Casey County Kindergarten, here we come!

– Keys to successful transition– “While You Are Waiting” activities– “Pharmacy Sales Rep” technique for

information dissemination – “One Stop” brochure– Team kindergarten screening– Dual preschool planning– Media advertising featuring children

Media Advertising

• Radio spots featuring children

• W-REB television production featuring preschool students – “ A Day in the Life of Preschool”

• Aired on local cable television, radio and other public arenas

Every child unique…Collaborating to meet their

needs

Dual Preschool Planning

• Meeting of stakeholders

• Identification of Concerns/Strategies– Transportation

– Food service

– Impact on Local Day Care Centers

• Conversion from full day to split day sessions– Increased number of students enhanced

Every child unique…Collaborating to meet their

needs

Team Kindergarten Screening• Central location• Date set to coincide with statewide assessment• Comprehensive publicity • Team consists of

– District School Health Coordinator & assistant– Speech & Language Pathologist– Occupational Therapist– Evaluation Staff– Kindergarten Teachers– Family Resource Center Staff– Director of Special Education

• Develop camaraderie

Every child unique…Collaborating to meet their

needs

“One Stop” BrochureInformation Includes:• Mission Statement• Child Find Activity• Introduction to activities in the “Building

Strong Foundations for School Success”• Local agencies, services and contact

information• Collaboration of local entities for printing

Every child unique…Collaborating to meet their

needs

“Pharmacy Sales Rep” Technique

• Personal contact with physicians– Sharing of contact information concerning local resources

• Child Find activity

• Seek additional locations for “While You Are Waiting” activity boards

Every child unique…Collaborating to meet their

needs

• “While You Are Waiting” activity boards posted at the local health dept. & DCBS

• Activities rotated• Take-Home activity

calendar available • Contact information

listed

Every child unique…Collaborating to meet their

needs

Keys For A Successful Transition

• Collaboration

• Be creative with $$$$

• Plan must be revisited/revised periodically– Periodic review of plan prior to Early Childhood meeting

– Share progress utilizing Early Childhood Interagency Council meeting

• Never Ending Cycle

Every child unique…Collaborating to meet their

needs