What happens in Pre-K?

Prekindergarten can be one of a child’s most exciting years in school. Four-year-olds are naturally curious and eager to learn. Prekindergartners leave the LISD program with a love of learning and the skills they need to be successful students and citizens.

</p></div></fs_content><fs_panelgroup title="Content Accordion" type="Accordion" show_title="false"><fs_panel title="Who qualifies for free, state funded Prekindergarten?"><fs_content><div><p>To be prek eligible, a child must qualify by one of the state eligibility criteria listed below and be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year.</p> <ul> <li>child is an English learner (EL)</li> <li>income</li> <li>homeless</li> <li>dependent of a member of the military on active duty, injured or killed while on active duty</li> <li>currently or has ever been in foster care</li> <li>dependent of an individual&nbsp;who received the Star of Texas Award</li> </ul></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="What do students learn in PreK?"><fs_content><div><p>The prekindergarten curriculum is based on the <a href="http://tea.texas.gov/index2.aspx?id=2147495508&amp;menu_id=2147483718">Texas Education Agency's Prekindergarten Guidelines.</a><br>Areas included are:</br></p> <ul> <li>Social &amp; Emotional Development</li> <li>Language &amp; Communication</li> <li>Early Literacy Reading</li> <li>Early Literacy Writing&nbsp;</li> <li>Mathematics</li> <li>Science</li> <li>Social Studies</li> <li>Fine Arts</li> <li>Physical Development</li> <li>Technology</li> </ul> <p>Learn more about LISD's Pre-K curriculum in the <a href="/Domain/5464" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PreK Curriculum Overviews</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oral language, alphabet recognition, and phonological awareness (awareness of language sounds) are emphasized in prekindergarten. Children learn to interact with others and monitor their own behavior. Expressing themselves through words, art, and music is also part of the curriculum. Children develop observation and thinking skills through math, science, and social studies. Technology is introduced as a tool for learning and creating.</p></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="What happens in Prekindergarten?"><fs_content><div><p>Every LISD prekindergarten class in LISD has a certified teacher and a trained paraprofessional who work together to provide enriching experiences for the children.</p> <p>Young children learn through play and hands-on activities. High priorities are learning about the alphabet, expanding vocabulary, developing awareness of language sounds (phonological awareness) and the building of social/emotional skills.</p> <p>Students who speak languages other than English are served through bilingual (Spanish/English) classes or by a teacher of English as a Second Language.</p></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="Do prekindergarten students in a full-day class have rest time?"><fs_content><div><p>Yes, full-day prekindergarten classes have a designated rest time every day. Nap mats are provided by the district for all full day students.&nbsp;</p></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="How do Prekindergarteners learn?"><fs_content><div><p>Prekindergartners are active learners. They learn through music, movement, and hands-on activities. A typical day in a prekindergarten classroom includes time in a large group setting, participating in stories, songs, and rhymes with classmates. During the day, there is also time for small group instruction where the teacher teaches and reinforces important skills. Children also have time to choose their activities at learning centers. These may include dramatic play, ABC, Math/Puzzles, blocks, dramatic play, computers, classroom library, and writing centers. In full-day prekindergarten, children also have rest time, participate in enrichment classes, eat meals and play outdoors.</p> <p>Prekindergarten students do not have homework. The most important experience for young children is to be read with every day. Children should be read with for at least 10 minutes per day outside of school. We also encourage families to do the ReadyRosie activities shared by your child's teacher.</p> <p>Worksheets and workbooks are not used in prekindergarten classes.</p></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="What does Prekindergarten look like?"><fs_content><div><p><span>The typical prekindergarten day includes:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Large group instruction</span></li> <li><span>Small group instruction</span></li> <li><span>Learning centers</span></li> <li><span>Active learning time (playground recess)</span></li> <li><span>Specials (Art, Music, PE)</span></li> <li><span>Meal/snack</span></li> <li><span>Rest time&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> </ul></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="How will I know how my child is making progress?"><fs_content><div><p><span>All prekindergarten students receive a report card each nine weeks. Students are also assessed, one-on-one, with a series of Pre-K Guideline aligned tasks three times throughout the school year, beginning, middle, and end of year. Profile card results are shared with parents. Additionally, all PK3 and PK4 students are assessed using the Children's Learning Institute (CLI) CIRCLE PreK assessment at the beginning and end of the school year.</span></p></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="What can I do if I am concerned that my child may have a disability?"><fs_content><div><div class="ui-widget-header"> <h1>Child Find</h1> </div> <div class="ui-widget-detail"> <ul class="ui-articles"> <li> <div class="ui-article last-article"> <div class="ui-article-description"> <p>The Lewisville Independent School District is responsible for identifying, locating, and evaluating children from birth through age 21 with known or suspected disabilities who reside in and/or attend school within the school district’s boundaries to determine whether a need for special education services exists. Child Find includes children who reside at home, in group homes and/or who attend private or home schools within the district’s boundaries regardless of place of residence.