PreKindergarten
Core Code Alignment
Elementary / Early Childhood
Early Childhood (PreSchool)
22040000001: Early Childhood (Pre-K)
Early Childhood (PreSchool)
22040000001: Early Childhood (Pre-K)
Recommendation
Recommended Teacher Resource
Evaluation
PreKindergarten Launchpad is a comprehensive, research-based early literacy curriculum designed to replace or augment a program’s current literacy instruction by building strong foundational skills in phonological awareness, print knowledge, and oral language. Aligned with Utah’s Early Learning Core Standards and grounded in the Science of Reading, the curriculum provides explicit, systematic instruction that is developmentally appropriate and engaging for preschool learners. Lessons incorporate multisensory, play-based activities that promote active participation and conceptual understanding while maintaining clear, teacher-directed routines that foster student independence.
The program includes robust scaffolding and adaptability features to support diverse learners, including dual language students and children with disabilities. It is compliant with all state requirements, free from bias, prohibited content, political or commercial influence, and maintains constitutional neutrality. Technically, Launchpad exceeds accessibility and privacy standards and offers secure, easy-to-use digital and print resources. Overall, PreKindergarten Launchpad provides a high-quality, inclusive, and flexible option for programs seeking to strengthen or supplement early literacy instruction in Utah’s preschool classrooms.
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Material Categories
Supplementary
Rubric : Generic
Compliance with State Law (Required)
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
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| Sensitive Materials and Prohibited Submission 53G-10-103, R277-628 | Does not violate law | N/A | N/A | May violate law | ||
| The materials are age-appropriate, educational in nature, and free from sexual, violent, or otherwise restricted material. All content aligns with state standards and maintains a safe, child-centered learning environment. | ||||||
| Prohibited discriminatory practices 53G-2-103-5, 53B-1-118 and 67-27-107 | Does not violate law | N/A | N/A | May violate law | ||
| The curriculum is inclusive and equitable, representing diverse learners without bias or discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected status. It promotes respect, belonging, and equal access for all students. | ||||||
| Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. 53G-10-202 | Does not violate law | N/A | N/A | May violate law | ||
| PreKindergarten Launchpad aligns with Utah Code 53G-10-202 by maintaining neutrality regarding religious, political, and personal beliefs. The curriculum focuses solely on academic and developmental learning outcomes, respecting individual rights and constitutional freedoms. It provides inclusive, unbiased instruction suitable for all public school settings. | ||||||
| Free from advertising, e-commerce, or political interest | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | ||
| PreKindergarten Launchpad is free from advertising, product promotion, e-commerce links, or political content. All materials are instructional in nature and designed solely to support early literacy development. The program maintains a neutral, educational focus consistent with public school standards. | ||||||
Content
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
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| Alignment | The content of this resource aligns with appropriate grade-level core standards and is current, well-researched and referenced from reliable sources. | The content of this resource aligns with most grade-level core standards but will need supplementary materials to ensure coverage of all the objectives for this course. | The content of this resource aligns with a few grade-level core standards for a portion of the course. | The content of this resource does not align with standards and objectives for this course. | ||
| PreKindergarten Launchpad aligns with Utah’s Early Learning Core Standards and reflects developmentally appropriate expectations for prekindergarten learners. The curriculum is grounded in current, research-based practices supported by the Science of Reading and national literacy panels. Lessons use explicit, systematic instruction and multisensory engagement supported by reliable early learning research. | ||||||
| Navigation | Scaffolding supports for these materials are complex and challenging, engage learners from various skill levels, assist all students in enhancing conceptual understanding, and offer opportunities for students to share evidence and research. | Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels and assist students in enhancing conceptual understanding. | Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels. | Scaffolding supports for these materials do not engage learners. | ||
| Scaffolding supports in PreKindergarten Launchpad are well-structured to engage learners at varying skill levels. The lessons include built-in prompts, extensions, and differentiated activities that deepen conceptual understanding for all students. Opportunities for discussion, reflection, and sharing responses help children demonstrate understanding and apply learning in meaningful ways. | ||||||
| Instructional Support | Students can navigate the material independently. Instructions are clear and understandable. | The material contains instructions that are understandable and easy to navigate. Students may need educator support to navigate material. | The material may be used with direct educator support but lacks clear instructions. | The instructions in this material are unclear, and navigation is difficult. | ||
| While PreKindergarten Launchpad is primarily teacher-directed, it includes clear, consistent routines and visual supports that help students navigate activities with growing independence. Instructions are simple, explicit, and developmentally appropriate, allowing children to engage confidently. The structured design promotes autonomy within guided, teacher-led learning experiences. | ||||||
| Assessments | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | ||
| PreKindergarten Launchpad includes ongoing and structured assessments to monitor student progress. Teachers use the Prefoundational Skills Survey and frequent observation opportunities to guide instruction and adjust pacing. These assessments provide valuable data to support individualized learning and early literacy growth. | ||||||
| Ethnic Studies Ethnic studies in core standards and curriculum should be a narrowly tailored incorporation of age-appropriate opportunities that naturally arise through education without pretextual effort in courses, programs, or activities where ethnic studies is not a primary focus. The material should incorporate a curriculum of people and cultures that reflect the state’s various demographics without commentary that seeks to violate the neutrality standard established in codes: 53B-1-118, 53G-2-103, 53G-2-104, 53G-2-105, 67-27-107, | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | ||
| Shared Values and Character Traits | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | No criteria provided. | ||
Material Characteristics
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
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| Physical Characteristics | This material goes beyond the content outlined in "Adequate" by incorporating modern, up-to-date, and relatable visuals. | In physical terms, the material is interactive and provides high-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users. | The material offers limited or low-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for students, but it is reusable. | The content either has low audio-visual quality or is not intended for reuse. | ||
| PreKindergarten Launchpad provides high-quality, interactive materials with engaging visuals, songs, and motion-based activities that promote multisensory learning. Digital and print components are modern, well-designed, and durable for repeated classroom use. The tactile, auditory, and visual elements enhance engagement and accessibility for all learners. | ||||||
| Technical Standards | This material surpasses the content outlined in "Adequate" by ensuring the safeguarding of student data privacy and easy installation or access without technical assistance. Furthermore, any licensing information is clearly stated in the description. | The materials meet all the requirements of federal and state laws, as well as accepted technical standards such as ISTE Standards and VPAT Compliance. Additional technical specifications and limitations, including hardware requirements, bandwidth demands, and software/web access restrictions, are clearly outlined in the description. The design of the materials allows for error-free installation or access without the need to purchase additional components. | The material is constrained by specifications that require additional materials, technical assistance, hardware, software, or infrastructure. Access to resources within the material expires after a trial period. | Student data privacy is at risk. | ||
| PreKindergarten Launchpad exceeds technical standards by providing secure, compliant access aligned with federal and state data privacy laws. The platform is easy to install and navigate without additional hardware or technical support, and licensing details are clearly communicated. It meets ISTE and VPAT accessibility standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and inclusive use for educators and students. | ||||||
| Adaptability | The material is currently relevant and adaptable for teacher and student use in individualized or group instructional settings across multiple content areas. The material can be customized for the needs of diverse learners. | Educators or students can utilize the material, but it may not be customizable for the needs of diverse learners. | The material has limited options to address adaptability for the needs of diverse learners. | The material is not suitable for different educational settings with diverse learners. | ||
| PreKindergarten Launchpad is highly adaptable for diverse learners and various classroom settings. Lessons include built-in scaffolds, extensions, and flexible pacing options that support whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction. Teachers can easily modify activities to meet the needs of dual language learners, children with disabilities, and varying developmental levels. | ||||||
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