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Children and Families
Support children and families through collaborative projects.
We will be successful when all children reach their highest potential.
South Carolina’s Early Childhood Advisory Council is a collaborative body representing the state’s early childhood system. Established in law, the ECAC includes the directors of eight state agencies and government entities that provide state- and federally-funded services to young children. South Carolina First Steps coordinates the activities of the council.
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Stakeholders and Community
Convene and mobilize agencies, organizations, and individuals focused on early childhood health, education and development to ensure all children reach their highest potential.
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GOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Advise the administration and legislature on policy and systems improvements that affect young children.
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South Carolina Launches a Pre-K to Kindergarten Transitions Plan
Smooth transitions into kindergarten can foster a positive relationship between families and schools and can underpin the success of children in school settings. […]
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State leaders unveil early childhood plan
Agency directors, legislators and other leaders today joined Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette at a State House press conference to unveil a comprehensive plan for strengthening South Carolina’s early childhood system and announced First Five SC, a new interactive website for families with young children. Author: The T&D Published: Feb. 19, 2022 […]
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PDG Progress Notes: First Five SC Goes Live!
First5SC.org went live in December 2021 after beginning development in April, and was released during the plenary at From The Start: the SC Summit on Early Childhood, and launched to the public on February 17, 2022 during the presentation of the From The Start: South Carolina Birth-Five Plan. […]
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