Snapshots and Reports
These “snapshots” and reports explore a particular topic related to early childhood education. These summaries are shared to inform and provide insights to support best practices.
Delaware’s Early Care and Education Expulsion and Suspension Policy Landscape: Opportunities to Build on Current Strengths
(June 2024)
This research brief provides an overview of the current expulsion and suspension landscape in the early care and education system in Delaware, highlighting policies and programs addressing disciplinary exclusions. Suggestions…
Demographic Diversity & Enrollment of Priority Populations in Early Childhood Centers
(April 2024)
The purpose of this report was to learn how early care and education centers that accept subsidies align into groups based on the demographics of children being served.
2023 Annual DIEEC Quality Improvement Synopsis
(July 2023)
This report summarizes key DIEEC accomplishments from July 2022 – June 2023.
Arkansas Center-Based Provider Participation in the Child Care Voucher System
(June 2023)
The purpose of this study was to learn how early childhood centers in Arkansas make decisionsabout enrolling children in their programs. Methods used included surveys and interviews.
Quarterly Data Reports
Presentations
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Trust is the most important leadership characteristic In WWFM: What Works For Me in Supervision. Prettyman, A. (Guest). LeadU at Children & Families First of Delaware. Anchor Podcast. (July, 2019)
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Using assessment data to inform curriculum planning. Smith, K. & Waters, H. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Promoting family engagement in family child care. Smith, K. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Screening Tool vs. Formative Assessment: What is the Difference? Potts, J. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Intentional Leaders: Stronger Teams. Potts, J. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Providing meaningful experiences for school-age children in family child care. Portlock, L. & Smith, K. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Interpreting and utilizing TS GOLD data. Ashe, I. & Farmer, L. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Using Facebook to promote and leverage your child care business. Nordmeyer, L. & Smith, K. Presented at the 2018 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2018)