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We need to recognize that no matter how many systems, quality control measures, preschools, and every other available opportunity there is for a child-a strong, supportive family unit is vital. And that family unit will look different, come from many cultures and operate differently for all children. But, the family unit must be there to be the foundation.

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We need to recognize that no matter how many systems, quality control measures, preschools, and every other available opportunity there is for a child-a strong, supportive family unit is vital. And that family unit will look different, come from many cultures and operate differently for all children. But, the family unit must be there to be the foundation.

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The social/emotional side of the equation needs to be treated equally with the academic side so the whole child is noted, not just the 'test score'

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The social/emotional side of the equation needs to be treated equally with the academic side so the whole child is noted, not just the 'test score'

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The transition process is vital so children and families can be adequately prepared for what's to come next in the child's learning experience.

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Schools need to be held accountable to what is developmentally appropriate for k students.

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Schools need to be held accountable to what is developmentally appropriate for k students.

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understanding families cultural backgrounds and values and being able to respond to the child's needs as it relates to their culture.

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understanding families cultural backgrounds and values and being able to respond to the child's needs as it relates to their culture.

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So that schools can be ready for the kids and not the kids having to be ready for the school

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So that schools can be ready for the kids and not the kids having to be ready for the school

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Children need to feel safe in order to learn...the transition to the k classroom should allow children from any environment to feel safe, wanted and prepared-no matter what environment they are coming from.

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Children need to feel safe in order to learn...the transition to the k classroom should allow children from any environment to feel safe, wanted and prepared-no matter what environment they are coming from.

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Nebraska's only requirement is age eligibility

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Nebraska's only requirement is age eligibility

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So its a balance between children being ready for school and schools being ready for ALL children

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Kindergarten causes stress on children. The more parents know, they better they can set their child up.

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Support for parents who may be first time parents, as well as support for the child transitioning into a different environment.

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building early relationships so children and families are comfortable with the transition

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building early relationships so children and families are comfortable with the transition

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Empowering families to be involved in their children's education

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Empowering families to be involved in their children's education

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teachers need the time/access/ability to access each child's funds of knowledge and incorporate them into kindergarten classrooms

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Kindergarten teachers seem to put in the middle of what they know is appropriate for young children versus the expectations for schools outcomes and keeping their jobs.

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Kindergarten teachers seem to put in the middle of what they know is appropriate for young children versus the expectations for schools outcomes and keeping their jobs.

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helping families understand what Kindergarten entails and what they should expect and what their children will expect.

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helping families understand what Kindergarten entails and what they should expect and what their children will expect.

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All children have access to high quality transition practices

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Families are encouraged to be highly engaged with lots of communication in early childhood programs, but that changes in kindergarten

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If everyone is working together there is a higher likelihood that transition opportunities will take place.  Too many children/families are thrown in without those opportunities. 

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If everyone is working together there is a higher likelihood that transition opportunities will take place.  Too many children/families are thrown in without those opportunities. 

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to help school staff make connections across PK-K

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Is is important to support our children community wide as they enter the next stage. If we can communicate and support we are setting them up for success.

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All children given the ability to succeed because they, and their caregivers, know what to expect. Regardless of where they are coming from before Kindergarten 

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All children given the ability to succeed because they, and their caregivers, know what to expect. Regardless of where they are coming from before Kindergarten 

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All children and families will have the same opportunities to prepare for the transition.

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All children and families will have the same opportunities to prepare for the transition.

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School now is very different from when most parents went to school- so understanding expectations.

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School now is very different from when most parents went to school- so understanding expectations.

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Every child deserves a classroom environment that supports and recognizes their current level of development. By acknowledging all domains of child development and what is appropriate for that, kids have an opportunity to be successful. This shouldn't stop at prek.

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Community providers and schools need more connection for the benefit of children and families.

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Community providers and schools need more connection for the benefit of children and families.

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Providers can better understand their role and how to communicate transitions to families

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Providers can better understand their role and how to communicate transitions to families

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In practices, procedures, communication, etc between PK and K

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Opportunity for all early childhood settings to collaborate with schools on the transition process.

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Children enter Kindergarten with different experiences and skill sets

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Because there seems to be a disconnect from early childhood programs to public schools. The expectations for young children are different and not always developmentally appropriate. It causes stress and anxiety for young children and families making the transition.

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Because there seems to be a disconnect from early childhood programs to public schools. The expectations for young children are different and not always developmentally appropriate. It causes stress and anxiety for young children and families making the transition.

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Parents, providers/teachers, and children understand what to expect in preparation for kindergarten.