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Early Care and Education

With both families and providers at the top of our mind, we believe strong beginnings require strong systems. Our insights explore the policies, funding structures, and community-centered approaches that make ECE programs more equitable and sustainable for them.

Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) – Strategies for Building a Statewide System

Ensuring Inclusion for All Preschool-age Children with Disabilities – State Strategies to Move the Needle

Preparing for Your CCDF State Plan: What’s Changed Since Your Last Cost Analysis?

Preparing for Your CCDF State Plan: Connecting the Dots from Field Input to Costs

Preparing for Your CCDF State Plan: What is “Alternative Methodology,” and Should We Do It?

Preparing for Your CCDF State Plan: An Introduction

Policy Implications: Designing for a Family-Centered System

The Path to Convergence: How Historical Circumstances Are Giving Way to Strategic Alignment

Two Systems, One Family: The Lived Reality of America’s Educational Divide

Understanding the Cost of Early Intervention Services in Illinois

Eight Community Engagement Practices That Facilitate Stronger Decision-Making

IL Gov. Pritzker Touts Early Childhood Focus in 2024 State of the State Address

Applying Charter Authorizing Principles in the Early Childhood Field