School Readiness

Preparing your child for a confident, successful start at school

School Readiness brings together everything your child has been working toward, building the routines, social confidence, and independence they need for a smooth transition into the classroom.
Classroom-Focused Goals
Social & Peer Skills
Everyday Independence
School Coordination Available
What Is School Readiness?

Turning therapy progress into classroom confidence

School Readiness is not a single therapy, but a focused effort that pulls together the skills your child has built across ABA, speech, and occupational therapy, and applies them to the specific demands of a classroom. The goal is a smoother transition, not a sudden change in expectations on day one.
We work closely with families, and with schools when possible, to make sure the skills practiced in session actually show up in the classroom.
What school readiness focuses on
Following group instructions and classroom routines
Sitting, attending, and participating in structured activities
Social skills like sharing, turn-taking, and group play
Independence with self-help tasks like bathroom use and belongings
Where We Focus

From classroom behavior to everyday independence

Classroom & Social Skills

Following multi-step directions in a group setting
Waiting, taking turns, and participating with peers
Managing transitions between activities

Independence & Self-Help Skills

Using the bathroom, washing hands, and managing belongings independently
Opening lunch containers and managing mealtime routines
Communicating needs to unfamiliar adults, like a teacher
How We Prepare Your Child

From identifying goals to a confident first day

01

Identify School Goals

We look at what your child’s specific school or classroom will expect, alongside their current skills.
02

Build Readiness Skills

Sessions target the specific routines and social skills your child will need.
03

Practice in Realistic Settings

Skills are practiced in group-like settings that mirror a classroom environment.
04

Coordinate with School

When possible, we connect with school staff to support a smoother transition.
Every Journey Starts Here

If your child hasn’t started their care journey yet, it begins with a CMDE

From evaluation to treatment plan to school readiness, every step builds on the one before it. The first step is a Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation.
Common Questions

Questions families ask about school readiness

It varies by child, but many families begin focusing on school readiness skills in the year or so before their child transitions into a classroom setting, whether that is preschool or kindergarten.

When it is helpful and with your permission, yes. We can coordinate with school staff through Coordinated Care Conferences to align on goals and expectations.

Yes. These skills can still be built and reinforced even after school has started, especially around new routines, transitions, or a new school year.

No. School Readiness is part of your child’s therapy plan and can complement school-based supports like an IEP, but it does not replace that separate school process.

For most families enrolled in Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, or MA-TEFRA, school readiness goals are covered as part of the EIDBI benefit when included in your child’s treatment plan.

Ready to prepare your child for school?

Reach out and our team will help build school readiness goals into your child’s treatment plan.