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Gold Rating Readiness TA document 7-8-24 (4)

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Teaching Strategies Curriculum - Gold Assessment

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Teaching Strategies Curriculum - Gold Assessment

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EC Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children With Disabilities US DOE 

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EC Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children With Disabilities US DOE 

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EC Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children With Disabilities US DOE

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The Science of Reading in Early Learning

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PSE Session 2024 SST Summer Institute Presentation (1)

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COS_ND Outcomes Process age expected developmental milestones

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Sample Classroom/Group Self-Assessment Action Plan for SUTQ

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Sample Classroom/Group Self-Assessment Action Plan for SUTQ

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Sample Classroom/Group Self-Assessment Action Plan for SUTQ

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Sample Classroom/Group Self-Assessment Action Plan for SUTQ

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Sample Curriculum Selection Process SUTQ

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Sample Curriculum Selection Process SUTQ

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SUTQ Sample Developmental Screening Referral Process

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SUTQ Sample Developmental Screening Referral Process

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Phonemic Awareness – It's all about the Sounds! 

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Phonemic Awareness – It's all about the Sounds! 

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Upon Request

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Early Childhood IDEA Monitoring and Indicator Support

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Early Childhood IDEA Monitoring and Indicator Support

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The top group is just for Early Childhood. The bottom is school age, there are lots of similarities.

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Early Childhood IDEA Monitoring and Indicator Support

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DCY Website Early Childhood Education Grant

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DCY Website Early Childhood Education Grant

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DCY Website For Providers of Step Up To Quality

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DCY Website For Providers of Step Up To Quality

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Provider Agreement Guidance for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Grantee

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Provider Agreement Guidance for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Grantee

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Early Childhood Education Grant _ Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

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Child Care Time, Attendance and Payment Information – TAP

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Child Care Time, Attendance and Payment Information – TAP

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Verification of Citizenship for Children in the Publicly Funded Child Care Program

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Verification of Citizenship for Children in the Publicly Funded Child Care Program

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OCLQS Portal Initiate Publicly Funded Child Care Job Aid

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OCLQS Portal Initiate Publicly Funded Child Care Job Aid

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Initiate PFCC Application

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Early Childhood Education Grant for Administrators - DEW Website

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Early Childhood Education Grant for Administrators - DEW Website

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ECE Website DEW

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 High-Quality Instructional Materials English Language Arts

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 High-Quality Instructional Materials English Language Arts

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High-Quality Instructional Materials in English Language Arts

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High-Quality Instructional Materials in English Language Arts

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https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/English-Language-Art/Resources-for-English-Language-Arts/High-Quality-Instructional-Materials-in-ELA#List

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https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Early-Learning/Early-Learning-Content-Standards/Standards-Curriculum-Assessment-Alignment

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Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) Program Standards require that programs select and implement a comprehensive curriculum that is aligned to the Early Learning and Development Standards. Programs also must implement a formal, comprehensive assessment. Beginning July 1, 2024 all programs rated a 3 Star or higher will need to implement a curriculum and an assessment that are aligned to the new Early Learning and Development Standards. To support this transition, the Department requests that curriculum and assessment vendors submit alignment documentation for verification and posting. Ohio programs may also submit alignment documentation through this process for verification in advance of your SUTQ visit.

Curriculum Review

The curriculum documentation process is open on a rolling basis. Documentation submitted by the first of the month will be reviewed and added to the website the following month. Please read this Curriculum Alignment Submission Details document for detailed information about the alignment verification process.

Reviewed Alignments

Alignment for each curriculum is labeled as either full or partial. Each partially aligned curriculum has a supplemental alignment form showing standards that were not aligned or are not addressed in the curriculum. Programs using a partially aligned curriculum will complete the supplemental alignment form to document the supplemental resources they will use to meet the SUTQ comprehensive curriculum requirement.

See below for a list of curricula that have been reviewed. This list will be updated as reviews are completed:

Assessment Review

Coming soon!

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Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) Program Standards require that programs select and implement a comprehensive curriculum that is aligned to the Early Learning and Development Standards. Programs also must implement a formal, comprehensive assessment. Beginning July 1, 2024 all programs rated a 3 Star or higher will need to implement a curriculum and an assessment that are aligned to the new Early Learning and Development Standards.

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Science of Reading Professional Development Requirements

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Science of Reading Professional Development Requirements

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Requirements under House Bill 33 of the 135th

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Child Day - Care Program  Administrative Rules

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Child Day - Care Program  Administrative Rules

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Chapter 3301-37 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws

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(T) "Head Start" means a federally funded school readiness program for children ages birth to five from low-income families. Head start provides comprehensive services that support childrens growth and development. Head start programs include licensed programs that receive head start funding as a grantee, delegate, partnership, or collaboration.

