Fuel Your Sparkle: The Importance of Self-Care
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” “Put on your own oxygen mask before helping others.” We hear these sayings all the time and while we generally agree with them, as another saying goes, “easier said than done.” Managing a classroom of students who are eager and antsy for winter break is challenging and you […]
We want to hear from YOU!
From the beginning, it has been important to the VKRP team to hear feedback from our partners in the school divisions (like you)! Teachers, instructional coaches, educational specialists, counselors, and administrators have shared their experiences regarding the various aspects of the VKRP. That feedback has helped the team prioritize and implement numerous improvements, to name […]
Kindergarten Reading: It’s Not Just the ABCs!
Now that kindergarten has been in session for several weeks, things are starting to feel a bit more routine in classrooms across Virginia. Students know a lot more about school, and you know a lot more about your students. PALS-K scores are in, and you have baseline information about students’ reading skills. You and your […]
Engaging Families in the VKRP Part I: Tips for successful conferences with caregivers!
In our last blog, we focused on reviewing your students’ VKRP data. This week we are focusing on how to effectively communicate your students’ VKRP data with caregivers. The VKRP team has developed a Family Information Report and Family Resources (access PDFs ) for caregivers. We recommend using these in the context of a conference […]
Wahoo! You’ve finished your VKRP assessments, now what?
First, take a moment to give yourself a big pat on the back—you’ve been working hard to collect your students’ readiness data and now you’re ready to put it to use! The VKRP provides many excellent resources that include strategies for working with individual or groups of students in your classroom. But, before you explore […]
VKRP: A Pathway to Understanding Student Readiness Skills Statewide
Beginning kindergarten is an exciting and momentous time for students and families! We share in that excitement and we are thrilled that the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will continue its partnership with the University of Virginia and expand the Virginia Readiness Program (VKRP) throughout the Commonwealth this fall. The VKRP provides teachers, parents, and […]