Edutopia – Maddi Bodine
“The transition from a small early childhood special education (ECSE) class to kindergarten can be exciting yet overwhelming for students with disabilities and their families. Students face a lot of adjustments: a longer school day, a larger class size, new classmates, and new teachers. For the past five years, I’ve worked with dozens of children and their families to help them adjust to this new environment. I’ve learned that the following strategies facilitate a smooth transition, decrease students’ anxiety, and prepare them for success.” (more)