EDI-Early Development Inventory
EDI-Early Development Inventory Presentation to the Board of Education: December 18, 2017 Schools that are the Pride of the Community Cynthia Ritchie and Veronica Marion
Expectations Matter
Effort Matters
Competence Matters
Solutions Matter
Relationships Matter
Results Matter
VISION:
MISSION:
Schools that are the To deliver a high quality learning Schools that are the Pride of the Community Pride of our Community experience for Every Child, Every Day
Purpose: To provide a detailed overview of the district’s EDI Schools that are the Pride of the Community (Early Development Inventory) results and next steps
Agenda Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Why Does Early Childhood Matter?
What Is the EDI and What Do Our District’s Results Tell Us?
What Will We Do Next As A Result of This Information?
Connections to…Research
Connections to…Our Data
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Connections to our community… Action planning
PART 1: CONNECTIONS TO RESEARCH… Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Early Childhood Is A Critical Time Brain development occurs at rapid rates from birth through age 5.
Preschool through grade 3 continuums is one of the few reforms today that has been shown to close the achievement gap. Brain science tells us that the earlier we work on closing this achievement gap, the easier and less expensive it is. (Kauerz, 2013)
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
What Does Research Tell Us? Fine Motor Skills Matter
Executive Functioning Skills Matter
“According to recent research fine motor skill development is associated with mathematics and reading achievement in the later years.”
“In
a study, Colorado children who had better attention spanpersistence at age 4 had almost 50% greater odds of completing college by age 25.”
(Cameron et al., 2012; Grissmer, Grimm, Aiyer, Murrah, & Steele, 2010)
(McClelland, M.M., Acock, A.C., Piccinin, A., Rhea, S.A. & Stallings, M.C. 2012)
Social-Emotional Learning Skills Matter “Research studies further demonstrate that the academic skills of students are closely tied to their skill sets and to their developments of social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.” (Jones S. M., Brown, J. L., & Lawrence Aber, J. 2011)
These three foundational skills set students’ pathways for learning…
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
PART 2: CONNECTIONS TO DATA…
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
What Is The EDI? The Early Development Instrument is a survey designed to measure students’ developmental milestones.
Teachers complete the survey, for each child, during second half of kindergarten.
The EDI Measures 5 Domains: Social Competence Emotional Maturity Physical Health and Well-Being Language and Cognitive Development Communication and General Knowledge
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
EDI Student Sub-Group Data (n = 405)
IEP vs. No IEP
EL vs. Non EL
Male vs. Female
85% 15%
20% 80%
48% 52%
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Race/Ethnicity Hispanic 52% White 16% Black 29% Asian 3%
Who is considered “vulnerable”? National Vulnerable on one domain 27%
At Risk on one Domain 26%
On Track on all Domains 47%
East Hartford Vulnerable on one domain 38%
At Risk on one Domain 25%
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On Track on all Domains 37%
Share of East Hartford Students Who Are “On Track” 80% 70%
67%
72%
67%
60%
60% 50% 40%
40% 33%
33%
30%
59% 41%
28%
20%
10% 0% Physical Health and Well-Being
Social Competence
Emotional Maturity
Dev Not on Track
Language and Communication Cognitive Skills and Development general Knowledge
Dev On Track
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Domain 1: Social Competence Children’s ability to interact in social relationships 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
79% 66%
50%
45%
33%
33% 21% 13%
17%
22%
17% 3%
Overall Social Competence with Peers
Respect and Responsibility
Not Ready
Approaches to Learning
Somewhat Ready
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Readiness to Explore New Things
Ready
Domain 2: Emotional Maturity Children’s management and expression of individual emotions 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
85%
80% 61%
38%
36% 26% 13% 2%
Prosocial and Anxious and Helping Behavior Fearful Behavior
Not Ready
8%
23% 16%
12%
Aggressive Behavior
Somewhat Ready
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Hyperactive and Inattentive Behavior
Ready
Domain 3: Physical Health and Well-being Child is ready for the physical challenges of the school day 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
93%
81%
50% 30% 20%
19% 7% Physical Readiness for School Day
Not ready
Physical Independence
Somewhat Ready
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Gross and Fine Motor Skills
Ready
Domain 4: Language and Cognitive Dev. Children’s interest in books, in reading and writing and basic math, as well as their ability to read/write simple sentence and complex words 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
71%
69%
64%
26% 13%
10% Basic Literacy Skills
17%
Not Ready
24%
22%
12%
7%
Interest in Literacy/Numeracy and Memory
64%
Advanced Literacy Skills
Somewhat Ready
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Ready
