1. Successful Kindergarten Transitions Sarah Clyne, Executive Director
August 18, 2014

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

3. 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 school year
Parent Outreach Coordinator assists many families with school tours/visits
Parent Outreach Coordinator often introduces families to parent liaison at new school

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

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

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