The Early Learning Foundation is working with elementary schools interested in becoming model sites of early learning success. Starting with schools that have a commitment to early learning success, along with teacher-leaders and administrative support needed to become a model site, we enter into a long-term (3 to 5 year) commitment to develop schools where outrageous learning success is possible for practically every student.
Using a comprehensive model of early learning success, we help schools build a school environment which includes these beliefs.
- We will help every possible child experience early learning success.
- A culture of collaboration is needed to help classroom teachers and support staff work at the highest levels of effectiveness.
- We will carefully assess student progress to determine instructional needs and instructional match.
- We will deliver essential instruction at the student’s correct level of challenge.
- Students learn better in a safe, connected classroom culture.
Over time, these model sites develop the components of this comprehensive model.
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Over the past three years, Wayne RESA has supported the development of model sites of early learning success in selected Wayne County districts. At this time, five sites are prepared to receive visitors and share the work they have been doing to help more children build a solid foundation of early learning success.
The Early Learning Success Initiative is based on a comprehensive model of support to teachers and students, and these five sites continue to work on implementation of the complete model. At this time, they are willing to schedule visitations to allow other Wayne RESA districts to observe and learn about the following:
Allen Elementary, Plymouth, Marcia Moore, Principal, moorem@pccs.k12.mi.us.
- Early Learning Success Initiative Overview
- Comprehensive Informal Assessment
- Use of the Essential Skills Inventory
- Motor Skills Development
- Visualization and Visual Memory Skill Development
Bulman Elementary, Redford, Sue Stanley, Principal, stanles@redfordu.k12.mi.us.
- Early Learning Success Initiative Overview
- The Instructional Support Team Process
- Use of the Essential Skills Inventory
- Differentiated Instruction Based on Instructional Match
Cory Elementary, Romulus, Dorothy West, Principal, westd@romulus.k12.mi.us.
- Early Learning Success Initiative Overview
- Use of the Essential Skills Inventory
- Motor Skills Development, K-1
Garfield Elementary, Livonia, Bill Green, Principal, wgreen4@livonia.k12.mi.us.
- Early Learning Success Initiative Overview
- The Instructional Support Team Process
- Glitches from which we are learning
- Motor Skills Development
Rawsonville Elementary, Rawsonville, Sue Farber, Principal, sufarber@vanburenschools.net.
- The Instructional Support Team Process
- Use of the Behavior Analysis and Planning Process
- Motor Skills Development
- Comprehensive Informal Assessment
Techumseh Public Schools, Eddie Mannszak, Principal,
eddie.mannszak@tps.k12.mi.us
- Comprehensive District-Wide Program
These schools can be contacted directly, and asked to schedule visits. They offer this service out of their commitment to the importance of early learning success for every possible child. They do not receive extra funding or support for this service, so please understand that visits must be scheduled on dates they have planned to be available. Please be respectful of the limits of their time, as they still have full time jobs as teachers and principals!
For additional information on the Early Learning Success Initiative, go to earlylearningfoundation.com for research, articles, and available downloads.
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