Professional Development:
New Explorations in Learning (NEL)
Our partnership with Robin Fogarty of Fogarty & Associates has created the web-based New Explorations in Learning (NEL). NEL delivers research based professional development on demand through an interactive format. All participants’ progress and mastery of content is documented though a dynamic system of reports. Learn more...
Tutoring and Test Preparation: SkillsTutor
The nation’s leading tutoring and test preparation program delivers standards-based instruction, quizzes and tests designed to improve test performance. SkillsTutor includes over 1000 lessons and assessments accessible 24/7 for grades K-12. Ideal for both remediation and enrichment, SkillsTutor has produced results as demonstrated by numerous effectiveness studies. Kinney & Associates is the nation’s leading SkillsTutor distributor with support plans that address Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). Learn More...
Formative Assessment: STEP
The Standards-Based Testing and Evaluation Program (STEP) is a quarterly system of reading and math assessments implemented by schools to monitor achievement and plan targeted instruction. STEP’s administrative and teacher reports are easy to use and support schools in their efforts to build a data-driven approach to instruction. Educators will find STEP affordable, easy to implement and a vital resource to insure all students meet Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). Learn More...
Interactive Training Sessions For
Parents And Caregivers: Ready for Life
The Ready for Life sessions are designed to address three key elements of emotional development: Early Literacy, Attachment and Socialization, and Temperament. Each session is an interactive experience combining video vignettes, games and practical information. The Ready for Life curriculum sessions are effective professional tools for use with parents or caregivers. The program examines the process of caregiving and impact on the emotional well being of a child. Each session makes a child “Ready for Life.” Learn More...
Materials are available in English and Spanish.
Learning Through Sports: Kids College and STAR Sportsmanship
Kids College and Star Sportsmanship captures the video game generation and links fun to learning in amazing, interactive educational programs.
Kids college is aligned to state and national stadards, providing over 30,000 stadards-based questions as an assessment system linked to powerful reports for teachers. Students working independently or in groups answer questions and proceed to play a variety of sports video games as a reward.
STAR Sportsmanship is an interactive research-based teaching program that offers students a fun, motivating way to learn behavioral skills. Students learn to stop, think, act, and replay (STAR) through real life sports situations. With off line classroom and home activities designed to change behaviors through modeling and role playing exercises. The complete STAR series includes versions for elementary schools, middle and high schools, and coaches. Learn More...
School/Community Partnership: Project Connect
Project Connect provides professional development and training resources to improve collaboration and communication between school, home and community agencies. This creative educational program strives to expand learning beyond the school day by utilizing new technology and professional development. Project Connect’s goal is to support parental involvement and improve achievement while addressing NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND. Learn More...
Grant Writing/Strategic Planning
Kinney & Associates is comprised of staff and partners with years of experience in education. We offer support services that include strategic planning, consultation and grant writing. Since 1999, our staff and consultants have actively participated in generating over five million dollars for our clients.
