Kindergarten Transition

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 Process The Transition to Kindergarten process for 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 17 th - April 30 th.

7. Kindergarten transition meetings are held June 7 th -June 11 th 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 Options Least Restrictive to Most Restrictive PlacementStaffing RatioInstructionCurriculum General Education Kindergarten and Preppy 1 Teacher 24 Students Whole Class Small Group General education curriculum to teach Kindergarten Standards Learning Center Support (Language Arts & Math) 1 Teacher 1 Paraeducator Approx. 12 students Small GroupGeneral education curriculum and intervention curriculum to teacher Kindergarten Standards STEPS 1 Teacher 3 Paraeducators Approx. 12 students Whole Class Small Group Functional Curriculum

Tami Dowgiewicz x6102Melissa Coughlin x6105 North/WestCentral/South STEPS ProgramsAdams AnzaArnold ArlingtonFern CarrHickory EdisonRiviera LincolnSeaside TowersTorrance Elementary VictorWalteria YukonWood