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 system 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. The chairperson of the ECAC will submit up
to 6 nominations (bio and questionnaire) to the appropriate ODE
staff.
Charge of State Board of Education Early Childhood
Subcommittee
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Recommend 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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Recommend 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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Recommend the policies that need to be revised or created to
endure an integrated and seamless system prenatal to grade 12;
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Recommend the strategic investments necessary to ensure
financial resources are in place to support school readiness for
all Ohio’s children prenatal to kindergarten entry; and,
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Recommend the metrics 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.
