Together We Build: Initial Steps in Our Grant Proposal Design by Vanessa Maanao-French

2024-11-11 21:11:38 UTC

the implementation of the final rule

2024-11-11 21:12:14 UTC

work around equity would likely be a policy shift

2024-11-11 21:13:52 UTC

institutional knowledge that UW has

strength in PD development using technology

the i CDA course

2024-11-11 21:15:33 UTC

what are the areas of support that UW needs from partners to make the application competitive

DTL and PFCE iPD courses - Greatest Hits

ncpfceccalendar — 2024-11-11 21:17:34 UTC

Teachers regularly take NCPFCE courses. Can we recommend a list, sahre it with state systems?

Opportunities to create some joint courses.

Parent and Family Voice Committee

ncpfceccalendar — 2024-11-11 21:28:56 UTC

Regional Program and Regional TTA support

ncpfceccalendar — 2024-11-11 21:44:42 UTC

AI?

ncpfceccalendar — 2024-11-11 21:46:18 UTC

New administrative policies may impact particular Head Start regions (i.e. Migrant Head Start). I'm not sure how to plan ahead around this, but I wonder if there is benefit to thinking about anticipated supports specific regions may find themselves needing?

2024-11-11 21:52:35 UTC

Established capacity of Cultivate to support expansion of localized initiatives. Localized program evaluation or child assessment systems are an example of possibilities. For me (Anna), I know this is desired in Tribal Head Starts and expect other cultural/place based communities may also desire more specified systems. This may be an argument for a future direction of the center to intentionally tailor services to localized, place based needs of particular regions.

2024-11-11 21:55:34 UTC

As an initial meeting, I'm hoping to hear from you all about the overall scope of the center and the direction you anticipate building toward. If this is written out somewhere already, please point me in the right direction so I can read ahead and not take up space building my own foundation (Anna)

2024-11-11 21:57:04 UTC

Discussion around how to craft a proposal that addresses shortcomings of the current model. How to make the argument that UW as the primary awardee is in the interest of grant objectives.

2024-11-11 21:58:19 UTC

"Carry over" DTL Projects

vmaanao — 2024-11-12 16:34:34 UTC

Updates to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework

Y4-5 of current contract has placed emphasis on play, creative arts, and social studies
Children's Equity Project completed an equity indicators review of the ELOF

Continued update of the In-Service Suites

· Birth-to-five

· Address all project options

Demonstrate impact of NC supports

vmaanao — 2024-11-12 16:37:02 UTC

With the increased attention of the OHS Hub team on gathering data on NC training - anticipate opportunities in the RFP to describe data-informed CQI approaches.

supports for the HS workforce

2024-11-12 19:15:12 UTC

We may want to include a collaboration with the EC Workforce Center as part of our strategy?

given that iPD will be taken out...

2024-11-12 19:20:43 UTC

This is one example of how the future center will be relied on for content and TA expertise, rather than having to focus on logistical pieces that go into building out the LMS. How can we propose really innovative content to address HS issues like preservice training modules staff can use throughout the year - as a way to address staff turnover needs.

supports for Regional TA folks

2024-11-12 19:24:37 UTC

Use our expertise with TA delivery to lean in on supporting the regional staff to support grant recipients.

Innovations in TA delivery? Next era of coaching strategies?

How to use the materials already created in new and innovative ways?

How might we leverage the regional structure to provide supports? ie: learning communities (we support the regional folks to do this - mentoring, process guides, innovations in facilitation techniques)

FPG and TA

2024-11-12 19:27:22 UTC

FPG celebrated 50 years of providing TA in 2021; Use these key practices & guiding principles?https://trohanis.fpg.unc.edu/effective.asp

FPG and our collaboration with each other

2024-11-12 19:30:19 UTC

Highlight our collaborative efforts across nat'l centers (Early Learning Consortium) and together as a UW/Start Early/FPG team - through the OHS inclusion workgroup and monthly meetings between OHS and OSEP federal partners and our 3 organizations

Demonstrating that we already work together even across funding streams

Efficiencies...

2024-11-12 19:31:49 UTC

We could include points about the way collaboration and shared expertise across national centers creates efficiencies to benefit the whole TA network

Forecast Description

vmaanao — 2024-11-12 23:20:54 UTC

This forecast has been modified. The available funding amount has changed to $8,800,000.The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the availability of approximately $8,800,000 to be competitively awarded for the purpose of operating a National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NC ECDTL). The NC ECDTL will provide training and technical assistance (TTA) that reflects current evidence, is research-based, and promotes best practices in child development from birth to age five and education services across the Head Start and Early Head Start (HS/EHS) program options. The work of the NC ECDTL will strengthen professional development outcomes for staff in service of improved outcomes for children and families enrolled in HS and/or EHS programs. To accomplish this, the NC ECDTL will have expertise in areas including, but not limited to, effective teaching and home visiting practices that support early childhood development and school readiness through inclusive and developmentally appropriate play-based learning. This includes practices that promote equitable learning opportunities that are responsive to children’s culture, language(s), and ability, and lead to school readiness for all children enrolled in Head Start programs. The NC ECDTL will also have expertise in implementing evidence-informed early childhood and home-based curricula, and using developmental screening instruments and on-going assessment tools to promote children’s progress across the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains. The NC ECDTL will bring experience and expertise in designing and implementing engaging and inclusive environments, promoting responsive adult-child interactions, and using positive behavioral supports to promote children’s social and emotional development.The NC ECDTL will join three other National Centers as part of a large national and regional OHS TTA System. Please use the funding opportunity numbers listed to access more information on the other three National Centers: National Center on Program Management and Fiscal Operations (HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HC-0178, National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HC-0166) and National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HC-0165).Link to Additional Information:https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs/fundingGrantor Contact Information:

Allyson Dean and Sarah Merrill

(888) 242-0684

Grant Forecast | Grants.gov

2020 Request for Proposal

vmaanao — 2024-11-12 23:21:31 UTC

Outcomes Innovation Project?

vmaanao — 2024-11-13 18:31:24 UTC

This was included in the last grant - do we anticipate this being an ask in the 2025 application?

Roles and responsibilities of everyone in the room. Timelines for completing the application.

2024-11-14 15:20:25 UTC

Shift in support for immigrant communities

2024-11-14 15:25:26 UTC

Anticipation of families declining home/community visits

2024-11-20 19:03:23 UTC

UW experience supporting early learning settings that serve children with disabilities and their families

2024-11-20 19:09:34 UTC

and leadership around SEL to support children who engage in teacher perceived challenging behavior

Adult learning and UDL principles leveraged in the design of training

vmaanao — 2024-11-21 05:07:19 UTC

Ways of Working

2024-11-22 20:20:21 UTC

What are next steps; we've captured a lot of really valuable information--how will we use it to move the grant writing forward.