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Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is part of the K-12 public school system and is considered the first year of a two-year kindergarten program. Though TK is not a requirement for children, it does benefit children who attend. Children who participate in a TK program have more time to learn and grow in a school setting than those who go directly into the standard Kindergarten classroom. This extra year allows the children more time to grow the social and emotional skills that are necessary in the classroom.
Implementation of a TK program will happen over a span of four years starting in 2022. Public schools will make their TK program available to all 4 year old's by the 2025-2026 school year. The following schedule will help you determine if/when your child is eligible for TK enrollment:
Implementation of a TK program will happen over a span of four years starting in 2022. Public schools will make their TK program available to all 4 year old's by the 2025-2026 school year. The following schedule will help you determine if/when your child is eligible for TK enrollment:
- In 2022–23, children are eligible for TK if they turn 5 years old between September 2 and February 2,
- In 2023–24, children are eligible for TK if they turn 5 between September 2 and April 2,
- In 2024–25, children are eligible for TK if they turn 5 between September 2 and June 2,
- In 2025–26, LEAs are required to make TK available to all children who will have their fourth birthday by September 1 of the school year.
