If you catch a glimpse of the 4- and 5-year-olds in attendance at virtual transitional kindergarten program, like the one at California Virtual Academy, powered by K12, a premier provider of K-12 education, you’ll witness a chorus of voices, energetic movement and enthusiastic interactions among the students.
These young San Diego learners represent a rapidly growing trend of parents opting out of the traditional classroom setting in favor of online learning environments, where parent involvement is key.
The decision to enroll your child in transitional kindergarten comes with a myriad of complex factors. Families are often placed on lengthy waitlists, undergo lottery systems, pay high tuition and fees, or commute far distances to access desirable programs. Moreover, families navigate challenges like potty training, lack of facilities designed for small children, and crippling separation anxiety that can make the daily drop off traumatic and upsetting for both the child and parent.
Read the full opinion editorial: Opinion: Online transitional kindergarten puts San Diego children at the forefront
