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Ready for Kindergarten Parent University Coppell ISD PRE K PROGRAM Elementary Schools: Denton Creek Richard J. Lee Valley Ranch Wilson Claudia Barrera, Wilson Sarah Acosta, Lee Maci Johnson, Valley Ranch 1 Vroom in Dallas County Coppell


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Ready for Kindergarten

Parent University Coppell ISD PRE K PROGRAM Elementary Schools: Denton Creek Richard J. Lee Valley Ranch Wilson

Claudia Barrera, Wilson Sarah Acosta, Lee Maci Johnson, Valley Ranch

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Vroom in Dallas County Coppell ISD October 2015

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The large majority of a child’s brain develops before age 5

Brain Building

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There is an opportunity to better equip and empower parents as their child’s first teacher in Dallas County

51%

parents believed it is okay for their child to enter K behind

55%

  • f Kindergarteners

entered school ready in Fall 2014

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Dallas is one of 5 communities piloting Vroom

Dallas Oregon Colorado Los Angeles Seattle

Dallas County Vroom pilot

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Vroom is… and is not…

  • Is..

– A tool to create a culture shift – A conversation starter and a conversation deepener – Extends the great work already being led by local

  • rganization

– A part of a national movement

  • Is not…

– A campaign – An intervention or program – A stand alone solution on its own

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What is Vroom?

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Vroom created with the guidance of researchers, EC leaders, and most importantly parents

  • Dr. J. Lawrence Aber, Ph.D.

Willner Family Professor in Psychology and Public Policy Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human Development New York University

  • Dr. Megan McClelland.

Professor of Child Development Oregon State University Ellen Galinsky President and Co-Founder Families and Work Institute Geoffrey Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Harlem Children’s Zone

  • Dr. Kathryn A. Hirsh-Pasek, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology Temple University

  • Dr. Clancy B. Blair, Ph.D.

Professor of Applied Psychology New York University

  • Dr. Laurie M. Brotman, Ph.D.

Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Psychiatry Director, Institute for Prevention Science New York University Child Study Center Nat Irvin II Professor of Management Woodrow M. Strickler Chair College of Business University of Louisville

  • Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Ph.D.

Co-Director, Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences University of Washington

  • Dr. Adele Diamond, Ph.D.

Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Department of Psychiatry University of British Columbia

  • Dr. Andrew N. Meltzoff, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology Co-Director, Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences University of Washington

  • Dr. Michael Levine, Ph.D.

Executive Director Joan Ganz Cooney Center

  • Dr. Alison Gopnik, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology Institute of Cognitive Science University of California, Berkeley

  • Dr. Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D.

Professor of Child Health and Development Director, Center on the Developing Child Harvard University

  • Dr. Joan Lombardi, Ph.D.

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter-Departmental Liaison for Early Childhood Development, Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Vroom is centered around 5 brain building basics and 3 core science principles

Core Science Principles 1. Positive Adult-Child Relationships 2. Serve and Return Interaction 3. Executive Function Life Skills

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Vroom Tools and Touch Points

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How does Vroom work?

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  • 1. Look for either one of the following icons on your mobile

device

  • 2. Enter respective account email and password to login to store
  • 3. Search for “Daily Vroom”
  • 4. Click “Get It” or “Install” to download the FREE app
  • 5. Look for Daily Vroom app icon to launch

How to Download the Daily Vroom App

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25+ partners, 30+ sites are committed to reaching 2,000+ parents through the Vroom pilot

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9 member organizations have committed to sharing Vroom with families

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PRE-KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP

Event APRIL 9, 2015 LEE Elementary Focus Group Pre-K

Round table discussion to gather information to support Pre-K parents and learners.