Want to accelerate your equity and quality efforts with complimentary customized consulting from Start Early’s consulting team? Co-design a tailored engagement, choosing from Start Early’s services to advance your community systems-building work. Apply: startearly.org/campaign/consu…

Don’t miss our webinar, Moving the Needle: How States Can Support More Inclusive Early Childhood Systems tomorrow at 12PM CT! Hear a welcome by reps from @HHSgov & U.S. Department of Education and a discussion with our panel of IL advocates sharing how to advance inclusion: bit.ly/4aBsp7n

An article by our partners New America describes the shortage of early intervention & early childhood special education service providers across our country. The lack of providers prevents every single child from receiving the adequate care they deserve.
newamerica.org/education-poli…

While the #WOYC has ended, our commitment to #ECE continues to shine bright! We’re thrilled to share a glimpse into the wonderful world of Educare Chicago, a Start Early program. Check out this heartwarming video on the enriching activities our young learners enjoyed last week!

We’re thrilled to announce that Start Early’s Dr. Demi Siskind has been selected for Foundation for Child Development’s Young Scholars Program! Congratulations to the 24 Cohort, Dr. Demi Siskind & Dr. Saili Kulkarni, your research will support meaningful change in #ECE : bit.ly/3TQuVQi

Want to accelerate your equity and quality efforts with complimentary complementary systems mapping? Apply for the 2024 Impact Initiative for a comprehensive understanding of your community’s landscape of programs, funding, and data. Apply at: startearly.org/campaign/consu…

Great tips from Start Early! ⬇️

Have you worked with young children in a child care program? We need your help! NORC is conducting interviews with #ECE workers about their experiences working w/children. Find out more by emailing [email protected], calling 1-800-487-4609 or visit: norc.org/research/proje…

Join us on May 2 for a deep dive into #DAP featuring:
-Dr. Barbara Cooper @startearlyorg
-Dr. Pamela Truelove-Walker @tmwcenter , @uchicago
-Dr. LaTonya Barnes Sibley
Hosted by Dr. Valora Washington The CAYL Institute

Register for free at: tinyurl.com/mrxfwvr9

Join us & @blkmamasmatter in celebrating #BlackMaternalHealthWeek ! Take part in unforgettable activities & conversations aimed at shifting the state of Black Maternal Health in the U.S. Learn more: blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw #BlackMamasMatter #BMHW24

Want to accelerate your equity and quality efforts with support from Start Early? Apply for the 2024 Impact Initiative to receive complimentary consulting on Systems Mapping, Family-Centered Design, and Customized Consulting. Learn more: startearly.org/campaign/consu…

There is still time to register for our live webinar on April 23rd at 12 PM CT. Learn how advocates can leverage HHS.gov & U.S. Department of Education's updated Joint Federal Policy Statements to advance inclusion in their #earlychildhood system.
bit.ly/4aBsp7n

A new report shares policy recommendations to advance equity & inclusion for children with disabilities. Learn about opportunities for state legislative bodies & government agencies overseeing #earlychildhood programs to improve inclusion in their states: bit.ly/43zMTep

Start Early’s Suni Kartha & Dr. Demi Siskind were selected for NBCDI’s 2024-2025 cohort of the Public Voices Fellowship on Racial Justice in Early Childhood in partnership with The OpEd Project. Learn more about the Fellowship and the Fellows selected:
nbcdi.org/introducing-th…

Learn how CPS - Chicago Public Schools, The School District of Palm Beach County, ATL Public Schools and more school districts around the country are supporting inclusion in all #earlylearning setting-types, including community-based early learning programs. Read more in our new report: bit.ly/43zLbcV

Hear from Start Early’s Karen Berman and Mina Hong on April 3 at 4:30 p.m. ET during the webinar Bringing Change to Your State: Policy and Advocacy Strategies You Can Use hosted by DEC. Learn more & register: bit.ly/43ARnRO

Join us on Tuesday, April 23 at 12 PM CT for a live webinar and learn more on how advocates can leverage HHS.gov & U.S. Department of Education's updated Joint Federal Policy Statements to advance inclusion in their #earlychildhood system. Register now: bit.ly/4aBsp7n

Want to hear about the latest #ECE news? Sign up to receive emails from us on the latest in state & federal #earlychildhood policy developments, advocacy actions, research and more! Sign up here: bit.ly/4crjC9U

🌟On World Doula Day, we're celebrating the incredible work of doulas everywhere!🌟 Our doula services empower families, support professionals & advocate for policies that prioritize access to high-quality care for all. Learn more: startearly.org/what-we-do/ear…

🚨 The FY24 funding deal includes a $1 billion funding increase for early learning and child care programs!

Read our full statement here: bit.ly/4a2pbtH