</p> <p class="grey-dark font-text">Everyone in the community who is concerned with the welfare of children may participate in the Child Find process. The Child Find office accepts referrals of children who may have a disability. If assessment is recommended, the assessment is provided at no cost to the parent. A referral to Child Find may be made by a parent or by any person concerned about a child. Parent involvement and agreement is obtained prior to any further action. Information is confidential and the privacy of the children and parents is protected.</p> <p class="grey-dark font-text">If you are concerned that a child you know may have a disability and need specialized instruction, please contact Lewisville ISD’s Child Find Secretary at 469-713-5203 for more information.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Who do I contact to refer my child who is younger than 2 years 9 months?</strong></p> <p>Contact your local ECI provider. See below for contact information:</p> <p>MHMR of Tarrant County <br>ECI of North Central Texas <br>3880 Hulen Street, Suite 400 <br>Fort Worth, TX 76107 <br><strong>Referral Number - (888) 754-0524 &nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><br>Fax Number - (817) 569-4492 <br>Email: <a href="mailto:Laura.Kender@mhmrtc.org">Laura.Kender@mhmrtc.org</a><br>Web: <a href="http://www.mhmrtc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.mhmrtc.org</a></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></p> <hr> <p>Download the Child Find poster <a href="https://www.lisd.net/cms/lib/TX01918037/Centricity/Domain/155/Child%20Find%20newspaper%20-%20English%20and%20Spanish_2.18%20Updated.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p> <hr> <p>Resources:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="CDC's Developmental Milestones - Opens a new window">CDC's Developmental Milestones</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-in-action.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Milestones in Action - Opens a new window">Milestones in Action </a>Photo and Video Library</li> <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Developmental Disabilities&nbsp; - Opens a new window">Developmental Disabilities&nbsp;</a></li> </ul> </hr></hr></hr></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="What is Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)?"><fs_content><div><p><span>Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is&nbsp;special education&nbsp;programing for students with identified disabilities ages three, four and some five-year-olds.&nbsp;ECSE designed to provide instruction for students with delays in cognition, communication, psychomotor, self-care, and social-emotional areas. Options for ECSE include self-contained, inclusive/blended classrooms and kindergarten with special education support through specially designed instruction.</span></p></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="Is there a suggested Prekindergarten supply list?"><fs_content><div><p><span>Yes, linked&nbsp;</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iWkksrvRU_6UlcZlWt-tsK-Q3cLUCab4F39hhDJHG3Y/edit#slide=id.p3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a><span>&nbsp;is the suggested Pre-K Supply list, but each campus may have specific supply&nbsp;requests&nbsp;that they will communicate to families of enrolled students.</span></p></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="Is bus transportation provided for prekindergarten students?"><fs_content><div><p>No, the district does not offer transportation for Pre-K programs.&nbsp;</p></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="Reading to Your Child"><fs_content><div><p>Research shows that<strong>&nbsp;reading aloud</strong>&nbsp;is the best way to prepare children for learning to read. Reading helps your children develop language skills that they will use in school and throughout their lives. Through books, your children can learn about a world they have not yet experienced and dream about worlds that do not exist.</p> <p><strong>Reading together</strong> is also a time to develop a close relationship with your child. You can laugh together at the silly sounds or antics in a story. You can share the anticipation for what will happen on the next page. Having fond memories of reading together will be special to both you and your child as the years go by.</p> <ul> <li>Picture books are favorites of young children as the<strong>&nbsp;illustrations</strong>&nbsp;help them make sense of what they are hearing.</li> <li>They also enjoy&nbsp;<strong>rhyming</strong>&nbsp;poetry and stories with&nbsp;<strong>repetitive lines</strong>.</li> <li>Children enjoy&nbsp;<strong>predicting&nbsp;</strong>what will happen next.</li> <li>They will let you know which ones they like as they ask to&nbsp;<strong>hear the same story over and over again.</strong>&nbsp;Hearing a story repeatedly helps children understand and appreciate the basic structure of stories so they can apply it to future tales encountered.</li> <li>Ask your child questions and comment on his/her responses. In that way, you'll learn more about what your child is thinking and&nbsp;<strong>extend the joy of reading time</strong>&nbsp;together!