Adapted from CMS Instructional Expectations by Kim Foxworth

NC Pre-K Instructional Expectations

Adapted from “CMS Instructional Expectations” by Kim Foxworth

Teachers and Teacher Assistants:

Progress Monitoring Classroom Management  Use Work Sampling and CMS formative  Display rules with pictures that are stated assessments as tools in supporting and positively monitoring the ongoing progress of students  Facilitate smooth, unregimented transitions  Follow progress monitoring timeline for  Facilitate children’s efforts to be self- completing Summary Reports managing  Provide appropriate interventions when Planning needed to help children solve problems or  Develop lesson plans that are current and show resolve conflicts evidence of differentiation for all level of students o Plan Reteach Days based on student’s Interactions interest and information from CMS Formative  Use appropriate tone of voice and voice level Assessments, PPVT, and our Work Sampling  Interact positively with children, parents, and progress monitoring information support staff o Reflect on current instructional practices  Facilitate positive interactions among children  Actively participate in Educator Planning  Strategically position themselves around the Meetings/Professional Learning Community classroom or outdoor areas to monitor o Collaborate and share ideas and strategies children with other team members  Interact and have conversations with children o Participate in developing a SMART goal throughout the day including outside times, meals and center times Curriculum  Implement Opening the World of Learning (OWL) Quiet Time according to the Flexible Pacing Guide  Offer quiet time for a maximum 20 minutes o Pacing guide can be modified as a team, to for children to relax and refocus meet student’s needs and allow for unit  Provide adequate lighting extensions  Use relaxation techniques and quiet activities  Appropriately and accurately implement each component of curriculum  Provide centers daily which include: Environment o Intentionally planned activities  Maintain a neat, safe, clean and attractive classroom o Activities and materials that are changed on a  Provide a child-centered environment regular basis to meet the needs/interest of students  Offer multi-level materials  Display children’s artwork and writing o Opportunities for students to self select  Create a multi-cultural and diverse centers environment Daily Schedule  Include all OWL components  Rotate quiet and active components  Provide “a substantial portion of the day” for all centers to be open.  Post schedule

FOCUS ON STUDENT LEARNING NC Pre-K Instructional Expectations

Adapted from “CMS Instructional Expectations” by Kim Foxworth

FOCUS ON STUDENT LEARNING