1. 7 th Annual Nancy Latimer Convening for Children & Youth June 18, 2013

2. TODAY’S AGENDA 8:30 a.m.Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking 9:00 a.m.Welcome & Opening Remarks Lynn Haglin, Northland Foundation 9:10 a.m.Minnesota Teacher of the Year, 2011 Katy Smith, Winona Early Childhood Family Education 9:30 a.m.Early Learning Policy Update, MinneMinds Frank Forsberg, Greater Twin Cities United Way 9:45 a.m.Special Recognition Awards Representative Ryan Winkler, Senator Patricia Torres Ray and Karen Cadigan, PhD 10:00 a.m.Honoring Nancy Latimer’s Spirit George Latimer 10:05 a.m. “Nancy Award” Presented to Rob Grunewald Presented by Lynn Haglin, Northland Foundation

3. TODAY’S AGENDA 10:10 a.m.Award Recipient Remarks Rob Grunewald, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis 10:30 a.m.Excellence in Early Learning Initiatives Across Minnesota Mary Kosak, Blandin Foundation - Moderator Willmar Community Education and Recreation Ann Trochlil, Community Engagement Specialist Invest Early, Itasca County Jan Reindl, Director, and Darla Beaver, Speech Language Pathologist Healthy Housing Initiative Dan Newman, Executive Director, Sustainable Resources Center Kindergarten Readiness, Fairmont Elementary School Michelle Rosen, Fairmont Elementary Assistant Principal

5. Welcome Lynn Haglin Northland Foundation

6. Keynote Presentation Katy Smith Minnesota Teacher of the Year, 2011 Early Childhood & Family Education Winona, Minnesota

7. Early Learning Policy Update Frank Forsberg Greater Twin Cities United Way Chair, MinneMinds

8. 2010 Modest Increase in ECCE $ Start Early Funders Coalition Achieving All Children Ready To Learn By 2020 State Bonding Modest Increase in ECCE $ EXPAND ASSESSMENTS - Ages 3, 4, 5 EXPAND ASSESSMENTS – Ages 3, 4, 5 ESTABLISH REPORT CARD ESTABLISH REPORT CARD Goal 50% Goal 100% Goal 100% 2011 - 2012 Legislative Biennium 2013 - 2014 Legislative Biennium 2015 - 2016 Legislative Biennium 2017 - 2018 Legislative Biennium Estimated annual Increase in State Funding $250-290M Estimated annual Increase in State Funding $250-290M State Budget 2019 - 2020 Legislative Biennium Establish Office of Early Learning Establish Office of Early Learning Report Card Published Expand QRIS - Statewide Leadership – create one office responsible for early childhood care and education Accountability – expand a quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) to help providers improve, establish a report card that rates providers to help parents select quality early childhood care and learning environments and evaluate children beginning at age three to ensure school-readiness by age five Funding – support existing and new funding initiatives Leadership Accountability Funding

9. MinneMinds Supporting Organizations

10. Strength in Numbers and Influence A statewide coalition representing: State and local government, including 1 state agency, 1 city agency and 2 Mayors 6 Initiative Foundations representing every rural region of Minnesota 19 child care resource and referral agencies 23 of Minnesota’s largest philanthropic organizations 30 statewide youth development, healthy living and social responsibility programs 34 Head Start grantees 51 high-profile business leaders 950 elementary and middle level principals 1,000 pediatric medical physicians 5,000 parents representing all 134 legislative districts 7,500 K-12 teachers 13,100 small businesses providing quality child care to more than 40,000 families 43,000 state union employees

11. Licensed center-based child care Licensed family child care Preschool programs Public school-based programs Head Start Early Learning Scholarships All children enter kindergarten fully prepared to succeed in school and life: Greater school achievement Better graduation rates Higher earning potential More productive workforce FY2014FY2015FY2016FY2017FY2018FY2019 4,057 kids $23,000,000 4,057 kids $23,000,000 4,057 kids $23,000,000 20,240 kids $150,000,000 20,240 kids $150,000,000 WWW.MINNEMINDS.ORG Return on Investment Eligible programs: Parent Aware rated or on path to quality rating Funding levels based on anticipated maximum participation rate of 70% of 3- and 4-year-olds living at or below 185% of poverty. Eligible children: 3- and 4-year-old children living at or below 185% of poverty (plus younger siblings) 4,057 kids $23,000,000 Funding Approved in 2013 for Pre-K Scholarships Funding Required to Meet the Need

12. 2013 Legislative Session Outcomes Investment/Policy ChangeImpact Education Budget Pre-K Early Care and Education Scholarships $46 million ($40 million new money)  3- and 4-year olds at 185% of poverty  Includes younger siblings (ages 0-2)  Prioritizes 0-5 year olds of teen parents  $5,000 scholarships All Day Kindergarten $134 million to allow districts to provide all-day Kindergarten beginning in Fall 2014  Fully funds all day k for all students statewide  Districts can use general education revenue for 3- and 4-year olds as long as the district does not have a fee-based all-day kindergarten program  Allows school districts to use basic skills revenue to prepare early learners for kindergarten Human Services Budget CCAP Reimbursement $20 million increase in investment to increase reimbursement rate by 20% to 3- and 4-star Parent Aware rated programs  Incentivizes expansion of quality statewide  Helps address gap of cost of quality  Benefits all children in quality care (ages 0-5)  Authorized activities at 3- and 4-star programs reduced from 35 hours/week to 30 hours/week Repeal of Absent Day Cuts Reinstates 25 absent day policy  Repeals 10 day law  Helps families maintain access to quality care

