The main focus of these practices is to implement activities in collaboration with family members and kindergarten staff that promote positive relationships and child and family preparation and adjustment to new settings and services.

The checklist indicators can be used to develop a transition plan, encourage caregiver decision-making, update the child's IEP and promote practitioner planning, communication and collaboration skills.

between environments or programs during the early childhood years and the practices that

support the adjustment of the child and family to the new setting.

• personal qualities and abilities, like creativity, work ethic, and problem solving;

• interpersonal skills, like conflict resolution, teamwork, and respect for diversity; and

• professional competencies, like information security, professionalism, and career and life management.

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