Prof. Dr. Elif Ulu, a Faculty Member at Ege University's Faculty of Education, Describes the Orientation Week As an Adaptation

Preschool, first-grade and fifth-grade students in Turkey will start school a week early this year for the "orientation week" (uyum haftası), which runs from September 7 to 11. During this period, families will accompany their children as they go through an orientation process to help them adjust to their new grade levels and schools. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Ulu, a faculty member at Ege University's Faculty of Education, describes the orientation week as an adaptation test for a child's nervous system in response to a new environment, relationship dynamics, and changing expectations.

In an article written for Hürriyet's education page, Ulu offers recommendations for what parents should do during the orientation week. Her advice focuses on helping children navigate the transition smoothly. The orientation week is designed to ease students into the school environment before the regular academic year begins, giving them time to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings and routines.