Kent School District offers paid classes for preschool teachers

The Kent School District is offering paid classes for preschool teachers. This eight-session series aims "to increase the preschool teacher's skills and strategies in teaching early literacy skills," said Merri Rieger, chief academic officer for the school district.

The Kent School District is offering paid classes for preschool teachers.

This eight-session series aims “to increase the preschool teacher’s skills and strategies in teaching early literacy skills,” said Merri Rieger, chief academic officer for the school district.

Each participant earns $20 per hour in addition to STARS credit. All classes are held at East Hill Elementary School in the evenings from 6-8, March to June.

The classes focus on teaching early literacy strategies while providing “technical tools for preschool learners.”

“What we wanted to do is provide an opportunity for the professional development for preschool teachers that’s aligned with powerful literacy strategies,” Rieger said.

These training sessions target preschool teachers in the region surrounding Springbrook, Easthill and Glenridge elementary schools.

A $50,000 grant awarded to the district last October by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation compensates each participating teacher and the instructional consultants trained by the Puget Sound Educational Service District.

The district hopes to secure more funding in order to continue these programs into next year and expand them to other regions of the district.

To learn more, call 253-373-7242.


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