Transitions
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Big and Little Transitions Throughout early childhood children experience many different transitions. Two types of transitions we address here are big transitions between settings (e.g., home to child care, one classroom to another) and smaller daily transitions between routine parts of the day (e.g., Circle Time to Interest Areas). The way adults support children before, during, and after a transition can have a significant impact on how a child manages the change in the moment, and how they manage changes later in life. Anytime a child experiences a transition it is an opportunity for caregivers and parents to help children develop coping and self-regulating skills. |
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Early Head Start to Head Start Transition
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Early Head Start Transition Plan Often times Early Head Start children will transition from an infant/toddler classroom to the Head Start preschool classroom at the same Collaborative Center. When this occurs, begin discussions with the parents and education team in the current classroom to consider the child's development, temperament, and progress when determining next steps. Involving the education team in the receiving classroom and the Coordinator is equally important when developing a transition plan. Using the Early Head Start Transition Plan linked below keeps everyone on the same page and is helpful when reflecting on progress. Remember to submit this plan to your Coordinator before implementation to ensure compliance with HSPPS. Early Head Start Transition Plan |
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Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS)
HS 1302.70 Transitions from Early Head Start. (b) Timing for transitions. …at least six months prior to each child’s third birthday, implement transition planning for each child and family that: (1) Takes into account the child’s developmental level and health and disability status, progress made by the child and family while in Early Head Start, current and changing family circumstances and , the availability of Head Start, other public pre-kindergarten, and other early education and child development services in the community that will meet the needs of the child and family; and, (2) Transitions the child into Head Start or another program as soon as possible after the child’s third birthday but permits the child to remain in Early Head Start for a limited number of additional months following the child’s third birthday if necessary for an appropriate transition.
HS 1302.70 Transitions from Early Head Start. (b) Timing for transitions. …at least six months prior to each child’s third birthday, implement transition planning for each child and family that: (1) Takes into account the child’s developmental level and health and disability status, progress made by the child and family while in Early Head Start, current and changing family circumstances and , the availability of Head Start, other public pre-kindergarten, and other early education and child development services in the community that will meet the needs of the child and family; and, (2) Transitions the child into Head Start or another program as soon as possible after the child’s third birthday but permits the child to remain in Early Head Start for a limited number of additional months following the child’s third birthday if necessary for an appropriate transition.
Head Start to Kindergarten Transition
School Readiness and Planning for Transitions
Getting ready for Kindergarten means that children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children's learning, and schools are ready for children. There are several activities teachers can plan throughout the year to support children, families and schools in making this transition.
Getting ready for Kindergarten means that children are ready for school, families are ready to support their children's learning, and schools are ready for children. There are several activities teachers can plan throughout the year to support children, families and schools in making this transition.
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Families
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Elementary Schools
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Preschool Classroom
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*For more transition activity suggestions, click on the HS Transition Activity Suggestions and Ideas for Lesson Plans
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Transition Packets for Families Transfer of Records Release Extra, Extra Read All About Me Transition Packets for Schools Rubric Scoring Guidance HS Rubric with Objective for Kindergarten Entry HS Blank Rubric for Kindergarten Entry English Language Acquisition Rubric for Kindergarten Entry Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center To access a wealth of knowledge and resources around transitions, click the button below: |