What is the work of GSRP?
One of the fundamental components of GSRP is the collection and assessment of child data. Teachers collect data using assessment tools designed for preschool children. The data is collected throughout the year and compiled three time per year.
Information from the fall data set is showing us that children are functioning below level in emotional self-regulation and literacy skills. Areas where most children are functioning at expected levels are writing, some math concepts and using an expanded vocabulary. Data review meetings have happened and practices have been put into place to support more children reaching the "at level" criteria. After the winter data set is completed, we will compare that information with the fall numbers to see which interventions worked and plan for what we need to focus on next.
Because of this data collection, we were able to implement the Inclusion Series. Throughout the fall and winter, the early childhood team collaborated with the special education team to present a series of trainings for GSRP teachers. Participants learned about the IEP process and interpreting an IEP, how to use sensory material with students, CORE vocabulary, and communications systems. They also heard first-hand experiences of parents who have children with special needs.
