PURPOSE
HB21-1304 required the Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC) to convene a Transition Advisory Group (TAG), to learn from parents/families, members of the early childhood workforce, providers, school districts, human services leaders, Councils, and other stakeholders. The TAG helped advise the Transition Working Group, comprised of the Governor’s office, several state agencies, and the ECLC co-chairs, in developing recommendations to inform (1) the development of a transition plan for the new state department by November 1, 2021 and (2) the universal preschool program by January 1, 2022. The TAG, and any associated subgroups the ECLC convened, included a wide array of public and private voices to ensure the recommendations reflect the full spectrum of early childhood programs and services.
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TAG included representatives from all over Colorado, as well as several state-wide organizations, bringing diverse perspectives to help inform the transition process.
membership
The TAG was comprised of a wide array of diverse public and private perspectives to ensure the recommendations reflect the full spectrum of early childhood programs and services. This included parents, members of the early childhood workforce, providers, school districts, human services leaders, local Early Childhood Councils, and other stakeholders.
ECLC Guiding Principles
The ECLC developed a set of Guiding Principles to ensure children, families and communities remain at the center of our work.
MEETING SCHEDULE AND MATERIALS
TAG MEETING SCHEDULE AND KEY FOCUS AREAS:
MEETING MATERIALS:
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:30 pm
Pre Reading: Draft Universal Preschool Recommendations
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:30 pm
Pre Reading: Colorado Shines Brighter Operations Matrix
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:30 pm
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:30 pm
Agenda | PowerPoint | Recording | Meeting Chat | Meeting Notes | Discussion Jam Board on Funding Models
Pre Reading: Universal Preschool Program - Stakeholder Feedback
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:30 pm
Pre Reading: Department of Early Childhood Transition Draft Plan | Statewide Listening Tour Slides | Statewide Listening Tour Recording
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:30 pm
Agenda | PowerPoint | Recording | Meeting Chat | Meetings Notes
Pre Reading: September 15, 2021 TAG PowerPoint Slides
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:30 pm
Agenda | PowerPoint | OEC Program Overview | Recording | Meeting Chat | Meeting Notes
Pre Reading: Pro/Con List Discussing Program Movement from Governance Subgroup notes
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:30 pm
Agenda | PowerPoint | Recording | Meeting Chat | Meeting Notes
Pre Reading: Definition of Equity | Colorado Sun Article | Colorado Preschool Program | Early Childhood Workforce Development Team | Office of Early Childhood Programs
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:00 pm
Agenda | PowerPoint | Recording | Meeting Notes | CO Preschool Policy Development Process Policy Themes and Progress Report/Overview
Pre Reading: Preview of PowerPoint Slides
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 ~ 3:00-5:00 pm
Pre Reading: House Bill 21-1304 | ECLC Universal Preschool Policy Discussion Guide | CO Preschool Policy Development Process Policy Themes and Progress Report/Overview | Early Childhood Colorado Framework
STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
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