Wareham Small Group Discussion Questions by

Summary

kmiksis — 2024-11-05 19:26:01 UTC

How can we create a coordinated information and resource system that helps families access programs and supports cross-program collaboration?

kmiksis — 2024-11-05 19:26:01 UTC

Discussion Points:

kmiksis — 2024-11-05 19:26:01 UTC

How can we create a centralized, accessible information system for families?
What structures would support better communication and collaboration between programs?
What resources could be shared across programs to strengthen quality and access?
How can we better support families in navigating and accessing services?

How can we strengthen our inclusive practices and early identification while supporting both families and staff?

kmiksis — 2024-11-05 19:26:01 UTC

Discussion Points:

kmiksis — 2024-11-05 19:26:01 UTC

What supports do programs and staff need to strengthen inclusive practices?
How can we create a coordinated early identification system that supports both families and programs?

How can we build program collaboration and aligned quality practices across all settings?

kmiksis — 2024-11-05 19:26:01 UTC

How can we expand full-day, full-year care options while addressing financial barriers for families?

kmiksis — 2024-11-05 19:28:39 UTC

Discussion Points

kmiksis — 2024-11-05 19:39:44 UTC

How can we create a more affordable cost structure for families while supporting program sustainability?
How can we maximize use of existing capacity while supporting programs to offer more full-day, full-year slots?
What strategies could help the families who reduced work hours or left the workforce due to childcare costs?
How can we better coordinate between public and private programs to create more accessible full-day options?

Discussion Points:

kmiksis — 2024-11-05 19:40:29 UTC

How can we establish regular communication and collaboration between public and private programs?
How can we identify and communicate expectations for kindergarten entry?
What shared professional development and resources would strengthen quality across settings?

kmiksis — 2024-11-11 22:39:04 UTC

FINDINGS

Identified Gaps:

•Disconnect between family-reported needs (6%) and staff-reported needs ("particularly high needs")

•Need for additional support with IEPs/behavior

•Request for more collaboration with specialists (Speech, OT, PT)

•Limited cross-program training opportunities

Key Issues to Address:

•Early identification and family support

•Staff development and classroom support

•Program coordination and service delivery

•Reducing stigma through family engagement

kmiksis — 2024-11-11 22:41:41 UTC

FINDINGS

Collaboration Gaps:

•Limited meetings with PreK/K teachers from different programs

•Desire to know "what WPS really wants kids to be doing before K“

•Need for curriculum and assessment alignment

Quality Implementation

•Varied curriculum approaches across settings

Professional Development Needs:

•Request for “more training on developmentally appropriate practices"

•Inadequate training to master new curriculum

•Need for better special education/behavioral support training

•Limited cross-program training opportunities

kmiksis — 2024-11-11 22:45:30 UTC

FINDINGS

•64% (n=65) need full-time daycare Monday through Friday

•Public school hours (half- and full-day options) don't align with work schedules

•27% (n=28) need full calendar year care

•Financial barriers primary reason for non-enrollment (n=15)

•Families using multiple methods to piece together care:

•Alternating shifts (n=35)

•Family support (n=30)

•Reduced work hours/left workforce (n=27)

•Less than half (46%) find childcare affordable

•Workforce challenges across the center-based programs impact ability to reach full enrollment.

kmiksis — 2024-11-11 22:49:38 UTC

FINDINGS

Identified Gaps for Families:

•Word of mouth/family referral is primary source of information

•No centralized information hub

•Individual websites can be vague

•Families need to coordinate multiple care options

Identified Gaps for Providers:

•No direct communication between public school and private program teachers

•Limited transition planning

•No shared professional development system

•No formal mechanism to share resources

kmiksis — 2024-11-12 17:42:10 UTC

Full time --clarify full day vs full time

kmiksis — 2024-11-12 17:49:42 UTC

JF--CFCE council is growing--a great place to increase collaboration--hope to get more families on the council. Center-based and public programs are included. Growing and could do more.

Once team is in the programs could help with training and support of programs.

Overlap of CFCE and CPPI leadership team--could they be crossed. Some of folks on CFCE council could come to CPPI lt SP.

Use grant to share professional development