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State Strategies to Strengthen Infant-Toddler Care, while Expanding Pre-k – Michigan
Anticipating potential growth of state pre-k programs, state policymakers should consider a number of approaches to protect and expand the… Beyond limiting harm to infant-toddler programs, state leaders could take the opportunity to invest in a birth-5 system that equitably supports high quality services for…
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Tired of Being Tired: Leadership and Decision Fatigue in the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Christine Snyder, University of Michigan Health System Children’s Center In fall of 2019, I accepted a leadership position in… by Christine Snyder, University of Michigan Health System Children’s Center In fall of 2019, I accepted a leadership position in an early childhood program with…
Strengthening Connections: Michigan’s Coordinated Eligibility and Enrollment Practices
The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start (OGS) is using Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five funds to… The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start (OGS) is using Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five funds to support three projects related to…
Strengthening Connections: State Approaches to Connecting Families to Services
New case studies illustrate how states can help families locate and access appropriate supports. Families with young children face significant… New case studies illustrate how states can help families locate and access appropriate supports. Families with young children face significant barriers in finding and…
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Emerging Research and Reports Crib Notes July 2021
Emerging Research and Reports Related to Expectant Parents and Families with Infants and Toddlers Crib Notes is a monthly newsletter… Emerging Research and Reports Related to Expectant Parents and Families with Infants and Toddlers Crib Notes is a monthly newsletter that offers members valuable information…
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Shake, Rattle and Roll: Reorienting a System and Co-Creating a “Whole of Organization” Community of Reflective Practice
Rochelle Matacz, Lynn Priddis, and Kim Wedge, Ngala, Western Australia Abstract For infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) principles… Rochelle Matacz, Lynn Priddis, and Kim Wedge, Ngala, Western Australia Abstract For infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) principles to have an impact beyond…