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After April 30, you will still be able to access all the National ECE Workforce Center tools and resources on our website: www.nationaleceworkforcecenter.org

While our Center was awarded as a 5-year project, we recently learned that we will not be receiving any additional federal funding to continue. We will provide TA & produce resources through April 30. Read the full announcement: mailchi.mp/3cd3b69d49e1...

Data-driven Decision Making in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce - Early Care & Education Workforce Center Early care and education (ECE) leaders can use data to strengthen their efforts and achieve lasting change for the ECE […]

Check out other briefs in our Change Framework series:

📊Data-driven Decision Making in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce: buff.ly/6AnpGuW

🤝Multi-Sector & Multi-Partner Collaboration in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce: buff.ly/iByPw8U

Systems change in early care & education requires engaging #EarlyEducators. But how do we move past simply asking for advice to truly sharing decision-making power?

Our new brief is a guide for state & community leaders ready to move the needle. 💡 Read it now: buff.ly/ndZgbk1

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ECE Apprentices’ Experiences Across Five Registered Apprenticeship Programs - Early Care & Education Workforce Center This brief takes an in-depth look at five apprenticeship programs in California—how they are designed, the challenges and opportunities they […]

Check out our new research-to-practice (RtP) brief, “ECE Apprentices’ Experiences Across Five Registered Apprenticeship Programs,” to explore how five RA programs in California support the development of highly skilled early educators. #WeWorkForECE

Work Environments Affect Early Educators’ Career Decisions - Early Care & Education Workforce Center This research-to-practice brief summarizes findings from two studies conducted by the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment on […]

Our new “Work Environments Affect Early Educators’ Career Decisions” brief explores how educators assess different aspects of their work environment and whether those assessments could predict educators’ career intentions. Read our brief: buff.ly/MQGsIUC #WeWorkForECE

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Our brief, “Early Educator Engagement & Leadership: Driving Systems Change in the ECE Workforce,” takes a deep dive into authentic #engagement. We explore why sustainable systems change requires educator leadership & what it looks like in action. buff.ly/EPa4Ac5

Introduction to the ECE Workforce Systems Change Framework - Early Care & Education Workforce Center This brief introduces the National ECE Workforce Center’s vision for strengthening the ECE workforce. It presents the ECE Workforce Systems […]

Download our introductory brief to learn more about the ECE Workforce Systems Change Framework’s foundation, core aims, & key drivers. It includes examples of how the Change Framework can guide improvements across programs & systems. buff.ly/3tozGkT #WeWorkForECE

For lasting systems change, early educators must be co-creators & decision-makers, not just advisors! Their practical insight is the key to lasting change in early care & education. The 3rd brief in our Change Framework series shows how #EarlyEducators are already leading efforts: buff.ly/k8iuvTc

- 📊Data-driven Decision Making in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce: buff.ly/hciKvOG

- 🤝Multi-Sector & Multi-Partner Collaboration in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce: buff.ly/jSVnUDh

Have you explored our Change Framework Brief Series? This series takes a closer look at the key drivers within the National ECE Workforce Center’s Systems Change Framework, offering strategies that state and local leaders can use to strengthen their ECE workforce systems. Check out the thread below:

Collaboration thrives when leaders are intentional—about who’s at the table, how they work together, & how to support participation. Our latest brief shares strategies for building and sustaining multi-sector & multi-partner collaboration to align around shared goals. buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE

How States Can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators - Early Care & Education Workforce Center This National ECE Workforce Center research-to-practice brief outlines strategies state and local administrators can use to increase access to benefits […]

States are exploring a variety of innovative approaches to expand benefits for early educators. Our new brief outlines strategies from six states, highlighting how policies, regulations, & programs are being designed to better support early educators. Read more: buff.ly/cFB986L #WeWorkForECE

Sign up for our newsletter to get updates from the National ECE Workforce Center directly in your inbox? We share our latest products, resources, and research updates on hot topics in the world of ECE policy and programs. buff.ly/9F89pVG

