Abstract
The Interactive Systems Framework (ISF; Wandersman et al., 2008) was used to implement a kindergarten transition demonstration project collaboratively developed by elementary and early
education providers, community-based family and housing services, parents, and a University
intermediary and technical assistance group. First-person accounts from stakeholders at all levels
provide a complementary and broad perspective on the project’s implementation. The practice
model blended existing research on kindergarten transition and parent involvement with
feedback from stakeholders to create a community-specific program designed to help all children
make a smooth entry into kindergarten. During implementation, evidence-based approaches
needed to be adjusted to fit the specific needs of each community. Using the ISF as a guide, next
steps and lessons learned include increasing leadership through a district-wide plan that is still
flexible within each school community, increasing information and supports to individual
schools, and improving data collection for continuous program improvement.
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