Durham Partnership for ChildrenTransition to Kindergarten
the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Initiative, a collaboration between Durham Public Schools and Durham’s Partnership for Children, builds connections that prepare parents, children, and schools for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Parents, children, and schools preparing for kindergarten in Durham
From dpfc.net/our-work/transition-to-kindergarten ↗About this program
The transition to kindergarten is one of the most significant events in a young child's life. It sets the tone for his or her entire educational experience and lays the foundation for future success in school.
A smooth transition to kindergarten is a shared responsibility among many individuals and institutions, and the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) Initiative, a collaboration between Durham Public Schools and Durham's Partnership for Children, builds connections that prepare parents, children, and schools for a successful transition to kindergarten. It is our goal that all children in Durham will enter kindergarten feeling excited, ready to learn, and supported by their schools, families and community!
Meet Ready Eddy, our Transition to Kindergarten mascot! This little bull symbolizes our commitment to ensuring that every child in Durham starts kindergarten feeling confident, curious, and supported. Beginning kindergarten is a big milestone, and we know it can bring both excitement and uncertainty for children and families alike. Together, we can help your child walk into kindergarten ready to thrive, just like Ready Eddy!
Our goal is to share practical tools and resources to help you: Build your child's social, emotional, and academic readiness; Foster resilience and a positive mindset about learning; Prepare your family's routines and expectations for the transition; Strengthen your partnership with your teachers and your school community.
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- Parents, children, and schools preparing for kindergarten in Durham
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Smart StartSmart Start is North Carolina’s nationally-recognized initiative to ensure that every child reaches his or her potential and enters school healthy and ready to succeed.NC Pre-KThe statewide NC Pre-K program prepares eligible 4-year-olds for school by providing high-quality early education in both public and private settings.Durham Early Head StartFreeDurham Early Head Start (DEHS) is a federally-funded, free, and comprehensive child development and family support program for low-income expectant women and families with infants and toddlers age birth to 3.