Aloha Everyone! Hope you are all having an awesome summer. Of course, being admin, Iʻm at work during our one-week break! I have a few questions regarding lesson plans. I have been a preschool director since 2009. My former school was accredited in 2013. I moved to a new school this past November, which was also initially accredited in 2013. They had just undergone their NAEYC visit in September, and received a deferred status. I was given nine days to decide whether to dispute the status or reapply. Needless to say I chose to reapply.
Upon further investigation, I found that there were some items that I would have disputed, but the issues with lesson plans was not one of them. Every class portfolio failed the various standards that related to lesson plans. I was hoping that someone could share an example of their lesson plans with me. When we did our accreditation in 2013, we used monthly lesson plans that were simply outlines of what was going to be covered. I donʻt think thatʻs going to cut it this time. Here at my new school the teachers turn in weekly lesson plans, but they donʻt include the content areas. When I was getting my Elementary Ed degree, we had to do very detailed lesson plans that included goals, objectives, materials, step-by-step presentation instructions, and standards being met. Is this what I should be having my teachers do? I would truly appreciate any assistance anyone can give me! Mahalo in advance for your help!
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Catherine Awong
Director
Mililani Presbyterian Preschool
Mililani, HI, USA
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