Partnering with Families for Head Start Programs and Schools
Explore evidence-based strategies and approaches for creating continuity for families and children as they transition to kindergarten.
Family Engagement in Transitions
Parents and families encourage and advocate for their child’s learning and development as they transition to new learning settings in early childhood, the primary grades, and beyond. In the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework, Family Engagement in Transitions is one of the seven family outcomes that impact child outcomes.
Families Engaging in the Transition to Kindergarten
Watch this video to learn about Head Start parents' hopes for their children as they prepare for kindergarten. Explore research-based strategies to build stability and consistency for children and families.
Family Engagement and Transition to Kindergarten
Discover resources and videos on the importance of engaging families and partnering with them in the transition to kindergarten.
Transition to Kindergarten: Engaging Families
Learn how a Head Start program partners with families as they prepare for kindergarten. Explore ways to partner with families and receiving elementary schools during children's transition to kindergarten.
Launching the Transition Process
Learn how Head Start staff can partner with families and introduce the importance of the transition to kindergarten from the start.
The Foundations for School Readiness: Fostering Developmental Competence in the Earliest Years
Use this resource to support staff as they help infants and toddlers develop the characteristics and skills they will need for later success in school and life.
Early Childhood Transitions: Supporting Children and Families
Making a transition to a new care and learning setting can have an impact on families. Explore ways to support and help families feel secure as they get ready to make the move to a new setting.
Family Engagement and School Readiness: Building on Family Strengths to Promote Success
Explore this resource to learn how supporting families in their relationships with their children promotes learning, healthy development, and later success in school and in life.
Family and Community Partnerships for School Readiness
Strategies used by a program to make families and communities support children’s school readiness.
Engaging Families in the Transition to Kindergarten
A New Mexico Head Start Program describes – in this video- how prepares children and families for their transition to Kindergarten through strong partnerships.