Windward P-3 Preschool to K-3 Project
Vision
For every child to read at grade level by the end of third grade, as measured by the Hawaii State Assessment.
Mission
Developing a P-3 model that creates a continuum of seamless early learning experiences for young children from early childhood programs through elementary school.
Focus Areas
Leadership for Literacy
Administrators provide strategic vision and leadership for literacy instruction to improve student success.
Standards, Curriculum and Assessment
Horizontal and vertical alignment of literacy standards, curriculum, and assessment ensure seamless transitions for children between education programs and that expectations are developmentally appropriate and research-based.
Instruction
Quality classroom instruction is developmentally appropriate and includes research-based practices on literacy to ensure student learning for diverse learners.
Teacher Professional Development
Educators - EC & K-3 are trained in research-based developmentally appropriate practices (child development) and developing literacy proficiency among children. Educators are highly qualified, effective and culturally competent.
Comprehensive Early Learning Services/Access to 0-5 Opportunities
Schools are a community-based hub for resource and referral to comprehensive services that support children's well-being through enhanced outreach efforts to 0-5 year old children. More young children participating in quality/effective early learning experiences through improved coordination and recruitment for early learning programs in the community.
Family School Transitions & Partnerships
Families and education programs partner to support children's learning and literacy development from early years through elementary school.
Data
Student level enrollment and assessment data are used to improve curriculum and instruction.
Resources
Bridging the Gap I, 2 pp. | PDF | Word |
Bridging the Gap II, 2 pp. | PDF | Word |
Help children learn about reading, 2 pp. | PDF |
Home Literacy Environment Checklist 2 pp. | PDF |
Grant Scholarship and Loan Program
Frequently Asked Questions, 2 pp. | PDF | Word |
Request for Loan, 1 p. | PDF | Word |
Request for Loan for Head Start Staff, 1 p. | PDF | Word |
Request for Funding for National Board Certification, 1 p. | PDF | Word |
Request for Training, 1 p. | PDF | Word |
Kindergarten Registration Flyer
Kailua Complex | JPG |
Kahuku Complex | JPG |
Kalaheo Complex | JPG |
Castle Complex | JPG |
Logo
Windward P3 Project Logo | PNG |
Windward P3 Project Logo with Kamalapua O Ko'olau| PNG |