Governance
New! State Early Childhood Advisory Councils: Adapted from a presentation by Elliot Regenstein, Partner, Education Counsel LLC 
State Early Childhood Advisory Councils can serve a wide range of roles in a state, depending on the progress the state has made to date in its work on early childhood. Clarity about the primary mission of a Council is essential to shape decisions about its membership and scope. This brief discusses the role of early childhood advisory councils in comprehensive systems building efforts.
Building an Early Learning System: The ABCs of Planning and Governance Structures
This Child and Family Policy Center publication, developed in collaboration with the BUILD Initiative, shares state models and rules of thumb to consider in developing planning and governance approaches to create and manage an early learning system. The BUILD Initiative companion policy brief is intended for policy makers and others. December 2004
Policy Brief or Full Report
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