Programs can use this  planning form that can be edited by leaders as they build a kindergarten transition team and plan.

Find common terms and staff roles within Head Start programs and elementary schools, with a crosswalk comparison of terms and roles. Share the guide with all those involved in the transition-to-kindergarten process.

In this guide, learn how to support children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and their families through a successful transition to kindergarten.

Review a list of practical guides, special topics, and research in support of kindergarten transition efforts by leaders and educators.

Discover a list of specific, research-based activities that educators can implement during the transition to Kindergarten process. They focus on ways to foster the four key points of connection with the child's receiving school.

Review a list of resources—including practical guides, special topics, and research— that offer support to families during the kindergarten transition process