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ECEAP/HEAD START Meeting

Discussing the importance of early education and the need for increased opportunities for children from birth through 3rd grade. Addressing the achievement gap and targeting subgroups for support.

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ECEAP/HEAD START Meeting

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  1. ECEAP/HEAD START Meeting October 17, 2014 Skip Priest, Senior Policy Advisor, OSPI Bob Butts, Assistant Superintendent, Early Learning, OSPI

  2. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela

  3. The Paramount Duty Washington State Constitution ARTICLE IXEDUCATIONSECTION 1 PREAMBLE. It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders, without distinction or preference on account of race, color, caste, or sex.SECTION 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. The legislature shall provide for a general and uniform system of public schools…

  4. HB 1209 Changed the Game:Expectations for Many Students Increased Significantly One Year’s Growth versus Meeting a Standard + Standard Achievement - Lower performing Higher performing STUDENTS

  5. Excess General Fund Levy Revenue as a Percent of Total Revenue Percent of Total Revenue School Fiscal Year-End

  6. Per-pupil expenditures, U.S. and Washington

  7. Pupil-teacher ratios, U.S. and Washington Wa. Rank: 48 47 46 47 47 47 48 48 46 46 46 46

  8. The Achievement Gap Targeted Subgroups: Students who receive Special Education and ELL services Students who are: American Indian, Black, Pacific Islander, Hispanic Non-Targeted Subgroups: White, Asian, Two or More Races

  9. The skills and behaviors of entering Kindergarten children vary tremendously…

  10. Once children start behind in the K-12 system, most all of them stay behind…

  11. Improving brain function is easiest in the early years…

  12. Ability to Change Brains and Behaviors Decreases Over Time Source: Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University

  13. In light of what you just heard, what actions should Early Learning Advocates take this session to increase opportunities for children birth through 3rd grade???

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