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https://learn.coxcampus.org/tracks/preschool-and-pre-k/

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Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Courses - Prekindergarten | 2024

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Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Courses - Prekindergarten | 2024

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Ohio’s Introduction to the

Science of Reading Courses

PATHWAY G: PREKINDERGARTEN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY PATHWAY

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Monitoring Process Guide

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PS IDEA Monitoring Questions

https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Early-Learning/Preschool-Special-Education/Preschool-IDEA-Monitoring-Process/PS-IDEA-Monitoring-Questions-JAN24-DCY.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US

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Early Learning Assessment for Teachers - Resources

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Early Learning Assessment for Teachers - Resources

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https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Early-Learning/Kindergarten/Early-Learning-Assessment/Early-Learning-Assessment-for-Teachers

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Ohio's Early Learning Assessment (ELA) is a tool for teachers of preschool-age children to identify the current level of each child's skills, knowledge and behaviors in the areas of Social Foundations, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Well-Being and Motor Development, as well as the Fine Arts.

Join Us for ELA/KReady Open Office Hours

The Curriculum and Assessment Team will host Open Office Hours once a week through November 29 from 1 - 2 pm.

The purpose of these sessions is to provide support on the Early Learning Assessment for data managers and teachers using the Ready for Kindergarten Online (KReady) system. These sessions will not be recorded. Participants can come and go as their schedule allows.

Tuesday, October 24 Click here to join the meeting
Wednesday, November 1 Click here to join the meeting
Monday, November 6 Click here to join the meeting
Monday, November 13 Click here to join the meeting
Monday, November 20 Click here to join the meeting
Wednesday, November 29 Click here to join the meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting

The State of Ohio is a disability inclusion state. We promote access to our meetings and trainings. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please use the Help link to contact the ADA Coordinator for the scheduling agency.
Learn More | Help | Meeting options

ASSESSMENT WINDOWS​

The Early Learning Assessment can be used at any time throughout the calendar year. The year is divided into four assessment windows:

Training

ELA Data and Reports Training for Teachers
Fri., Oct. 27, 2023
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
This interactive training for educators will help them use Early Learning Assessment (ELA) data reporting tools to enhance their ability to understand students' skills, identify trends, and make informed decisions to support individualized learning and improved educational outcomes. Register here.

There are several professional development opportunities for early care and education professionals to learn about the Early Learning Assessment and professionals should choose the training that best fits their needs and use of the Early Learning Assessment. Early Learning Assessment trainings are available in a 100% virtual format or a hybrid format with online modules and an in-person session. Educators who will use the Early Learning Assessment to make scoring decisions must successfully complete the Early Learning Assessment (ELA) Essentials Training Part 1 and Part 2. The ELA Trainings are only open to educators employed in early childhood programs licensed by either the Ohio Department of Education or the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Please send all questions about ELA training to ELAHelp@education.ohio.gov.

The Early Learning Assessment (ELA) Essentials Training is for new users who have not previously completed an ELA training. It is designed for early childhood professionals that will be observing, assessing, and scoring the ELA. Participants will need an account in the Ready for Kindergarten Online system (also known as KReady) to complete the training. The ELA Essentials training consists of completing self-paced online modules and content assessment (Part 1) and a scheduled 3.5-hour online session (Part 2). Teachers must complete the self-paced online modules and a content assessment to be able to register for Part 2.

Registering for ELA Essentials Training
Follow these steps to register and complete the training:

1. Log into the Ohio Professional Registry.

2. Under Find Training, search for the training title (Early Learning Assessment Essentials: Part 1) or ST number (ST 10135596). See this document for step-by-step instructions to register for and access the training.

3. Complete ELA Essentials Training Part 1.

4. Log into the Ohio Professional Registry.

5. Check to see that your Part 1 completion has been verified in the Ohio Professional Registry. It may take up to 24 hours to show as completed. You will see if the training is verified under the Professional Development tab of your profile.

6. After your training is verified, search for the Early Learning Assessment Essentials: Part 2 training under Find Training.

7. Select a training date and click Add to Cart. Then click View Cart and check out. NOTE: If a training date listed below does not show up in your search, it is full.

8. You will receive a welcome email containing a link to join the training and handouts 2-3 business days prior to your training session. The email will be sent to the address in your Ohio Professional Registry profile. If you have not received the email at least 24 hours prior to your training, please email ELAHelp@education.ohio.gov and include your OPIN number in your message.

9. Complete ELA Essentials Part 2 by participating in the scheduled 3.5-hour online session and passing the reliability assessment.

ELA Essentials: Part 2 Session Dates
Training Policies and Additional Information

You will not be able register for ELA Essentials: Part 2 until you have completed Part 1 and it shows as verified in the Ohio Professional Registry. This may take up to 24 hours after you complete Part 1.

Registration for Part 2 sessions closes 3 business days prior to the event date.

Please make sure the email address in the Ohio Professional Registry is accurate, so you receive communications about the training.

Data managers create individual accounts for teachers and administrators in KReady.

During the Part 2 scheduled online session, each participant must be on their own device and on camera for the entire session. The last step of the scheduled session is to complete a reliability (simulator) assessment. Participants must stay on camera through the completion of the assessment.