13. WWW.MINNEMINDS.ORG Investment in Pre-Kindergarten Scholarships Minnesota Early Learning Foundation Early Childhood Scholarship Pilot State-funded Pre- Kindergarten Allowances Pilot State-funded Early Learning Scholarships Race to the Top Early Learning Grant Scholarships MinneMinds State- funded Early Learning Scholarships Jan 2008 Jan 2009 Jan 2010 Jan 2011 Jan 2012 Jan 2013 Jan 2014 Jan 2015 Jan 2016 Ongoing Scholarships: 350 Investment: $6 million Scholarships: 970 Investment: $4.6 million Scholarships: 460 Investment: 1.8 million Scholarships: 4,057 per year Investment: $20.3 million per year Scholarships: 1,560 (total) Investment: $12.8 million Remaining need: 16,000 Kids Per Year 500 1500 1000 3000 2500 2000 4500 3500 4000 Jan 2017 Scholarships for low income kids

14. Special Recognitions Representative Ryan Winkler Senator Patricia Torres Ray Dr. Karen Cadigan

15. Honoring Nancy Latimer’s Spirit George Latimer

16. “Nancy Award” Rob Grunewald Economist Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Presented by Lynn Haglin Northland Foundation

21. Economic case for public investment in early learning Has positive spillovers “Without public support, the market will yield too few educated workers.” Yields an extraordinary public return

22. Early years set trajectory for success “Evidence is clear that [Minnesota] has one of the most successful economies in the country because it has one of the most educated workforces.” Economic case for public investment in early learning

23. Early learning professionals When asked, “What do you do for work,” reply: “Economic development” “The solution to federal and state fiscal imbalances” “U.S. competitiveness in the global economy” Claim your role!

29. Panel: Excellence in Early Learning Willmar Community Education and Recreation Ann Trochlil, Community Engagement Specialist Invest Early, Itasca County Jan Reindl, Director, Invest Early Darla Beaver, M.S. CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist Healthy Housing Initiative Dan Newman, Executive Director, Sustainable Resources Center Kindergarten Readiness, Fairmont Elementary School Michelle Rosen, Fairmont Elementary Assistant Principal

30. Early Childhood Programs

31. Willmar at a glance PreK census= 1916 K-12 enrollment= 4093 Free and Reduced Lunch=56.4% Kindergarten Free and Reduced Lunch= 60.5% 26 different languages spoken in our schools including English 18% ELL- district wide Community Population=19,582

32. Early Childhood Atmosphere in the Willmar Area Early Childhood Initiative (2004) Strong long lasting relationships/collaboration Community events including monthly EC nights rotating through community partner sites Child Care Centers, Public Health, Private preschools, Head Start, United Way, Family Child Care Willmar Public schools support through allocation of Title One dollars for Early childhood outreach

33. Seed Community July 2012 named a seed community for Parent Aware ratings and scholarship dollars Only Head Start and School Readiness could achieve accelerated ratings No accredited child care center or provider in City of Willmar Created School Readiness Satellite Sites with a child care center and family day care.

34. Satellite Sites Sites agreed to follow the district school readiness plan Professional development opportunities Mentoring and Coaching support Access to curriculum and assessments Data analysis Working with Child Care Aware to get sites star ratings of their own

35. Parent Aware As a result of Parent Aware rating system, staff was provided extensive training in the fall of 2012 including SEEDS of Early Literacy, Creative Curriculum and Gold Assessment, and ECIP’s 20 families were able to access scholarships that are being used at JLC sites

36. Willmar Children’s Cabinet Through ECI partnerships and collaborations, a concentrated effort to address gaps in access and alignment in Early Childhood programming in Willmar continued to grow. The Willmar Children’s Cabinet was formed in the fall of 2012. The cabinet seeks to establish a community wide, responsive system that builds capacity and provides access to high quality early childhood learning experiences. The Cabinet seeks to provide programming for children in a cost effective manner by not duplicating efforts but expanding opportunities through alignment and partnerships.

37. Willmar Children’s Cabinet Reduce disparity in a child’s learning experience across community settings by improving professional development Unify early learning curricula and program approaches to increase effectiveness, decrease disruptions Increase the number of high quality learning preparatory programs to better meet demand Improve outreach to assist families in understanding their options and accessing the program of their choice. Evaluation to measure if the outcome of more children arriving at Kindergarten ready.

38. Invest Early June 18, 2013 By: Collaboration SUCCESS

39. Why Change? Children are changing. Traditional model of services wasn’t meeting needs. Research on poverty. Our elementary schools range from 40%-73% free and reduced lunch.

40. Goals What we want for our children is to receive support on the skills they need throughout their day, EVERY day. What we want for our teachers is to feel supported with all of the children they serve. What we want for families is feel empowered in supporting their child’s learning.

