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Background
For students in kindergarten through high school, Texas requires that they receive instruction in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and participate in the statewide assessment system. For preschool children receiving a public education, Texas does not require prekindergarten curriculum. Since research clearly demonstrates the value of early education for young children, TEA designed a document to help educators make good decisions about what to teach their prekindergarten students.
To prepare children for academic success, it is important that prekindergarten programs employ effective teaching practices that help children grow intellectually and socially.
The purpose of the Prekindergarten Curriculum Guidelines document is to help educators make informed decisions about curriculum content for prekindergarten children. The guidelines also provide a means to align the prekindergarten programs with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).What Parents Need To Know
To effectively participate in the ARD process, parents need to know what learning standards are expected for other children at the same age. The Prekindergarten Curriculum Guidelines will help families to become familiar with what is expected of students enrolled in prekindergarten. Once you know what is expected, you can help the ARD team determine the most appropriate educational plan for your child.
The Preschool Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines can be accessed at:
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/prek_guide/index.htm#This website also has interactive training component which helps parents (and educators) understand the components of the preschool curriculum. It has video examples of the five domains, as well as instructional strategies that teachers (and parents) can use. There is a nice listing of Family resources in the Resource section.
Updated 3/15/10
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