Intensive State Partnership Mid-Western Region University of Kansas

National Resource to: State Education Agencies (SEA) Lead Part C Agencies Other Early Care and Education Agencies Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) Other Entities

Western Region – University of Oregon Mid-Western Region - University of Kansas South and Mid-Atlantic Region – Florida State University Northeast Region – University of Connecticut ECPC Regions

Na Young Kong, PhD Research Associate University of Kansas Stephanie Parks, PhD Regional Project Coordinator University of Kansas David Lindeman, PhD Co-Associate Director Senior Scientist University of Kansas x1713 ECPC Mid-Western Region Contact Information ECPC Mid-Western Region Contact Information Eva Horn, PhD Co-Associate Director Professor of Education University of Kansas The Early Childhood Personnel Center is a project of the University of Connecticut funded through cooperative agreement (# H325B120004) from the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, with subcontracts with Florida State University, University of Kansas, and University of Oregon.

ECPC Guiding Principles 1.All interventions delivered with fidelity across providers and settings

2.High Quality Coordinated Pre-Service & In-service

3.Common set of evidence based, measurable, and authentic personnel standards across disciplines

4.Personnel preparation and professional development agencies are knowledgeable and skilled in EBP as implementation of strategies of adult learning

5.Comprehensive System of Personnel Development as Quality Indicator

Needs Assessment Personnel Standards InservicePreservice Evaluation Technical Assistance

High Quality CSPD (State System) EC Leadership, Skills & Competencies Improved EI & ECSE Services Improved Child & Family Outcomes Theory of Change ECPC Activities Knowledge Development Leadership and Coordination Technical Assistance & Dissemination

Implementation Science Regional Collaborations National Partners Management and Accountability Implementation Science Regional Collaborations National Partners Management and Accountability HOW??

State chosen from the Mid-Western Region is KANSAS Intensive State Partnership

Needs Assessment Personnel Standards InservicePreservice Evaluation Technical Assistance Develop a Framework Model Showcase Exemplar Components and Processes Augment Components If Needed

Phases ExplorationInstallation ImplementationStandardization Two Year Timeline

Implementation Teams State Level Personnel Higher Education PD Providers Organizations Policy Makers Support Needed for an Effective System Infrastructure Support Needed for an Effective System Infrastructure Organized, Expert Assistance

Intensive State Partnership CSPD Sustainable Integrated

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