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Bridging the Gap Birth Through Third Grade: Percolating Up Early Learning Concepts

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By: Francine Oliver and Amy Stephens Cubbage, Teachstone January 1, 2018
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This presentation provides an overview of the impact of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and describes how the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS) can be used across age levels to focus, measure and improve classroom interactions — a key factor proven to drive children’s academic and life-long success.

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About BUILD

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The BUILD Initiative is a national effort that advances state work on behalf of young children (prenatal through five), their families, and communities. BUILD staff partner with early childhood state leaders focused on early learning, health and nutrition, mental health, child welfare, and family support and engagement to create the policies, infrastructure, and cross-sector connections necessary for quality and equity. BUILD provides consultation, planning, and tailored implementation assistance, learning opportunities, resources, and cross-state peer exchanges. These efforts help state leaders improve and expand access to quality and promote equitable outcomes for our youngest children.