Rhode Island Reports
The Rhode Island Early Learning Council uses data and research to develop recommendations and to promote coordination and collaboration.
2023:
- RI Early Childhood Governance Systems Analysis: Final Report
- Governor's Workforce Board Rhode Island: Recommendations on Early Childhood Workforce Development
- Family Visiting Legislative Report
2022:
- EOHHS Proposal for FY23 budget - Early Intervention rate increases
- Family Visiting Legislative Report
- DHS Status Report on ECCE Capital Fund Impact and Distribution
- Report and Recommendations on RI Pre-K Expansion
- The Permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care in Rhode Island - 2022 Retreat Report
- RI Early Educator Post Secondary Career Pathways - Barriers and Proposed Solutions
- RI Child Care FORWARD Task Force Goals and Vision
- RI Child Care FORWARD Task Force Overarching Agreements
- RI Early Childhood IDEA Advocacy Infographics - English
- RI Early Childhood IDEA Advocacy Infographics - Spanish
2021:
- Early Intervention Financing, Staffing, and Access in RI
- RI Child Care Market Rate Survey
- RI Family Visiting Legislative Report
2020:
- Building and Sustaining a High-Quality Family Child Care System in RI (English)
- Building and Sustaining a High-Quality Family Child Care System in RI (Spanish)
- Fact Sheet - Funding Safe, Healthy, Quality Child Care in RI
- Fact Sheet - Access to Quality Public Preschool in RI
- RI Early Learning Council Early Years-Early Grades Recommendations
- RI Early Learning Council Meeting Social Emotional Needs of Youngest Children Recommendations
- RI Family Home Visiting Needs Assessment
- RI Prenatal to 5 Early Chidhood Care and Education Strategic Plan
- RI Prenatal to 5 Strategic Plan Exec Summary
- Strengthening Paid Family Leave Will Help Rhode Island Families
2019:
- Fact Sheet - Early Educator Compensation in Rhode Island
- Findings from Rhode Island Kindergarten Teacher Data Use Survey
- First 1,000 Days of RIte Care Task Force Maternal Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Recommendations for RIte Care
- PDG B-5 Renewal Final RI Application
- Planning the Transition to Kindergarten in Three Rhode Island Communities
- Rhode Island Family Needs Assessment Final Report
- RI Early Childhood Workforce Needs Assessment Final Report
- RI Early Learning Council Infant Toddler Educator Compensation Recommendations
- RI Early Learning Facilities Needs Assessment
- RI Family Visiting Strategic Plan
- RI Infant Toddler Educator Compensation Task Force Report
2018:
- Issue Brief - Working Parents, Child Care and Paid Family Leave
- Statewide Survey of Child Care Rates in RI
- PDG B-5 Planning Grant Narrative
- Integrated Early Care and Education Data in RI
- Fact Sheet - BrightStars
- Rhode Island Infant/Toddler Credential Recommendations
BrightStars Think Tank Recommendations and Responses - BrightStars Think Tank Recommendations
- Rhode Island’s Guidelines for Implementing Child Outreach Screening
2017:
- Newport Learn to Read by 3rd Grade: School Readiness Action Plan
- Fact Sheet - Head Start & State Pre-K in RI
- RTT-ELC Rhode Island Final Performance Report
2016:
- Governor’s Summit on Early Learning (Birth through 8): Highlights from Table Discussions
- Working in Early Care and Education in Rhode Island 2016 Preliminary Workforce Report
- Family Home Visiting Report to General Assembly
- Investing in the Future - Financing Early Care and Education in RI
- Policy Equity Group Analysis and Recommendations for RI's Kindergarten Entry Profile
- RI BrightStars Evaluation Exec Summary
- RI BrightStars Evaluation Full Report
- RI Early Learning Council Comprehensive Advisory Plan 2016 - 2020
- Funding to Exceed: Sustaining a World-Class Early Childhood System that Supports the Well-Being and School Readiness of Rhode Island’s Youngest Children
2015:
- Early Childhood State Advisory Council National Report