</li> </ul> <hr> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.rif.org/documents/us/reading_aloud.pdf" aria-invalid="true">How to Read to a Young Child</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rif.org/documents/us/reading_aloud.pdf" aria-invalid="true">Choosing Good Books for Children</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rif.org/assets/Documents/parents/RIF_Preschool.pdf" aria-invalid="true">Getting Young Children Interested in Reading</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.education.com/magazine/article/50-books-child-read-kindergarten/">Suggested Books to Read to Your Child before Kindergarten</a></li> </ul></hr></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="High Quality Prekindergarten Components"><fs_content><div><p>The Lewisville Independent School District received funding during the 2016-2017 school year from the State of Texas through the High Quality Prekindergarten Grant program. &nbsp;These funds were used to increase and enrich the prekindergarten experience for four-year-olds who meet eligibility criteria. Areas of emphasis include:</p> <ul> <li>Curriculum&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Progress Monitoring (assessment)</li> <li>Teacher Qualifications</li> <li>Family Engagement</li> <li>Student-Teacher Ratio</li> <li>Program Evaluation</li> </ul> <p>As an extension of the High Quality Prekindergarten Grant during the 2016-17 school year, LISD Early Childhood Programs continue to be required by the state of Texas to adhere to the High Quality PreK components as specified in House Bill 3. LISD is committed to providing the highest quality prekindergarten program possible for our students.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Access our LISD PreK&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mppKHZepudV0P5kTE99MrJ4eu1cS7s52tlNZHhJMqig/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Family Engagement Plan</a>&nbsp;here.&nbsp;</li> <li>See our most recent Early Childhood Program Self-Assessment for Prekindergarten <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LLK2RrETWIIPy45TrHyn9PuMnxhmgn7C/view?usp=sharing">HERE</a>.</li> <li>Learn about LISD PreK <a href="/Domain/5464" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">curriculm</a>, including instruction and the PreK learning environment via the link above.&nbsp;</li> <li>LISD prekindergarten classes strive to maintain an 11:1 student to adult ratio. Classes fill to the cap size of 22 and are staffed with one certified teacher and one paraprofessional.&nbsp;</li> <li>All LISD PreK teachers meet the HQPK teacher qualifications criteria.&nbsp;</li> <li>PreK students are assessed using the Children's Learning Institute Engage CIRCLE assessment. Students are assessed BOY, MOY and EOY and BOY and EOY student data is reported to TEA annually.&nbsp;</li> </ul></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="Resources for Families"><fs_content><div><p><strong>Parent Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.readyrosie.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ready Rosie</a>&nbsp;(<a href="http://www.readyrosie.com/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register</a>)</li> <li><a href="http://www.joinvroom.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VROOM</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lewisvillechamber.org/list/member/communities-in-schools-of-north-texas-2922" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Communities in Schools</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ntfb.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">North Texas Foodbank</a></li> <li>National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC) <a href="https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/for-families">For Families website</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>LISD Family Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li> <h4>LISD Child Nutritian <a href="https://www.lisd.net/childnutrition">HERE</a></h4> </li> <li> <h4>LISD Community Support for Families <a href="/Page/23574">HERE</a></h4> </li> <li> <h4>LISD Outdoor Learning (LISDOLA) Community Discovery Days info <a href="/Page/22268">HERE</a> &nbsp;</h4> </li> <li> <h4>LISD Community Night at the Ag Barn; Nov. 3, 5:30-7:00 PM; flier <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TzeO9kL8qmZDpT3cpMYL_j_5XMyL-ghJ/view?usp=share_link">HERE</a></h4> </li> </ul> <h3/> <h4>PreK Instructional Materials Resources for Families</h4> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>PreK On My Way Family Exchange</strong></span></p> <p>Visit the Family Exchange website for family activities, weekly family bulletins, access to the Song Collection, and Little eReaders. Use the URL and password below for general access to the Family Exchange site and the Little eReaders for linked access to theme-aligned digital books.</p> <p><a href="https://prekonmywayfamily.scholastic.com/"><strong>https://prekonmywayfamily.scholastic.com</strong></a></p> <p>Password:<strong> Scout&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Little eReaders</strong></span></p> <p>Extend learning with theme-aligned narrative and informational digital books in English and Spanish. From the Family Exchange web site below teachers and parents can access Little eReaders using the LISD username and password.</p> <p>Go to: <a href="http://littleereaders.prekonmyway.digital.scholastic.com/"><strong>https://littleereaders.prekonmyway.digital.scholastic.com</strong></a></p> <p>Enter the login credentials below to access LISD’s Little eReaders subscription</p> <p><strong>Username--lewisville</strong></p> <p><strong>Password--prek</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>My Big World Magazine&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p>Enjoy My Big World, Scholastic’s monthly online magazine for PreK and early learning.