Welcome to the Idaho School Readiness Project, a collaborative effort dedicated to enhancing early childhood services for children from birth through age five. Spearheaded by the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children in partnership with Idaho State University, this initiative brings together partner organizations to deliver comprehensive support tailored to the needs of our youngest learners.

At the heart of our project are several key activities aimed at fostering holistic development and preparing children for academic and social success. These activities include conducting a statewide needs assessment, engaging families, strategic planning, enhancing quality standards, providing support and compensation to the workforce, and delivering direct services to young children.

One of our core objectives is to promote synergy among existing programs (like school districts, libraries, infant/toddler programs, universities, etc.) and establish a diverse delivery system. This system encompasses child care and family child care providers, Head Start programs, early intervention services, preschool settings, and home visiting programs. By embracing a variety of approaches, we strive to ensure that every child has access to high-quality early childhood education and care, setting them on a path toward lifelong learning and achievement.

Goals of ISRP: 

#1: Update Comprehensive Statewide Birth to Age Five Needs Assessment: 

The Idaho School Readiness Project collected insights from diverse stakeholders, including parents, caregivers, and community partners, through a comprehensive needs assessment process, informing the update of Idaho's Comprehensive Statewide Strategic Plan in Spring 2024.

#2 Update Comprehensive Statewide Strategic Plan: 

Idaho AEYC's upcoming strategic plan aims to foster collaboration among existing early childhood education programs, focusing on creating a supportive system for all children and families, especially those deemed most vulnerable, with specific goals and actions informed by the needs assessment results scheduled for release in late 2024.

Maximize Family & Parent Engagement

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The Idaho School Readiness Project maximizes family and parent engagement through various different programs. Click the button below to learn more!

Support the Early Childhood Workforce and Promote Best Practices

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The Idaho School Readiness Project offers professional development opportunities and resources for early childhood professionals. Click the button below to learn more!

Support Program Quality Improvement

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ISRP offers professional development opportunities for child care providers and parents, including training, cohorts, CDA support, academic coursework, and system-wide strategy development for partners.

Enhance Quality & Expand Access through Early Learning Collaboratives

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Idaho AEYC's 25 Early Learning Collaboratives are grassroots-driven initiatives, locally led and community-focused, dedicated to addressing child care and early learning challenges within their respective communities.
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