This policy brief analyses the opportunities ESSA introduced for DLLs and the ECEC workforce. It begins by setting out key demographics of the DLL population, then discusses trends in the ECEC workforce and its capacity to meet the needs of DLLs and other children in ECEC settings. It maps the ESSA provisions intended to address these needs through support for ECEC workers. Finally, it highlights opportunities to support the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of a robust and culturally responsive workforce.
This fact sheet provides statistics on enrollment, family demographics, provider characteristics, and other measures related to the Philadelphia PreK program.
The purpose of this report is to compile and analyze findings from 10 validation studies examining quality ratings of ECE programs participating in state QRIS.
This report provides an overview of the Detroit Initiative called Hope Starts Here. An alliance of advocates and champions for early childhood systems, the project presents a framework to make Detroit a city that puts its young children and families first. There are six imperatives and 15 specific strategies to achieve this goal by 2027.
This paper will identify barriers and explore ways that the Commonwealth can both incentivize and support Shared Services as a framework for system-building at the early care and education provider level to strengthen the quality and sustainability of Early Childhood Education services.
