I_I_SchoolReadiness_2022A 07/26/2022 09:02:48 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGINTERIM COMMITTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESS Date 07/26/2022 Attendance Kipp X Kirkmeyer E Van Beber X Zenzinger X Buckner X Sirota X Time 09:02:48 AM to 03:16:21 PM Place HCR 0112 This Meeting was called to order by Sirota This Report was prepared by Matthu Beck Hearing Items Action Taken hWorkforce-related Legislative Updates from the CO Department of Early Childhood Committee Discussion Only hEarly Childhood Worker Apprenticeships Committee Discussion Only hCommunity Innovation and Resilience for Care and Learning Equity (CIRCLE) Grants Committee Discussion Only hUpdates from the Colorado Department of Higher Education Committee Discussion Only hLunch break Committee Discussion Only hImpacts of Family Indicators and Economic Challenges on Children’s Mental and Physical Health Committee Discussion Only hSupporting the General Health and Wellness of Children and Families Committee Discussion Only Workforce-related Legislative Updates from the CO Department of Early Childhood - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/017B8A8EFB53...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf 09:03:38 AM Stephenie Hickman, Early Childhood Education (ECE) Recruitment and Retention Manager, gave an overview of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) Workforce Data Modernization Project. Whitney LeBouef, Director of Data Integration and Analytics, Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab, spoke about changes in the size of the ECE workforce over time. The Department's presentation can be found as Attachment A. Members of the panel answered questions from the commission. Director LeBouef spoke about unfilled positions in the workforce. 09:19:45 AM Angela Ben-Zekry, ECE Recruitment and Retention Manager for the CDEC, reviewed the goals and lead measures for the department for 2022 and 2023. Ms. Ben-Zekry gave an overview of recruitment and retention actions taken by the CDEC, as well as workforce data and system improvement efforts. She answered questions from the commission members. 09:32:05 AM Ms. Hickman spoke about the Early Childhood Workforce plan. Sondra Ranum, Director of ECE Workforce Policy for the Colorado Department of Higher Education, went over the Universal Pre-K Workforce Strategic plan. Early Childhood Worker Apprenticeships - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/932974277B33...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/F14800F3897B...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/674399FD94BA...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf 09:56:02 AM Julia Brink, QI Program Coordinator at Red Rocks Community College, gave an overview of apprenticeships within the Early Childhood Council. Informational handouts were distributed to the commission and can be found as Attachment B. Members of the commission asked follow up questions. 10:09:13 AM Ms. Brink continued to cover details about early childhood educator apprenticeship programs in the state and answered questions from the commission. 10:23:50 AM Dr. Lissanna Follari presented on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs's early childhood educator apprenticeship program. Her presenation can be found as Attachment C. 10:30:48 AM Dr. Christi Hein, Director of Instruction at Western Colorado Community College, presented on the school's early childhood educator apprenticeship program, including its strategic plan. Her presentation can be found as Attachment D. 10:45:19 AM The commission recessed. 11:04:54 AM The commission came back to order. Community Innovation and Resilience for Care and Learning Equity (CIRCLE) Grants - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/6FE1A382061B...$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E.pdf 11:05:10 AM Angela Rothermel, Deputy Director, Early Milestones Colorado, gave an update on Community Innovation and Resilience for Care and Learning Equity (CIRCLE) grants. Kacee Miller, Portfolio Director, Early Milestones Colorado, reviewed common themes for grantees and strategies to recruit and retain the workforce. Their presentation can be found as Attachment E. Updates from the Colorado Department of Higher Education - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/B4D151657CBD...$File/Attachment F.pdf?OpenElement Attachment F.pdf 11:22:12 AM Sondra Ranum, Director of ECE Workforce Policy for the Department of Higher Education (DHE), discussed the Early Educator Investment Collaborative Grant and the partnership with Colorado University Denver. Mitch Karstens, Chief Financial Officer for DHE, gave an overview of ECE educator funding opportunities. Their presentation can be found as Attachment F. Members of the panel answered questions from the commission. Lunch break - Committee Discussion Only 11:41:36 AM The commission recessed for lunch. 01:31:45 AM The commission came to order. Impacts of Family Indicators and Economic Challenges on Children’s Mental and Physical Health - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/0590E933C61B...$File/Attachment G.pdf?OpenElement Attachment G.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/EC9BAE2355D9...$File/Attachment H.pdf?OpenElement Attachment H.pdf 01:33:25 PM Melissa Mares, Director of Early Childhood Initiatives, Colorado Children's Campaign, gave a preview of the Kids Count in Colorado data book. A copy of her presentation can be found as Attachment G. She covered how the pandemic affected data collection for Kids Count. 01:51:52 PM Casey Stockstill, Research Director, Early Milestones Colorado, gave background information on the Early Milestone's survey on famiy economic challenges, and spoke about childcare costs and supplemental program usage. Her presentation can be found as Attachment H. Comments were shared on how the pandemic has affected families and childcare. 02:07:48 PM Members of the panel discussed programming and policy changes needed to boster children's mental and physical health. Supporting the General Health and Wellness of Children and Families - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/64564F84C159...$File/Attachment I.pdf?OpenElement Attachment I.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/6A18DEE75502...$File/Attachment J.pdf?OpenElement Attachment J.pdf 02:10:31 PM Taran Schneider, Executive Director, Healthy Child Care Colorado, gave a summary of the organization's mission and strategies. She spoke about different programs provided by Healthy Child Care Colorado. Her presentation can be found as Attachment I. Members of the commission asked follow up questions. 02:26:43 PM Ms. Schneider continued to share data and recommendations for improvement. Members of the commission asked follow up questions. 02:30:07 PM Lorena Garcia, Executive Director, Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition, gave an overview of the organization, the programs it runs, and potential future challenges. 02:57:32 PM Dr. Lisa Schlueter, Colorado Department of Early Childhood, gave background information on mental health of young children, their families, and childcare providers, and shared information about the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Program. She covered program data from the past year. Her presentation can be found as Attachment J. 03:12:58 PM Dr. Schlueter discussed how to further the ECMH consulataion program's reach. Members of the panel answered questions from the commission. 03:16:21 PM The committee adjourned.
