Studies show that educational achievement gaps already exist at Kindergarten entry.  Children from low-income families are more likely to start school with limited language skills, health problems and social and emotional problems that interfere with learning.  The larger the gap at school entry, the harder it is to close.

Schools can improve the readiness of young children by making connections with local child care providers and preschools by creating policies that ensure smooth transitions to kindergarten.  Schools must be ready to address the diverse needs of the children and families in their community and be committed to the success of every child. 

 






 

RESIDENCY ROUNDTABLE

BIRTH TO THREE PRESENTATIONS

Developing Policies to Support Infants, Toddlers and Their Families by Joan Lombardi, The Children's Project.  Click here to view and download this presentation.

Update on the State Early Childhood Policy Technical Assistance Network by Charles Bruner, SECPTAN Technical Assistance Network.  Click here to view and download this presentation.

Birth to Three Indicators: A Developmental Perspective by Theresa Hawley, Ounce of Prevenion Fund.  Click here to view and download this presentation.

Illinois' Birth to Three Outcomes "Menu" by Theresa Hawley, Ounce of Prevention Fund.  Click here to view and download this presentation.

The National Infant and Toddler Child Care Initiative at Zero to Three and System Indicators of Quality Infant and Toddler Child Care by Dianne Stetson, Zero to Three.  Click here to view and download these presentations.

Defining School Readiness by Theresa Hancock, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT.  Click here to view and dowload this presentation.

Worksheet: Birth to Three Indicators.  Click here to view and download this list of potential indicators.

Prioritized Indicators.  Click here to view and download this list of final Birth to Three Indicators.

 
  

       

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