HB 1944 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB) |
Directs the early learning advisory council, in collaboration with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, to convene a work group to develop and implement a uniform statewide kindergarten assessment process to: (1) Provide parents and teachers with information about a child's knowledge, skills, and abilities upon entering kindergarten in order to inform instruction for the child; |
(2) Facilitate communication with parents about what children are learning and to empower parents to assist their children; and |
(3) Provide feedback to early learning programs to enable continuous improvement, support transitions, and improve alignment between early learning programs and kindergarten classrooms. |
Requires all school districts to implement the statewide kindergarten assessment beginning in the 2011-12 school year. |