Pilot Training Overview

Informational Pilot Letter

This letter provides information regarding the KEA pilot training during the week of July 7-10, 2014. Additional details about the pilot process and training is also found in the short Informational Video found on the wiki's home page.

KEA Introduction

This document provides information about the Kindergarten Entry Assessment and terms related to the KEA assessment process.

Pilot Training

The pilot process will begin with a two-day professional development session during the week of July 7-10, 2014 (see below for details). Central office administrators are expected to attend the first day of the training and participating teachers and principals are required to attend both days of the training. During the main session, participants will learn about the purpose of the NC Kindergarten Entry Assessment, the implementation of the assessment process, and information about what to expect during the pilot. In addition, administrators will attend a break-out session on the first day that will focus on communication and strategies to support teachers during the pilot.

July Pilot Training Topics

• Purpose of the KEA
• The Instructional Cycle: Linking Teaching, Learning & Assessment
• The Role of Observation
• The Online Tool
• Exploration & Practice
• Support & Next Steps

NC KEA List of Pilot Districts and Schools (Click Here)

NC KEA Pilot Training Locations

All professional development sessions will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lunch is provided.
A laptop (preferred) or a tablet is required for the training. Please see the Technology Information page on this wiki for additional details.

Region	Districts	Training Date	Location	Regional Consultant
1	Beaufort, Bertie, Currituck, Dare, Martin, Pasquotank, Pitt, Tyrrell	July 9-10	Martin Telecenter 415 East Boulevard Williamston, NC 27892	Catherine Woodall catherine.woodall@dpi.nc.gov
2	Carteret, Jones, New Hanover, Pamlico, Pender	July 9-10	River Landing Clubhouse 110 River Vine Pkwy Wallace, NC 28466	Leslie Simmons leslie.simmons@dpi.nc.gov
3	Franklin, Nash-Rocky Mount, Vance, Wake, Warren, Weldon City	July 7-8	McKimmon Center 1101 Gorman Street Raleigh, NC 27606	Darlene Germano darlene.germano@dpi.nc.gov
4	Bladen, Columbus, Harnett, Hoke, Moore, Richmond	July 7-8	Cumberland County Schools ERC 396 Elementary Drive Fayetteville, NC 28301	Jami Graham jami.graham@dpi.nc.gov
5	Alamance, Asheboro, Guilford, Lexington, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Thomasville	July 9-10	Village Inn 6205 Ramada Drive Clemmons, NC 27012	Cindy Dewey cynthia.dewey@dpi.nc.gov
6	Anson, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Stanly, Union	July 7-8	UNC Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223 Cone 111, 112, and 113	Erika Beattie erika.beattie@dpi.nc.gov
7	Alexander, Caldwell, Iredell-Statesville, Mt. Airy City, Newton- Conover	July 9-10	Stone Family Center for Performing Arts at Wilkes County Board of Education 613 Cherry Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659	Karen Lounsbury karen.lounsbury@dpi.nc.gov
8	Cherokee, Clay, Haywood, Jackson, McDowell, Mitchell, Swain Transylvania	July 7-8	WRESA AB Tech 1459 Sand Hill Road Candler, NC 28715	Nancy Costello nancy.costello@dpi.nc.gov