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Mindsets about Language Learners Handout

Archived Meeting Resources July 1, 2018

This New Teacher Center handout helps to define teacher mindsets about English language learners and provides facilitative coaching tools.

Opposition to Parent Child Separation – Sign On Letter

Article June 4, 2018

In this letter to the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, experts in child welfare, juvenile justice and child development from several organizations renew their concern regarding the agency's actions in harming children by separating them from their parents at the border.

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.

Determining Costs of Preschool Quality in Kentucky

Report May 1, 2018

This report describes Kentucky's effort to develop and validate estimates that reflected the cost of providing preschool and child care across the state at various levels of quality. Findings were used to inform policymakers responsible for determining budget allocations for preschool in school districts and reimbursement rates for child care. .

Courses from the EarlyEdU Alliance

Archived Meeting Resources May 1, 2018

A list of in-person and online higher education courses available from EdU Alliance, which is committed to supporting and transforming the early learning workforce, its system leaders, and its learning providers.

Immigration Policy’s Harmful Impacts on Early Care and Education

Report May 1, 2018

This report is based on a six-month study CLASP performed 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.

Let’s Talk Quality and CCDBG!

Slide Deck April 30, 2018

This presentation provides an overview of the 2018 Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and explores the quality activities that count toward the quality set-aside.

Our Children’s Fear Immigration Policy’s Effects on Young Children

Research April 1, 2018

In 2017, CLASP conducted a six-month study to better understand how young children, ages eight and under, are affected by immigration policy changes. This first-of-its kind research included interviews and focus group sessions with more than 150 early care and education providers and parents in six states.