43. Lessons Learned True change can come when an idea is presented and support for that idea is provided. Conversations are developmental. Systems and processes need to be in place and need to be revisited.

44. Sustainable Resources Center Mission To create healthy and efficient homes, in partnership with families and communities Programs Low Income Weatherization in suburban and rural Hennepin County Lead Hazard Control in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, primarily Minneapolis Lead Poisoning Prevention throughout Minnesota Training in lead safety and healthy homes Home performance solutions – diagnosis and interventions SRC staff worked in the homes of over 700 low income families in 2012

45. Housing impacts health Housing laws in 19 th century addressed health issues: cholera, tuberculosis, typhoid, fire Providing light, fresh air, reduced crowding, sanitation reduced disease rates Lead paint hazards in medical literature in 1914 “The connection between health and the dwelling of the population is one of the most important that exists” Florence Nightingale

46. Characteristics Eight principals of healthy housing: 1.Dry 2.Clean 3.Pest-free 4.Safe 5.Contaminant-free 6.Ventilated 7.Maintained 8.Thermally controlled

47. Health Problems that can occur… Asthma Allergies Injuries Brain damage Behavior and learning disabilities Poisonings Lung Cancer Information taken from the National Center for Healthy Homes

48. Home Environmental Survey & Radon Testing Results of 1058 homes Partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health Radon: 44% greater than or equal to 4.0pCi/L Mold/Mildew: 44% Pests: 29% Fall Hazards: 18% Asthma: 28% of households have someone diagnosed with asthma Of these, 52% have mold or mildew, 35% have pests, 21% have both Weatherization homes/built before 1978/with children under 6 = 57% with chipping or peeling paint

49. The prevalence of current asthma in the U.S. 16% among non-Hispanic black children 10.7% among American Indian and Alaska Native children 6.8% among Asian 8.2% among non-Hispanic white 7.9% percent among Hispanic Among children with asthma, black children are: Twice as likely to be hospitalized. More than twice as likely to have an emergency department visit. Four times more likely to die due to asthma than white children. In 2008, asthma accounted for 10.5 million missed school days. Children with more severe asthma and/or nighttime symptoms are more likely to suffer academically than those with more mild symptoms.

50. Success in Reducing Lead Hazards Comprehensive system includes data/evaluation, enforcement, prevention, and hazard reduction In 2012 the CDC officially determined that there is no safe level of lead for young children. In 2011, 3,363 Minnesota children had blood lead levels over 5 µg/dL

51. Healthy Homes Strategic Plan Input from 7 meetings around the state A greater public health impact because it promotes interrelated strategies: Changes in structural conditions and building practices; Modification of resident and property owners’ behaviors; and Development or revision of policies, legislation, and service systems to enable healthy housing practices. What to do

52. Alliance for HH & Communities The mission of the Alliance for Healthy Homes and Communities is to promote, support, and provide healthy homes and communities for all Minnesotans. The Alliance is a three-year effort to build bridges and coordination between the different sectors that play a role in creating a state where all Minnesotans have the opportunity to live healthy lives. Who will do it

53. Alliance for Healthy Homes and Communities Priority Strategies Connect people, programs, and sectors Develop and support policy changes Educate the public and public officials Connecting with the Alliance www.alliancehhc.org Marjean Hoeft, Alliance Coordinator m.hoeft@src-mn.orgm.hoeft@src-mn.org 612-872-3295

54. Summary A healthy home and community provides a foundation on which the citizens of Minnesota can build healthy, productive lives Multi-agency approaches will work best Interventions have proven positive return on investment

55. To arrange a visit from Leadie Eddie in your community, call 612-872-3281

56. Kinder Prep Kindergarten Readiness at Fairmont Elementary School

57. Target Need 20% of our students entering Kindergarten had no formal school setting before starting. Minnesota Readiness Survey indicated a need for more social and emotional development of our students. 50% of our Fairmont Area students qualify for free and reduced meals.

58. Program Overview Two weeks of programming (4 half days) In conjunction with the last two weeks of Targeted Services Summer School Busing for students in the district Breakfast and lunch served daily Collaboration between the public and private preschool and kindergarten teachers Program theme of "Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom"

59. Program Results Kindergarten Readiness Study Results Personal and Social Development- 2011-12 32% proficient 2012-1352% proficient Language and Literacy - 2011-1220% proficient 2012-1348% proficient

60. Results Mathematical Thinking- 2011-1231% proficient 2012-1361% proficient The Arts- 2011-1238% proficient 2012-1355% proficient Physical Development and Health- 2011-1255% proficient 2012-1376% proficient

61. Supporters of the Project Fairmont Early Childhood Initiative SMIF - Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Fairmont Area Schools both Public and Private BookStart Grant from SMIF and Capstone

62. Name writing and patterning practice

63. Fine motor practice- making a "Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom" tree with their name

64. Graphing after trying coconut

65. Team work on building with Connects

66. This Year 2nd year 105 students July 22 to August 1

67. Discussion

68. Thank You Denise Mayotte The Sheltering Arms Foundation