Focus Area A
Consistent messaging across systems will create trust and clarity for families. Guidance on age, admittance, programming and more must be accessible and clear.
Focus Area B
Through collaboration between LEAs, FCCs, and CBOs, families will have access to and information about the early education that best suits their child’s needs.
Focus Area C
By creating wage equity across the UPK system, skilled educators can be retained and recruited so that all levels of the early learning system feature high quality education.
Focus Area D
To prevent disparities in quality of education, the UPK system must outline a comprehensive and consistent curriculum, instruction, and assessments across various program types.
Focus Area E
Elements of nutrition, transportation, and technology should be coordinated across the UPK system to ensure uniform quality.
