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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a program for preschoolers to help prepare my child for kindergarten?
How do I sign up my child for school?
Is there a specific school to which my child need to be assigned?
What school choices do I have?
What if I want to home school my child?
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Take a look at the list of Kindergarten Readiness Indicators. In 2006, schools in Florida started administering the Florida Kindergarten readiness screener (FLKRS) to assess the readiness of each child for kindergarten.
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Is there a program for preschoolers to help prepare my child for kindergarten?

A constitutional amendment passed by Florida's voters in November 2002 required a Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Program for all four-year-old children by fall 2005. The program was designed to prepare four-year-olds for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. The program allows a parent to enroll his or her eligible child (four years old by September 1 and residing in Florida) in a free VPK program.
The program is voluntary for children and providers. Visit State of Florida VPK Web site to learn more about this program. Visit Early Learning Coalition for Orange County to learn more about Orange County VPK and other Early Childhood resources and programs.
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Visit Orange County Public Schools' Web site to find how to enroll your child.
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Visit the Orange County Public School's School Choices to find out about other options. You can also visit the following Web sites to get information about private schools in Orange County:

View the Home Education section of the Orange County Public Schools' Web site for more information.
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If you have other questions, you can also find more information by visiting the Orange County Public Schools' Web site.
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