Kindergarten Kindergarten TransitionTransition

Kindergarten Kindergarten TransitionTransition

Introductions• Roshelle Chavez, LAUNCH Principal• Christie Forshey, Riviera Principal• Dr. Shaana Berman, LAUNCH Program

Specialist• Melissa Coughlin, Central/South area

Program Specialist• Tami Dowgiewicz, North/West & STEPS

Program Specialist

Transition ProcessThe Transition to Kindergarten process for 2009-

2010 school year is as follows:1. Parents are invited to attend a “Parent

Information Night” about the transition to Kindergarten.

2. Parents sign up to visit their home school in small groups hosted by TUSD staff. Possible programs for visits include their home elementary school Kindergarten, Learning Center and STEPS program in their geographical area.

3. Parents share their thoughts and impressions regarding their visits with their child’s teacher.

4. A list of all graduating students and their home schools will be sent to the LAUNCH Program Specialist and Elementary Program Specialists.

5. LAUNCH invites the elementary school staff to visit and observe the students in their attendance area.

6. Parents are encouraged to sign up for Kindergarten Roundup at their home school which will take place April 17th - April 30th.

7. Kindergarten transition meetings are held June 7th-June 11th for all graduating students with IEPs.

8. Parents must enroll their child at their home school.

9. Student’s site files are delivered to the receiving elementary schools in September.

How does the IEP team determine placement?

Assessment

Development of IEP goals based on results

Least Restrictive Environment where goals can be met

Related services to support student in

order to meet their IEP goals

Placement OptionsLeast Restrictive to Most Restrictive

Placement Staffing Ratio Instruction CurriculumGeneral Education Kindergarten and Preppy

1 Teacher24 Students

Whole ClassSmall Group

General education curriculum to teach Kindergarten Standards

Learning Center Support (Language Arts & Math)

1 Teacher1 ParaeducatorApprox. 12 students

Small Group General education curriculum and intervention curriculum to teacher Kindergarten Standards

STEPS 1 Teacher3 ParaeducatorsApprox. 12 students

Whole ClassSmall Group

Functional Curriculum

Tami Dowgiewicz x6102

Melissa Coughlin x6105

North/West Central/South

STEPS Programs Adams

Anza Arnold

Arlington Fern

Carr Hickory

Edison Riviera

Lincoln Seaside

Towers Torrance Elementary

Victor Walteria

Yukon Wood