August 2007

Easing the transition to kindergarten

Another school year is just around the corner, and another batch of kindergartners will begin their journey through formal education. To help smooth the transition, United Way of King County is funding an exciting project to bring together schools, parents and early childhood providers to create Getting School Ready Neighborhood/School Transition Teams. We’re partnering with SOAR and Washington Alliance for Better Schools to support these teams as they work together to prepare children for a successful start in school.

Last year, there were 18 teams throughout eight school districts that improved communication and aligned how families, child care providers, early educators and school staff work with kids to boost their confidence and skills. As a result, 1,620 parents and 1,440 child care providers benefited.  

• For more results, read the Getting School Ready Final Report.
• To find out how to start a Getting School Ready Neighborhood/School Transition Team in your area, download a brochure, or contact Dr. Jonelle Adams, executive director of Washington Alliance for Better Schools, at 425.408.7956 or jadams@nsd.org.
• Learn more about the Getting School Ready campaign. Guidebooks are available in seven languages.
• Read our parenting tips and visit the Recommended Reading section of our Web site to learn more about school readiness and transitioning to kindergarten.
• Have questions or comments? Send us an e-mail.

Together we have the ability to change our community
for the better in fundamental, lasting ways.

For more information on why United Way of King County cares so much about kids and what we're doing to promote early learning in our community, visit our web site. If you have specific questions or needs pertaining to early learning, please contact earlylearning@uwkc.org

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