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EEC Annual Legislative Report
February 12, 2013
Context
• Legislative language requires EEC to report on Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), Mental Health initiatives and the Workforce Development System
• Report seeks to provide an update on EEC’s five-year Strategic Plan and will frame this year’s accomplishments and future planned activities by the Board’s Five Strategic Directions and Indicators of Success
Interagency Partnerships with DCF, ESE, DHCD, DMH, DPH, DTA, ORI for cross- training, data sharing and screening and assessment
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What EEC Must Report (at a Minimum)
Progress in achieving goals and implementing programs authorized under M.G.L. c. 15D;
Progress made towards universal early education and care for pre-school aged children;
Progress made toward reducing expulsion rates through developmentally appropriate prevention and intervention services;
Behavioral health indicators;
Rules and regulations promulgated by the Board related to civil fines and sanctions, including the types of sanctions and the amount of the fines; and
Findings and recommendations related to the study on the programmatic financing and phase-in options for the development and implementation of the Massachusetts universal pre-kindergarten program.
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EEC Strategic Directions
EEC System Components and Strategic Directions: Legislative Report
EEC’s Core Areas of Focus
EEC is focused on strengthening the system of early education and care in Massachusetts as a critical element of the education pipeline from cradle to career.
The child outcomes that we are trying to achieve require investment in four critical areas: teacher quality, program quality, screening and assessment, and engagement of communities and families.
The system EEC is building includes all children, not just those who are subsidized or in formal care.
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Framework of Annual Report
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FY2013 Context will include:
Child and Family Literacy Initiatives Limited Universal Participation in QRIS Birth to Grade Three Alignment Efforts Improved access to care for families Readiness Centers Network Educator and Provider Supports Work of the Board of Early Education
and Care
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Example: Strategic Direction: Quality
Indicator of Success: MA Quality Rating and ImprovementSystem (QRIS) has been developed, validated, funded and implemented with full involvement of EEC’s communitypartners and EEC staff.
Accomplished This Year Launch of On-line System for Programs to
Manage QRIS Participation Limited Universal Participation in QRIS Implementation of FY2012 QRIS Program
Improvement Grants Verification of Programs QRIS Level 2 Infant-Toddler Rate Increase Screening and Assessment – MELD Standards: Validation and Alignment Center on Social Emotional Foundation for Early
Learning- CSEFEL
Indicator of Success: MA Quality Rating and ImprovementSystem (QRIS) has been developed, validated, funded and implemented with full involvement of EEC’s communitypartners and EEC staff.
Accomplished This Year Launch of On-line System for Programs to
Manage QRIS Participation Limited Universal Participation in QRIS Implementation of FY2012 QRIS Program
Improvement Grants Verification of Programs QRIS Level 2 Infant-Toddler Rate Increase Screening and Assessment – MELD Standards: Validation and Alignment Center on Social Emotional Foundation for Early
Learning- CSEFEL 8
Example: Strategic Direction: Quality
Indicator of Success: MA Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) has been developed, validated, funded and implemented with full involvement of EEC’scommunity partners and EEC staff.
Planned for Next Year
Evaluation of the QRIS Standards Rate Reform Initiative-Market Rate Study Targeted Professional Development Resources Developing and Implementing a New Risk
Management Tool
Indicator of Success: MA Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) has been developed, validated, funded and implemented with full involvement of EEC’scommunity partners and EEC staff.
Planned for Next Year
Evaluation of the QRIS Standards Rate Reform Initiative-Market Rate Study Targeted Professional Development Resources Developing and Implementing a New Risk
Management Tool
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Example: Strategic Direction: Workforce Indicator of Success: The early education workforce has access
to affordable education and professional development resources that support core competencies.
Accomplished This Year
Professional Development Programs FY2012 Educator and Provider Support Targeted Professional Development Resources Early Educator Scholarship Program Professional Qualifications Registry FY2012 Assessment Grant and Supports
Indicator of Success: The early education workforce has access to affordable education and professional development resources that support core competencies.
Accomplished This Year
Professional Development Programs FY2012 Educator and Provider Support Targeted Professional Development Resources Early Educator Scholarship Program Professional Qualifications Registry FY2012 Assessment Grant and Supports
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Example: Strategic Direction: Workforce
Indicator of Success: The early education workforce has access to affordable education and professional development resources that support core competencies.
