Early Childhood Community of Practice (CoP)
2026-2027 Meeting Dates
- September 11, 2026; 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Virtual
- November 13, 2026; 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Virtual
- March 12, 2027; 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Virtual
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:
Amy Matthews ([email protected])
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.
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