Purpose
To analyze the policy
implications of the expanded role of the State Board of Education
and the Department of Education for implementing programs and
services offered to expectant mothers and children, birth through
kindergarten entry, and assist in the creation of a state linked
systems that will assure the comprehensive services such as
family support, health, behavioral health and nutrition and
special education and early intervention services are available for
school readiness and success.
Duration
September 2010 – June
2011. The State Board of Education will assess the
accomplishments and scope of work on an annual basis as a part of
their State Board strategic planning.
Membership
The State Board of
Education will appoint up to 9 members of the board to participate
on the subcommittee. The subcommittee will be chaired by a
board member selected by the State Board President. Two
members of the Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC), selected by
the Appointments Committee, will serve as ex officio members.
Up to 6 nominations (bio and questionnaire) will be submitted, to
the appropriate ODE staff, from the chair of the ECAC.
Charge
Address the following
questions and make recommendations to the full board:
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What is the most effective way
to engage the board on developing a shared understanding of the
elements of Ohio’s Early Childhood Development System and the
programs and services to be transferred to the department?
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What is the best way to update
key stakeholders on the work of the subcommittee and receive input
from the broader early childhood community?
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What policies need to be
revised or created to ensure an integrated and seamless system
prenatal to grade 12?
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What strategic investments are
necessary to ensure that financial resources are in place to support
school readiness for all Ohio’s children prenatal to kindergarten
entry?
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What metrics are needed to
determine that a results driven early childhood development system
is being implemented and accomplishing the desired results for
children and families?
In addition to these questions others may be
identified by the State Board of Education leadership and or other
members.
Board of Education Organizational
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