Transition to Kindergarten
Transition to Kindergarten (TK) Notification of Intent Survey 2025-26
WAC 392-425-025 requires all LEAs planning to implement and administer a TK program must submit notification of intent to OSPI no later than June 1st before the school year begins. If your LEA is planning to open or expand a TK program, please submit a response to this survey.
TK Office Hours
We invite administrators and teachers to attend our office hours to discuss any questions or concerns related to TK implementation.
TK Locations and Headcount
The Transition to Kindergarten Headcount List provides the current TK headcount by school, as reported by districts on the 1st of each month.
Contact Information
Samantha Bowen
Executive Director
Latisha Conley
Early Learning Program Supervisor
Transition to Kindergarten (TK) is a legislatively established and authorized program for children who are at least 4-years-old by August 31 and have been identified through a screening process to be in need of additional preparation to be successful kindergarten students in the following school year.
OSPI published TK data on February 5, 2025, showing that TK is an effective strategy for closing opportunity gaps.
Effective July 29, 2024, OSPI published permanent rules consistent with the criteria identified in House Bill 1550 (HB 1550) as passed by the legislature.
- Transition to Kindergarten: Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 392-425
- RCW 28A.300.072 Transition to Kindergarten
Bulletin 054-24 provides information about the permanent rules and guidance for local education agencies implementing a TK program.
For questions related to TK funding, visit OSPI School Apportionment and Budget Preparations. For questions regarding enrolling your child into a Transition to Kindergarten program, please contact your local school district for assistance.
- ESD WaKIDS/TK Regional Coordinators
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ESD 101–Spokane
Kristin Monson
PreK-3rd Grade Professional Development CoordinatorESD 105–Yakima
Angelica Hernandez
WaKIDS/Transitional Kindergarten (TK) CoordinatorESD 112–Vancouver
Sara Rushlo
PreK-3rd Grade ManagerESD 113–Tumwater/Olympia
Hilary Prince
P-3 Early Learning Regional AdministratorESD 114–Bremerton
Kim Crummey
P-3 Professional Development Program ManagerPSESD 121–Renton
Whitney White
PreK-3rd Grade Systems ManagerESD 123–Tri-Cities
Jennifer Kelly
P-3 Early Learning CoordinatorNCESD 171–Wenatchee
Jan Dosh
Early Learning CoachESD 189–Anacortes
Chelsea Johnson
Early Learning CoachOSPI WaKIDS
OSPI WaKIDS Team
360-725-6161Early Learning District Liaisons
View a list of our Early Learning District Liaisons and/or add yourself to the list.
TK Guidance Documents & Webinars
- Transition to Kindergarten: Minimum Standards and Requirements
- 2025 TK Checkpoint Guidance
- WaKIDS Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinated Recruitment and Enrollment Planning Worksheet
- TK Readiness Considerations
- WA State Early Learning and Development Guidelines
- Funding Early Learning Activities in Washington State with Title I, Part A
- Washington State Full Day Kindergarten Guide
- Early Learning TK Rules and Guidance PowerPoint (August 2024): Overview of Transition to Kindergarten and review of new rules and guidance. If you would like a recording, please contact Alondra Mendoza.
- Blending and Braiding Funds for Early Learning and TK Programs Webinar
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This webinar that took place on April 23, 2025, provides information and clarity on funding opportunities for both preschool and Transition to Kindergarten programs. OSPI’s Early Learning team and a variety of program representatives provide districts with a comprehensive overview of the variety of state and federal funding available for early learning programs. The presentation also includes reporting, compliance, and apportionment information from OSPI’s fiscal and School Apportionment and Financial Services (SAFS) departments.