- Fact Sheet - Kindergarten in Rhode Island
- Home Visiting in Rhode Island
- RI Early Learning Council Infant Toddler Policy Priorities for RI
- Statewide Survey of Child Care Rates in RI
- Young Children in the Child Welfare System in RI
2014:
- Fact Sheet - Early Head Start and Head Start in RI
- Fact Sheet - RI Child Care Assistance Program
- Rhode Island Early Learning Facility Needs Assessment
- Supporting the Development of Executive Functions in Young Children in RI
- Young Dual and English Language Learners in RI
- Rhode Island Early Learning Facility Needs Assessment
- Licensed Centers and Family Child Care Homes - Rhode Island Early Learning Workforce Study Executive Summary
- Licensed Centers and Family Child Care Homes - Rhode Island Early Learning Workforce Study
2013:
- Improving Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs in RI
- Quality for Every Child - Developing a Continuum of Quality Standards for RI Early Care and Education Programs
- Statewide Survey of Child Care Rates in RI
- Young Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities in RI
- The State of Early Childhood Higher Education in Rhode Island: The Rhode Island Early Childhood Higher Education Inventory
- The Cost of Quality Early Learning in Rhode Island: Interim Report
- Rhode Island Early Intervention- Child Welfare Work Group Recommendations
2012:
- RI Early Learning Council Strategic Plan
- DCYF Child Care Licensing Forums Report
- Program Standards Alignment Public Forum and Focus Group Results
- Rhode Island State Pre-K Demonstration Program Evaluation
2011:
- Rhode Island Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application
- Rhode Island's School-Age Child Care Quality Study
- Statewide Survey of Child Care Rates in RI
- Early Learning Data System Recommendations
- Expanding Access to High Quality Learning Programs
- Kindergarten Assessment Recommendations
2010:
- Pilot Test of the Draft Rhode Island BrightStars School Age Child Care (K-5) Framework
- Rhode Island's Child Care Center & Preschool Quality Study
- Rhode Island's Family Child Care Quality Study
2009:
- Access to Early Learning Programs in RI
- Pilot Test of the Draft Rhode Island BrightStars Family Child Care Framework
- Rhode Island Pre-K Planning Design Committee Report
- Statewide Survey of Child Care Rates in RI
- Voices from the Field - Recommendations for Improving the RI Early Care and Education System
2008:
- Pilot Test of the Draft Rhode Island BrightStars Child Care Center and Preschool Framework
- Recommendations to Strengthen Rhode Island’s Child Care Licensing
- RIDE Pre-K Planning Progress Report to General Assembly October 2008
2007:
2006:
- Investing in Child Care - Rhode Island's Experience Provides Lessons for Other States
- Statewide Survey of Child Care Rates in RI
- Understanding the Duration of Child Care Subsidy Use in RI
2005:
- Assessing the Price of Child Care in RI
- Smart Start Success Stories - State Investments in ECE in Illinois, North Carolina and Rhode Island
- Successful Start - Rhode Island's Early Childhood Systems Plan
2004:
- Caring for Rhode Island's Infants and Toddlers
- Child Care Choices of Low-Income Families Receiving Child Care Subsidies in RI
- Statewide Survey of Child Care Rates in RI
2003:
- A Preliminary Look at Employee Turnover at Child Care Centers in RI
- Impacts of Child Care Subsidy Policy on Child Care Subsidy Take Up Rates, Welfare Use, and Work
- The Economic Impact of RI's Child Care Industry
2002:
- Evaluation of RI's Starting Right Program
- RI Department of Human Services Starting Right Report
- Statewide Survey of Child Care Costs in RI
- Take Up Rates and Trade Offs for Child Care Subsidies in RI
2000:
- Starting Right - Quality Early Education and Care for Rhode Island's Children and Youth
- Early Intervention report
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