Family Concerns Surrounding Kindergarten Transition: A Comparison of Students in Special and General Education

Laura Lee McIntyre; Tanya L. Eckert; Barbara H. Fiese; Florence D. DiGennaro Reed; Leah K. Wildenger

doi:10.1007/s10643-010-0416-y

Family Concerns Surrounding Kindergarten Transition: A Comparison of Students in Special and General Education

Laura Lee McIntyre, Tanya L. Eckert, Barbara H. Fiese, Florence D. DiGennaro Reed, Leah K. Wildenger

Department of Psychology

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Kindergarten transition is considered an important developmental milestone for children and families. Children with disabilities may be especially vulnerable during transition and may lack academic and behavioral readiness skills essential for kindergarten. Family concerns surrounding children's transition were explored in 132 students (n = 29 special education; n=103 general education) preparing to enter kindergarten. Caregivers responded to a survey on family experiences and involvement in transition and reported on the degree to which they were concerned about kindergarten transition. Caregivers of special education students reported significantly more concerns surrounding their child's behavior, communication, academic readiness, and overall readiness for kindergarten than did caregivers of general education students. Implications for supporting children and families during transition are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	259-263
Number of pages	5
Journal	Early Childhood Education Journal
Volume	38
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-010-0416-y
State	Published - Dec 2010

Keywords

Family concerns
Family involvement
Kindergarten transition
School readiness
Special education

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Education
Developmental and Educational Psychology

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