Group Discussion 2: Step 1: Preparing for Group Work

The phrase, “preparation is the key to success” is one that is known across industries, age groups, and cultures. As introduced in Module 1, Head Start also identifies “prepare” as the first of four data activities to support progress toward positive family outcomes.

For this Group Discussion Board, you and your colleagues participate in the “prepare” step by reviewing the “Major Findings” document. You then divide each of the five evaluations featured in this section among group members:

1. Evaluation 1: The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, 4th Edition (PPVT-IV)

2. Evaluation 2: Teacher Rating of Oral Language and Literacy (TROLL)

3. Evaluation 3: Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)

4. Evaluation 4: Program Administration Scale (PAS)

5. Evaluation 5: NAEYC Accreditation Decision Report

Note: Every group member will review and discuss Evaluation 6: NAEYC Self-Assessment Teaching Staff Survey and Evaluation 7: NAEYC Self-Assessment Family Survey.

To prepare

Use the Discussion Board to identify which evaluation(s) each group member will investigate more fully. Every group member should also take time to review evaluations 6 and 7, familiarizing themselves with NAEYC self-assessments and the data presented in each.

By Day 5 of Week 4

Each member posts the following:

· The evaluation that he or she would like to investigate further

· Any questions or clarifications needed to begin individual analysis of the major findings of this

· Evaluation

Revisit this Discussion Board throughout Week 4 to ensure that Evaluations 1–5 have each been assigned to a group member. In addition, it is highly recommended that your group takes time to review the Discussion Board requirements for Weeks 5 and 6.