Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System

Fundamentals of CCDF Administration Website

The new Fundamentals of CCDF Administration website is a comprehensive, interactive resource for state, territory, and tribal administrators.

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State School-Age Data Profiles Database

The National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment shares a first-ever collection of national and state/territory data profiles with information about school-age children served through CCDF. The profiles present a detailed picture of how federal investments and state policies can support the needs of school-age children.

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Consumer Education Resources for CCDF Grantees

Resources to guide states and territories as they work to meet the requirements for consumer education in the CCDBG and the CCDF final rule.

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CCDF Criminal Background Check Requirements

Criminal background check requirements is a focus topic for the National Center on Child Care Subsidy Innovation and Accountability. Comprehensive resources are available that break down the requirements into easier to understand language.

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The Expulsion Policy Strategy Tool

This tool lays out a rubric for a range of policy options to promote young children’s social-emotional development and reduce the likelihood of expulsion and suspension in early learning settings.

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The Office of Child Care supports its grantees in various ways. Among the most important is the Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System (ECTTAS). The system brings together resources from the Office of Child Care, the Office of Head Start, and their health partners to offer CCDF Administrators and their stakeholders information, tools, training, and other supports. Learn more about the ECTTAS.