Transitional Kindergarten

• Transitional kindergarten will offer children developmentally appropriate curriculum that is aligned with kindergarten standards. Classes will be taught by credentialed teachers from the K-12 system.
• Existing funding for these children with fall birthdays will be redirected to transitional kindergarten and will be used to employ existing teachers and classroom facilities.
• Transitional kindergarten is part of the public school system and is free for families.
• The law allows for a child born after September 1 to still be admitted to kindergarten on a case-by-case basis if the parent or guardian applies for early admission and the school district agrees it would be in the best interest of the child.

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