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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.
Meet the Principal
DR. FRANO IVEZAJ
DOCTORATE DEGREE FROM WAYNE STATE
UNIVERSITY
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
12 YEARS K-12 TEACHER
6 YEARS BILINGUAL TEACHER CONSULTANT
6 YEARS HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT VP
4 YEARS K-8 PRINCIPAL
2 YEARS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDANT
Meet the Teacher
MS. RENEE REID
7 YEARS ELEMENTARY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
P R E - K T H R O U G H 5 TH G R A D E
OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CHILDCARE AND
EDUCATION
ENDORSED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
TRAINED IN HIGH SCOPE CURRICULUM
Typical Day in PreK
Morning Greeting
Plan – 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
Parent Partner Expectations
1. TWO HOME VISITS
2. TWO CONFERENCES
3. PICK UP AND DROP OFF ON
TIME
4. COMMUNICATE REGULARLY
WITH STAFF
5. SEND CHILD TO SCHOOL
W I T H P L A Y C L O T H E S / S H OE S
Thank You!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
LOOK AROUND, AND
ASK QUESTIONS
WE LOOK FORWARD
TO SEEING YOU
AGAIN!