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North Penn expands ‘Strong Start’ kindergarten program to all 13 elementary schools
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North Penn School District presented results from its Strong Start kindergarten program, which expanded from five pilot schools to all 13 elementary buildings this year. Staff and family surveys were largely positive; administrators outlined refinements including more cross-district planning and additional staff support.
North Penn School District officials reported Tuesday that the Strong Start kindergarten transition program has moved from a five-school pilot to implementation in all 13 elementary schools, and shared staff and family feedback intended to guide refinements next year.
District officials said the program gives incoming kindergartners five days of rotating classroom experiences, followed by a single “Fun Friday” where staff finalize balanced class lists using data collected during the rotations. The goal, presenters said, is to establish social-emotional readiness and equitable classroom placements before students begin their permanent homerooms.
“One that really jumps out to me and why I am such a big proponent for Strong Start is loving the way that it builds a whole kindergarten community so quickly for our staff and students,” said Jen Cazinski, principal of Knapp Elementary. Cazinski,…
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