by WFIS | Jan 30, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News
Early learning and childcare programs around the state are experiencing localized challenges and benefits with the growth of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in the K-12 system. Lawmakers have asked for more information about what is happening on the ground for existing...
by WFIS | Jan 17, 2023 | DCYF, Education News, Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, WFIS News
DCYF’s Ross Hunter sent an email enthusiastically talking about transitional kindergarten for 4 yr olds. See page 12 of the Integrated & Inclusive Programs Report from DCYF and OSPI. As it is known, TK allows four-year-olds – and in some parts of the...
by WFIS | Dec 15, 2022 | Early Learning, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
Private K12 schools that enroll children ages 0-6 have strong early learning programs aligned with their schools. These EL programs benefit from robust administrative teams, the stability of the school, and the professional education opportunities that come with...
