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Strategic Communications to Support Whole Child Work at State Education Agencies: A Fireside Chat with Steve Canavero, Former Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction

Listen to a fireside chat recording on using strategic communications to achieve state-level education goals. Professional Learning & Practice Alignment and Coherence Transforming Kindergarten States & Policymakers

Achieving a Shared Statewide Vision for Kindergarten in Hawai‘i

The brief describes the process the state education leaders in the Hawai'i Department of Education used to review and align the state agency’s vision for kindergarten with existing policy and developmentally appropriate practice while ... Evidence Base & Research Transforming Kindergarten States & Policymakers

From Alignment to Action: Nevada’s Work to Expand Developmentally Appropriate Kindergarten Practices

This brief describes the Nevada Department of Education’s (NDE) efforts over the last several years to align and strengthen its system of supports for early childhood learning and development through grade 3. Evidence Base & Research Transforming Kindergarten States & Policymakers

Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Kindergarten Observation Guide

Kindergarten is a sturdy bridge for children and families as they transition from early childhood to the K–12 system. Unfortunately, over time, kindergarten has become increasingly academic in nature, leaving little time for developmentally ... Professional Learning & Practice Transforming Kindergarten Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders States & Policymakers

State Preschool in a Mixed Delivery System: Lessons From Five States

This report describes the mixed delivery systems of five states that have taken different approaches to supporting preschool and early childhood education providers across settings. Evidence Base & Research Transforming Kindergarten States & Policymakers

Whole-Child Design Blueprint

This Blueprint is meant to be used as a visioning tool—supporting educators to look through the lens of whole-child development and design and take action toward the change they seek. Professional Learning & Practice Transforming Kindergarten Local Leaders

Toolkit for Using Policy to Enable Effective and Supportive Transitions for Children, Families, & Educators

This toolkit provides steps and policy ideas to help leaders take action now on improving transitions and aligning children’s early learning experiences. Policy Transforming Kindergarten States & Policymakers

Ideal Learning: Elevating Family Voices Workbook

This workbook is designed to support meaningful community participation and robust family engagement in planning for Ideal Learning environments for young children. Professional Learning & Practice Transforming Kindergarten Local Leaders

Los Angeles County Birth to Kindergarten Tranistion Systems Alignment Framework

This framework supports families, teachers, and schools to achieve sustained, effective birth to kindergarten transitions through the Three C’s of Transition—Coordination, Cooperation, and Collaboration. Professional Learning & Practice Transforming Kindergarten Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders

Nebraska Transition to Kindergarten Toolkit and Resource Guide

This toolkit presents a common understanding of developmentally appropriate expectations and practices that support continuity in transitions for young children. Professional Learning & Practice Transforming Kindergarten Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders

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