These resources provide examples of how State, Territory, and Tribal Governments have established governance structures to streamline administration of early childhood care and education programs and strategies for developing strategic partnerships to accomplish a shared vision and goals.
Resources
These resources examine partnership and governance topics.
How Georgia and Kansas Support Intragovernmental Partnerships
This brief highlights the differences in two State's approaches to early childhood care and education. They addressed system gaps and responded to challenges.
Strategic Partnerships in PDG -5 Renewal Applications
This report examines partnerships in Grantee states' proposals for PDG B-5 renewal applications.
Early Childhood Governance: A toolkit of curated resources to assist state leaders
This toolkit of curated resources contains introductory information for those who are initially considering a focus on governance.
Additional Resources
Early Childhood Governance: Getting There From Here
This guidebook describes state governance models, governance change, and explores selection of governance models.
Early Childhood Governance: Decision Guide
This checklist identifies considerations for governance changes or development.
System Framework: Governance Component
This website provides information on the governance sub-component of ECTA's System Framework.
Early Childhood Systems Building Resource Guide
These practical guides by the Office of Child Care are designed for state leaders to address a range of systems building topics, including strategic plans, sustaining gains, communicating with stakeholders and maintaining strategic partnerships.
Community Toolbox
This toolkit that provides resources for states with various stakeholders in local communities to help them take action and teach and train others in organizing for community development.