Early Childhood Regional Networks and Community Development (COACHES)
Project Description:
The funding for this project comes from several different streams from two state departments to build a coordinated early childhood system across systems in Wisconsin. Activities fall under the umbrella of the Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners and the Wisconsin Early Childhood Comprehensive System Planning initiatives.The purpose of the regional networks are to: 1.Network, share information, provide input, and promote collaboration within the state and regional early childhood infrastructure to support statewide planning and implementation of an early childhood comprehensive system in WI.
2. Ensure the regional action teams include representation from a wide, comprehensive, range of early childhood programs and areas including early intervention, early childhood special education, four-year-old kindergarten, child care, Head Start, parent education, family support, health, and mental health/social emotional development.
3. Work with the existing Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners Regional Networks Liaison Teams to support the networking infrastructure and coordinate training and technical assistance (T/TA) efforts.
4. Support and assist community leadership to expand their ability to promote, plan, and implement 4 year-old-kindergarten (4K) and community approaches.
5. Support and assist community leadership to expand their ability to implement an array of preschool options for young children with disabilities including implementation of Ready Set Go training and Wisconsin?s Expanding Opportunities Initiative Workplan.
6. Facilitate and assist in the delivery and implementation of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards to provide for statewide access.
7. Take next steps in the development of a plan to increase awareness of poverty issues and include strategies early childhood professionals may use to increase access to services for children who are experiencing homelessness.
Keyword(s):
early childhood community collaboration
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
