Taylor International Academy

Taylor International Academy

•TIA is owned and operated by the Hanley Harper Group •Our charter is granted through Central Michigan University •TIA is in it’s 4th year of operation and is currently a PreK-8 school •The Great Start Readiness Preschool program was added to TIA this year, and will continue to grow and develop along with the school

Mission Statement The mission of Taylor International Academy is to provide a safe educational community for children and their families, committed to providing students with the academic and social skills needed to compete in a global society while fostering a love of technology and the arts.

DR. FRANO IVEZAJ

DOCTORATE DEGREE FROM WAYNE STATE UNI VERSI TY

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE 12 YEARS K- 12 TEACHER

6 YEARS B I L I NGUAL TEACHER CONSULTANT6 YEARS HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT VP

4 YEARS K-8 PRI NCI PAL2 YEARS ASSISTANT SUPERI NTENDANT

Meet the Principal

MS. RENEE REID

7 YEARS ELEMENTARY TEACHING EXPERI ENCE PRE -K THROUGH 5 T H GRADE

OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CHI LD CARE AND ED UCATION

END ORSED IN EARLY CHI LD HOOD EDUCATI ON

TRAINED I N HIGH SCOPE C URRIC ULUM

Meet the Teacher

Typical Day in PreK

Morning GreetingPlan – Do – Review Process Small Group Outside or Gym time Large Group Lunch Plan- Do – Review Process Story time Nap Snack Outside or free play in classroom Dismissal

Children at Work

Interest Areas in the PreK Classroom

Sensory table – (sand, water, rice, etc.) Dramatic play Construction Puzzles and small toys Writing Reading Art Play dough

Children at Work

Small Group Times

Children work in small groups with 1 teacher Teacher plans and implements lesson Lessons range from exploration of materials,

to instruction in reading, writing, math, etc. Children are encouraged to work together Small groups stay fairly consistent to build

trust and relationships between children and with teacher

Small Group in Action

Large Group Times

Led by teacher Children engage in literacy, music &

movement, and sensory activities Children learn:

Personal space Following directions Sharing Working as a group Taking turns Etiquette

Large Group in Action

Meal Times

Children are served breakfast, lunch and a snack

Children are encouraged to talk, use manners, and engage with each other and their teachers during meal times

Children are encouraged to be independent – opening their own milk, packets, etc.

PreK = Building Confidence and Independence

Children are encouraged to use each other to problem solve

Children are taught to put on their own coats, hats, gloves, shoes, etc.

Children are taught to open their own milks, packages, etc at meal time

Children are taught to clean up after themselves and help keep the classroom orderly

1. TWO HOME VISITS2. TWO CONFERENCES

3. PICK UP AND DROP OFF ON TIME

4. COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH STAFF

5. SEND CHILD TO SCHOOL WITH PLAY CLOTHES/SHOES

Parent Partner Expectations

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LOOK AROUND,

AND ASK QUESTIONS WE LOOK FORWARD

TO SEEING YOU AGAIN!

Thank You!