Partner Projects of the Early Childhood Iowa Initiative

Iowa Initiatives:

ECAC Budget Narrative
PW-PBIS
1st Five - Healthy Mental Development
Early Learning Standards
Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards
Iowa Medical Home Initiative
Iowa Quality Rating System
Shared Visions
Covering Kids & Families
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
I-Smile™
Early ACCESS Iowa
Family Support
Fit for Life
T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood Iowa
Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children
It's About Our Kids

National Initiatives:

Project Thrive
Kids.gov
Healthy Child Care America
National Institute for Early Education and Research (NIEER)
Zero to Three
Bright Futures
National Center for Early Development and Learning
Program for Infant & Toddler Care

Partner Projects:

2009 Off to a Good Start Policy Recommendations
Iowa Family Support Standards
College Resource Directory
Iowa Early Childhood Professional Development
QPPS-Head Start-NAEYC Crosswalk

The Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework - Promoting Family Engagement and School Readiness, From Prenatal to Age 8

Snapshot Project
Iowa's Early Childhood Snapshot Project is a listing of state-level early childhood systems, programs, and public education campaigns intended to improve the quality of life for expecting parents and children under the age of five and their families. The intent of this project is to capture a picture of the initiatives serving this specific population in Iowa. Iowa's Early Childhood Snapshot Project will be available as a resource for state and community projects, policy makers, the general public, and early care, health, and education professionals.

Current State Level Quality Initiatives Crosswalk
Look at a comparison between the Quality Preschool Program Standards, Statewide Child Care Quality Rating System, Iowa Core Body of Knowledge, and the Iowa Early Learning Standards.