Many Kansas school districts offer preschool programs for 3 and 4 year old students. Kansas does not provide funding for all students to attend preschool, and so in some communities, district-offered preschool is limited to children who meet certain eligibility criteria. In other communities, districts may charge a fee for children who do not qualify for free preschool. Contact your local public school district to learn what is available in your area.<\/kbd><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about Early Childhood Special Education?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), children with disabilities are guaranteed a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE). Check out our pages on Children with Disabilities<\/a> and IDEA<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe goal is that each child enters kindergarten at age 5 socially, emotionally and academically prepared for success.\u201d <\/blockquote>\n Kansas State Department of Education <\/b><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten in Kansas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten in Kansas is a booklet for families of young children preparing for kindergarten. The booklet is available in multiple languages. It includes more information about steps families can take to prepare for a successful start to the kindergarten year. The Kansas Parent Information Resource Center makes free hard copies available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Order my hard copylaunch<\/span><\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Get your electronic Kindergarten in Kansas<\/em> booklet:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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