&nbsp;</p> <p>Go to: <a href="https://www.scholastic.com/mybigworld"><strong>https://mybigworld.scholastic.com</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ol> <li> <p>Click “Login”on the Log-In button</p> </li> <li> <p>Click “I am a Student”</p> </li> <li> <p>Enter the classroom password: <strong>TXScout</strong></p> </li> </ol> <h3/> <h4><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fVvV0cveq5V1ldvIHXOSi67c20gwKgeisQ0vFsryKHw/edit#gid=1318348519"/><strong>Parenting</strong></h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.naeyc.org/resources/blog?f%5B0%5D=field_topics%3A179" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.naeyc.org/resources/blog?f%5B0%5D=field_topics%3A179</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rulesofparenting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.rulesofparenting.com/</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/">www.readingrockets.org</a></li> <li><a href="http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development/language_development/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Language Development Chart</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.parentcompanion.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Parent Companion</a>:&nbsp;A guide for Texas parents and caregivers of children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities from birth through 5 years of age.</li> <li><a href="http://www.consciousdiscipline.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conscious Discipline</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rif.org/documents/us/reading_aloud.pdf" aria-invalid="true">How to Read to a Young Child</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rif.org/documents/us/reading_aloud.pdf" aria-invalid="true">Choosing Good Books for Children</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rif.org/assets/Documents/parents/RIF_Preschool.pdf" aria-invalid="true">Getting Young Children Interested in Reading</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.education.com/magazine/article/50-books-child-read-kindergarten/">Suggested Books to Read to Your Child before Kindergarten</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Early Childhood Educational Content</strong></p> <ul> <li><span><a href="http://pbskids.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PBS Kids</a></span></li> <li><span><a href="http://pbskids.org/daniel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daniel Tiger on PBS</a></span></li> <li><span><a href="http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/feature/petethecat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pete the Cat Story Songs</a></span></li> <li><span><a href="http://www.starfall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Starfall Learning to Read with Phonics</a></span></li> <li><span><a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/spanish" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reading Rockets</a>: For English language learners</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Local Public Libraries</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://library.cityoflewisville.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lewisville</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.cityofcarrollton.com/departments/departments-g-p/library" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carrollton</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thecolonytx.gov/404/Library" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Colony</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.flower-mound.com/135/Library" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Flower Mound</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Prekindergarten</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.prekindergartenprepares.com/parents.php?section=benefits">Prekindergarten Prepares</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/archived-projects/pre-k-now">Why PreK Matters</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Prekindergarten Research</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.smartbeginnings.org/Portals/5/PDFs/Research/PAES_BusinessCase08.3.11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-invalid="true">Business Case for Early Childhood Investments</a>:&nbsp;Partnership for America's Economic Success-The Pew Center on the States</li> <li><a href="http://www.heckmanequation.org/content/resource/why-early-investment-matters" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why Early Investment Matters</a>:&nbsp;Nobel Prize-winning economist Dr. James Heckman</li> <li><a href="http://www.smartbeginnings.org/Portals/5/PDFs/Research/ICW_EarlyChildhoodReport_2010.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-invalid="true">Why Business Should Support Early Childhood Education</a>:&nbsp;U.S. Chamber of Commerce</li> <li><a href="http://www.smartbeginnings.org/Portals/5/PDFs/Research/FCIK_%20FrontLineAgainstCrime.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-invalid="true">Fight Crime: Invest in Kids</a>:&nbsp;#1 recommendation for fighting crime is high quality early childhood experiences</li> <li><a href="http://bush.tamu.edu/mosbacher/takeaway/PreK%20Takeaway.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-invalid="true">Preschool for All?</a>: Each dollar invested in PreK yields at least $3.50 in benefits to Texas</li> <li><a href="http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/advocacy/policycenter/college-completion-agenda-2012-progress-report.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">College Board College Completion Agenda</a>:&nbsp;PreK as #1 recommendation for increasing college graduation rates</li> </ul> <p><strong>LISD Family Engagement Plan</strong></p> <ul> <li>Access our LISD PreK&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mppKHZepudV0P5kTE99MrJ4eu1cS7s52tlNZHhJMqig/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Family Engagement Plan</a>&nbsp;here.&nbsp;</li> <li>Learn about PreK curriculum in our <a href="/Domain/5464" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PreK Curriculum Overviews</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul></div></fs_content></fs_panel><fs_panel title="Visitation Policy"><fs_content><div><p><span>Visitation of prekindergarten classrooms during instructional hours is subject to LISD security policies and procedures.</span></p></div></fs_content></fs_panel></fs_panelgroup>

