Family Concerns Surrounding Kindergarten Transition: A Comparison of Students in Special and General Education |
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| Authors: | Laura Lee McIntyre Tanya L Eckert Barbara H Fiese Florence D DiGennaro Reed Leah K Wildenger |
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| Institution: | (1) University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, USA;(2) Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, USA;(3) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA;(4) University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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