Early Childhood Community of Practice (CoP)
2025-2026 Meeting Dates
- November 21, 2025; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Virtual
- January 30, 2026; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Virtual
- The EC CoP meeting on May 8, 2026 is canceled and we are replacing it with introductory Pyramid Model Training scheduled at the same time. Registration is coming soon.
To join the Early Childhood CoP as a new member, please complete this form (submissions are subject to review).
Purpose:
To gather early childhood providers and leaders to work collaboratively with START to explore and discuss systems and practices that support early childhood programs to utilize evidence-based approaches and promote inclusive opportunities for young children with higher support needs.
START Contacts:
Criteria for Participation:
- Currently in a role that involves working directly with early childhood education programs that include children with higher support needs.
- Willingness to actively contribute to the CoP priorities through participation in meetings and sharing ideas, resources, materials, and practices that align with best practice.
- Willingness to engage in a reasonable number of tasks outside of the CoP meetings, such as gathering resources, reviewing materials, or meeting with a small group.
Current Priorities:
- Identify ways to develop and strengthen high-quality, inclusive programming for all young children with higher support needs.
- Gather useful, evidence-based resources to share amongst the CoP group and the early childhood community.
- Provide input on the START early childhood professional learning opportunities and the early childhood EPLI.