Critical Issues – Kindergarten Readiness

In 2010, SB 1381 was enacted into law. That measure phases in a change in the admissions age for kindergarten, beginning in 2012-13. The bill also calls for a new program—the transitional kindergarten program. In this section we will highlight new resources and information.

RECENT NEWS/UPDATES:

Kindergarten Readiness Act – Senate Bill 1381 (September 30, 2010)

RESOURCES:

California Department of Education:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/index.asp

Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/em/kinderfaq.asp

Preschool California:
http://www.preschoolcalifornia.org

The David and Lucille Packard Foundation is committed to assisting districts in their implementation of transitional kindergarten programs:
http://www.tkcalifornia.org

Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District (Fresno County Office of Education):
http://www.kingsburg-elem.k12.ca.us/washington/pdf/Transitional_K/Transitional-K_Plan.pdf

LAUSD Transitional Kindergarten Video:
http://vimeo.com/19314665

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