Early Childhood Learning: Oklahoma School Readiness Risk Index (SRRI) Developed by Naneida Lazarte Alcala, Ph.D. November 2011 Office of Planning, Research and Statistics

Objectives of the SRRI Use evidence and proven results to provide Oklahoma’s policy makers, practitioners and grant-writers relevant Statewide data -at the county level- and information to help them: –Understand the status of children’s learning and development at kindergarten entry (0 - 5) and –Identify and address health, behavioral, and development needs for children who are from low- income families or with high needs Office of Planning, Research and Statistics 2

Risk Factors for School Readiness: Literature Review Infant/child: –Low-birth weight –Chronic health conditions –Overdue or missing immunizations –Poor nutrition –Poor dental care –Abuse and neglect –Incarcerated parents –Kindergarten insufficient academic progress Office of Planning, Research and Statistics 3

Mother: –Teenager –No prenatal care –Less than high school education –Tobacco/cigarette use during pregnancy –Alcohol consumption during pregnancy Risk Factors for School Readiness: Literature Review Office of Planning, Research and Statistics 4

Family: –Single-parent household –Minority ethnic/racial group –Parent violence and substance abuse Risk Factors for School Readiness: Literature Review 5

Risk Factors for School Readiness Special populations of children with High Needs: –Low-Income families –Foster care –Residing in Indian Lands (Minority ethnic/racial group) –Homeless –Migrant –Disabilities –Parents whose primary language is not English Office of Planning, Research and Statistics 6

2011 Oklahoma SRRI: Overall Risk Classification