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Meeting the Challenge Full Report

Download Files Mar 6, 2014

This article, released in June 2014, discusses how the most recent ELC grantees (Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Vermont) are targeting infants and toddlers.

The full article explores topics including:

Developing and Integrating Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Professional Development of the Infant-Toddler Workforce
Expansion of Home Visiting
Building Capacity in High-Need Communities
Engaging and Supporting Families
Connecting Families to Appropriate Services

Additional resources and excerpts from the full article can be found here.

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