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ERIC Number: EJ586490
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Strengthening the Preschool-to-Kindergarten Transition: A Community Collaborates.
Meier, Daniel; Schafran, Alex
Young Children, v54 n3 p40-46 May 1999
Describes a pilot program designed to strengthen children's transition from preschool programs to kindergarten. Discusses three major components: kindergarten registration drive for parents; a series of parent information nights; and kindergarten school visits over the course of the school year. Offers sample format for an hour-long kindergarten information night and outlines an ideal annual transition timeline. (AMC)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Early Childhood Education, Early Experience, Interschool Communication, Kindergarten, Parent Attitudes, Parent School Relationship, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Pilot Projects, School Community Relationship, Student Adjustment, Transitional Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: California (Berkeley); Project Head Start