Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) Meeting Agenda December 6, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tacoma, WA Time

Activity

8:30-9:00

Check-In & Light Refreshments

9:00-9:15

Welcome & Introductions

9:15-10:15

Weighted WACs Description: ELAC will learn about the alignment and provide input on the weighted WACs process, the Early Learning Regional Coalition focus groups and the statewide survey weighted efforts.

Early Learning Plan Strategy

Systems & Communities (#34)

10:15-10:25

BREAK

10:25-12:25

The Intersection of Child Safety & Civil Rights Description: ELAC will take a deeper dive and provide feedback on the Director’s List and Disqualification Process.

12:25-1:25

LUNCH & LEARN Description: ELAC will hear from Pierce County's Coalition, Project Child Success and their efforts with this project.

1:25-2:25

2017 ELAC Work Plan Description: Review the draft 2017 work plan topics and consider topic descriptions and goals.

Systems & Communities (#34)

2:25-3:45

Policy Development and Review Description: ELAC will receive an update on DEL’s potential Decision Package adjustments and the Blue Ribbon Commission Recommendations.

Systems & Communities (#34) Parents, Families & Caregivers (#17)

3:45-4:00

Feedback Loop and Q & A on State Agency/Partner and Regional Coalition Updates

4:00

Meeting Follow Up & Feedback/Closing Remarks/Adjourn

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Professionals (#22) Systems & Communities (#34)

PURPOSE

ESSENTIAL RACIAL EQUITY QUESTIONS

To build a comprehensive system of early learning services, ELAC will:  Advise DEL, and as requested the Washington Early Learning Partnership  Commit to open dialogue to bring up timely issues and diverse priorities  Deliberate and influence state/local policies and programs  Actively engage to support state/local connections

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Is this policy, decision or practice good for kids, families and early learning educators of color? Do some kids, families and early learning educators benefit more or less than others? Do kids, families and early learning educators of color have access, and if not, why? What data and information is missing? Are there any unintended consequences?

COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS ELAC is dedicated to ensuring a safe environment where quality deliberations take place by allowing every individual the opportunity to be heard without censorship or judgement. All input and questions are encouraged and welcomed. ELAC is committed to listening to the voices of those gathered to work together to provide whole child outcomes for the families of Washington State. We are responsible for each other’s learning. In order to support this process, all participants must agree to be:     

Present Brave Respectful Forward Thinking Committed to the WHY?, the WHAT? And the HOW?

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Truthful An Active Listener Open A Communication Conduit to Various Communities

ELAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ross Hunter, DEL Director Lois Martin, Co-Chair Enrica Hampton, Regional Advisor Representative VACANT, Co-Chair

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Engaged Comfortable with Messy Conversations An Advocate for and Agent of Change Solution Focused

DEL ELAC STAFF Deanna Stewart – [email protected] Ashley Palar – [email protected] Frank Ordway – [email protected]

2016-2017 ELAC Meetings

December 6, 2016

• 2017 Work Plan

February 7, 2017

• K20: TBD

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April 4, 2017

• TBD • (PAG)