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Louisiana Department of Education Awards Top Rating for Every Child Ready Curriculum

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has announced that the Every Child Ready curriculum has received a coveted Tier 1 rating, signifying its outstanding quality and alignment with state educational standards. This prestigious recognition highlights the curriculum's effectiveness in enhancing early childhood education across Louisiana’s PreK classrooms.

The Tier 1 rating represents the highest standard set by the state for instructional materials, indicating that the Every Child Ready curriculum exemplifies rigorous alignment with Louisiana's Birth to Five Early Learning and Development Standards. This endorsement reflects the department’s commitment to ensuring that young learners across the state receive equitable and high-quality educational experiences.

The Impact of Every Child Ready

Kelly Stuart, President and CEO of Collaborative Classroom, stated, "Louisiana is dedicated to setting a high bar for early childhood education. We’re thrilled that the Louisiana Department of Education has recognized Every Child Ready with its top Tier 1 — 'Exemplifies Quality’ rating. This approval empowers Louisiana’s early childhood educators with robust, evidence-based curriculum to nurture early literacy, support social skills, and set children on a path of success in kindergarten and beyond."

The statewide validation of the curriculum underscores its practical effectiveness, particularly evident in Ascension Parish, where educators have witnessed remarkable growth in student engagement and academic performance. In an initial year of implementing the Every Child Ready curriculum, notable achievements include:

Enhanced Teacher-Student Interactions

Teachers reported measurable improvements in their Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) evaluations. The integration of the Every Child Ready curriculum has fostered stronger interactions between teachers and students, creating a collaborative learning environment that enhances educational outcomes.

Reduction in Behavioral Challenges

The curriculum's structured approach has also led to a significant decrease in behavioral issues within classrooms. Educators noted that the emotional safety and organizational standards of their classrooms have vastly improved, leading to a conducive learning atmosphere.

Exceptional Literacy Outcomes

Remarkable gains were reported in early literacy assessments. Every Child Ready students significantly outperformed their peers using the previous Tier 1 curriculum, as demonstrated by the Acadience Preschool Early Literacy Indicators (PELI) Screener, indicating stronger preparedness for future learning.

Success Among Multilingual Learners

The curriculum's rich language experiences have produced exceptional growth among multilingual learners. By integrating diverse learning materials that resonate with all students, educators have been able to foster an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive.

About Every Child Ready

Every Child Ready stands out as a holistic curriculum tailored for preschool and PreK classrooms. It ingeniously combines structured play, individualized instruction, professional development, and family engagement to ensure that every child is well-prepared for kindergarten. Available in both English and Spanish, the curriculum offers flexibility and customization, enabling teachers to cater to their unique classroom environments.

Promising Results from Implementation

• - Kindergarten Readiness: Classrooms adopting Every Child Ready report that an impressive 89% of children are kindergarten-ready, substantially above the national average of 47%.
• - Boost in Educator Confidence: After participating in training for the Every Child Ready curriculum, 90% of educators expressed heightened confidence in their teaching abilities, further underlining the program's effectiveness.
• - Instructional Quality: Educators employing the Every Child Ready materials have exhibited superior performance in the CLASS Instructional Support domain compared to peers not using the curriculum.

Collaborative Classroom's Commitment

The Collaborative Classroom has broadened its reach with other programs also receiving approval in Louisiana. Notably, the SIPPS® curriculum has achieved a Tier 1 rating on the list for Intensive Reading Interventions for Grades 3–8, ensuring access to funding for that program as well.

In conclusion, the Every Child Ready curriculum represents a significant step forward in fostering early childhood education in Louisiana, setting a standard that can be looked to as a model for excellence across the nation.

Learn More

To delve deeper into the initiatives by Collaborative Classroom and the resources available in Louisiana, visit Collaborative Classroom.