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Redwood City board hears that TK grew from six to 19 classrooms; parents ask for Latino outreach
Summary
District staff told the board Dec. 10 that transitional kindergarten has expanded rapidly — from six classrooms four years ago to 19 this year and about 360 students districtwide — and urged continued outreach after a parent asked the district to advertise the program to Latino families.
District presenters told the Redwood City School Board on Dec. 10 that the district’s transitional kindergarten (TK) program has expanded quickly and is producing measurable early literacy gains while stressing ongoing needs for staffing and outreach.
“Going from six TKs four years ago to 19 this year,” presenter Ann Berafa told trustees, “we serve approximately 360 four and 5‑year‑olds.” Berafa, who said she coordinates the TK program, described a program grounded in play‑based learning and early literacy supports and said teachers and PLCs have been central to the program’s growth.
The presentation identified two specialized TK centers (Henry Ford…
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