Developmental kindergarten, also known as transitional kindergarten or begindergarten, is a program designed to cater to young children who may not be ready for the traditional kindergarten curriculum ...

In a classroom at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Novato, a group of kindergartners tackles a phonics lesson, while a group of “young 5s” — transitional kindergartners — studies in the adjoining ...

For many years, the Novato Unified School District has been committed to offering a variety of specialized programs and services that afford students and their families with learning opportunities ...