LINC Advisory Committee October 7, 2008

Learning Continuum Outcomes and Policy Options Revisiting Kristie Kauerz’s Presentation

What P-3 Does P-3 emphasizes: –Importance of early intervention, infant/toddler care, home visitation –Importance of high-quality early learning programs –High quality teaching, classrooms, and schools throughout the primary grades (“ready schools”) –Accountability approaches that are holistic, comprehensive, and aligned –Adoption of best practices across the system (“push up/push down”)

What P-3 Does: Engages parents and families Addresses the whole child Recognizes and assesses multi-dimensional readiness Improves transitions Establishes standards Increases alignment Ensures continuity Uses data Expands programs

Considering Kristie’s Points Of What P-3 Does, “What Are the Challenges, Issues or Tensions That May Impede Collaboration Across Systems to Develop and Sustain a Learning Continuum?”