Planned for Next Year
Educator and Provider Support Birth to 8 License Project Targeted Professional Development Resources
with Readiness Centers
Indicator of Success: The early education workforce has access to affordable education and professional development resources that support core competencies.
Planned for Next Year
Educator and Provider Support Birth to 8 License Project Targeted Professional Development Resources
with Readiness Centers
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Example: Strategic Direction: Family
Indicator of Success: Families are informed about child development and aware of family support resources.
Accomplished This Year
Consolidation of Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grantees
Infant-Toddler Guidelines in five languages ASQ pilot MA Maternal, Infant and Early Care Home
Visiting Initiative Improved Access to Care- Online Income
Eligible Waiting List
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Example: Strategic Direction: Family
Indicator of Success: Families are informed about child development and aware of family support resources.
Planned for Next Year
WGBH Media-based Literacy Support Initiative Family Guides Brazelton Touchpoints trainings Museums and Libraries Project Strengthening Families training modules
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Example: Strategic Direction: Communications
Indicator of Success: The public understands and values the purpose of EEC.
Accomplished This Year Brain Building in Progress Public Awareness
Campaign EEC and DPH joint Professional Development
trainings Online courses, resources, educational
pamphlets for families Interagency partnerships
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Example: Strategic Direction: Communications
Indicator of Success: The public understands and values the purpose of EEC.
Planned for Next Year Brain Building in Progress Public Awareness
Campaign (continued) WGBH Media Initiative- School Readiness
website for parents Online resources, courses Birth to Grade Three Alignment for
Developmental Success Child Development Training for School
Principals and Early Education Leaders
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Example: Strategic Direction: Infrastructure
Indicator of Success: With user input and involvement, EEC has transformed the existing technology infrastructure into a state-of-the-art, unified comprehensive system.
Accomplished This Year
ESE-EEC Data Sharing Project: SASID Online waiting list application for families Online professional development courses,
resources, educational pamphlets for families Online system developed to manage QRIS
participation
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Example: Strategic Direction: Infrastructure
Indicator of Success: With user input and involvement, EEC has transformed the existing technology infrastructure into a state-of-the-art, unified comprehensive system.
Planned for Next Year
Early Childhood Data Systems work (continued) MA Kindergarten Entry Assessment- MKEA
Cohort 2 Common Metric Project STEM Trainings and Standards MA Alignment Study Plan
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Key Initiatives Advanced in FY2013
Highlights of the FY2012-2013 initiatives that
advanced the work of EEC include: QRIS Quality Improvement Grants Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Reform Redefining Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Birth to Grade Three Alignment Social/Emotional, Language and Literacy Development Business Partnership with Early Education Comprehensive Child Data System Early Childhood Information System (ECIS)– Access to Parental
Consent Forms at a Variety of Access Points ASQ – Access to Children Beyond Formal Child Care Settings Alignment of Quality with a Rate Reform Initiative Availability of On-line Resources Head Start Expansion Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program
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The Call for Collective Action“As we contemplate the future of our Commonwealth, and the future of our country and world, we must think differently and act more creatively about how we create consistent excellence throughout public education. We must break down the silos that characterize our approach to public education. Instead, we must create a continuum of teaching and learning dedicated at every turn to the academic and personal success of each individual student… (The Patrick Administration Education Action Agenda) provides an action agenda for establishing universal excellence over the next decade. Recognizing that no one idea will transform the system, the agenda leverages the relationships within the education sector and among all sectors of society. As we implement these action items, my administration will continue its commitment to the collaboration and cooperation that are the hallmarks of the Commonwealth Readiness Project. Taken together, and with all stakeholders working together, I am confident that we can deliver on a new 21st century promise of high-quality public education for all Massachusetts residents.”
--READY FOR 21ST CENTURY SUCCESS: THE NEW PROMISE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION; The Patrick Administration Education Action Agenda, June 2008
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Timeline: 2013
January 8, 2013 EEC Board Meeting Discussion
January 17, 2013 Board Planning and Evaluation Committee Meeting – Discussion
February 5, 2013 Send draft of the near final report to the Governor’s Office for review
February 12, 2013 EEC Board Meeting – Vote
February 15, 2013 Report Due