Summer Transition Program – Rising Kindergarten Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Q- What is the Summer Transition Program (STP)?

A- The Summer Transition Program is a six-week intensive academic program for rising kindergarteners.

Q- What are the child eligibility requirements?

A – To participate, a child must be age eligible to attend Kindergarten in the upcoming school year and must meet one of eligibility requirements listed below:

o Child did not attend a Georgia’s Pre-K Program or Head Start program during the 2020 - 2021 school year OR

o Child attended a Georgia’s Pre-K or Head Start program but did not attend the entire school year OR

o Child attended a Georgia’s Pre-K or Head Start classroom utilizing a hybrid or full distance learning model of instruction during the 2020 – 2021 school year (New for Summer 2021) OR

o Child attended a Georgia’s Pre-K or Head Start program the entire school year and falls into one of the priority groups listed below:

• Child identified as needing additional academic support

• Dual language learner (Home language is a language other than English)

• Foster care placement

• Child’s family is without permanent housing (homeless as defined by McKinney-

  Vento Homeless Assistance Act)

• Child has an Individual Education Program (IEP)

  Q – Is there an income eligibility requirement to participate in STP?

  A – Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ educational and social and emotional experiences this school year, the Summer Transition Program income eligibility requirement will be suspended for summer 2021. Suspending the income eligibility requirement will allow the program to serve more students. 

Q – What documentation is needed to enroll a child in STP?

A – The following documents are required for a child to enroll in STP. Other documentation will be requested upon enrollment into the program.

• Proof of age eligibility

• Proof of Georgia residency

• Documentation to support one of the eligibility priority groups

  Q- What are the program requirements for the STP?

  A – The Summer Transition Program is funded and designed to include the following for each classroom:

• Maximum of 12 students in each classroom

• One lead teacher and one assistant teacher (ratio of 1 adult to 6 students)

• 6.5 hour instructional day

• Transition Coach to assist with family education and transition services

  Q- What is the role of the Transition Coach?

  A – The Transition Coach
  minimum of one family workshop/engagement activity per week.

  Q- What curriculum is used during STP?

  A – STP teachers should use the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS) to plan instructional activities. Programs may utilize the curriculum approved for their Georgia’s Pre-K class to supplement instruction.

  Q- What are the required days of service?

  A- The Summer Transition Program is a six-week (29 Instructional days) program offered in June and July. The proposed start date is June 7, 2021; however, providers may choose a start date that meets the needs of the families they serve. After funding is awarded, each provider will submit a calendar into PANDA for approval.