Bibliography of Citations from the ERIC Database
ERIC database search through September 2002
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EJ626888 PS531589
Title: Enhancing the Transition to Kindergarten: Connecting Families and
Elementary Schools.
Author(s) Kraft-Sayre, Marcia E.; Pianta, Robert C.
Source: Dimensions of Early Childhood, v29 n1 p25-29 Win 2001
Publication Date: 2001
ISSN: 1068-6177
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)
Describes the Kindergarten Transition Project at the National Center for Early
Development and Learning, a school-based program designed to enhance connections
among children, teachers, families and peers during kindergarten transition.
Discusses program activities intended to increase familiarity with elementary
school, provide consistent expectations between home and school, and make children
and families more comfortable with school personnel. (JPB)
Descriptors: *Family School Relationship; *Kindergarten; Preschool Education;
Student Adjustment; Student School Relationship; *Transitional Programs
Identifiers: National Center for Early Development and Learning
EJ586490 PS529247
Title: Strengthening the Preschool-to-Kindergarten Transition: A Community
Collaborates.
Author(s) Meier, Daniel; Schafran, Alex
Source: Young Children, v54 n3 p40-46 May 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0044-0728
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Descriptive (141)
Describes a pilot program designed to strengthen children's transition from
preschool programs to kindergarten. Discusses three major components: kindergarten
registration drive for parents; a series of parent information nights; and kindergarten
school visits over the course of the school year. Offers sample format for an
hour-long kindergarten information night and outlines an ideal annual transition
timeline. (AMC)
Descriptors: *Articulation (Education); Early Childhood Education; Early Experience;
Interschool Communication; Kindergarten; *Parent Attitudes; *Parent School Relationship;
Parent Teacher Cooperation; Pilot Projects; *School Community Relationship;
*Student Adjustment; *Transitional Programs
Identifiers: California (Berkeley); Project Head Start
EJ585740 EC621964
Title: Designing Culturally Sensitive Transition Plans for Young Children
and Their Families.
Author(s) Bruns, Deborah A.; Fowler, Susan A.
Source: TEACHING Exceptional Children, v31 n5 p26-30 May-Jun 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 0040-0599
Document Type: Guides--Non-classroom (055); Information Analysis (070); Journal
articles (080)
Target Audience: Practitioners
Discusses facilitating culturally sensitive transition plans for young children
transitioning to kindergarten and their families. Addresses transition roles
for families and adapting transition roles for culturally diverse families.
Stresses the need for transition teams to emphasize continuity, communication,
collaboration, and family concerns. (CR)
Descriptors: *Cultural Awareness; *Disabilities; Diversity (Student); Early Childhood Education; Family Involvement; *Kindergarten; *Parent Participation; *Parent Teacher Conferences; *Transitional Programs; Young Children
EJ559917 PS527577
Title: School Entrance Age.
Author(s) Cesarone, Bernard
Source: Childhood Education, v74 n3 p184-86 Spr 1998
Publication Date: 1998
ISSN: 0009-4056
Language: English
Document Type: ERIC product (071); Journal articles (080)
Journal Announcement: CIJAUG1998
Summarizes recent ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) documents
and journal articles that discuss issues related to children's age at entry
into school. Includes details about ERIC and ordering ERIC documents. (EV)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement; Kindergarten; Outcomes of Education; Reading
Achievement; *School Entrance Age; School Readiness
Identifiers: Transition to School
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