Publisher(s): Foundation for Child Development
Author(s): Marietta, Geoff
Funder(s): Foundation for Child Development
View Report (32 pages; 859KB; PDF)
Lessons for Pre-K-3rd from Montgomery County Public Schools
Area of Focus: Early Learning
The report presents a road map of how a district improved third-grade reading proficiency rates and narrowed the achievement gap, in spite of growing English Language Learner and low-income populations.
Key Findings and/or Recommendations
=Establish a clear and compelling district-wide goal that maps back to early learning.
=Craft integrated district-wide early-learning strategies to meet the clear and compelling goal.
=Align early learning programs and services with the integrated K-12 strategies.
=Balance teacher support and accountability to ensure effective and consistent implementation.
=Innovate and monitor for continuous improvement.
Focus: Montgomery County, Maryland
Subjects/Keywords: Achievement Gap; Assessment; College Readiness; Curriculum; Early Childhood Education; English Language Learner; K-12; Head Start; Judy Center; Low-Income; Pre-K; Reading Proficiency
+ Successful strategy
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