Board Policy Priorities FY2010 Board of Early Education and Care October 13, 2009

Policy Priority – Summary of Discussion EEC Board Retreat At the July 30 th Board of Early Education and Care Retreat, the Board reviewed past policy discussions/decisions and a comprehensive list of policies for prioritization for FY2010 by key/strategic areas: 2 Family Access and Affordability WorkforceCommunication Waitlist - prioritization of access Background record check FY09 legislative and fiscal reports UPKECE scholarship guidelinesLegislative report FY10 IE Re-procurementCDA scholarshipEC resource centers Refine state collaborations to maximize resources Instructional leadership supportCommunication with families Scale of comp services to support whole child Clarify diverse learnersCommunication with the field Evaluate Coord. Family and Comm. Engagement model Continue work of WFTFDevelop a research agenda Link compensation to education Develop database of primary indicators P-20 Clear system of technical assistance and career ladder Report out on provider and child outcomes FY2009 Policy Discussions/Actions Prioritized Policy Discussions FY2010 Policy Discussion/Actions

3 Policy Priority – Summary of Discussion EEC Board Retreat (Continued) QualityInfrastructureBudget and Finance Adoption/RP RegulationsStrategic PlanFY10 budget Child Care RegulationsState Advisory CouncilsBudget priorities QRISCCDF PlanCommittee work Mental healthState PlanRates for providers UPK planning/evalFY11 budget prioritiesGrant planning policies Universal screening and assessment Commissioner evaluation, oversightSpending plan Income eligible program policy IT system developmentARRA planning Fiscal incentives for providers Strategic plan implement and reviewUPK Funding Measurable outcomesProvider market price studyFY10 & FY11 budget Link ELT to public school learning goals Elect vice chair (complete as of September 15, 2010) Pilot vs. statewide effortsLocal, regional, state roles Focus on Language Development for ELLs Supports for energy efficient and quality facilities Building skills of FCC

4 Policies Indicated as Priorities for FY2010 Board Retreat Discussion FOUR STARS Aligning Universal Pre-K resources and activities with instructional goals Strategic Direction: Quality Building a statewide internal and external communication strategy Strategic Direction: Communication THREE STARS Developing specific roles based on best practices for the local, regional, and state infrastructure Strategic Direction: Infrastructure Evaluating the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement consolidated model Strategic Direction: Family Access and Affordability The Board also discussed prioritizing the following policies; 4 stars: most pressing – 1 star: pressing

5 Policies Indicated as Priorities for FY2010 Board Retreat Discussion (Continued) TWO STARS Role for licensors in objectively documenting quality and referring providers for technical assistance (e.g. environmental rating scale) Strategic Direction: Quality Departments role in specific communities for the development of an educational system from Pre K to 3 Strategic Direction: Quality Developing a strategy for building the skills of family child care providers to increase the quality for infants and toddlers Strategic Direction: Quality Develop/supporting instructional leadership within the field Strategic Direction: Workforce Identifying scale of comprehensive services required to support whole child development in programs Strategic Direction: Family Access and Affordability ONE STAR Strategic efforts to link the extended learning time provided by out of school time providers to the public school learning goals Strategic Direction: Quality Continuing to create a workforce system: (model development, increase salaries, support competencies in QRIS, career pathway) Strategic Direction: Workforce Developing a regular report on the status of the early education and care field tracking specific provider / child outcomes Strategic Direction: Communication

6 EEC Board: Policy and Priority Committee Two Policies Discussed at October 5, 2009 Meeting P OLICY I TEM C HALLENGES TO ADDRESS / C ORE ISSUE P RIMARY OUTCOME : HOW WILL WE KNOW WHEN RESOLVED ? PLAN TO SHIFT RESOURCES TO ADDRESS ISSUE ? H IGH / LOW IMPACT H IGH / LOW EFFORT Aligning Universal Pre-K resources and activities with Instructional Goals the program is not universal other programs need an opportunity to increase quality need to define quality Increased access and program quality in additional programs Yes; will bring back a policy paper to frame future discussion at Committee meeting High impact; high effort

7 EEC Board: Policy and Priority Committee Two Policies Discussed at October 5, 2009 Meeting P OLICY I TEM C HALLENGES TO ADDRESS / C ORE ISSUE P RIMARY OUTCOME : HOW WILL WE KNOW WHEN RESOLVED ? PLAN TO SHIFT RESOURCES TO ADDRESS ISSUE ? H IGH / LOW IMPACT H IGH / LOW EFFORT Evaluating the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement consolidated model identify the consistent role the CFCE programs should play in communities and then measure impact Families / children are consistently receiving services (e.g. support around early literacy and transitions, and access to resources ) in their community No; but do not reduce High impact; low effort

8 EEC Board: Policy Priorities for FY2010 Next Steps Policy IssueTiming On-going daily policy discussionsCommittee/Board (continue as needed) Aligning Universal Pre-K resources and activities with instructional goals November 2 nd Policy and Program Committee November 10th Board Meeting (Discussion) December 8th Board Meeting (Potential Vote) Evaluating the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement consolidated model January 12th Board Meeting (Discussion) Additional policies for prioritization and discussion in FY2010 TBD