Posted by Molly
The achievement gap is probably one of the single most alarming issues facing public schools today. Research shows that closing the achievement gap requires closing the school readiness gap. However, we can’t close the preparation gap – and help all children be successful in school – without better understanding the magnitude and nature of the gap which is why a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment is essential.
The good news is that progress is being made! The Legislature directed the Office of Superintendent (OSPI) to work with the Department of Early Learning (DEL) and Thrive by Five Washington (Thrive) to design and pilot a common statewide approach to assessing entering kindergartners’ skills and knowledge upon entering Kindergarten as a strategic way to address the achievement gap epidemic.
As a part of their overall work, The OSPI, DEL and Thrive created a statewide survey about the kindergarten assessment process in Washington State.
This survey allows you – educators, families and early learning stakeholders – to be involved in the process and make your preferences and opinions for a statewide kindergarten assessment process in Washington State known! I encourage everyone to take some time and fill out the survey. http://www.del.wa.gov/development/kindergarten/readiness_plan.aspx
