Aggregating and Sharing Data About Children’s Progress During Transition to Kindergarten
Learn how data-sharing between programs and receiving schools can lead to more successful transitions for children and families.
Collaboration Meeting Planning Materials
Explore this collection of resources that support collaboration between the Office of Head Start (OHS) and public schools to improve the transition to kindergarten.
School Visit – Virtual or In Person
Learn how staff can help parents and family members prepare for an in-person or virtual school visit and become fully engaged in their children’s new school.
Host a Transition-to-Kindergarten Summit: Supporting Materials
Smooth transitions to kindergarten depend on strong partnerships. Find ways to use these materials to help organize and carry out a successful local transition summit.
Family Engagement and Transition to Kindergarten
Discover resources and videos on the importance of engaging families and partnering with them in the transition to kindergarten.
Transition to Kindergarten: Engaging Families
Learn how a Head Start program partners with families as they prepare for kindergarten. Explore ways to partner with families and receiving elementary schools during children's transition to kindergarten.
Launching the Transition Process
Learn how Head Start staff can partner with families and introduce the importance of the transition to kindergarten from the start.
Transition to Kindergarten
Preschool children transition into kindergarten more successfully when their schools and families take part in the preparation, and when their preschool and kindergarten teachers connect.