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The new program, called the VPK Progress Monitoring Pilot, will assess students when they start VPK, mid-year and at the end of the year. It uses materials from STAR Early Literacy, same as the state s readiness exam. “This will give us a better picture of each student’s progress and assist us in targeting specific strategies to expand students’ literacy skills and overcome any areas of concern to better prepare them for kindergarten,” said VCS Early Learning Coordinator Wendy Sydeski in a press release from the district. As part of the pilot program, the state will provide a computer or iPad to all 32 classrooms at the 23 Volusia schools where VPK is offered. The program also provides new instructional resources for teachers. VPK teachers and administrators are curretly receiving training on the new program. ....