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Early Childhood Advisory Council

Early Childhood Advisory Council includes diverse backgrounds and organizations that lend their expertise and experience to provide leadership, direction, and support to serving the children, families, and communities of the Commonwealth. The Early Childhood Advisory Council meets quarterly on the third Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. During each meeting, the Advisory Council advises on the early care and education system, provides progress updates on the 5-year strategic plan and facilitates collective commitment to increase access and opportunity for children across the state.

Meetings are open to the public and we welcome attendance from those who are passionate about providing a strong foundation for all children in the Commonwealth. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Amanda Adkins at 502-782-0200 or email her at amanda.adkins@ky.gov

Listed below are the upcoming meeting dates for 2022:

March 16, 2022 September 15, 2022

June 16, 2022 December 15, 2022

Next Early Childhood Advisory Council Meeting:

The next Early Childhood Advisory Council meeting will be held on March 16, 2022, at 3:30 pm EST and will be live-streamed on YouTube. Contact Amanda Adkins at amanda.adkins@ky.gov with any questions. You can watch the live stream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFq1-PdWJFWE25TdJyiuWQ

Early Childhood Advisory Council

Mission

Utilizing a diverse group of leaders, we are united in building a strong foundation for Kentucky's children from birth to age 5 through comprehensive, sustainable education strategies.

Priority #1
Unification & Accountability

Investment and Alignment
     Committee Tasks:
      • Analyze state and federal funding opportunities
      • Prioritize and align funding opportunities
      • Expand access to education for 0-5-year-olds

Chair: John Roden
Members: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G1TrYoaMVmiu_tboPbYnb0rg6Q2Fumh1aQKmnO-m1tk/edit?usp=sharing

     High-Quality Workforce
     Committee Tasks:
      • Revise Early Childhood standards and professional development framework
      • Incorporate revised standards into an Early Childhood Workforce Development Plan

Chair: Dr. Jaesook Gilbert
Members:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IgR8GtjPzfuv4NbKIwPVMEmad7tq9Z6g-G3p3WkME6k/edit?usp=sharing.
Priority #2
Strengthen State & Local Partnerships

     Funding Diversification
     Committee Tasks
      • Increase federal network to advance priorities
      • Attract philanthropic support

Chair: Dr. Felicia Cumings-Smith
Members: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19OZK7jvEk0F6d7_dW5LFRV9a8ppC-ob7jUEOzcDLBhk/edit?usp=sharing

     Data and Shared Accountability
     Committee Tasks
      • Utilize data to create shared accountability
      • Generate positive policy and practice impacts

Chair: Rina Gratz
Members: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wApQvtNuSATXHv5WDtbP78A25_-tVXfNY6UCq9oAdGc/edit?usp=sharing

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