Who qualifies for free, state funded Prekindergarten?

To be prek eligible, a child must qualify by one of the state eligibility criteria listed below and be 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year.

child is an English learner (EL)
income
homeless
dependent of a member of the military on active duty, injured or killed while on active duty
currently or has ever been in foster care
dependent of an individual who received the Star of Texas Award
child of a teacher in the district where their parents teaches

What do students learn in PreK?

The prekindergarten curriculum is based on the Texas Education Agency's Prekindergarten Guidelines.
Areas included are:

Social & Emotional Development
Language & Communication
Early Literacy Reading
Early Literacy Writing
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Fine Arts
Physical Development
Technology

Learn more about LISD's Pre-K curriculum in the PreK Curriculum Overviews.

Oral language, alphabet recognition, and phonological awareness (awareness of language sounds) are emphasized in prekindergarten. Children learn to interact with others and monitor their own behavior. Expressing themselves through words, art, and music is also part of the curriculum. Children develop observation and thinking skills through math, science, and social studies. Technology is introduced as a tool for learning and creating.

What happens in Prekindergarten?

Every LISD prekindergarten class in LISD has a certified teacher and a trained paraprofessional who work together to provide enriching experiences for the children.

Young children learn through play and hands-on activities. High priorities are learning about the alphabet, expanding vocabulary, developing awareness of language sounds (phonological awareness) and the building of social/emotional skills.

