About

The Play Leadership Cohort is designed to enhance the leadership skills and professional knowledge of administrators who are seeking to build, support and/or strengthen a play-based learning environment in their school. Differentiated support will be provided - as determined by the cohort facilitators - based upon the individual, school and/or district needs. Projected outcomes include: deepened understanding of the benefits of play-based learning environment; increased knowledge of how to align play-based learning to standards; and support for teacher professional development in the implementation of play-based learning.

Through a collaborative work environment, with hands on opportunities, the participants will be able support educators in implementing PBL. The cohort consists of four components that will be intertwined throughout the cohort experience. The units of study are: Curriculum and Instruction, Leading for Equity and Rigor, Systems and Operations Climate and Culture, and Communication.

Threads

Curriculum and Instruction

CT ELDS

K-3 Social, Emotional and Intellectual Habits

Common Core Standards

Executive Function

Rigor and Relevance

Engagement

Leading for Equity and Rigor

Common Core of Teaching Rubric (CCT)

Play-based Learning Continuum

Inclusive Practices

Mature Play Observation and Coaching

Brain Research and Neuroscience

Data Analysis

Learning Environments

Mental Health of Young Children

Systems and Operations

Implementing a PBL Environment

Examining Schedules and Curriculum

Fiscal Implications

Positive Climate and Culture

Communication

Engaging Stakeholders

Supporting PBL Legislation Implementation

Public Relations

Advocacy

Tools and Resources for Supporting Educators