Description:
Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) has encouraged and assisted preschools in the network to provide kindergarten transition support to children and families. LAUP is a non-profit organization funded by First 5 Los Angeles and First 5 California, whose mission is to provide access to quality preschool to four-year-old children in Los Angeles County. Since 2004, LAUP's network of preschools has served more than 100,000 children by preparing them for kindergarten and later success. During the 2014 program year, LAUP's Parent Engagement and Resource Specialists (PERS) conducted Transition to Kindergarten workshops for preschool providers, who, in turn, presented the workshop to parents at their site. These workshops included what children are expected to know upon kindergarten entry, tips for parents for a smooth transition, and information and options on choosing an elementary school. Prior to this new program, PERS presented these workshops directly to parents when requested by the preschool providers. Also, LAUP Quality Support Coaches have guided interested providers on collaborating with local kindergarten programs to develop transition activities. As a result, the types of transition activities can vary greatly from site to site. In an effort to begin to understand the transition activities among the preschools within LAUP's Provider Network and feeder kindergarten programs, LAUP conducted a pilot study. (author abstract)
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Reports & Papers
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Country:
United States
State(s)/Territories/Tribal Nation(s):
California