Family Brochure (PDF) is an invitation for families of students who are participating in WaKIDS this year to get involved in the program and find out what to expect.

What is WaKIDS? (PDF) English | Spanish – a one-page document that provides an overview of this program.

Early learning collaboration aligns practices of early learning professionals and kindergarten teachers to support smooth transitions for children.

Whole-child assessment gives kindergarten teachers information about the social/emotional, physical, cognitive, language, literacy and mathematics development of the children in their classrooms, so they may tailor their instruction to the individual needs of each child.

Family connection welcomes families into the Washington K-12 system as partners in their child’s education.

We leverage partnerships with higher education institutions, community organizations, Head Start programs, community-based preschools, and school districts to create sustainable solutions in order to make sure ALL children are prepared for kindergarten success. The Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) is a transition process that helps to ensure a successful start to the K-12 experience and connect the key adults in a child’s life. Jumpstart’s program is replicated across the country in 14 states and the District of Columbia.

Kindergarten jump start reading