Early Care & Education

Increased availability of formal education and professional development opportunities for early childhood.
Increased access to high quality early learning, birth through third grade.
Increased number of children meeting developmental milestones to promote school readiness.
Increased number of programs that are accredited and/or quality rated.
Increased number of schools that have leadership and educational environments that support young children's success.
Increased availability of community resources and support networks for early childhood practitioners, professionals, and programs.
Increased number of children with special needs who receive consistent early learning services and supports
Decreased gaps in school readiness and academic achievement between populations of children.

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