The State Children's Cabinet Network's 2020 State Policy Survey is the nation’s only survey of state child and youth policy coordinating bodies. The summary of findings offers insights to those who work to serve opportunity youth.

The KRA analysis provides information on children’s preparedness for kindergarten. It is administered by a teacher;  the  teacher  interacts  directly  with  the  child  for  the  selected-response  and  the performance task items. It is designed to give reports for an individual child, as well as cohorts of children, such that achievement may be examined at the classroom, school, and district levels, as well as according to child demographics.

Two-generation (2Gen) approaches build family wellbeing by intentionally and simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives together. As children, parents, and families grow and change across their lifespan, 2Gen approaches align opportunities to help families pursue their goals and thrive, optimizing each person’s potential along the way. The results are healthy parents with family-supporting jobs, healthy children meeting developmental milestones, and better-connected individuals able to participate in civic and family life.

State Strategies for Designing Early Childhood and Health Systems that Work for Families

When it comes to giving families the best chance for success, the impact of access to quality
health care and early child development is undeniable. But despite promising innovations in
early child development and health care, these large, complex systems are often unaligned or
misaligned, operating in silos that make it difficult for families to navigate and access the
services that meet their unique needs.

The Palmetto Pre-K website and eligibility screener was designed and programmed by 37 Gears under direction of a cross-cutting agency committee with representation from the four programs offering publicly-funded preschool in South Carolina. 

Every year, millions of low-income children from birth through age five benefit from the array of federal early learning and care programs. Each is governed by specific legislative and regulatory requirements; targets different age groups; and serves families in a variety of settings, including home visiting and home- and center-based opportunities.

ACESD (Advisory Council for Educating Students with Disabilities) Report Summarizing Services Provided Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA) to Preschool Children with Disabilities 

This COVID-19 data snapshot contains state-level data on the impact of the pandemic on South Carolina child and family well-being as well as ways to provide and advocate for supports.

High-quality early childhood education is proven to dramatically improve a child’s opportunities for a better future—particularly children from low-income families—while offering parents improved job stability and overall economic security. To ensure all children can access high-quality early learning and care, the federal government partners with states to support local efforts and innovation.

The First Five Years Fund has developed a series of state fact sheets to provide a high-level overview of the various early childhood education opportunities that exist within states, including those made possible with federal funding. Learn why federal support and partnerships are critical, especially at a time when states are doing such great work on behalf of our youngest learners.

The annual report for the SC ECAC is included in the South Carolina First Steps 2018-2019 Annual Report. SC First Steps is the host and administrator of the SC ECAC.