Students who speak languages other than English are served through bilingual (Spanish/English) classes or by a teacher of English as a Second Language.

Do prekindergarten students in a full-day class have rest time?

How do Prekindergarteners learn?

Prekindergartners are active learners. They learn through music, movement, and hands-on activities. A typical day in a prekindergarten classroom includes time in a large group setting, participating in stories, songs, and rhymes with classmates. During the day, there is also time for small group instruction where the teacher teaches and reinforces important skills. Children also have time to choose their activities at learning centers. These may include dramatic play, ABC, Math/Puzzles, blocks, dramatic play, computers, classroom library, and writing centers. In full-day prekindergarten, children also have rest time, participate in enrichment classes, eat meals and play outdoors.

Prekindergarten students do not have homework. The most important experience for young children is to be read with every day. Children should be read with for at least 10 minutes per day outside of school. We also encourage families to do the ReadyRosie activities shared by your child's teacher.

Worksheets and workbooks are not used in prekindergarten classes.

What does Prekindergarten look like?

How will I know how my child is making progress?

All prekindergarten students receive a report card each nine weeks. Students are also assessed, one-on-one, with a series of Pre-K Guideline aligned tasks three times throughout the school year, beginning, middle, and end of year. Profile card results are shared with parents. Additionally, all PK3 and PK4 students are assessed using the Children's Learning Institute (CLI) CIRCLE PreK assessment at the beginning and end of the school year.

What can I do if I am concerned that my child may have a disability?

Child Find

The Lewisville Independent School District is responsible for identifying, locating, and evaluating children from birth through age 21 with known or suspected disabilities who reside in and/or attend school within the school district’s boundaries to determine whether a need for special education services exists. Child Find includes children who reside at home, in group homes and/or who attend private or home schools within the district’s boundaries regardless of place of residence.

Everyone in the community who is concerned with the welfare of children may participate in the Child Find process. The Child Find office accepts referrals of children who may have a disability. If assessment is recommended, the assessment is provided at no cost to the parent. A referral to Child Find may be made by a parent or by any person concerned about a child. Parent involvement and agreement is obtained prior to any further action. Information is confidential and the privacy of the children and parents is protected.

If you are concerned that a child you know may have a disability and need specialized instruction, please contact Lewisville ISD’s Child Find Secretary at 469-713-5203 for more information.

Who do I contact to refer my child who is younger than 2 years 9 months?
Contact your local ECI provider. See below for contact information:

MHMR of Tarrant County
ECI of North Central Texas
3880 Hulen Street, Suite 400
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Referral Number - (888) 754-0524
Fax Number - (817) 569-4492
Email: Laura.Kender@mhmrtc.org
Web: www.mhmrtc.org

Download the Child Find poster here.

Resources:

CDC's Developmental Milestones
Milestones in Action Photo and Video Library
Developmental Disabilities

What is Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)?

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is special education programing for students with identified disabilities ages three, four and some five-year-olds. ECSE designed to provide instruction for students with delays in cognition, communication, psychomotor, self-care, and social-emotional areas. Options for ECSE include self-contained, inclusive/blended classrooms and kindergarten with special education support through specially designed instruction.

Is there a suggested Prekindergarten supply list?

Is bus transportation provided for prekindergarten students?

Reading to Your Child

Research shows that reading aloud is the best way to prepare children for learning to read. Reading helps your children develop language skills that they will use in school and throughout their lives. Through books, your children can learn about a world they have not yet experienced and dream about worlds that do not exist.

Reading together is also a time to develop a close relationship with your child. You can laugh together at the silly sounds or antics in a story. You can share the anticipation for what will happen on the next page. Having fond memories of reading together will be special to both you and your child as the years go by.

