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Learn about Turnaround Ohio's efforts to support inclusion in preschool classrooms. Explore budget priorities, early childhood cabinet insights, and future goals for Ohio's children. Gain valuable perspectives on historical context and potential challenges/opportunities. Contact leatha@odjfs.state.oh.us or call 614-752-2196 for more information.
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Turnaround OhioEarly Care & Education "Just For You: Supporting Inclusion in Preschool Classrooms September 6, 2007Columbus, Ohio
Overview • Historical Perspective • Turnaround Ohio/Budget • Early Childhood Cabinet • What May the Future Hold?
Ohio’s Children • 884,593 children under the age of 6 • 62% of these children live in families with all parents working • 22% of children under 5 live in poverty • 1 in 6 children is hungry or at risk of hunger
Ohio’s Children • Nearly 1/3 of the 130,000 children entering kindergarten are NOT prepared • 36% of fourth graders read below grade level • 34% of fourth graders perform below grade level in math
Ohio’s ECE System • Infant care in 7 urban counties= $170.00 per week • Average current wage for ODJFS licensed center is $9.81 compared to $18.90 per hour in ODE programs • 44% of teachers in ODJFS licensed programs have an AA or higher • No licensing regulations for family child care home businesses • 376 NAEYC accredited programs; 292 rated programs under SUTQ
Governor Ted Strickland • Identified ECE as a priority • Economic development strategy • Supports all developmental domains
A Fair Start for Every Ohio Child • Work to make high quality early care and learning for all children a reality in Ohio • Recognize the critical importance of a child’s social, emotional and physical development to school readiness and lifelong learning • Realign state government to promote healthy early childhood development
After the Election… • Development of a Resource Group on ECE • Release of the State of the State • Executive Order-March 19, 2007
Turnaround Budget Priorities • All children • All settings • All developmental domains • Elimination of barriers for families • Streamline policies for providers • Maximize federal and other resources
Turnaround Budget Priorities • Increased statewide investments in HMG, Public School Preschool/ECE, SUTQ, Child Care, system supports, mental health treatment • Harmonizing eligibility • ELI Policy Changes • Work requirement • 12-month determination • Payment structure • 6-6 rule for families • Teacher qualifications
Turnaround Budget Priorities • Public School Preschool/ECE • Accessible to new districts • December 1 start date • System Supports • Training System • Additional Infant and Toddler Specialists • T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Ohio scholarships • Increased CCR&R Core Services
Early Childhood Cabinet • Six state agencies • Convened in May • Vision and Mission • Stakeholder Input
Early Childhood Cabinet System Elements • Quality Early Care & Education Settings • Professional & Workforce Development • Governance & Accountability • Financing • Involved Families, Informed Public
What the Future Holds… • Firming Up Our Foundation • Financing Strategies • Consistency with professional development, technical assistance and program standards • Accountability of state agencies
What the Future Holds… • Common data sets • Higher minimum qualifications for programs and professionals • Revised teacher prep programs
Challenges/Opportunities • Vision matched with implementation • Universal vs. targeted • Sustainability • Resiliency
Thank you • leatha@odjfs.state.oh.us614-752-2196 • Questions