Status: On Demand
Duration: Not specified
As early childhood education leaders navigate a maze of federal and state funding sources—PDG B-5, CCDBG, CLSD, ARPA—the real challenge lies in transforming those dollars into sustainable, scalable initiatives that truly improve access, quality, and workforce outcomes.
In this webinar, state leaders from Ohio and Tennessee share how they’ve successfully implemented impactful programs like LENA Grow, using data-driven coaching and technology to support:
- Quality improvement
- Workforce development
- Literacy advancement
- Family engagement
The panel offers practical insight into choosing the right programs:
✅ Evidence-based
✅ Sustainable
✅ Workforce-supportive
✅ Scalable within current systems
Topics Covered:
- How states are leveraging grant funding strategically
- What makes a professional development program truly scalable
- Data-informed approaches that support early educators and children
- Lessons learned from statewide implementations
Panelists:
- Todd Barnhouse, Chief Executive Director, Ohio CCR&R Association (OCCRRA)
- Heather Hicks, Chief Officer of Statewide Initiatives & Director of TN CCR&R, Signal Centers
- Kelly Slade, Professional Development Coordinator, Ohio CCR&R Association
- Rachael Moore, Project Manager, Preschool Development Grant, Ohio Department of Children and Youth
- Jodi Whiteman, Director of Partnerships and Growth, LENA