Resources
May 2018 Presentation to Birth to 3rd Grade Interagency Council
NCECF Policy and Practice Leader Mandy Ableidinger shared information about NC's early learning system and the NC Pathways to Grade-Level Reading.
Parenting Knowledge among First-time Parents of Young Children A Research-to-Practice Brief
This research-to-practice brief highlights findings from Child Trends’ study of first-time parents of young children (under age 3) and their knowledge about parenting and child development.
Governor Cooper Proclaims July 12 Summer Learning Day
This press release announces Governor Cooper's proclamation that July 12 is Summer Learning Day in North Carolina, highlighting the importance summer plays in children’s school achievement and calling on communities to champion summer learning.
Pathways Process Toolkit
This document includes links to core Pathways process documents for the phases to date - Phase I Data Action Team, Phase II Learning Teams, and Phase III Design Teams.
Webinar Recording: Early Learning in CCIP Submission
This webinar highlighted the opportunities within CCIP to address early learning strategies and share examples of specific strategies and language to consider. The content was developed for Local Education Agencies staff. Presenters included Danielle Ewen, Senior Policy Advisor, Education Counsel and Carla Garrett, Title I Preschool Consultant, Office of Early Learning, NC Department of Public Instruction.
Early Learning in CCIP Webinar PowerPoint
This presentation highlights the opportunities within CCIP to address early learning strategies and share examples of specific strategies and language to consider.
Suggested Early Learning Language to Include in CCIP
This document is designed to support Local Education Agencies as they develop their ESSA plan. It outlines opportunities throughout the 2018 Consolidated Application to include activities to support young children’s development beginning at birth. We recommend that district leaders review the application and this document with early childhood leaders in their community to develop a strong, coordinated plan that supports optimal development for all children in the community.
Strengthening Early Math Instruction
Presentation by Dr. Sandra Linder, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Mathematics Education, Clemson University
at the Strengthening Early Math and Literacy Instruction in North Carolina Event sponsored by SAS and the Skeebo Foundation.
Increasing Effectiveness of Teachers and Principals in Pre-K Through 3rd grade
Presentation by Abbie Lieberman, Policy Analyst, Education Policy Program, New America Foundation at the
Strengthening Early Math and Literacy Instruction in North Carolina Event sponsored by SAS and the Skeebo Foundation.
Building a Strong and Aligned Birth to 3rd Grade Continuum in NC
Presentation by Susan Perry-Manning, Deputy Secretary, NC Department of Health and Human Services
at the Strengthening Early Math and Literacy Instruction in North Carolina Event sponsored by SAS and the Skeebo Foundation.