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Collaborative Planning and System-Building in Early Childhood Systems
Definition: Establishing shared understanding and joint leadership to make greater progress toward common goals. The purpose is to develop a… Definition: Establishing shared understanding and joint leadership to make greater progress toward common goals. The purpose is to develop a system that addresses the needs…
Identification, Screening, Assessment, and Referrals in Early Childhood Systems
Definition: Ensuring that young children and their families are connected to services that match their identified interests and needs. This… Definition: Ensuring that young children and their families are connected to services that match their identified interests and needs. This involves identification of families in…
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Science as a Way of Thinking
Infants and toddlers are natural scientists—we hear that a lot, but what does it really mean? Most every experience—whether during… Infants and toddlers are natural scientists—we hear that a lot, but what does it really mean? Most every experience—whether during play or through daily routines—involves…
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2016 State Budget Wins for Babies
Policymakers in several states passed budgets that include new investments for young children and families in recent months. Although these… Policymakers in several states passed budgets that include new investments for young children and families in recent months. Although these are significant wins that should…
Getting Back to Basics: Building the Foundation for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
This issue brief focuses on the policies and programs that provide the essential stability that families with young children need… We all know that one of the basic principles of constructing a strong house is building a solid foundation. With babies, building the architecture of…