2013 CECC Update Bill Scott, Marilyn Coffey, & Amanda Flanary Early Childhood Advisory Council

Goals and Objectives Review of Subcommittee activities Responding to what Learned Early Childhood Profiles Focusing the RFA 2013 CECC Institute The Results 2013 CECC Applications Scoring and Review Funding recommendations Scoring by Tiers Recommendation OUR GOAL: To have a highly effective Community Early Childhood Council in EVERY COMMUNITY

Common Vision Collaborative Membership Robust Leadership Shared Goals Results Driven Building Effective CECCs What did we learn? Five Characteristics of effective Councils Common Vision – All understand the importance of the work Collaborative Membership – The right people at the table Robust Leadership – Diverse leadership but all strong Shared Goals – Everyone focused on the same outcomes Results Driven – Measuring success with data

Responding to What We Learned The Early Childhood Profiles Screener results composite screener score results in each domain participation rate and number screened county score and state score scores by target population Prior settings and dosage where available System of Care STARS-rated centers, HANDS, First Steps, Pre-K Program quality, scholarships and credentials Demographics Health - low birth weight rates, poverty General Information Contact information for local CECC

Responding to What We Learned Focusing the Request for Applications (RFA) Increasing School Readiness Increase Collaboration Increase Use of Data Responsive Utilizing new information (Early Childhood Profiles) Developing new resources (School Readiness Definition, Parent Guides, RFA Toolkit) Improved Community Needs section (EC Profiles) Development of a Strategic Plan Focused on high-impact activities Deliberate data and outcomes Intentional & Deliberate Evolving Strengthening Collaboration (Required Members) Building on a foundation of success

RESULTS DRIVEN Responding to What We Learned 2013 CECC Annual Institute March Center for Rural Development Somerset, KY Theme: Building Effective Councils Day 1 – Introducing the 2013 RFA Chair’s Luncheon Plenary Session on Changes Detailed session for new councils Introduction to the EC Profiles Day 2 – Building Capacity Round Robin Repeat session on EC Profiles Local leadership panel

RESULTS DRIVEN Responding to What We Learned 2013 CECC Annual Institute 2013 CECC Annual Institute: By the numbers Category Number of attendees Councils represented6771 Counties represented9294 Attendee overall satisfaction rating 88%94%

RESULTS DRIVEN Responding to What We Learned Other Support Tools Additional Tools Developed to Support Councils Online RFA Toolkit Resources Electronic Forms Templates Analysis Webinars Preparing a High Quality Application Budgeting Analyzing Data (EC Profiles) Developing and using Outcomes Mentor’s Network Target Counties with no council Provide direct technical assistance

AprilMayJuneMarch 2013 March 1, 2013 RFA Available Resources and Checklist April 18-30, 2013 Statewide Technical Assistance (Time and location s vary) May15, 2013 Applications due July Award notifications March 14-15, 2013 CECC Annual Institute April 15, 2013 Intent to Apply Due June 20, 2013 ECAC Approves 2013 Request for Application Timeline

2013 Application Process The Results Topic Number of applications received6974 Counties represented Councils that did NOT apply165* Counties NOT represented169 Councils that did not apply last year but did this year 1314 Comparison to FY * Note: Some Councils indicated that they intend to continue to operate in even without funding

2013 Application Process Comparison By Activities

2013 Application Process Council Membership by Category CECC Membership Type

Review Process: 41 Reviewers responded Reviewer webinar May 7, 2013 Focused on the scoring rubric Looked for non-Compliance Scored based on the quality of the application Each application reviewed twice by different reviewers Application was reviewed a third time if more than a 15% variance Reviewers were instructed to provide extensive notes 2013 Application Process The Review and Scoring Process

Tier One Tier Two Tier Three Councils that scored above an 85 and have all required components Fund application fund at requested amount Councils that scored above an 85 but have a missing required component Fund application at requested amount AFTER required component is sent Councils that scored below an 85 Provide additional technical assistance Invite to reapply Pending review, fund application at requested amount 2013 Application Process Proposed Funding Model – Supporting High Quality Applications

2013 CECC Funding Recommendation Funding Tier Number of Councils Percent of All Councils Number Not Funded 2012 Award Rec.Percent of Total Amount Tier 14154%8$641,80045% Tier 22128%2$601,60042% Tier 31418%4$185,40013% Totals76$1,428,800 Note: 82% of applications received cored an 85 or greater in 2013

Thank you!