Speak Up For Racial Equity In State Child Care Plans!

Blog May 24, 2018

In 2017, CLASP conducted a six-month study to understand how young children and early childhood professionals are affected by immigration policy changes. This first-of-its kind research included interviews and focus groups with more than 150 early care and education providers and parents in six states. Our study shows that early childhood providers play a central role supporting millions of young children and their parents during a time of stress and fear.

Allow Doulas to Be Enrolled for Direct Payment in OHP’s FFS Program

Government Document April 2, 2018

This administrative order is a rule change to make permanent the temporary rules filed 10/13/2017 to allow doulas to be enrolled in the Oregon Health Authority's fee-for-service program to receive direct payment.

Diversity Informed Tenets for Work With Infants, Children and Families

Fact Sheet January 1, 2018

New Opportunities? ESSA and Its Implications for Dual Language Learners and ECEC Workforce Development

Article December 1, 2017

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.

What We’re Reading

Blog November 3, 2017