Bridging ECE and PreK-12 Systems
We work to improve the education continuum children experience from birth (Pre-school) through 3rd grade. We believe that gaps in children’s opportunities and learning outcomes demand organization and system level reform in states, districts, and communities.
2024 National P-3 Institute
Applications Open
The Institute is a team-based convening that provides intentional, in-depth time to examine ways to strengthen the continuum of learning from pre-school through 3rd grade.
The Institute will be held October 23-25, 2024 in Vail, CO.
Application deadline is July 1; teams will be notified in mid-July.
For more details, view our FAQs, or to apply, click here.
Vision
OUR
To improve the education continuum that children experience from birth through third grade, regardless of race, class, culture, or zip code.
Mission
OUR
To bridge divides between the early care and education (ECE) and PreK-12 systems that serve children from birth through 3rd grade.
Create
new knowledge and ideas
Convene
Partners
Curate
promising strategies, tools, and resources
Collaborate
with policymakers, practitioners, and researchers
P-3 Framework
The Framework is designed to address key questions facing those who are developing and implementing comprehensive P-3 approaches in their school, district, or community.
P-3 Map
The Map identifies states, school districts, communities, and organizations across the U.S. working to create a well-aligned, coherent, high-quality continuum of learning from birth through third grade.