ERIC Number: EJ806305
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-6062
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Kindergarten Readiness: A Challenge
Gulino, Joseph
Principal, v87 n5 p30-35 May-Jun 2008
A principal cites research and personal experience to advocate major changes in the way young children are judged to be ready for kindergarten. They include restricting enrollment before the age of 5 1/2, sharply focused screening, and early involvement of parents.
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Parent Participation, School Readiness, Young Children, Screening Tests, Enrollment, Child Development
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). 1615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 800-386-2377; Tel: 703-684-3345; Fax: 800-396-2377; e-mail: naesp@naesp.org; Web site: http://www.naesp.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Kindergarten
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Language: English
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