Participants who are driving, supervising children in a program, or otherwise distracted from the training will be removed from the training. Sign up for a Part 2 session for which you are able to log in at least 5 minutes prior to the start time and fully participate for the entire scheduled time.

Successful completion of the training requires completing Part 1 and Part 2: the four online modules, participating in a scheduled online session, and scoring 80% or higher on both the content and simulator assessments.

Please email ELAHelp@education.ohio.gov with any questions.

Early Learning Assessment for Support Professionals is specifically designed for assistant teachers, paraprofessionals and educational aides that support a fully ELA-trained professionals. The training provides and overview of the Early Learning Assessment and assessment concepts such as how to document observational evidence. Registration will open in the Ohio Professional Registry in mid-August.

Access Ready for Kindergarten Online System (KReady)

Registered ODE- and OJDFS-licensed programs access the system at http://ohio.kready.org/login. If your program is new to using the KReady system, the program administrator should contact the Help Desk for assistance on getting started. Please call ELA Help Desk at 844-K12-OHIO (844-512-6446) or visit http://www.ohio-k12.help/ for assistance.

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Ohio's Early Learning Assessment (ELA) is a tool for teachers of preschool-age children to identify the current level of each child's skills, knowledge and behaviors in the areas of Social Foundations, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Well-Being and Motor Development, as well as the Fine Arts.

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Preschool Special Education - Outcomes Reference Guide - COS

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Outcomes Reference Guide

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COS - Process for Reporting Child Progress for Preschool Special Education

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COS - Process for Reporting Child Progress for Preschool Special Education

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Emergent Literacy: Supporting Learners Birth through Kindergarten Entry

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Emergent Literacy: Supporting Learners Birth through Kindergarten Entry

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Ohio's Ready School Guide for Language and Literacy and Implementing Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement: A Guide for Early Care and Education Leaders is available to support the implementation of evidence-based practices in Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement for children birth - kindergarten entry. Administrators in early care and education have a crucial role to play in enhancing language and literacy outcomes in their programs. Meaningful change must address four key areas: High-Quality Instruction, Key Beliefs and Dispositions, Family Partnerships and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Additional resources are available below as part of the Birth-Kindergarten entry Toolkit.
For questions about Ohio's Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant, please contact ComprehensiveLiteracy@education.ohio.gov.
High-Quality Instruction

IES Practice Guide: Preparing Young Children for School: details seven evidence-based practices designed to be used by teachers; center and program directors; district or state personnel involved in adopting curricula for preschool programs; and parents and caregivers.

This Professional Learning Community: Emergent Literacy was developed to support preschool teachers through collaborative learning experiences in a professional learning community (PLC). This suite of materials was prepared in collaboration with the REL Southeast School Readiness Partnership and includes four modules: Print Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, and Oral Language.

Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards in all domains of school readiness to reflect the comprehensive development of children beginning at birth to the end of preschool.

Cox Campus' coursework allows educators the opportunity to expand their professional knowledge of the emergent and early language and literacy development for children birth through kindergarten entry. Always no cost and now Ohio Approved through OCCRRA, early childhood educators can earn a credential from the Rollins Center for Language and Literacy based on the level of coursework completed.

Key Beliefs and Dispositions

Family Partnerships

Reframing Family, School, and Community Engagement: A communications toolkit. is designed to collectively build the understanding and support needed to change the narrative around family, school, and community engagement.

Center for Early Literacy Learning: Parent and Practitioner Practice Guides include educator and family-friendly language and literacy practice guides for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Day by Day Ohio provides a perpetual calendar featuring songs, language and literacy activities, book suggestions, and videos.

Introduction to Building School-Family Partnerships: A Guide for School Leaders contains the basics of high-quality family engagement practices. It is written with school leaders in mind, with examples of how to support system-wide improvements in schools.

The Understanding Evidence-Based Literacy Practices PreK-3: Family Edition toolkit is available from the National Center on Improving Literacy

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

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Emergent Literacy: Supporting Learners Birth through Kindergarten Entry

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Ohio's Ready School Guide for Language and Literacy and Implementing Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement: A Guide for Early Care and Education Leaders is available to support the implementation of evidence-based practices in Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement for children birth - kindergarten entry.

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PRESCHOOL - LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT

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PRESCHOOL - LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT

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LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT

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Video Introduction EC Transition- Indicator 12 Compliance

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Video Introduction EC Transition- Indicator 12 Compliance

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Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS) Resources _ Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

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Early Childhood Education Grant Updates 

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Step Up To Quality Meeting Invitation - Richland Co 11.7.24 (1)

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Pre-School to Kindergarten IEP

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Preschool to Kindergarten IEP Transition MAY2024 DCY PSE

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Preschool Essential ETR Part 1 - Referral and Planning -TRANSCRIPT

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ETR Transportation and Least Restrictive Environment

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ETR Transportation and Least Restrictive Environment

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Preschool Transportation and Least Restrictive Environment