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Preschool to kindergarten connections

Description:
This year, about 10,000 Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) children will transition from preschool into kindergarten. This transition can be challenging for both children and parents, as they adjust to a new environment and meet new expectations. The network of LAUP preschool providers has been encouraged to offer transition supports to families to help ensure a successful transition. This pilot study gives an overview of the types of transition activities a sample of twelve LAUP preschools and four feeder kindergarten programs engaged in. The following findings emerged from interviews with preschool staff and kindergarten teachers: All twelve preschools had a transition plan and offered a minimum of four out of six transition activities. All but one of the twelve preschools had a relationship with at least one elementary school, allowing for some level of communication and collaboration for transition activities. Two of the four kindergarten teachers had a relationship with the current LAUP preschool teachers at their elementary schools. Kindergarten teachers identified parent education, particularly parent involvement, as the greatest need among the families they serve. (author abstract)
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Fact Sheets & Briefs
Country:
United States

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