RIDE Pre-K PD

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has identified a consistent set of quality expectations, which describe RI’s vision for high-quality early care and education programs. These RI Pre-K hallmarks state that high-quality programs:

• Respect and value differences in all children, families, and educators
• Create safe, positive environments built on strong connections and respectful relationships
• Advance play-based learning, responsive instruction, and reflective implementation
• Promote families’ roles as primary caregivers, teachers, and advocates
• Demonstrate strategic, responsive, and reflective leadership

Professional development for the RI Pre-K community is designed to support these hallmarks. Additionally, monthly education coordinator meetings bring school leadership together to discuss challenges and successes, engage in collaborative problem-solving, and receive support with grant deliverables. Our RI Pre-K Mentor Program enables more experienced RI Pre-K professionals to share their expertise with their peers, while honing their own leadership skills.

For more information about RI Pre-K’s professional development opportunities, please talk with your TA specialist.