Basic Numeracy Skills
Domain 5: Communication Skills and General Knowledge Child’s ability to tell a story and communicate with other children and adults, including their ability to be understood 60%
53%
50% 40% 26%
30%
20%
20%
10% 0% Communication skills and general knowledge
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
What the EDI has told us about East Hartford’s Youngest Learners…. Areas of Strength • 93% ready for the school day (Physical Health) • 79% ready to explore new things (Social Competence) • 85% ready regarding anxious/fearful behavior (Emotional Maturity) • 71% ready regarding advanced literacy skills (Language/Cognitive Development) Areas for Focus •26% ready in terms of communications skills (General Knowledge) •30% ready in terms of fine and gross motor skills (Physical Health/Well-Being) •36% ready regarding prosocial and helping behavior (Emotional Maturity) •33% ready overall social competence with peers (Social Competence)
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
PART 3: CONNECTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY… Schools that are the Pride of the Community
EDI Community Maps The EDI data maps allow community members and leaders to:
Plan interventions and resource investments
Motivate actions and advocacy efforts to help children reach their potential
Understand the relationship between EDI results and other important factors that may influence their health and well-being (e.g. poverty rates, resident mobility, and the availability of community assets, and health providers)
Track progress over time to see how changes in investments, policies, or other factors influence children’s health and well-being
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Compare the strengths and weaknesses in children’s development and school readiness across communities and EDI domains
EDI Community Maps Connecticut Data Collaborative • https://edi.ctdata.org
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Solutions/Policy Intervention IDEAS NEEDED!
Do you have an activity or projec t that is fun and and kindergarte can help our pre n student’s adva -scho nce their skills an d readiness for sch ol Name: ool? Title: Grade: Proposal:
School:
We shared the results with all of our Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers Drawings/Sketch es:
Supplies Needed :
Money projected for this project:
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Questions or Comments?
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
EDI District Contacts East Hartford Public Schools Cynthia Ritchie [email protected] 860.622.5104
Veronica Marion [email protected] 860.622.5103
***A very special thank you to the Hartford Foundation for making our EDI project possible.
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Expectations Matter
Effort Matters
Competence Matters
Solutions Matter
Relationships Matter
Results Matter
VISION:
MISSION:
Schools that are the To deliver a high quality learning Schools that are the Pride of the Community Pride of our Community experience for Every Child, Every Day
Purpose: To provide a detailed overview of the district’s EDI Schools that are the Pride of the Community (Early Development Inventory) results and next steps
Agenda Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Why Does Early Childhood Matter?
What Is the EDI and What Do Our District’s Results Tell Us?
What Will We Do Next As A Result of This Information?
Connections to…Research
Connections to…Our Data
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Connections to our community… Action planning
PART 1: CONNECTIONS TO RESEARCH… Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Early Childhood Is A Critical Time Brain development occurs at rapid rates from birth through age 5.
Preschool through grade 3 continuums is one of the few reforms today that has been shown to close the achievement gap. Brain science tells us that the earlier we work on closing this achievement gap, the easier and less expensive it is. (Kauerz, 2013)
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
What Does Research Tell Us? Fine Motor Skills Matter
Executive Functioning Skills Matter
“According to recent research fine motor skill development is associated with mathematics and reading achievement in the later years.”
“In
a study, Colorado children who had better attention spanpersistence at age 4 had almost 50% greater odds of completing college by age 25.”
(Cameron et al., 2012; Grissmer, Grimm, Aiyer, Murrah, & Steele, 2010)
(McClelland, M.M., Acock, A.C., Piccinin, A., Rhea, S.A. & Stallings, M.C. 2012)
Social-Emotional Learning Skills Matter “Research studies further demonstrate that the academic skills of students are closely tied to their skill sets and to their developments of social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.” (Jones S. M., Brown, J. L., & Lawrence Aber, J. 2011)
These three foundational skills set students’ pathways for learning…
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
PART 2: CONNECTIONS TO DATA…
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
What Is The EDI? The Early Development Instrument is a survey designed to measure students’ developmental milestones.
Teachers complete the survey, for each child, during second half of kindergarten.
