This brief discusses how exemplary early care and education centers use their physical space to communicate to parents and others the importance of keeping children safe and nurturing their development.
(10 pp)
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Key Program Elements: Including Men
This brief discusses how one striking commonality across all exemplary programs was the presence of men, and the ability of male staff to build relationships with male family members.
(9 pp)
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Key Program Elements: Mental Health Consultation
This brief discusses why exemplary early childhood centers provided mental health professionals. Early intervention can head off serious, long-term issues and consultants improved overall program quality.
(10 pp)
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Key Program Elements: Staff Leadership to Create Relationships That Protect Children
This brief discusses how staff leaders at exemplary centers develop personal relationships with families, teachers, and collaborators. Leaders model flexibility and commitment—going the extra mile for families in need.
(11 pp)
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Key Program Elements: Promoting Children’s Healthy Social and Emotional Development
This brief discusses the importance of nurturing children’s social and emotional health. These skills are vital for school readiness and cognitive development, and it also contributes to reducing abuse and neglect.
(9 pp)
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EC-LINC R2A Birth to Three Best Practices: Playgroups (Literature Review)
August 2016
This report provides information on playgroup processes and components, including successful facilitator characteristics, frequency, management committee practices, evaluation, and funding. It summarizes findings on outcomes for parents, children, communities, and special populations.
(21 pp)
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LaShawn A. v. Gray Statement from Judith Meltzer (June 2014)
June 2014
This report is the second supplemental update for the Court and Parties on the more recent performance data for select Exit Standards. The Exit Standards selected were requested by CFSA.
(16 pp)
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LaShawn A. v. Gray Statement from Judith Meltzer (December 2014)
December 2014
This report is a supplemental update for the Court and Parties on the more recent performance data for select Exit Standards. It highlights areas of the IEP that remain to be achieved.
(13 pp)
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LaShawn A. v. Gray Progress Report (July-December 2012)
May 2013
This report examines the performance of the District of Columbia’s child welfare system for the period of July 1 through December 31, 2012 and determines its progress.
(270 pp)
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LaShawn A. v. Gray Progress Report (July-December 2010)
May 2011
This report examines the performance of the District of Columbia’s child welfare system as of December 31, 2010 and determines its progress.
(195 pp)