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Overall Priority Kentucky’s Main Priority: “More children enter kindergarten ready to grow, ready to learn and ready to succeed at school and life” CECCs play a vital role in preparing ALL children for kindergarten

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Welcome to the KYGOECs Webinar Series! The presentation will begin shortly. Join by Phone: Conference ID: Conference ID: Best viewed in Internet Explorer 8.0 and above. Request for Applications Q&A Amanda Flanary, CECC Coordinator Governors Office of Early Childhood Overall Priority Kentuckys Main Priority: More children enter kindergarten ready to grow, ready to learn and ready to succeed at school and life CECCs play a vital role in preparing ALL children for kindergarten Critical Upcoming Dates AprilMayJuneMarch 2014 March 17, 2014 RFA Available Resources and Checklist April and May, 2014 Statewide Technical Assistance) May15, 2014 Applications due July Award notifications March 23- April 3, 2014 CECC Regional Trainings April 15, 2014 Intent to Apply Due Increasing School Readiness Increase Collaboration Increase Use of Data 2014 Priorities Responsive Utilizing new information (Early Childhood Profiles) Developing new resources (School Readiness Definition, Parent Guides, RFA Toolkit) Improved Community Needs section Development of a Strategic Plan Focused on high-impact activities Deliberate data and outcomes Intentional & Deliberate Evolving Strengthening Collaboration (Required Members) Building on a foundation of success 2014 CECC RFA Continues priorities from previous cycle Some data seems very different from last year. Why? What is the time period for each set of data? Why is the data for workforce so different? How can I get access to more detailed data? 2014 Early Childhood Profile Goals for PD Regional Trainings Goals for PD RFA Toolkit Goals for PD General Questions Who needs to sign our forms if the CECC leadership is changing hands? The Work Plan is a new document, but similar to other documents weve used. Is it a replacement for the strategic plan? Do centers need to be rated to receive mini grant funds? Can CECC use funds for refreshments at events? Can CECC funds be used for billboards in the area? When is the last date to move money from one line item to another? Goals for PD Conflict of Interest Does it need to be signed by all members every year? Can you explain the difference between lines 1 and 2? What if so many folks must abstain the CECC doesnt have a quorum? When can I register? Can I submit a budget amendment to send more people? What days should we plan on attending? Is attendance required? Will there be CECC focused sessions? What is the objective and who is the conference geared toward? Ready Kids Conference Source: Things to remember Only 1 printed copy Documents on USB or CD Post marked by May 15 Use appendices for decision making Use RFA Toolkit Templates Clearly tie all identified needs to elements of plan Steps to check release Goals for PD Updates and Announcements Next Webinar: bornlearning Academies Kentuckys premier professional learning opportunity for early childhood professionals & advocates June16-18, 2014 Galt House Hotel - Louisville, Ky. Follow us on Kentuckys premier professional learning opportunity for early childhood professionals & advocates June16-18, 2014 Galt House Hotel - Louisville, Ky. Follow us on SAVE THE DATE Thank You!Web and Social Media Governors Office of Early Childhood 125 Holmes St. Frankfort, KY (502) Contact Information