Table of Contents UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, Objectives3 Agenda4 Systemic Approach5 Survey and Interview Summaries6 EEC Mission14 Comparison of Budget Priorities15 Policy Impact on Stakeholders16 Next Steps17

Objectives Begin the process of developing a new strategic plan Define a systemic framework to support policy decision making and resource allocation Prioritize 3 to 4 policy activities within the framework to accelerate our work UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th,

8:30 Continental Breakfast 9:00Welcome, Warm-up and Objectives 9:30Board Member Survey and Interview Findings 10:15Break 10:30Mission and Vision 11:15Strategic Directions 4 Agenda UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, :30 Lunch 1:00Strategic Directions, continued 3:00Break & Energizer 3:20Understanding Impact 4:00Next Steps 4:30 Close

5 Systemic Approach UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 EEC System Components Standards, Assessment & Accountability Informed Families & Public Early Ed & Care and K-12 Linkages Workforce & Professional Development Regulations Governance Finance

6 Survey and Interview Summary: Survey and Interview Summary: Standards, Assessment and Accountability UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 Increase access to programs without compromising on quality Continue strategic goal of QRIS to make sure families have quality programs. Work this through to the end. Need to create timelines that prioritize access to quality programs given limited resources Increase access to programs without compromising on quality Continue strategic goal of QRIS to make sure families have quality programs. Work this through to the end. Need to create timelines that prioritize access to quality programs given limited resources Understanding and clarity of this component 100% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 38% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 62% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area Understanding and clarity of this component 100% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 38% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 62% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area SURVEYSURVEY INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

7 Survey and Interview Summary: Survey and Interview Summary: Informed Families and Public UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 Increase parent engagement with the school and their child’s education Continue recent progress working with high needs families Develop a communication strategy to help the public better understand what we mean by early childhood education. Our mixed delivery system needs unifying to help the public understand what we do. Increase parent engagement with the school and their child’s education Continue recent progress working with high needs families Develop a communication strategy to help the public better understand what we mean by early childhood education. Our mixed delivery system needs unifying to help the public understand what we do. Understanding and clarity of this component 88% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 57% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 43% feel EEC has been significantly or fully effective in this area Understanding and clarity of this component 88% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 57% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 43% feel EEC has been significantly or fully effective in this area SURVEYSURVEY INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

8 Survey and Interview Summary: Survey and Interview Summary: Early Ed & Care and K-12 Linkages UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 Inform and engage the Board on the topic of PreK – Grade 3 alignment Define the role of the Board in building PreK – Grade 3 alignment Develop department expertise in this area (e.g. PreK – 3 curriculum and assessment specialists) to become a more credible partner with DESE Develop more strategic connections with elementary and secondary education, and a vehicle for EEC to provide input into requirements for K and up Inform and engage the field on the topic of PreK – Grade 3 alignment Keep broader mission (including service to infants and toddlers and their families) of EEC in mind while building PreK – Grade 3 linkages Define the role of data in transitioning across the system Define curriculum and standards for kids transitioning across the system Do earlier work with ELL children Open a significant number of preschool programs in the public schools, supported by a wrap- around provider network Inform and engage the Board on the topic of PreK – Grade 3 alignment Define the role of the Board in building PreK – Grade 3 alignment Develop department expertise in this area (e.g. PreK – 3 curriculum and assessment specialists) to become a more credible partner with DESE Develop more strategic connections with elementary and secondary education, and a vehicle for EEC to provide input into requirements for K and up Inform and engage the field on the topic of PreK – Grade 3 alignment Keep broader mission (including service to infants and toddlers and their families) of EEC in mind while building PreK – Grade 3 linkages Define the role of data in transitioning across the system Define curriculum and standards for kids transitioning across the system Do earlier work with ELL children Open a significant number of preschool programs in the public schools, supported by a wrap- around provider network Understanding and clarity of this component 88% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 12% of the respondents feel EEC has been not at all effective in this area 38% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 50% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area Understanding and clarity of this component 88% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 12% of the respondents feel EEC has been not at all effective in this area 38% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 50% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area SURVEYSURVEY INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