Multi-Sector & Multi-Partner Collaboration in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce - Early Care & Education Workforce Center The early care and education (ECE) workforce faces complex and persistent challenges that cannot be solved by one entity alone. […]

Our brief, “Multi-Sector & Multi-Partner Collaboration in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce” explores how effective collaboration requires intentional structures, broad participation, & dedicated resources. Don’t miss out on effective collaboration strategies. buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE

Our brief highlights how collaboration across sectors & partners is essential for sustainable systems change for the ECE workforce. This is the 2nd brief in a series on the drivers of systems change. Explore strategies to strengthen cross-sector partnerships: buff.ly/jSVnUDh #WeWorkForECE

Our new brief shows ECE leaders how to start small with using data to improve #compensation, #career pathways, and working conditions. It shares 3 evidence-based practices for effectively leveraging data-driven systems change for the ECE workforce. Learn more: buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE

Research shows benefits are key for early educator retention, financial stability & time off. Yet many program directors report limited ability to offer them. Our new brief shares state strategies to help close the ECE benefits gap. buff.ly/cFB986L #WeWorkForECE

Read and explore the full briefs:
- How States can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators: buff.ly/cFB986L
- Benefits Packages Offered to Center-Based ECE Educators: buff.ly/zWqJ1Va #WeWorkForECE

#EarlyChildhoodEducation programs are less likely to offer benefits compared to other industries. View this thread to learn more about trends in access to benefits among the #ECE workforce from two of our recent research-to-practice briefs.

Did you know? Our new brief uses real-world examples to explain how state & system leaders use data to drive meaningful & sustainable change for the ECE workforce. From design️, implementation, & evaluation, intentional use of data is key to effective systems change. buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE

How States Can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators - Early Care & Education Workforce Center This National ECE Workforce Center research-to-practice brief outlines strategies state and local administrators can use to increase access to benefits […]

New brief alert! We released “How States Can Increase Access to Benefits for Early Educators.” Inside, we highlight the benefits educators say they need & outline actionable strategies state & local administrators can use to help ensure early educators can access them. buff.ly/cFB986L #WeWorkForECE

Our brief, “Data-driven Decision Making in Systems Change for the ECE Workforce,” explains how ECE leaders can use data to improve compensation, career pathways, & workplace conditions. When using data, it is helpful to be mindful of data quality, scope, and frequency. buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE

Our brief highlights how data can inform every stage of the systems change life cycle. This is the 1st brief in a series on the drivers of systems change. Discover how #leaders prioritize data-drive decision making to better understand workforce challenges. buff.ly/74B95b9 #WeWorkForECE

Action Research Partnerships - Early Care & Education Workforce Center Intensive support to inform sustainable systems change 🔗 Through Action Research Partnerships, the National ECE Workforce Center lends our technical […]

During this six-hour workshop, we reviewed individual ratings from the Change Framework Assessment Tool and began supporting the identification of priorities for the work ahead.

Learn more about our Action Research Partnerships: buff.ly/xkcpPll #WeWorkForECE

In August, our outstanding staff traveled to Baltimore, MD to lead the Change Framework Assessment Workshop with the MD State Department of Education as part of an Action Research Partnership on Wage Scale Design and Implementation.

Financial Relief for Early Educators to Access Higher Education - Early Care & Education Workforce Center The cost of higher education can be a major obstacle for early educators seeking to pursue higher education, but there […]

Wondering how you can better support #EarlyEducators’ #highereducation goals? Check out our latest RtP brief in which we highlight 3 steps researchers & state/system leaders can take to deepen our understanding of effective #FinancialRelief strategies that support degree attainment.

Our research-to-practice brief “Incorporating Early Educators’ Experience Into Career Pathways” highlights how states are valuing experience alongside education & professional development in #career ladders for #ECE. Read more: buff.ly/6gF02wz #WeWorkForECE

New brief alert! “Financial Relief for Early Educators to Access Higher Education” highlights interviews with educators who say financial support is essential to continuing their education. We share 5 key state strategies #ECE leaders are taking to better support #EarlyEducators. buff.ly/DPDsyTE