MarylandTransforms-StrategicPlanGuidebook - Flipbook - Page 29
MARYLAND TRANSFORMS - STRATEGIC PLAN 29
PRIORITY
GOALS & METRICS
All Maryland students are prepared socially,
Increase in percentage of kindergarten students
emotionally, and academically for success in
scoring at the Demonstrating Readiness level on the
kindergarten.
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA).
SNAPSHOT OF ENGAGEMENT
WHEN SURVEYED
Nearly 1/3 of respondents chose
social, emotional, and mental
health supports as their top priority.
DURING ROUNDTABLE
DISCUSSIONS
Participants advocated for greater
investment in teacher training at
the early childhood level as well
as focusing on retaining quality
teachers.
IN THE LISTENING SESSIONS
Participants welcomed the resources
made available by the Blueprint
for broadening the availability and
expanding access to Pre-K and early
childhood programs.
Did you know that children that attend Pre-K earn higher incomes as adults?
A strong start to early childhood is more critical than ever. Children that attend Pre-K learn to socialize with their peers,
manage their emotions, and get the foundational academic skills to boost their lifetime learning potential. Studies show that
kids who attend Pre-K are:
3.5X MORE LIKELY
MORE LIKELY TO
MORE LIKELY TO
SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
GO TO COLLEGE
TO BE READY FOR
KINDERGARTEN
LESS LIKELY TO
LESS LIKELY TO
BECOME A TEEN
BE ARRESTED FOR
PARENT
A VIOLENT CRIME
LESS LIKELY TO
DROP OUT