• To integrate Countdown's transition activities within provider communities by helping early childhood educators (ECE) and providers learn and adopt ways to effectively communicate with their families about the importance of kindergarten and the steps needed for a smooth transition, including information on visiting, choosing and registering for kindergarten in the Boston Public Schools.
• To  gather input from early care providers and parent groups to improve the usefulness of Countdown, as well as further document programs and activities taking place within Boston's larger early care community to prepare children and their families for the transition into the Boston Public Schools and to share best practices among providers.

Training Credit:  Countdown to Kindergarten worked with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) to provide 1.5 In-Service Training Hours to  ECE professionals who attend the transition trainings held for providers.

To schedule an information session at your organization or view a list of scheduled trainings, please contact:

Lori Cox
Asst. Director / Provider Outreach Specialist
(617) 635-6816
lcox@boston.k12.ma.us