1. FY09 UPK Expansion Priorities Support Community-Wide Capacity Building Initiatives
Purpose: Support community-based quality infrastructure “hubs” to inform statewide UPK system design and support programs to meet and maintain UPK quality standards
Role would include to:
Provide direct technical assistance
Coordinate current EEC resources
Support quality standard areas
Professional development
Accreditation support
Assessment
Early childhood comprehensive services (mental, behavioral, physical health)

2. FY09 UPK Expansion Priorities Support Community-Wide Capacity Building Initiatives (cont.)
Year 1 planning grants to communities to:
Identify existing resources
Assess current status of program quality
Identify what is needed
Assess existing capacity
Integrate role of EEC regional office, CPCs, CCR&R, and other local/regional entities
Potential community eligibility criteria:
Communities already in midst of strategic planning
Underperforming districts
Localities that can provide match (public or private)
Proposed cost: Up to $50,000 per community depending on size