Children experience multiple transitions in child care—not just moving from one activity to another, but also moving from one classroom, program, or group to another. They move from home to child care, from infant care to toddler care, from preschool to kindergarten, or they may leave a program. Learn how professionals and programs, in collaborations with families and other providers, can use evidence-informed strategies to ensure quality, responsive transition services. (2 hours)
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Objectives
- Define transition.
- Identify the supports children, families, and early care and education (ECE) professionals need as children transition in and out of programs and groups.
- Assess transition practices and approaches to facilitate quality transition services.
- Develop an action plan to support positive transition outcomes for children, families, and programs.
