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Early Language & Literacy KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Early Language and Literacy KnowledgeBase is an online resource supporting language and literacy development in early learners from birth through age eight. Its focus is to support parents and caregivers in helping early learners with their language and literacy development, and teachers in enhancing their instruction for early learners from pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3.

Task 2: Be Aware of State Early Childhood Education Initiatives

Guideline: Interaction with state policymakers is important to improving early learner language and literacy development. When working with state policymakers, educators of early learners need information about, and an awareness of, state-level initiatives aimed at early learner language and literacy development.


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Early Childhood Education Initiatives

This resource provides links to early childhood education initiatives under the auspices of each state's department of education.

 

Great Start for Kids

This link is to Michigan's Great Start for Kids website. Great Start is Michigan's state-wide initiative to improve school readiness of early learners. Though intended for the state of Michigan, educators of early learners may find the content useful in their states. It is offered as an example of a state-wide initiative to enhance school readiness of early learners.

 

Now for Later

This link to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Now for Later website promoting the importance of early learning. As noted at the Now for Later website, the initiative's purpose "is to help raise awareness among parents, professionals and community leaders of the importance of school readiness, the need for quality early learning opportunities, and the role of family and early childhood programs." Though intended for the state of Missouri, educators of early learners may find the content useful in their states. It is offered as an example of a state-wide initiative to enhance school readiness of early learners.

 

The State of Preschool Report

This link is to the National Institute for Early Education Research's annual state of preschool report.