Abstract
This study was conducted to assess the contribution of accelerated school readiness programs for learning continuity in Borena and the west Guji Zone. A descriptive survey design was employed. Data were collected from teachers, directors, supervisors, and parent-teacher association members by using questionnaires, focus group discussions, and document analysis methods. The quantitative data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics such as mean, standard deviation, and t-test and whereas the qualitative data were analyzed by narration to support the quantitative findings. The result shows that accelerated school readiness program highly enhances students learning continuity for grade one. Besides, this program improved students' academic achievement in grades one and two. Accordingly, it is suggested that the funding organizations and the Ministry of Education should maintain the sustainability and institutionalization of the program particularly in the pastoralist areas since it is a better option of providing preschool education in the country.
 Keywords: Accelerated school readiness programs; learning continuity; school readiness
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