Post on 18-Jan-2016
July 11, 2013
Strong Early Childhood community in Montgomery County
Early Childhood Comprehensive Plan Leadership in Action Program Universal Pre-K Task Force MCPS Early Success Performance Plan Ongoing collaboration among MCPS, DHHS,
child care providers, non-profit partners Significant support from County Council,
Board of Education and County Executive Commitment to highest quality
opportunities for all children of the County
Provided access to RBA/RBF materials and opportunities to strengthen skills
Raised critical issues that must be addressed by the Councils and leadership teams
Learned from other counties’ experiences Focused on data and data driven decision-
making Set standards for following through on
commitments Provided wonderful opportunities to build
leadership/steering team Provided time to plan out framework and
strategies
MCECAC members recruited County Council resolution highlighting
formation and work of MCECAC County Executive Order establishing
MCECAC Using multiple data sources to focus work
of MCECAC Initial meeting, mini retreat and follow-up
meetings held Initial work groups established/operating:
Needs Assessment Exemplary Practice Community Outreach/Public Engagement
Strong relationships in early childhood community already established
High level of commitment and knowledge on the part of members – ready to work!
Strong program and exemplary practices currently present in the County
Coalescing around critical areas of need and possible approaches; noting needs in specific geographic areas; building on successful practice
TIME, TIME, TIME—not enough of it! Wanting to do everything—needing to
choose Adding members who represent different
perspectives (pediatrician, faith-based community, business)
Assuring that parents and caregivers voice is present and informing decisions
Assuring that the MCECAC membership leads decision-making
Keeping everyone informed and engaged
Next Early Childhood Comprehensive Plan—funding provided through LMB
Determining most effective leadership structure
Ongoing support from County Council, Board of Education, and County Executive—keeping everyone informed and engaged
Maintaining clarity of roles and purpose Staffing/Backbone organization or
structure Seeking out long-term funding from local,
state, federal and private sources Keeping people energized!