Budget Sequesters Could Affect Early Childhood Programs
During the farm bill negotiations, two senators introduced an amendment to research what sequestration would mean for federal programs, including education programs. Read More
Positive Impacts and Return on Investment: What We Can Learn from Head Start Research
From the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Dr. Hilary Shager's presentation Positive Impacts and Return on Investment: What We Can Learn from Head Start Research looks at being a good consumer of Head Start research, early cohort research, The National...
Children’s Budget 2012
Source: First Focus - June 27, 2012 First Focus recently published Children's Budget 2012, an analysis of more than 180 federal investments in children. The report finds that discretionary spending on children has declined for two consecutive years, overall...
New CED Report Emphasizes Role of Business in Early Childhood
The Committee for Economic Development released a new report on June 26, 2012, "Unfinished Business: Continued Investment in Child Care and Early Education is Critical to Business and America's Future," highlighting the importance of having business leaders as...
Enhanced Early Head Start: Good for Kids, Good for Parents
Source: CLASP - May 29, 2012 By Emily Firgens Unemployment takes a toll on an entire family. Both parents and children are impacted by the lack of income, stress, and uncertainty that comes with it. Research time and again shows that young children who grow up in...
Intersecting Interest/TTA Networking Event
Title: Intersecting Interests/TTA Networking Event Location: Radisson Paper Valley, 333 W. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 Link Out: Click Here Description: Nourish relationships between WI Early Childhood Higher Education and State/Regional Training/Technical...
Identifying Profiles of Quality in Home-Based Child Care
Source: Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation - Retrieved May 30, 2012 The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) recently published a brief entitled Identifying Profiles of Quality in Home-Based Child Care (2012). The brief highlights the need to...
Head Start Birth-to-Five Funding Opportunity Announcement Pilot
Source: Office of Head Start - May 16, 2012 The Office of Head Start has announced that it will be piloting a Birth-to-Five Funding Opportunity in five service areas where Head Start and Early Head Start funds are slated to be awarded through a competitive process....
Communications Director – CLASP
posted on April 19, 2012 CLASP, the Center for Law and Social Policy, is seeking a Communications Director. Based in Washington D.C., with the mission of improving the lives of low-income people, CLASP develops and advocates for federal, state and local policies to...
Family Forum/Superior – Head Start for the Whole Family
Head start for the whole family Maria Lockwood - 04/18/2012 Twice a year, Family Forum Head Start buses students to the dentist. Monday, the short yellow buses will bring the children’s parents to a job fair at Wessman Arena. Unlike a traditional preschool, Head Start...
The 2011 State Preschool Yearbook Shows Decline in Pre-K Per Child Funding and Quality
Source: National Institute of Early Education Research - April 10, 2012 The National Institute of Early Education Research (NIEER) has published its 2011 State Preschool Yearbook (April 2012). The Yearbook ranks states on funding of pre-K programs and their...
Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Initiative
Title: Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Initiative Location: College of Menomonie Nation, Keshena, WI (Near Shawano) Description: CREATE Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Initiative is pleased to announce the upcoming spring/summer/fall workshops for early...
Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Initiative
Title: Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Initiative Location: WECA Annual Conference Pre-Conference Day, Country Springs Hotel and Waterpark, Waukesha, WI Description: CREATE Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Initiative is pleased to announce the upcoming...
Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Initiative
Title: Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Initiative Location: Superior Public Library, Superior, WI Description: CREATE Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Initiative is pleased to announce the upcoming spring/summer/fall workshops for early education and care...
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