Let’s Talk Transition!
Explore research-based strategies that support effective transitions to kindergarten. Learn how education managers can use these strategies to facilitate transitions, both in person and virtually.
Community Partnerships for Family Engagement in the Transition to Kindergarten
Explore key ways programs can partner with elementary schools to strengthen child outcomes and family engagement.
Office of Head Start & Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project: Summary and Practice Implications
This report summarizes the work of the OHS & Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project to improve the transition of children and families into the public schools.
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.
Collaboration Demonstration Project: Successful Strategies from the Field
Check out this summary of successful transitions to kindergarten activities that were planned and implemented by the teams in the Head Start-Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project (CDP).
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.
The Kissing Hand
The first day of kindergarten is a big transition for children. Listen to Dr. B read aloud The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn, and learn how you can support the children in your life as they take this big step.
First Day Jitters
Children aren’t the only ones nervous on the first day of kindergarten. Listen to Dr. Amanda Bryans read aloud First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg to help ease everyone’s transition to kindergarten.
Head Start-Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project
This video highlights the Head Start-Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project. Head Start, school, and family leaders discuss the project and suggestions to improve future transition work.