Early Childhood Education What if they are not ready?

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1970’s Abecedarian Project Is Early Childhood Education Worth the Investment?

1970’s Abecedarian Project Children projected to make roughly $143,000 more over their lifetimes. Mothers of children enrolled earn about $133,000 more over their lifetimes. School districts save more than $11,000 per child because participants are less likely to require special or remedial education.

Need More Proof? Higher cognitive test scores from the toddler years to age 21. Academic achievement in both reading and math was higher. More likely to attend a four-year college. Older, on average, when their first child was born. Enhanced language development appears to have been instrumental in raising cognitive test scores. Mothers achieved higher educational and employment status. These results were especially pronounced for teen mothers. 

Brain Development

Children Who Do Not Participate in Quality Care Are: 50% more likely to be placed in special education . 25% more likely to drop out of school. 60% more likely to never attend college. 70% more likely to be arrested for a violent crime. 40% more likely to become a teen parent. 

Child Development vs. Public Expenditure

Is Early Childhood Education Worth the Investment?

What does ready look like?

Is our region going to thrive if only 52% are ready for school?

Will she be ready?

Our Community Leaders Are Investing In Readiness Standards

To Reach Our Learner Outcomes Problem Solving Self Motivation Strong Communication Courtesy and Respect Adaptability/Innovation Learn from Mistakes/Resiliency

WE MUST BEGIN 0 – 5!

Every Learner, Any Place, Any Time