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Understanding Head Start Children's Transitions to Kindergarten: Data From the Family and Child Experiences Survey

Understanding Head Start Children's Transitions to Kindergarten: Data From the Family and Child Experiences Survey

Louisa Tarullo, Nikki Aikens, Lizabeth Malone, Ashley Kopack Klein, Jennifer Acosta
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 20
ISBN13: 9781799844358|ISBN10: 1799844358|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799855880|EISBN13: 9781799844365
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4435-8.ch012
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Tarullo, Louisa, et al. "Understanding Head Start Children's Transitions to Kindergarten: Data From the Family and Child Experiences Survey." Supporting Children’s Well-Being During Early Childhood Transition to School, edited by Sanja Tatalović Vorkapić and Jennifer LoCasale-Crouch, IGI Global, 2021, pp. 254-273. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4435-8.ch012

APA

Tarullo, L., Aikens, N., Malone, L., Kopack Klein, A., & Acosta, J. (2021). Understanding Head Start Children's Transitions to Kindergarten: Data From the Family and Child Experiences Survey. In S. Tatalović Vorkapić & J. LoCasale-Crouch (Eds.), Supporting Children’s Well-Being During Early Childhood Transition to School (pp. 254-273). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4435-8.ch012

Chicago

Tarullo, Louisa, et al. "Understanding Head Start Children's Transitions to Kindergarten: Data From the Family and Child Experiences Survey." In Supporting Children’s Well-Being During Early Childhood Transition to School, edited by Sanja Tatalović Vorkapić and Jennifer LoCasale-Crouch, 254-273. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-4435-8.ch012

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Abstract

Participating in Head Start can prepare children and families for success in kindergarten and beyond. A growing body of research suggests that continuity in high-quality learning experiences is critical for maintaining children's success. Transition practices can provide such continuity and improve children's outcomes. Head Start is in a strong position to help build that continuity to support parents and children. This chapter provides in-depth analyses of Head Start children's transitions to kindergarten from multiple respondent perspectives, using data from two cohorts of the Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey. Although most Head Start centers/programs and receiving schools conduct activities to promote smooth transitions and supportive relationships, fewer are intentional about supporting an alignment of standards, curricula, and assessments across educational settings.

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