Picture books are favorites of young children as the illustrations help them make sense of what they are hearing.
They also enjoy rhyming poetry and stories with repetitive lines.
Children enjoy predicting what will happen next.
They will let you know which ones they like as they ask to hear the same story over and over again. Hearing a story repeatedly helps children understand and appreciate the basic structure of stories so they can apply it to future tales encountered.
Ask your child questions and comment on his/her responses. In that way, you'll learn more about what your child is thinking and extend the joy of reading time together!

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High Quality Prekindergarten Components

The Lewisville Independent School District received funding during the 2016-2017 school year from the State of Texas through the High Quality Prekindergarten Grant program. These funds were used to increase and enrich the prekindergarten experience for four-year-olds who meet eligibility criteria. Areas of emphasis include:

Curriculum
Progress Monitoring (assessment)
Teacher Qualifications
Family Engagement
Student-Teacher Ratio
Program Evaluation

As an extension of the High Quality Prekindergarten Grant during the 2016-17 school year, LISD Early Childhood Programs continue to be required by the state of Texas to adhere to the High Quality PreK components as specified in House Bill 3. LISD is committed to providing the highest quality prekindergarten program possible for our students.

Access our LISD PreK Family Engagement Plan here.
See our most recent Early Childhood Program Self-Assessment for Prekindergarten HERE.
Learn about LISD PreK curriculum, including instruction and the PreK learning environment via the link above.
LISD prekindergarten classes strive to maintain an 11:1 student to adult ratio. Classes fill to the cap size of 22 and are staffed with one certified teacher and one paraprofessional.
All LISD PreK teachers meet the HQPK teacher qualifications criteria.
PreK students are assessed using the Children's Learning Institute Engage CIRCLE assessment. Students are assessed BOY, MOY and EOY and BOY and EOY student data is reported to TEA annually.

Resources for Families

Parent Resources

Ready Rosie (Register)
VROOM
Communities in Schools
North Texas Foodbank
National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC) For Families website

LISD Family Resources

PreK Instructional Materials Resources for Families

PreK On My Way Family Exchange

Visit the Family Exchange website for family activities, weekly family bulletins, access to the Song Collection, and Little eReaders. Use the URL and password below for general access to the Family Exchange site and the Little eReaders for linked access to theme-aligned digital books.

prekonmywayfamily.scholastic.com

Password: Scout

Little eReaders

Extend learning with theme-aligned narrative and informational digital books in English and Spanish. From the Family Exchange web site below teachers and parents can access Little eReaders using the LISD username and password.

Go to: littleereaders.prekonmyway.digital.scholastic.com

Enter the login credentials below to access LISD’s Little eReaders subscription

Username--lewisville

Password--prek

My Big World Magazine

Enjoy My Big World, Scholastic’s monthly online magazine for PreK and early learning.

Go to: mybigworld.scholastic.com

Click “Login”on the Log-In button
Click “I am a Student”
Enter the classroom password: TXScout

Parenting

naeyc.org
rulesofparenting.com
readingrockets.org
Language Development Chart
Parent Companion: A guide for Texas parents and caregivers of children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities from birth through 5 years of age.
Conscious Discipline
How to Read to a Young Child
Choosing Good Books for Children
Getting Young Children Interested in Reading
Suggested Books to Read to Your Child before Kindergarten

Early Childhood Educational Content

PBS Kids
Daniel Tiger on PBS
Pete the Cat Story Songs
Starfall Learning to Read with Phonics
Reading Rockets: For English language learners

Local Public Libraries

Prekindergarten

Prekindergarten Research

Business Case for Early Childhood Investments: Partnership for America's Economic Success-The Pew Center on the States
Why Early Investment Matters: Nobel Prize-winning economist Dr. James Heckman
Why Business Should Support Early Childhood Education: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids: #1 recommendation for fighting crime is high quality early childhood experiences
Preschool for All?: Each dollar invested in PreK yields at least $3.50 in benefits to Texas
College Board College Completion Agenda: PreK as #1 recommendation for increasing college graduation rates

LISD Family Engagement Plan

Access our LISD PreK Family Engagement Plan here.
Learn about PreK curriculum in our PreK Curriculum Overviews.