University of New Hampshire

Amount Appropriated?

$1.0M

FFID tracks stages 1–2 — stages 3–5 vary by agency, assistance type, and earmark structure.

Project Description

Since 2017, UNH's HDFS Department, which houses the CSDC, has been collaborating with the State on issues of early childhood policy, providing professional development training, and conducting applied research. The Department\u2019s work has resulted in many direct benefits for New Hampshire, including: \no Engaging with NH stakeholders \no Overseeing almost $30 million in local and federal grants to help New Hampshire improve outcomes for New Hampshire's children through collaboration with families, schools, and communities\n1) strengthen NH\u2019s early childhood infrastructure in all environments \n2) build the capacity of familieS\n3) ensure an integrated and coordinated early childhood governance structure \n4) enhance the interoperability of data systems \n5) promote parent knowledge and choice \n6) expand access and equity and improve transitions for children and their families\no Staffing the Governor\u2019s Early Childhood Advisory Council and leading the state Early Childhood Scientific Advisory Panel. The Council advises broadly on early childhood education, health, and education. The Advisory Panel provides strategic guidance for the Council related to best practices as informed by empirical research. \no Providing in-service coaching on best practices for early childhood care and education to hundreds of infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten teachers from across the state. \no Forming applied research alliances with numerous organizations from across the state including the NH Departments of Health and Human Services and Education. \nThe funding requested would be instrumental to continue efforts such as these and allow UNH to be better suited to help NH meet the goal of creating effective, inclusive, responsive, efficient, and evidence-informed early childhood care and education.