Georgia's Pre-K Program is successfully preparing children for school by providing an opportunity for them to develop school readiness skills in an environment that encourages them to have fun while learning.

An evaluation by Georgia State University found that children who attended prekindergarten had higher academic and social ratings by their kindergarten teachers and better kindergarten attendance than children who did not attend preschool programs. Participation in a high-quality preschool program also helps children develop social and preacademic skills that will help them succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

Other studies have also shown that children who enter kindergarten ready to learn are much more likely to succeed in school.

The Family Handbook contains important information about program guidelines, attendance policies, meal charges, and extended day services. The handbook also includes the commitments your Pre-K program makes to families, expectations for family involvement in Pre-K, and extension activities to reinforce the Pre-K Content Standards at home.

Bright from the Start Handbook

Many concepts and early literacy skills can be strengthened by using high quality children's literature as the basis for learning. Research has shown that reading to your child daily can have a dramatic impact on future school success. The suggested reading book list provides a useful list of high quality, age appropriate children's literature.

Georgia’s Pre-K, Bright from the Start, is a wonderful resource for parents and teachers. It consists of lots of information and a frequently asked questions sections. Log on today to see the latest news letters and other great ideas to help your Pre-K student be successful here at school.