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Engaging Key Stakeholders
Mike Bachman, Indiana AEYC
#INforEarly
Mike Bachman, M.A., IYD Senior Director Indiana Accreditation Project
Indiana AEYC Phone: 317-275-3524 or 800-657-7577
Engaging Key Stakeholders
Cindy Frey, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
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In the beginning…
"School officials were shocked in 1996 when a commissioned Hudson Institute report declared that Columbus schools were the weak link in Columbus's economic development. Their "aha" moment, however, was the report's conclusion that K-12 education is economic development.” Humanizing the Education Machine: How to Create Schools
That Turn Disengaged Kids Into Inspired Learners Rex Miller, Bill Latham, Brian Cahill
INDIANA SUMMIT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VIA EARLY LEARNING COALITIONS
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In the beginning… 1996 - Hudson Institute Report 1997 - Community Education Coalition (CEC) Formed
Early focus on expanding post-secondary programs and aligning them with employer needs, esp. in advanced manufacturing
2002 – $5M Community Alliances to Promote Education (CAPE) grant
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1999-2009
• City becoming increasingly diverse
• Students on lunch assistance rose from 20% to 40%
• Students entering kindergarten - 52% eligible for F/R lunch
• Not moving the needle on student performance
• 2009 Study: How might the CEC engage in work to support early childhood education programs and services in Bartholomew county?
INDIANA SUMMIT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VIA EARLY LEARNING COALITIONS
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Making the Case
The goal of the Cummins Six Sigma project was to create an aligned early childhood education “system” that connects into the larger learning system of our county. The research study generated data that helped make a compelling case to the business community about the benefits of investing in Pre-K.
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Pre-K Pilot
• Stand-alone site operated by Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC)
• Before and after care plus transportation • Scholarships for 4-year olds with financial need • Scholarships were made available for children to
attend the private and faith-based Pre-K programs
• Launched in fall 2011 • 5 days, full day • Privately funded • 120 kids
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How to Sustain the Program?
2012 School Referendum Afterward, the community successfully lobbied Indiana General Assembly for the ability to describe the purpose of the proposed tax levy on the ballot
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How to Sustain the Program?
2014 School Referendum 2.0 Educators, social service providers, health care reps, and business leaders worked together to create a visible campaign • Advertising • Social media • Speakers Bureau • Chamber Lunch • Door-to-door
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Where Are We Now?
When pilot funding ended, BCSC re-allocated Title 1 funds. BCSC provides Pre-K for 4-year olds in 9 elementary schools and the Busy Bees Johnson Center, serving about 350 4-year olds.
INDIANA SUMMIT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VIA EARLY LEARNING COALITIONS
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Where Are We Now?
INDIANA SUMMIT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VIA EARLY LEARNING COALITIONS
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Where Are We Now?
• 100 Stakeholders • Average 30 attendees at meetings • Data-driven approach
A community coalition focused on ensuring all families have access to affordable, high quality early learning programs and opportunities.
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OUR PROCESS
Where Are We Now?
INDIANA SUMMIT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VIA EARLY LEARNING COALITIONS
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Where Are We Now?
INDIANA SUMMIT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VIA EARLY LEARNING COALITIONS
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Where Are We Now?
• More stakeholders involved than ever before • We have solid, local data from the pilot program • Community awareness is heightened • Our focus is broader with a focus on 0 to 5-year olds • We share a deep understanding of the complexity of the
problems • There is an atmosphere of trust and respect
Engaging Key Stakeholders
Larry Pejeau & Dr. Laura Hammack
#INforEarly
Dr. Laura Hammack
Superintendent Brown County Schools
(812) 988-6601 [email protected]
Larry Pejeau CEO
Brown County Community Foundation (812) 988-4882
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Questions?
• QUESTIONS?
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