School districts can support their schools in their readiness efforts by:

v implementing a comprehensive policy on readiness

v providing staff development funds and staff support at the district level

v supporting the integration of preschool and after school programs with regular school programs

v providing release time for teachers to meet with preschool staff

v supporting parent resource centres in schools.

Education ministries can support school readiness by:

v reviewing the goals and assessment criteria for early childhood education funding and supporting full-time kindergarten programs

v funding a full range of learning diagnosis and services

v monitoring the development of young children and related programs/ services

v providing administrative and educational support services

v funding and supporting professional development in early childhood education..

Other agencies and ministries can help to support school readiness by :

v funding a full range of clinical and family support services

v funding and supporting parent resource centers in schools and communities

v conducting studies and surveys on children's readiness to learn and related services

v disseminating research and other information on readiness to learn.

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For more on home, agency and community readiness go back to the Introduction