The EDI Measures 5 Domains: Social Competence Emotional Maturity Physical Health and Well-Being Language and Cognitive Development Communication and General Knowledge
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
EDI Student Sub-Group Data (n = 405)
IEP vs. No IEP
EL vs. Non EL
Male vs. Female
85% 15%
20% 80%
48% 52%
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Race/Ethnicity Hispanic 52% White 16% Black 29% Asian 3%
Who is considered “vulnerable”? National Vulnerable on one domain 27%
At Risk on one Domain 26%
On Track on all Domains 47%
East Hartford Vulnerable on one domain 38%
At Risk on one Domain 25%
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
On Track on all Domains 37%
Share of East Hartford Students Who Are “On Track” 80% 70%
67%
72%
67%
60%
60% 50% 40%
40% 33%
33%
30%
59% 41%
28%
20%
10% 0% Physical Health and Well-Being
Social Competence
Emotional Maturity
Dev Not on Track
Language and Communication Cognitive Skills and Development general Knowledge
Dev On Track
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Domain 1: Social Competence Children’s ability to interact in social relationships 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
79% 66%
50%
45%
33%
33% 21% 13%
17%
22%
17% 3%
Overall Social Competence with Peers
Respect and Responsibility
Not Ready
Approaches to Learning
Somewhat Ready
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Readiness to Explore New Things
Ready
Domain 2: Emotional Maturity Children’s management and expression of individual emotions 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
85%
80% 61%
38%
36% 26% 13% 2%
Prosocial and Anxious and Helping Behavior Fearful Behavior
Not Ready
8%
23% 16%
12%
Aggressive Behavior
Somewhat Ready
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Hyperactive and Inattentive Behavior
Ready
Domain 3: Physical Health and Well-being Child is ready for the physical challenges of the school day 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
93%
81%
50% 30% 20%
19% 7% Physical Readiness for School Day
Not ready
Physical Independence
Somewhat Ready
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Gross and Fine Motor Skills
Ready
Domain 4: Language and Cognitive Dev. Children’s interest in books, in reading and writing and basic math, as well as their ability to read/write simple sentence and complex words 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
71%
69%
64%
26% 13%
10% Basic Literacy Skills
17%
Not Ready
24%
22%
12%
7%
Interest in Literacy/Numeracy and Memory
64%
Advanced Literacy Skills
Somewhat Ready
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Ready
Basic Numeracy Skills
Domain 5: Communication Skills and General Knowledge Child’s ability to tell a story and communicate with other children and adults, including their ability to be understood 60%
53%
50% 40% 26%
30%
20%
20%
10% 0% Communication skills and general knowledge
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
What the EDI has told us about East Hartford’s Youngest Learners…. Areas of Strength • 93% ready for the school day (Physical Health) • 79% ready to explore new things (Social Competence) • 85% ready regarding anxious/fearful behavior (Emotional Maturity) • 71% ready regarding advanced literacy skills (Language/Cognitive Development) Areas for Focus •26% ready in terms of communications skills (General Knowledge) •30% ready in terms of fine and gross motor skills (Physical Health/Well-Being) •36% ready regarding prosocial and helping behavior (Emotional Maturity) •33% ready overall social competence with peers (Social Competence)
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
PART 3: CONNECTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY… Schools that are the Pride of the Community
EDI Community Maps The EDI data maps allow community members and leaders to:
Plan interventions and resource investments
Motivate actions and advocacy efforts to help children reach their potential
Understand the relationship between EDI results and other important factors that may influence their health and well-being (e.g. poverty rates, resident mobility, and the availability of community assets, and health providers)
Track progress over time to see how changes in investments, policies, or other factors influence children’s health and well-being
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Compare the strengths and weaknesses in children’s development and school readiness across communities and EDI domains
EDI Community Maps Connecticut Data Collaborative • https://edi.ctdata.org
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Solutions/Policy Intervention IDEAS NEEDED!
Do you have an activity or projec t that is fun and and kindergarte can help our pre n student’s adva -scho nce their skills an d readiness for sch ol Name: ool? Title: Grade: Proposal:
School:
We shared the results with all of our Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers Drawings/Sketch es:
Supplies Needed :
Money projected for this project:
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
Questions or Comments?
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
EDI District Contacts East Hartford Public Schools Cynthia Ritchie [email protected] 860.622.5104
Veronica Marion [email protected] 860.622.5103
***A very special thank you to the Hartford Foundation for making our EDI project possible.
Schools that are the Pride of the Community
