Explore the key parts of successful kindergarten transitions. Learn how staff and elementary school leaders can use information, relationships, and alignment to support smooth transitions for Head Start children.
In this episode of Teacher Time, discover how to support preschoolers and their families through transitions from Head Start to kindergarten, as well as transitions that happen throughout the program day.
Explore strategies to support transitions from Early Head Start up to kindergarten. Discover how professional development and relationships between Head Start programs and receiving schools support the process.
View this video to learn how Head Start programs can partner with receiving elementary schools to provide stability and consistency for children and families transitioning to kindergarten.
Explore the resources on this page, which may be useful to Head Start directors, education managers, coaches, teachers, and others who work with preschoolers.
Use the resources on this page to strengthen preschool teaching practices.
The Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES), 1997–2022, is a longitudinal study of Head Start programs around the country. It describes the characteristics, well-being, and development of children and families at the beginning of the Head Start program year. A national portrait of the population Head Start serves provides information to consider when assessing needs and setting national goals for the program.
Learn more about how to plan math activities in the classroom. Also, share these activities with parents to use at home with their children.
The Effective Practice Guide for the Comprehension and Text Structure sub-domain includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Practices for home visitors are included.