OFFICE OF SCHOOL READINESS

PRIORITY OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES

PRIORITY OBJECTIVES	TARGET 08-09	CURRENT OR 07-08	DIVISIONAL STRATEGIES	SBE GOAL
Increase the number of Standard Professional 1 and Standard Professional 2 licensed teachers working in non-public More-at-Four classrooms.	60%	40%	Establish Individual Growth Plans (IGP) for teachers accepted into the OSR Teacher Licensing Unit. Provide mentoring services for teachers accepted into the OSR Teacher Licensing Unit. Conduct performance evaluations of teachers accepted into the OSR Teacher Licensing Unit. Serve as liaison between teachers accepted into the OSR Teacher Licensing Unit and the Department of Public Instruction.	2.1
Increase access to the Preschool Demonstration Program	16 demonstration classrooms	14 demonstration classrooms	Increase number of classrooms participating as preschool demonstration sites state-wide. Provide technical assistance to participating sites to ensure high-quality instructional practices. Develop a plan to expand the Preschool Demonstration Program into non-public school settings.	2.1 2.4
All deadlines and quality indicators in the plan for revision of Early Learning Standards will be met in 08-09.	100%	New Measure	Conclude Early Learning Standards validation study. Revise Early Learning Standards within the context of the development of DPI's comprehensive implementation plan for standards, assessment, and accountability.	1.1
All More at Four expansion/unfilled child slots provided by the General Assembly for 2008-09 program year will be filled.	100%	98%	Conduct regional meetings focused upon More at Four expansion opportunities. Provide technical assistance to local More at Four contractors specific to expansion. Target counties with a high population of eligible or unserved children for focused technical assistance specific to expansion.	1.1

DIVISIONAL CORE ACTIVITIES

CORE ACTIVITIES		SBE GOAL
1	Support the growth and development of non-public More at Four teachers through mentoring and evaluation services.	2.1
2	Continue development and implementation of state-wide system of teacher support services.	2.1 2.4
3	Develop and promote effective practices and instructional strategies for delivery of Early Learning Standards.	1.1
4	Provide technical assistance to build local capacity for pre-kindergarten program planning, administration, implementation, expansion, and sustainability.	4.2 4.3
5	Plan for consolidation of monitoring processes specific to the multiple programs supported by the Office of School Readiness.	5.3
6	Provide guidance and support to promote high-quality early learning environments necessary for the success of all students.	3.1 3.2 3.3
7	Comply with federal and state grants, and program requirements.	5.3