Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded preschool Program for four-year-old children with factors which may place them at risk of educational failure.  The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start.  Funding is allocated to each intermediate school district to administer the program locally.

Research on preschool programs and specific research on GSRP indicates that children provided with a high-quality preschool experience show significant positive developmental differences when compared to children from the same backgrounds who did not attend a high-quality preschool program.

Parent Resources

Directory of Parent Guides
English Directory of Parent Guide
Directory of Parent Guides (Spanish) 
Directory of Parent Guides (Arabic) 

Introduction - Entry Into Kindergarten
Introduction to Kindergarten (English) 
Introduction to Kindergarten (Spanish) 

Is My Child Required to Attend Kindergarten?
Parent Guide #1 (English) 
Parent Guide #1 (Spanish) 

How Do I Know if My Child Is Ready for Kindergarten?
Parent Guide #2 (English) 
Parent Guide #2 (Spanish) 

How Do I Enroll My Child in Kindergarten?
Parent Guide #3 - Enroll (English) 
Parent Guide #3 (Spanish) 

Early Entry Option for Kindergarten Enrollment
Parent Guide #4 (English) 
Parent Guide #4 (Spanish) 

What if My Child Has a Disability?
Parent Guide #5 (English) 
Parent Guide #5 (Spanish) 

Selecting Full or Half-Day Kindergarten, Which Is Best for My Child?
Parent Guide #6 (English) 
Parent Guide #6 (Spanish) 

How Will My Child Get to School?
Parent Guide #7 (English) 
Parent Guide #7 (Spanish) 

What Does a Great Kindergarten Program Look Like?
Parent Guide #8 (English)
Parent Guide #8 (Spanish)

What Will My Child Do in Kindergarten?
Parent Guide #9 (English)
Parent Guide #9 (Spanish)

Why Play in Kindergarten?
Parent Guide #10 (English)
Parent Guide #10 (Spanish)

What Will My Child Learn in Kindergarten? Reading and Math Success = Student Success
Parent Guide #11 (English) updated 2/2017
Parent Guide #11 (Spanish) updated 2/2017

What Will My Child Learn in Kindergarten? Student Success in Science, Technology, Social Studies, Nutrition and Health, Physical Education, the Arts, Careers, and for some, World Languages
Parent Guide #12 (English) updated 2/2017 
Parent Guide #12 (Spanish) updated 2/2017

How Do I Know if My Child Is Learning?
Parent Guide #13 (English)
Parent Guide #13 (Spanish)

What if There Are Concerns About My Child's Development?
Parent Guide #14 (English)
Parent Guide #14 (Spanish)

What Is a 504 Plan for Students with Disabilities?
Parent Guide #15 (English) 
Parent Guide #15 (Spanish) 

What Can I Do at Home?
Parent Guide #16 (English)
Parent Guide #16 (Spanish)

How Can I Help My Child Become a Reader?
Parent Guide #17 (English)
Parent Guide #17 (Spanish)

How Can I Help My Child Ease Those First Day Jitters?
Parent Guide #18 (English)  
Parent Guide #18 (Spanish) 

Are There Books to Read to Get My Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Parent Guide #19 (English)
Parent Guide #19 (Spanish)

How Can I Be Engaged With My Child's Education?
Parent Guide #20 (English) 
Parent Guide #20 (Spanish) 

What About Communication?
Parent Guide #21 (English) 
Parent Guide #21 (Spanish) 

What Do I Do if My Child Does Not Speak English?
Parent Guide #22 (English)
Parent Guide #22 (Spanish)

What About Sharing My Family Culture?
Parent Guide #23 (English)
Parent Guide #23 (Spanish)

Will My Child Benefit From an Extra Year of Kindergarten?
Parent Guide #24 (English)  
Parent Guide #24 (Spanish)