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Sheila Dandeneau

Pre-K Observation Training

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Raleigh, NC

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RE: 2021-2022 CLASS score averages

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 03-09-2023 11:24
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OHS did not conduct in-person CLASS observations as part of Head Start Review during COVID. They were scheduled to resume CLASS observations in January 2022 for the 2021-2022 Program Year. The last National Scores posted on ECLKC were for 2020. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/data-ongoing-monitoring/a ...

RE: Center play vs. free play vs. group play

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 01-20-2023 13:20
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You will likely get a variety of answers about what teachers call the different times of day (and what they call their centers/interest areas/learning centers). A Preschool classroom is typically set up into centers/interest areas such as blocks, art, pretend play (sometimes called dramatic play, house ...

RE: Feeling very frustrated

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 07-13-2022 11:12
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You should be able to access the practice videos from the links in the Test Preparation Checklist (see screenshot below) ------------------------------ SheilaDandeneau RaleighNC ------------------------------

RE: 2 babies hungry at same time

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 11-01-2021 08:35
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Have you tried using a different type of nipple on the bottle? That can make a huge difference. ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------

RE: video showing CAR; comment, ask a question, respond

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 10-27-2021 10:30
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You can find CAR resources (including video) on ECLKC https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/engaging-children-conversations-birth-five ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------

RE: Infant CLASS

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 09-07-2021 08:22
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Two people have recommended putting the infant in their crib while you are feeding an older child or so they are out of the way of the older children. I do not agree with those recommendations. Infants should only be placed in their cribs for sleeping to help them develop good sleeping habits, not as ...

RE: New dashboard icons! Please share your feedback!

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 06-07-2021 10:33
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I like #1 and #3. If text could be added to #1 to help identify the icons, that would be great!​​​​ ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------

RE: scores

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 05-27-2021 10:12
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On your Dashboard, click the "Certification" button. Under "Reliability Tests" click on "Report" and the scores and feedback should be there. ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------

RE: Creating an interactive read-aloud

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 03-02-2021 12:29
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One of my favorite interactive read-aloud books is Eric Carle's From Head to Toe. The children love doing the movements like the animals and repeating, "I can do it!" Just be sure to give them plenty of room to kick like the donkey! ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC -- ...

RE: video

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 02-25-2021 10:35
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That video may be the best 3 1/2 minutes of my day! Thanks so much for sharing! ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------

RE: Investigating Teacher retention

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 02-25-2021 10:22
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In my county the Head Start program has classrooms in the public schools. ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------

RE: Analysis and Reasoning

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 01-22-2021 10:56
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ECLKC is a great resource. They have many tip sheets and video clips that correspond to CLASS. Here is the link to the Effective Teaching Practices - Reasoning and Problem Solving https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/reasoning-problem-solving ------------------------------ ...

RE: double scoring

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 11-20-2020 12:34
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Anytime I double code, both observers take independent notes and score each cycle. Then we compare notes and discuss our scores. If we did not agree, we look at the indicators and behavior markers again and come to an agreement. One master score sheet is completed. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Open ended Questions

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 09-18-2020 14:00
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Here is another good resource on asking questions https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/asking-questions-birth-five ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------

RE: Open ended Questions

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 09-18-2020 13:56
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RE: Open ended Questions

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 09-18-2020 13:56
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This is a Teachstone document I had saved. I'm not sure if it's available in Spanish also. ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------

RE: CLASS Obervations

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 02-25-2020 13:44
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Thanks, @Ann Dillenbeck. I have edited my response. Not sure what I was thinking.​ ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------

RE: CLASS Obervations

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 02-24-2020 09:11
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It shouldn't matter who does the pre and post observations. As long as the observer is reliable, the same results should be seen no matter who completed the observation. A full observation (4 cycles of 20 minute observations plus 10 minutes to score each cycle) takes 2 hours. Depending on the daily ...

RE: Art ideas

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 01-30-2020 11:27
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Hi @Sharon Kidd- don't worry about trying to connect art experiences to the curriculum topic. Art is all about the experience of using materials and creating something unique (think of art as a process, not a product). What age group are you working with? Some of my favorite art experiences were linked ...

RE: social studies for preschool

Posted By Sheila Dandeneau 01-23-2020 10:32
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Came across this blog post today and thought it might be of interest. https://teachingstrategies.com/blog/instructional-strategies-teaching-social-studies-children/ ------------------------------ Sheila Dandeneau Raleigh NC ------------------------------