Building a Comprehensive Early Care and Education System
This resource page offers a variety of podcast episodes, webinars, and guides designed to help leaders understand comprehensive ECE systems, communicate strategic plans to stakeholders, and leverage the PDG B-5 initiative to support comprehensive statewide systems-building.
Resources
Early Childhood Policy Matters Podcast
This podcast series features state leaders and national experts who discuss early childhood policy and efforts supporting the PDG B-5 initiatives.
The Biden Administration’s Vision for Comprehensive ECE Systems
This episode focuses on the role played by the federal government to support states as they strengthen early childhood care and education systems and offer mixed delivery options for parents.
Using PDG B-5 to Support Comprehensive ECCE Statewide Systems
In this episode, subject matter experts discuss how their states have used PDG B-5 funds to take steps towards building a more comprehensive early care and education system.
PDG B-5: Townhall (May 3, 2022)
Presenters answer state questions about the PDG B-5 grant and take suggestions for future annual convening meetings.
Guide for Communicating the Strategic Plan for a Comprehensive, Statewide ECCE System
This guide is for PDG B-5 state leads and teams. It is for evaluating the strategic plan to communicate to external audiences about progress and goals.
Including PreK in Comprehensive ECCE Systems Building Activities
This webinar highlights strategies to expand equitable access to programs. It also covers the importance of cross-system planning with inclusive practices.
This brief looks at Head Start as a strategic partner in systems-building. Staff will learn about the benefits and challenges of working together.