These resources are designed to support early learning programs to work together in ways that maximize resources and serve the most children possible.
- Supply and Need Dashboard – To be used with early learning partners in determining where ECEAP/Head Start/TTK/Dev Pre-k combination classrooms could be viable.
- Saturation Study – To be used with early learning partners in determining where ECEAP/Head Start/TTK/Dev Pre-k combination classrooms could be viable.
- Early Learning Enrollment Data Template – This helps with the tracking of when enrollment is occurring with specific partners. It helps with referrals and increases collaboration.
- Transition to Kindergarten (TK) Administrators’ Best Practices Workbook – This shares the purpose of Transition to Kindergarten and the steps to get started in building trust with families and supporting them to select the best environments for their children.
- Transitions Reports/Briefs – These materials offer transitions strategies and practices specific to coordinated recruitment and enrollment.
- Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center: Making Sound Preschool LRE Decisions
- Preschool LRE Reference Points and Discussion Prompts
Planning Integrated Classrooms: The following tools are designed to help you and local partners when considering the creation of new integrated classrooms that might be subject to different rules and expectations.
- Crosswalk of Resources for Quality Availability Across Programs
- Continuum of PreK Options Graphic
- Integrated and Inclusive PreK Program Theory of Change
- OSPI Transition to Kindergarten Administrators Best Practices Handbook
- NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice Resource Guide
Creating Inclusive Programming: The following tools are designed to help you create inclusive settings in early learning programs.
- SSIP documents RE: inclusion services and transition information
- Washington State Pyramid Model
- Washington’s Progress Providing Least Restrictive Environments
- Local District Preschool Inclusion Self-Assessment
- Indicators of High-Quality Inclusion
- ECTA Center: Videos on Inclusion
- Early Childhood Special Education Resources
- Joint Statement
Engaging Families for Enrollment: These tools have been created to help professionals who perform “navigation” and enrollment functions. They are intended as resources to help families to share their needs, learn about the services available to them, and connect with those who can finalize eligibility.
- Washington Preschool Programs Overview
- Preschool Program Choice Questionnaire
- Preschool Program Eligibility Graphic
- Preschool Program Navigator Role Description
- Income Eligibility Thresholds Graphic
- Coordinated Intake Template
- Talking Points for Conversations with Families
- Talking Points for Conversations with Providers
- Child Care Aware Family Center - Call 1-800-446-1114 to locate programs. They can also assist with checking for eligibility for state subsidy and homeless subsidy.
- OSPI Child Find - To refer families who may need child development services.
- Strong Start - To refer families who may benefit from a child developmental screening.
- ECEAP and Head Start - To understand and get connected to ECEAP or Head Start programs in Washington state.
- Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) - Supports families with information and skills to ensure they are supported as the most critical influence on their child’s early learning and development.
- Child Care Check - To search specific providers to find out about their background check status, licensing history, monitoring reports, and more.
- Washington Connection - To determine eligibility/apply for Working Connections Child Care subsidies.
- Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) - To learn about WCCC eligibility and the application process.
- 211 Washington - To connect families to human services available statewide.
- Help Me Grow Washington - Call 1-800-322-2588 to connect families with basic needs.