9 Survey and Interview Summary: Survey and Interview Summary: Workforce & Professional Development UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 Assess needs and goals of teacher training and professional development, and provide responsive systemic support Develop a communication strategy to help early childhood professionals better understand what we mean by early childhood education Develop new collaborative relationships with professionals to support and learn from one another’s work Outreach to teachers who are not part of the state system due to diverse barriers – language, technology, lack of knowledge, unlicensed providers Assess needs and goals of teacher training and professional development, and provide responsive systemic support Develop a communication strategy to help early childhood professionals better understand what we mean by early childhood education Develop new collaborative relationships with professionals to support and learn from one another’s work Outreach to teachers who are not part of the state system due to diverse barriers – language, technology, lack of knowledge, unlicensed providers Understanding and clarity of this component 75% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 75% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 25% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area Understanding and clarity of this component 75% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 75% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 25% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area SURVEYSURVEY INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

10 Survey and Interview Summary: Survey and Interview Summary: Regulations UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 Establish Early Learning Challenge Grant goals as a priority Understanding and clarity of this component 88% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 25% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 75% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area Understanding and clarity of this component 88% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 25% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 75% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area SURVEYSURVEY INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

11 Survey and Interview Summary: Survey and Interview Summary: Governance UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 Strength - Board members are engaged and conduct committee work deeply and seriously Need - Develop more opportunities for the Board to talk through tough issues, define goals, and make systemic connections Strength - Board members are engaged and conduct committee work deeply and seriously Need - Develop more opportunities for the Board to talk through tough issues, define goals, and make systemic connections Understanding and clarity of this component 100% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 12% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 75% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area 12% of the respondents feel EEC has been fully effective in this area Understanding and clarity of this component 100% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 12% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 75% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area 12% of the respondents feel EEC has been fully effective in this area SURVEYSURVEY INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

12 Survey and Interview Summary: Survey and Interview Summary: Finance UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 Determine how to use funding and strike the right budgetary balance, weighing benefits and risks Develop strategy for increasing salary and compensation (Rate Reform Initiative) Develop the most creative and thoughtful system (despite funding constraints) in order to best advocate for what we need and make the case that EEC is worth the investment Determine how to use funding and strike the right budgetary balance, weighing benefits and risks Develop strategy for increasing salary and compensation (Rate Reform Initiative) Develop the most creative and thoughtful system (despite funding constraints) in order to best advocate for what we need and make the case that EEC is worth the investment Understanding and clarity of this component 100% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 37% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 37% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area 25% of the respondents feel EEC has been fully effective in this area Understanding and clarity of this component 100% of the respondents feel they significantly or fully understand this component How effective EEC has been in their work in this area 37% of the respondents feel EEC has been somewhat effective in this area 37% feel EEC has been significantly effective in this area 25% of the respondents feel EEC has been fully effective in this area Ranking EEC Board Budget Priorities 1 (2.57)QRIS 2 (2.71)General Access 3 (4.0)General Rate Reform 4 (4.43)Transportation 5 (5.14)Staffing: Licensing 6 (6.0)Infant/Toddler Rate Increase 7 (6.14)Staffing: Fiscal Monitoring 8 (6.86)Other* 9 (7.14)Summer Only Care * Community Family Engagement & Workforce Development SURVEYSURVEY INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) provides the foundation that supports all children in their development as lifelong learners and contributing members of the community, and supports families in their essential work as parents and caregivers. 13 UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 EEC Mission

14 Comparison of Budget Priorities UMass Donahue Institute - EEC Board Retreat – July 12 th, 2012 Ranking Advisory Council Budget Priorities Ranking EEC Budget Priorities Ranking EEC Board Budget Priorities 1 General Access 1 Summer Only Care 1QRIS 2 General Rate Reform 2 Infant/Toddler Rate Increase 2General Access 3 Transportation 3 3General Rate Reform Infant/Toddler Rate Increase 4 General Access 4Transportation 5 Summer Only Care 5 General Rate Reform 5Staffing: Licensing 6 6 Infant/Toddler Rate Increase 7 Staffing: Fiscal Monitoring 7 7 QRIS 8Other* 9Summer Only Care