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. 

P-3 Leadership Certificate (2024-25)
Applications Open

Designed for elementary principals, school district administrators, and ECE leaders, this fully online program is open to individuals and teams.

Application deadline is May 1; program launches June 1 and lasts for 10 months.

For more details, to attend an information session, 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.

What

What

We Do

We Do

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Create

new knowledge and ideas

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Convene

stakeholders

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Curate

promising strategies, tools, and resources

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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. 

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