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Early Learning Partnership
Joint Effort Launched to Benefit Children Birth to Age 8
Thrive by Five Washington, the state Department of Early Learning and the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction signed a joint agreement to develop an early learning system that works to benefit children between birth to age 8.
At the heart of this effort is a shared understanding that “school readiness” means:
- Ready and successful children are healthy
and socially, emotionally, and
cognitively prepared for success in
school and life
- Ready and successful parents, families
and caregivers have the information
and resources needed to be their
children’s first and most important
teachers.
- Ready and successful professionals are
prepared and have the knowledge and
responsiveness to children’s different
learning styles, capabilities and
developmental goals so that they
ensure a high-quality learning
experience for children.
- Ready and successful schools are
prepared to support the learning and
development of every child in their
community.
- Ready and successful systems and communities
have the resources and information needed to
support expansion and excellence of programs
and services for children, families and schools,
including: governance, financing, accountability,
planning and communication.
Signed at the 2009 Starting Strong Conference, the resolution outlines how the three entities will work together to promote school readiness in such key areas as kindergarten readiness assessment planning, child care quality, parenting information and support, and early literacy.
The Early Learning Partnership builds upon the recommendations of Washington Learns, the 18-month study of Washington's education system headed by Gov. Chris Gregoire in 2005.
Read the Washington State Early Learning Partnership Joint Resolution that guides the partnership. Learn more about the partnership and get quarterly updates on the work.
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