Heinz Pennsylvania Early Childhood Initiatives (ECI), Vira and Howard Heinz Endowments
Project Description:
There is a need for quality early childhood programs for children at developmental risk to promote school success. The overarching goal of ECI is to foster preschool and school success for children of poverty to decrease the rate of school failure. Regular onsite mentoring and consultation about program quality using the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards is the basis for improving program quality with the ultimate goal of enhancing child outcomes.
Research conducted on this model is a longitudinal evaluation of the efficacy and success of intensive quality mentoring on the capacity of all types of early care and education programs to promote developmental, behavioral, and early school success for chilren in high-risk environments and foster parent participation, and innoative interagency partnerships ina systems reform effort.
ECI research shows dramatic and positive effects for children in its first four years.
Keyword(s):
early school success for children in high-risk environments systems reform
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
