Recap and recording of recent PTA meeting with presentation on the CKLA curriculum

[PTA President]

Good afternoon,

For those who may be interested, we had a very helpful presentation on the CKLA enrichment curriculum during the recent PTA meeting.

Please find the recording and the AI-generated key highlights below. I'll forward the PowerPoint slides in a separate email shortly.

Thank you.

Steve

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Meeting assets for KP PTA meeting #2: Monday, October 13 at 7pm are ready! Recording Duration: 00:32:53 Share link: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/e_e-0kNVA-SDK3xFihozcUrDF0IJVea1wHZy8rv3zuAkTt-nqzpGt7CX39uiFAIs.hX-LYLsnddGBVjAP Passcode: %5.fG*bJ Watch recording Share Meeting summary Quick recap The meeting focused on discussing the implementation of CKLA curriculum and its impact on student achievement, with emphasis on the role of focused instructional time (FIT) for differentiation and support. Teachers and support staff were described as collaborating to provide targeted instruction through various assessments and data-driven student grouping strategies. The discussion concluded with strategies for supporting children's reading and writing skills, including parent resources and PTA involvement through events and awareness campaigns. Next steps Merna to send out the presentation slides to parents. Merna to provide a Spanish translation of the presentation for all families. PTA to continue supporting literacy through book fairs and literacy night events. Parents to utilize the Caregiver Hub resources and QR codes shared in the presentation to support learning at home. Parents to use the suggested trade book list and discussion questions to extend classroom learning at home. Parents to practice the "Because, But, So" and transition word activities with their children to support reading and writing skills. Denise to follow up with PTA membership and send the remaining slides with reminders and updates. Summary Curriculum Impact and Implementation Strategies Regan discussed the importance of curriculum in education, highlighting its significant impact on student achievement compared to teacher quality. She introduced CKLA, a comprehensive curriculum that integrates skills and knowledge building, and explained its implementation at KP, including the use of focused instructional time (FIT) for differentiation and support. Merna detailed how teachers and support staff collaborate to provide targeted instruction during FIT, using various assessments and data to guide student grouping and instruction. She also shared resources for parents to support their children's learning at home, including trade book lists, discussion questions, and access to online materials. Enhancing Children's Reading and Writing The meeting focused on strategies to support children's reading and writing skills, with Regan sharing activities like using "because," "but," and "so" to help kids extend sentences and understand complex ideas. Merna explained how teachers and support staff are strategically allocated to manage small groups during the 30-minute FIT (Focus on Intervention Time) sessions, which is a county requirement. The discussion also covered how PTA can support the curriculum through book fairs, literacy events, and by spreading awareness about the benefits of the focused intervention time, with Nadia requesting a Spanish version of the presentation to reach all families. AI can make mistakes. Review for accuracy. Please rate the accuracy of this summary. Edit summary Thank you, Zoom Support Team https://support.zoom.us Zoom.com 55 Almaden Blvd San Jose, CA 95113 +1.888.799.9666 © 2025 Zoom Communications, Inc.