2019-2020 Trying Together Public Policy Agenda

Do What’s Best for Children

• Advance the use of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) in teaching and learning.
• Acknowledge child development in setting expectations and responding to behaviors.
• Make inclusive, diverse, culturally-responsive early childhood environments the norm.

Research and Reports

• Advance Developmentally Appropriate Practice: How Young Children Learn White Paper
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP): A Guide for Parents
• Advance Developmentally Appropriate Practice: How Young Children Learn Webinar 
• Custom PD: Engaging Young Learners and Addressing Behaviors With DAP
• ESSA Resource Guide
• ESSA Feedback
• End Early Childhood Suspensions and Expulsions White Paper
• Addressing Suspensions and Expulsions: A Guide for Families

Invest Adequately

• Increase access to high quality pre-kindergarten (pre-k) programs.
• Increase access to high-quality infant and toddler care.
• Elevate the early care and education profession.

Research and Reports

• Child Care Needs Assessment
• How to Find, Choose, and Pay for High-Quality Child Care: A Guide for Families
• A Review of Pre-Kindergarten Expansion in U.S. Cities

Enhance Quality

• Ensure continuous high-quality early learning experiences in school districts serving children from birth through grade four.
• Augment quality in school-age child care and out-of-school time programs.
• Expand maintenance and availability of data that informs access, affordability, equity, and quality.

Research and Reports

• Kindergarten Transition White Paper

Access and Support

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