National Institute for Early Education Research

When states incorporate family child care (FCC) into their state-funded pre-K programs, they must address several key policies with potential cost implications. These policies cover how providers are recruited, contracted, and reimbursed. Factors include direct or indirect participation through networks, intermediary entities, and the frequency and timing of payments. These considerations are crucial for ensuring the successful integration of FCCs and maintaining quality early childhood education. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyX2nxKG GG Weisenfeld Karin Garver Erin Harmeyer Funded by: Home Grown #FCC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #QualityPrograms

During the 2020-2021 school year, the need for assistant teachers to possess a CDA or its equivalent was met in less than one-third of state-funded preschool programs. Seattle, clinching a gold medal in the @CityHealth's 2023 Annual Pre-K Policy Assessment, insists on a CDA or equivalent for assistant teachers. Navigating the future of Early Childhood Education! Well done Seattle! 🏆 #SeattleEducation #GoldStandard Learn more about Assistant Teachers in State-funded Preschool Programs: https://lnkd.in/eEsGwukk 

Despite progress, preschool enrollment was still down nationally by 1.5% from the pre-pandemic level of 2019-2020. Enrollment remained below pre-pandemic levels in 28 states.  Explore the challenges and advancements in early childhood education in the ‘23 State of Pre-K Yearbook: https://lnkd.in/emqpFQxf. #PreschoolEnrollment #EarlyEducation #PandemicImpact 

NIEER's founder and senior co-director Steve Barnett was interviewed by @Stateline, discussing the complexities of implementing universal pre-K. “Everybody doesn’t define ‘universal’ the same way. You can’t just wave a magic wand.” #EarlyEducation #UniversalPreK #Education https://lnkd.in/eRvYT8gv

📚 Access to high-quality books is a crucial and powerful teaching tool. Integrating books into units of study to build vocabulary and extend learning is just one of the many strategies we share during our SESEBA Institute (Self-Evaluation of Supports for Emergent Bilingual Acquisition). Stay tuned for upcoming SESEBA Institute sessions near you. 2024-2025 dates are coming soon!  https://lnkd.in/eY64G8JM #EarlyChildgoodEducation #BilingualEducation #SESEBA #ProfessionalDevelopment  

Our founder and senior co-director, Steve Barnett, was recently interviewed by The New York Times. 📰 In an insightful interview, he discussed the difficulties young children have in school since the pandemic and changes in preschool participation. "Preschool attendance can significantly boost kindergarten preparedness, research has found. But in many states, preschool attendance is still below prepandemic levels. Survey data suggests low-income families have not returned at the same rate as higher-income families.” Check out the full article to learn more about how our work is making a difference: Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gPV8yasW #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildCare #Preschool #EducationMatters #PolicyChange 

📉 Our Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) workforce survey revealed a significant demographic mismatch: the EI/ECSE workforce is predominantly White, non-Hispanic/Latina females who speak only English, while the children they serve are more diverse. This highlights a critical need for increased cultural and linguistic diversity in the workforce. Learn more about this finding and other key insights: https://lnkd.in/gtMqCk86 #Diversity #Inclusion #EarlyEducation #NIEER 

🏆 Congratulations on your gold medal in @CityHealth's 2023 Annual Pre-K Policy Assessment, Albuquerque! 🌟 Your exceptional commitment to implementing funding strategies for high-quality Pre-K is truly commendable. If your city is eager to learn and implement successful funding strategies for your program, check out this resource here: https://lnkd.in/eknseyWj #ABQEducation #GoldStandard 

📹 Check out this video of our dedicated teachers and coaches practicing Cognitive Coaching! 🧠✨ Cognitive Coaching is a three-step process where educators explore the invisible thinking behind their practices with the support of a mentor, coach, or peer. It includes a planning conversation, an observation, and a reflection conversation. The only way to master it is through practice, and that's exactly what these amazing teachers and leaders are doing. 🌟👏 Click the link below to learn more about how the SESEBA system weaves cognitive coaching, teacher reflection and research-based strategies for multilingual learners. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYZ-wU7x      #CognitiveCoaching #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #EducationLeadership 

Enrollment in state-funded preschool increased by 110,209 children (7%) from 2021-2022, with the total number of enrolled children increasing in all but six states. This growth highlights the progress in expanding access to early education. Learn more about these  trends and their implications in the ‘23 State of Pre-K Yearbook: https://lnkd.in/emqpFQxf. #PreschoolEnrollment #EarlyChildhood #EducationGrowth