Pre-K to Kindergarten Transition Discussion by Katherine Madigan https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy Please use this space to answer discussion questions around Pre-K to K transition in your breakout rooms. en-us 2021-01-28 21:15:37 UTC 2026-01-16 23:50:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Transition forms in skyward are great for communication https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198146512 2021-02-12 20:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198146512 We make it a priority https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198147454 2021-02-12 20:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198147454 https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198147860 We make it a priority.
We have scheduled IEP days.]]> 2021-02-12 20:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198147860 The k transition forms https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198148397 2021-02-12 20:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198148397 jjones553 https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198150310 - we should still meet in the fall to collab because now we (k teachers) know these kids. 
- k teachers need to be at the transition meetings in the spring. 
- ACTION]]> 2021-02-12 20:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198150310 Candid, honest, real picture of our students' families and abilities. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198153814 2021-02-12 20:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198153814 https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198156194 Help kids with as much self-help skills as possible (or come with significant aide time) because they go from EC with a 5-1 ratio, to a kindergarten room with a 22-1 ratio.

]]> 2021-02-12 20:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198156194 Behaviors & useful strategies, SEL info. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198156344 2021-02-12 20:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198156344 transition sheets https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198156684 2021-02-12 20:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198156684 What supports were used with specific students...how much teacher time is required individually. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198159316 2021-02-12 20:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198159316 Idea on how to discuss students https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198167012 Have a round table with Pre-K and K teachers and Interventionists to have time to share class lists and talk about kids. We hear it at same time and we are on same page.]]> 2021-02-12 20:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198167012 https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198169593 Ensure classroom teachers are included in transition meetings

]]> 2021-02-12 20:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198169593 Having Kindergarten teachers attend the meetings so they can get the info first hand before the student arrives in their classroom. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198169616 2021-02-12 20:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198169616 jjones553 https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198170911 - summer transition program
- actually getting to see UECS]]> 2021-02-12 20:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198170911 High amount of individual support for some students can be problematic when they enter K and there are more students in the classroom and much fewer adults. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198174502 2021-02-12 20:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198174502 Many times, K teachers are notified one-two weeks of a student with an IEP. We are instructed to read the student's IEP. There is no other guidance or opportunities for interaction with PK teachers/SPED to facilitate a successful transition for student. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198175151 2021-02-12 20:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198175151 jjones553 https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198177182 - pictures 
- lots of transition & wait time 
- common expectations 
- visual schedules ]]> 2021-02-12 20:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198177182 UCES does a great job of preparing kiddos for what Kindergarten actually looks like :). https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198177827 2021-02-12 20:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198177827 Pre K and K teacher collab meetings before school starts. Observations at Pre K for kindergarten teachers to visit. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198180109 2021-02-12 20:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198180109 Opportunity for K teachers to visit PK classrooms to see how teachers interact/work with students, especially SPED kids. We could then integrate this info into K classrooms and help students better transition. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198183000 2021-02-12 20:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198183000 jjones553 https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198184154 Where they've come from - open and honest ]]> 2021-02-12 20:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198184154 https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198184994 Prioritize Kindergarten classroom teachers to be the Transition positions at each school. 

]]> 2021-02-12 20:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198184994 More play prioritized in Kindergarten to ease that transition, since Pre K is play based! https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198189081 2021-02-12 20:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198189081 PK and K teachers have time to collaborate https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198192190 2021-02-12 20:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198192190 https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198192339 UECS does a great job integrating learning and play and social skills - we should make this a priority for K as well - district wide-]]> 2021-02-12 20:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198192339 K teachers want to observe at prek. Prek teachers want to observe K. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198192757 Share strategies via video, pics
Maybe have an August collab to discuss students who may need extra supports.

K teachers need to attend the K transition meetings.]]> 2021-02-12 20:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198192757 Spring transition meetings are full of valuable information, but maybe a booster meeting to discuss specific student needs/strategies would be helpful. https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198200114 2021-02-12 20:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kmadigan3/hq0vkb67u44koomy/wish/1198200114