Transition to Kindergarten

Multnomah Early Childhood Program

Chalkboard with kindergarten written across it.

Don’t wait! Many schools begin registering for kindergarten as early as January for children starting school in the fall. If your child will be 5 years old by September 1st, contact your resident school district and register for school!

Centennial School District (503) 760-7990

Corbett School District (503) 695-3636

David Douglas School District (503) 252-2900

Gresham-Barlow School District (503) 618-2450

Parkrose School District (503) 408-2100

Portland Public Schools (503) 916-3205

Reynolds School District (503) 661-7200

Riverdale School District (503) 892-0722

If you are unsure which school district you live in or which elementary school your child will attend, there is a helpful website called Great Schools that can help! You can also call 211 or text “MYSCHOOL” or “MIESCUELA” to 898211 to find out.


Kindergarten means lots of changes for your child experiencing disability. Get tips and tools for a successful year, learn about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how to be your child’s #1 fan and advocate. FACT Oregon offers a FREE, on-demand, virtual training to families with children transitioning from an IFSP to an IEP.