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District reports gains in pre-K literacy and launches play-based learning alignment
Summary
New Haven Public Schools executives reported measurable gains in prekindergarten language and literacy outcomes after districtwide training and assessment changes, and outlined plans to expand play-based learning into kindergarten and align instruction across grades.
New Haven Public Schools officials told the board they have seen measurable gains in prekindergarten language, literacy and numeracy after centralizing early childhood registration, rolling out districtwide professional learning and launching a universal early-childhood assessment framework.
Superintendent Dr. Alex Negron introduced the presentation and said the district is aiming to raise kindergarten-readiness targets to 80% by the 2028–29 school year. Vanessa Diaz Valencia, director of early learning, described multiple changes: centralized registration for Head Start, school readiness and pre-K magnet seats; two districtwide learning walks; and new curriculum and screeners. "All 78 of our classroom teachers have done this…
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