HighScope is an early childhood education organization that has been a leader in the field since 1970. It is known for developing a research-validated preschool curriculum and comprehensive teacher training programs. HighScope uses an active learning approach that has been shown through research to improve child outcomes and provide a high return on investment. It offers a total solution for early education comprising curriculum, teacher training, child assessment, and program evaluation.

1. INSPIRING EDUCATORS to INSPIRE CHILDREN

3. HighScope Founded in 1970 Leaders and innovators in the field of early childhood education Perhaps best known for the seminal research The HighScope Perry Preschool Study

4. HighScope Scientific, research- validated preschool curriculum Outstanding global reputation One of the most widely used educational approaches in the world

5. Trained Teachers Globally Including: Kuwait Jordan Egypt South Africa Nigeria Chile Peru Mexico Finland The Netherlands The United Kingdom Ireland Canada Singapore Indonesia Eastern Caribbean Portugal Turkey Iceland Switzerland Venezuela Brazil Australia Hong Kong China

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8. HighScope: The Total Solution Comprehensive Pre-K Curriculum Research HighScope Teacher Training

9. HighScope: The Total Solution Comprehensive Pre-K Curriculum

10. Comprehensive Preschool Curriculum Providing support and guidance in all aspects of the classroom.

11. What are some of the components that make this curriculum unique? Why HighScope?

12. HighScope’s Approach to Learning With HighScope, children are active participants in the learning process Rather than the traditional methods where teachers give information to children

13. Active Participatory Learning Children learn through direct hands-on experiences with people, objects, ideas, and events.

14. Supported by Brain Research New neural pathways are created through new thoughts When used repeatedly, connections become stronger, more efficient If not used, the connections die out

15. Active Participatory Learning With HighScope, it’s not just “hands-on”… It’s “ minds-on ” learning!

16. What Do Children Learn? Key Developmental Indicators = HighScope Content

17. Why Key Developmental Indicators? Key – These are meaningful ideas children should learn and experience Developmental – Recognizes that learning is gradual and cumulative Indicators – Emphasize that educators need evidence that children are developing knowledge, skills and understanding considered important for school and life readiness

18. Key Developmental Indicators Include the areas of: Social and emotional development Language, literacy and communication Physical development, health and well-being Mathematics Science and technology The Arts

19. In Addition to Traditional Academic Subjects… HighScope promotes: Independence Curiosity Cooperation Persistence Creativity Problem Solving

20. Teaching Practices Teachers: Support children’s initiatives, interests and developing abilities Plan learning experiences based on the key content areas Observe and interact with children at their current developmental levels, providing scaffolding as they expand their learning Are partners with children in play and learning

21. Classroom Learning Environment Defined interest areas Deliberate organization of materials Materials related to community/culture Children responsible for room care Children find and use materials to explore, invent, and learn about their world

22. Balanced Components of the Classroom Day Opportunities for: Individual and social interactions Small and large group times Times for children to make plans and choices Times for teacher-planned learning experiences

23. Plan-Do-Review Sequence Children make plans: Pursue interests Learn to organize their thinking and actions Children do their plans: Follow through on their ideas. Learn to persist through challenges and problems Children recall their actions: Reflect on experiences Attach language to their actions Consider outcomes and consequences

24. Small- and Large-Group Activities Small-group activities that support children’s learning in all content areas Large-group activities that stress social interaction and active learning

25. Child Assessment Authentic assessment: Uses observational anecdotes to determine children’s development Is a reliable and valid measure Utilizes cutting edge web-based computer technology to analyze results and share information with parents Benefits: Helps teachers understand and scaffold children’s learning Used as a basis for planning and individualized instruction Strengthens the relationship between home and school

26. Program Quality Assessment Measure of quality in which teachers, administrators and parents can: Assess specific elements of quality the early childhood setting Address both classroom and administrative practices Create quality improvement plans and annual goals Used for HighScope Teacher and Program Certification

27. Comprehensive Pre-K Curriculum Teacher Training

28. Teacher Training Transforming caring adults into gifted teachers.

29. High Quality Teacher Training The HighScope Training of Trainers Evaluation shows that systematic in-service teacher training improves the quality of early childhood programs and promotes children’s development.

30. Why Look for Proven Training? Independent observers rated trained High/Scope programs significantly higher than comparison programs on: Providing a good physical environment that was organized and gave children access to diverse materials. Creating a consistent daily routine that encouraged children to plan, carry out, and review their work. Establishing supportive patterns of adult-child interaction that promoted children’s reasoning and language skills.

31. Training Improves Program Quality! Novice teachers benefit from systematic in-service training which provides both needed information on theory and practical information on implementation in the classroom. Veteran teachers benefit, too. HighScope training provides a coherent curriculum framework including current research and innovation, renewing their commitment to working with children and families.

32. HighScope’s Teacher Training Programs Comprehensive Flexible Customized to meet your needs

33. Comprehensive Pre-K Curriculum Research Teacher Training

34. Education Research Showing the effectiveness of both implementation and investment.

35. Research Validated Both the curriculum and the training have been validated by research.

36. Curriculum Research National research with children from different backgrounds has shown that those who attend HighScope programs score higher on measures of development than similar children enrolled in other preschool and child care programs.

37. Major Findings from the Perry Preschool Project Research Study

38. Fewer Arrested for Various Types of Crime

39. Large Return on Investment (Per participant in 2000 constant dollars discounted 3% annually)

40. HighScope Perry Preschool Study: Large Return on Investment Recent analysis by a Nobel Prize-winning economist confirms a $17 return on every dollar spent on high quality early childhood programs, attracting the attention of the greater business world

41. Advantages of HighScope From Curriculum Comparison Study

42. Research Services With any project, HighScope has the ability to provide evaluation services to show an improvement in quality or increased outcomes for children.

43. HighScope: The Total Solution Comprehensive Pre-K Curriculum Research HighScope Teacher Training

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