Michigan Department of Education
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www.michigan.gov/mde is the official website of the Michigan Department of Education
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Michigan Department of Education
608 W. Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
Telephone: 517-373-3324
You can contact the Michigan Department of Education by email at MDEweb@michigan.gov
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Articles by Michigan Department of Education
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: Selecting Full or Half-Day Kindergarten, Which Is Best for My Child?
Michigan law requires all school districts to offer a program for all children who will be 5 on or before December 1....
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: How Do I Enroll My Child in Kindergarten?
Michigan law allows a child who is five years old by December 1 to sign up for kindergarten. Most school districts...
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: What Does a Great Kindergarten Program Look Like?
Kindergarten continues the learning that begins at birth. Kindergartners need to have materials that are fun and...
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: Why Play in Kindergarten?
There are many ways to learn. Children and adults learn best when they are encouraged and interested. Many years of...
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: How Can I Help My Child Ease Those First Day Jitters?
Positive attitudes go a long way. Your child will feel your confidence in his/her ability to succeed. Your child is...
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: What Will My Child Do in Kindergarten?
If your child has gone to a preschool or child care center, kindergarten could be a “big change.” The...
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: What Will My Child Learn in Kindergarten? Reading Success = Student Success
When a child enters a kindergarten class for the first time, he or she continues the learning that began at birth. Just...
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: How Do I Know if My Child Is Learning?
Parents wonder if their child is learning what is being taught, knows how to use this knowledge to solve new problems,...
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Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides: What If There Are Concerns About My Child’s Development?
When you have concerns about your child’s growth and learning: Discuss your concerns with your child’s doctor....
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