District presenter outlines Gresham-Barlow SD 10J early kindergarten transition summer program

Mar 6, 2026

A presenter for Gresham-Barlow SD 10J described the district’s Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) summer program as an inclusive initiative to prepare children for kindergarten, focusing on reading and math, play-based exploration, and social-emotional skills like sharing and turn-taking.

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A presenter for Gresham-Barlow SD 10J described the district’s Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) summer program as an inclusive preparatory program for children entering kindergarten. The presenter said the program combines academic activities with play and social-emotional learning to help children begin school connected to peers and staff.

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