Utah's KEEP

Source:  Utah State Board of Education

Purpose
Utah's Kindergarten Entry and Exit Profile (KEEP) is intended to inform various stakeholders, such as parents, teachers, and leadership, on the academic and social-emotional development of entering and exiting kindergarten students.  The information gained from the profile will be used to: 

• Provide insights into current levels of academic and social-emotional performance upon entry and exit of kindergarten.
• Identify students in need of early intervention instruction and promote differentiated instruction for all students.
• Analyze the effectiveness of programs, such as extended-day kindergarten and preschool.
• Provide opportunities for data-informed decision-making and cost-benefit analysis of early learning initiatives.
• Identify effective instructional practices or strategies for improving student achievement outcomes in a targeted manner.
• Understand the influence and impact of full-day kindergarten on at-risk students in both the short- and long-term.

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Parent Letter from Mrs. Hadsell

Dear parents,
 
As of the 2017-2018 school year, the state of Utah has asked all kindergarten classrooms to host entry and exit assessments for their students.  Our beginning-of-the-year testing will take place in the first week of school.  A sign-up sheet with available appointment times will be available on Back to School Night. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity that will help me tailor my instruction in order to meet the specific needs of my students.  It will also highlight each student’s academic growth and development upon completion of the exit assessments in May.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  

Mrs. Hadsell