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Supporting School Readiness from Birth to Five

Child Assessment Initiative

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"Using meaningful assessment to guide instruction, strengthen outcomes, and ensure every child enters school ready to succeed."
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Child Assessment is a process of gathering information, reviewing the information, and then using the information to plan educational activities that are at a level the child can understand and learn from.

By participating in the initiative, educators gain access to training, guidance, and collaborative opportunities that help transform assessment from a compliance task into a powerful tool for improving teaching and learning.
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50

Active Programs in 2025- 2026

689

Children Assessed in 2025-2026

85%

Children who improved from Emerging to Met

Assessment Due Dates

Fall- October 31

Winter- January 31
Spring- June 18

Eligibility Requirements

Offer School Readiness to children birth- 5 years
Recent composite score 4.5 or higher
Purchase Smart Teach subscriptions for each SR child

Eligible Participants

Hillsborough County School Readiness Teachers and Directors

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Participants have yearlong access to...

GOLD Smart Teach Resources
  Initiative only trainings and TA

  5% Differential Reimbursement 

Technology & Stipends*

*pending funding availability
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Meet the Child Assessment Team

Nichole Gonzalez
Manager of Projects & Initiatives

Bobbie Huard
Child Assessment Coordinator