RTT-ELC: Family Engagement Initiatives

Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant Family Engagement Initiatives

Barbara Minzenberg, Ph.D.

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RTT-ELC: Family Engagement Initiatives

Families making solid choices for their children’s early learning

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Families engaged in their children’s early learning 95% of parents use information on their child’s performance to support their child’s learning at home

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RTT-ELC: Family Engagement Initiatives

Families gaining access to high quality early learning programs

95% of 600 children at risk of expulsion remained in quality STARS programs thanks to Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation in 2012-13 program year.

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Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today

Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge

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Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today

Purpose of Race to the Top

• • • Enhance quality early learning practices Increase access to quality early childhood education Focus on at-risk children Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary of Education | Beverly Mackereth, Secretary of Public Welfare >

Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today

Early Childhood Education Community Innovation Zone Grants

Targeting supports for at-risk communities

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Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top- ELC Grant

Refining and expanding Keystone STARS

Improving quality across early childhood education programs

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Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today

Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood

Building a stronger foundation

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Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top- ELC Grant

Comprehensive Assessment Systems

Making the most of early childhood services

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Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top- ELC Grant

Workforce Development

Building a stronger early childhood education workforce

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Pennsylvania’s Kindergarten Entry Inventory

Understanding children’s proficiency when they enter kindergarten to better support their academic success

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Pennsylvania’s Race to the Top- ELC Grant

Measuring Outcomes and Progress

Embracing accountability for results

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Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today

Governor’s Institutes for Educators Pre K to Grade 3

Promoting P-3 alignment

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Early Learning in Pennsylvania Today

Thank you!

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