring up school in conversations at home as much as possible Attend open house and meet the teacher Start the school bedtime routine a month before school starts Utilice el verano para prepararse usted y a su hijo/a: Pida prestado libros de la biblioteca sobre el comienzo del primer grado Platique con su hijo/a sobre el nuevo año escolar Vaya a las reuniones de comienzo de año y conozca a su maestro/a Empiece la rutina de la noche un mes en anticipación para ayudarle a su hijo/a que se acostumbre a los hábitos de ir a la cama temprano -Talk about using the public library as free resource year round. -Talk about starting school in a positive and exciting manner -Refer to summer calendar that shows when parents should start transitioning students into a school bedtime routine to make starting school a smooth process.

My child is growing up so fast … Mi hijo está creciendo tan rápido... Use the summer to prepare yourself and your child: Work with your child throughout the summer on grade level academic skills Do arts and crafts projects with your child during the summer Over the summer, work with your child on problem-solving Familiarize yourself with the grade level curriculum Utilice el verano para prepararse usted y a su hijo/a: Practique con su hijo/a algunas de las habilidades académicas para ayudarle a comenzar el nivel de grado Haga trabajos de artes manuales con su hijo/a Deje que el/ella resuelva los problemas por si mismo con poca ayuda suya Familiarícese con el currículo del nivel de grado -Refer to summer resource sheet with websites that have free learning tools -Refer to summer calendar with activities for each day -Talk to child about have to resolve conflicts with peers

How to help your child maintain interest in school: Como ayudarle a su hijo/a a mantenerse interesado en sus estudios: Talk to your child about going to school every day, on-time and ready to learn. Keep in touch with your child’s teacher all year long. Share telephone numbers and email addresses. Reinforce everything that’s being taught at school on a daily basis. Make homework a daily routine. Hable con el/ella sobre la importancia de ir a la escuela todos los días y a tiempo. Manténgase en contacto con el maestro de su hijo/a. Intercambie números de celulares o correos electrónicos si es posible. Re-afirme diariamente todo lo que se esta enseñando en el escuela. Haga de el hacer la tarea parte de su rutina. -Talk about the importance of school and regular attendance. Refer to the 2016-17 school calendar-parents can plan vacations and appointments around the calendar. -Team up with other parents to get students to school in case of emergency. Have a plan B, C, D… -Make sure the school has your most update phone numbers throughout the school year

How to help your child maintain interest in school: Como ayudarle a su hijo/a a mantenerse interesado en sus estudios: Spend time with your children. Ask them what they learned in school that day. Help your child solve problems with peers by keeping a neutral stance. Convey your trust in his/her ability to solve the problem. Pase tiempo con su hijo/a todos los días y pregúntele que fue lo que aprendió en la escuela ese día. Ayúdele a resolver problemas que el/ella haya tenido con sus compañeros manteniéndose neutrales y diciéndole que usted confía en que el/ella lo resolverá de una manera que le ayude a todos. -Talk to your child about what they learn at school, don’t give up when they say nothing because they did something

Parent Discussion Discusión con los padres -Turn to the people at your table and share a concern you have for the new school year or advice for starting new year. -Ask for 1 volunteer from each table to share something discussed.

Thank you for coming! ¡Gracias por venir! Raffle Prize drawing for parents. <<Insert your Name>>, Attendance Improvement Counselor/Consejero/a de Asistencia You can find us <<Insert Dates>> in <<Insert Location>> Usted puede encontrarme los <<Insert spanish Dates>> in <<Insert Location>>