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OBJECTIVE 2: Increase family engagement in supporting student success
Reviewed & Approved

TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN
Transition to Kindergarten

The District’s Transition to Kindergarten (T2K) initiative offers various strategies to young learners and their
The District’s Transition to Kindergarten (T2K) initiative offers various strategies to young learners and their
families, enabling them to develop the foundational skills necessary for a successful start to their educational
families, enabling them to develop the foundational skills necessary for a successful start to their
journey. All materials are provided in multiple languages to promote accessibility and inclusivity. As schools
educational journey. All materials are provided in multiple languages to promote accessibility and
prepare to welcome the Class of 2038, the District remains committed to supporting student growth and
inclusivity. As schools prepare to welcome the Class of 2038, the District remains committed to supporting
development.
student growth and development.
The FY25 plan included the following components:
The FY25 plan included the following components:
• Kindergarten Kickoff Week

District-wide orientations set the foundation for future collaboration between families and the District,
● Kindergarten Kickoff Week
offering activities and resources for incoming kindergarten students and their families.
District-wide orientations set the foundation for future collaboration between families and the
District, offering activities and resources for incoming kindergarten students and their families.
• Media Campaign
The comprehensive advertising campaign included television, radio, magazines, billboards, direct mailers,
● Robust Media Campaign
social media, and dedicated webpages that provided information about enrollment and kindergarten
A comprehensive advertising campaign included television, radio, magazines, billboards, direct
readiness, ensuring broad community awareness.
mailers, social media, and dedicated webpages disseminated information about enrollment and
kindergarten readiness, ensuring broad community awareness.
• Kindergarten Readiness Kits

Each incoming kindergarten student received a readiness kit containing literacy and mathematics tools
● Kindergarten Readiness Kits
and instructional videos to support skill development before the start of school.
Each incoming kindergarten student received a readiness kit containing literacy and mathematics
• Community Outreach
tools and instructional videos to support skill development before the start of school.
T2K ambassadors collaborated with local organizations and community centers to offer direct support

and resources to families.
● Community Outreach
T2K ambassadors collaborated with local organizations and community centers to offer direct
• Collaboration with Private VPK Centers
Partnerships with private Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) centers fostered a strong early childhood
education network by utilizing shared resources, parent workshops, and webinars.
• Parent Outreach with Parent Webinars
Informative webinars addressed common concerns, offered practical strategies, and included live Q&A
sessions, enabling parents to engage directly with T2K ambassadors.

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