Much has been written about the challenges of effective transition planning (e.g., Cavendish & Connor, 2018; Landmark etal., 2007; Luft, 2015). In this article, ways to mitigate some of these common challenges are provided, including low or passive student and family involvement, unresponsiveness to family culture, poor communication between…

All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy--thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community. In this first five-year strategic planning cycle, the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) will focus on six Strategic Priorities--one relates to equity, three relate to…

Oklahoma implemented universal pre-K in 1998. It is one of only five states that has or is implementing universal preschool, and for several years has served more four-year-old children than any other state. The organization, Community Action Project (CAP) Tulsa, occupies a unique position in this work. As one of the largest anti-poverty agencies…

Transition from one phase of education to another is inevitable. Sometimes it is a "seamless" experience, but more often than not continuity, and progression in learning are casualties of the process. For "gifted and talented" learners, the potential for problems is substantial. Here is an account of the early stages of an attempt to investigate,…

This guidance report focuses on the teaching of mathematics to pupils in Key Stages 2 and 3. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive guide to mathematics teaching. We have made recommendations where there are research findings that schools can use to make a significant difference to pupils' learning, and have focused on the questions that…

This article has three purposes. First, it presents findings from a study of student retention and dropout in Cambodia, as pupils transition from primary to lower secondary school. Second, it aims to understand from an in-depth, emic perspective the dynamics of this process and the challenges that individual families and their students face around…

Early school transitions provide students with opportunities and challenges that will impact their academic and developmental pathways, but the role that the elementary school counselor can play in these transitions is often overlooked in school counseling literature. The transition into kindergarten and the transition from second to third grade…

Describes progress toward integration and equal education for students in Holyoke elementary schools. The Holyoke program includes bilingual and ESL instruction for Spanish speakers and Spanish language instruction for monolingual English speakers, as well as parent involvement, computer literacy, and staff development components. (GC)

To learn the extent to which transition class programs had been implemented in the Rhode Island public schools, all districts in the state were surveyed. The survey was designed to gather basic information about transition programs operating throughout the state, and learn why such programs have not been introduced in some districts. Findings,…

This case study of one resource program describes structures and techniques used in the regular classroom, playground, lunchroom, and resource room to help in mainstreaming handicapped students. In four years this program saw a 42 percent reduction in students classified as handicapped, although school enrollment grew by almost 38 percent.…

Explores traditional migratory and family characteristics of Hmong culture and one elementary school's university collaborative program to attract Hmong students. Describes the magnet school program, extended day programs, and second language acquisition program to ease the transition to school. Notes that several unique features of the…

Provides a planning transition model for teachers of elementary and middle school. Describes the five essential components of the model: (1) developing a planning team; (2) generating goals and identifying problems; (3) developing written strategic plans; (4) acquiring the support and commitment of teachers; and (5) evaluating the transition…

Difficulties faced by homeless children include depression, low self-esteem, lack of sleep and nutrition, and feelings of shame and embarrassment. Challenges faced by schools in providing education to homeless children include: (1) keeping children in one school despite frequent family moves; (2) ensuring that children's health records are…

A teacher of handicapped children discusses how praise and patience have helped her students overcome learning and behavior problems and voices the conviction that disabled children should be mainstreamed as soon as they show evidence of readiness. (PP)

This article outlines the types of school programs that will build on the strengths of educationally disadvantaged students, bring them into the mainstream, and prepare them for economic, political, and social participation. (MT)