Successful Kindergarten Transitions Sarah Clyne, Executive Director August 18, 2014 sarah.clyne@joycepreschool.org, 612-823-2447

Joyce’s Model Two-way bilingual immersion (English/Spanish) Family literacy Padres de Familia workshops (monthly) Home visiting Field trips

Home Visiting/Parent Support Every new family is offered a home visit Follow-up occurs, as requested and needed Over 140 referrals were made in the 2013-14 school year Parent Outreach Coordinator assists many families with school tours/visits Parent Outreach Coordinator often introduces families to parent liaison at new school

Preschool Lead teachers receive feedback from kindergarten teachers Annual school choice fair Language and literacy focus Curriculum alignment Preparing families for kindergarten

Partnerships Satellite classroom within Minneapolis Public School (Windom Elementary) Familiarity with the school In school resources/connections Connections with high five and kindergarten teachers

Benefits of Collaboration We are available as resources Deep relationships/understanding of families Knowledge of student performance Connections to community resources Leadership capacity development