Thinking piece outlining key paradigm shifts for early childhood education

1. ECE 1.0 - 2.0 - 3.0 A Framework for the Future? April 2009

4. How to read the chart Infrastructure Localized Regional/State National Framework Past 1.0 Present 2.0 Future 3.0 Greater political will; Creative funding sources

5. How to read the chart Infrastructure Localized Regional/State National Framework Past 1.0 Present 2.0 Future 3.0 Greater political will; Creative funding sources Dimension

6. How to read the chart Infrastructure Localized Regional/State National Framework Past 1.0 Present 2.0 Future 3.0 Greater political will; Creative funding sources Evolutionary state

7. How to read the chart Infrastructure Localized Regional/State National Framework Past 1.0 Present 2.0 Future 3.0 Greater political will; Creative funding sources Where we are now What can move us forward

8. Household Family Role Limited parent knowledge (i.e. Dr. Spock common reference point) Greater knowledge by family of their role as child’s first teacher, but effectiveness still dependent on income level and access/connections to viable information channels Parents of all stripes are educational advocates Parent leadership training; increased economic resiliency; further policy development Access by Income Head Start Limited access for low-wage families Universal access regardless of income Creative financing strategies; investment in mixed delivery models ECE 1.0 ECE 2.0 ECE 3.0

9. The early years Early Screening & Intervention for Social, Emotional, Physical, & Developmental Ad hoc, especially limited to people of color & low-wage families More accessible screening among key professionals (e.g. Pediatricians); every child has a medical home Seamless system of support which provides access to key services Creative financing; policy development ECE 1.0 ECE 2.0 ECE 3.0 Increased communication; institutional cultural shifts; policy development Relation to K-12 Outside school realm ECE is a formal part of some public education districts; but conflict/disconnect remains for many areas ECE is the driver for a more integrated and innovative public education system

10. The early years Workforce & Business Model Development Reactive to workforce and business environment Career ladder developed and business planning prevalent Sustainable system of workforce development & business development Replication of best practices (e.g. incentives); development of innovative business models; creative zoning policies; understanding of importance of early education to school success Quality Improvement Intuitive sense of what is good Association, Local, and state standards and QI systems (incl. teacher quality National standards for all children Intentionality around bringing quality to all platforms instead of current market-based dynamics ECE 1.0 ECE 2.0 ECE 3.0

11. Societal impact Acceptance Level True Believers/Early Adopters Mass acceptance Universal acceptance Attitudinal shifts; replication of best practice models Infrastructure Localized Regional/State National Framework Greater political will; creative funding approaches More user-friendly approaches; use of cultural filters Understanding of Brain Development Not a lot of understanding about brain architecture More knowledge resulting in greater support for ECE Key to reforming our family support systems ECE 1.0 ECE 2.0 ECE 3.0