How To Use The Kindergarten Classroom Environment Checklist (KCEC)?

The Kindergarten Classroom Environment Checklist (KCEC) is a 22-item observation tool focused on high-quality instructional environment, expectations, and routines to promote academic success in the classroom.

It is designed to:

Set the stage for successful learning as students engage in the classroom experience
Be utilized as a goal setting and reflection tool for teachers
Provide direction for administrators and instructional coaches to support teachers in identifying pedagogical areas of growth

It will evaluate the 5 main delivery observation areas:

Independent Learning Station Areas/ Arrangement of Indoor Space and Organization
Literacy
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Instructional Planning & Delivery
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Materials

The KCEC uses a 3-point rating scale:

1 – Low rating
2 – Moderate rating
3 – High rating

Each rating has a description.
The marked rating indicates that every part of the description is visible in the classroom.

Prerequisites

You must be logged in to CLI Engage

In the QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION section of CLI Engage, you must see Classroom Observation Tool. If you do not see this option then, open a help ticket.

You must be assigned to the class, school, or district, depending on the type of desired report and your account type

Instructions

Login to CLI Engage. From the Dashboard, locate the green banner labeled: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION
Locate the Kindergarten Classroom Environment Checklist Tile
Use the search feature to find the teacher.
Click the “Search in Existing CEC” to locate a completed KCEC.
Click on the “Play” icon to start a new KCEC or click on the “Date” to load an existing one.
When starting a new KCEC, complete the Assessment Date and select BOY, MOY, or EOY from the drop-down menu.
If you need to refer to the directions, click on “Refer to CEC Instructions here”
Be sure to remember that the KCEC uses a 3-point scale rating.
- 1 – Low
- 2 – Moderate
- 3 – High
Each rating has a description and we are currently building a library of example photographs.
The marked rating indicates that every part of the description is visible in the classroom.
Each line item must be rated to complete the form.
Additional comments may also be noted at the bottom of the page.
After completing all of the line items, click on “Submit”.
Then click on “Go to CEC Report”
Then “Generate CEC Report PDF file”.
Be sure to save the file on the computer, the file can be used for records or for distribution to the teacher.

If you need any further support, please submit a help ticket.