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Community-driven, local impact, state policy, and large-scale mindset shift

COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR PARENT LEADERSHIP (CIPL)

Engagement and leadership development for families, schools, and communities to increase Kentucky student success

FAMILY FRIENDLY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION

Birth to Kindergarten family friendly resources
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EDUCATIONAL TOOLKITS

The Prichard Committee’s collection of educational toolkits is designed to empower parents, educators, and community leaders. These resources provide practical strategies and actionable insights to equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact. Explore our offerings and join us in building a brighter future for all Kentucky learners.

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Our toolkits are currently undergoing maintenance. We are working hard to improve your experience and will have our new and improved toolkits available shortly.

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Ed Blog

May 06, 2025

Family Engagement in Practice: A Q&A with Superintendent Dr. Robin Cochran

May 01, 2025

Metro United Way Helps Families Track Child Development with Free Screening Tool

April 23, 2025

A Call to Action: Head Start’s Invaluable Legacy

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March 28, 2025

Statement on the 2025 Kentucky Legislative Session from Brigitte Blom, the Prichard Committee

March 28, 2025Contact: Lisa McKinney, Communications Director, The Prichard Committee(cell)…

March 12, 2025

Statement on the Passage of House Bill 208 from Brigitte Blom, the Prichard Committee

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March 07, 2025

Statement from Brigitte Blom on the Passage of House Bill 190

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President & CEO
Brigitte Blom
brigitte@prichardcommittee.org

The Center for Best Practices and Innovation
Todd Baldwin
todd@prichardcommittee.org

The Collaborative for Families and Schools
Brooke Gill
brooke.gill@prichardcommittee.org

Media and External Affairs
Lisa McKinney
lisa@prichardcommittee.org

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April 23, 2025edby Rina Gratz

A Call to Action: Head Start’s Invaluable Legacy

Head Start has transformed the lives of generations in Kentucky and nationwide. Let’s protect this vital legacy for future families and children.

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November 22, 2024early-childhood; family-friendly-schoolsby Rina Gratz

Parents as First Teachers, Education Partners for Life

Get acquainted with any learning community, and you will likely find that the early childhood educators are...

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August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Data (Indicators)

Leading indicators - such as daily attendance rates - predict future performance.

August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Coaching and Technical Assistance

This supports the professional growth and effectiveness of early care and education (ECE) providers.

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August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Community Centers

Intentionally including services to meet the needs of families with young children is all that is needed.

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August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Developmental Screenings

These are systematic assessments to monitor children’s growth, development, and milestones.

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August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Early Literacy

Literacy-rich and language-rich environments that immerse children in print, digital, language, and literacy experiences

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August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Employer-Based Child Care Benefits

Childcare Resource and Referral Services help employees find quality childcare options.

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August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Family Engagement

Family engagement initiatives recognize that families are a child's first and most influential teachers

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August 28, 2024Uncategorizedby Rina Gratz

Early Childhood Programs and Practices: Home Visitation

Family goal setting and planning is a collaborative process to identify strengths, needs, and goals for children

ABOUT THE PRICHARD COMMITTEE

Since 1983, the Prichard Committee has worked to study priority issues, inform the public and policy makers about best practices and mobilize citizens, business leaders, families, students, and other stakeholders in a shared mission to move Kentucky to the top tier of all states for education excellence and for all children, from their earliest years through postsecondary education.

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Our toolkits are currently undergoing maintenance. We are working hard to improve your experience and will have our new and improved toolkits available shortly.

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GET IN TOUCH

President & CEO

Brigitte Blom

brigitte@prichardcommittee.org

The Center for Best Practices and Innovation

Todd Baldwin

todd@prichardcommittee.org

The Collaborative for Families and Schools

Brooke Gill

brooke.gill@prichardcommittee.org

Media and External Affairs

Lisa McKinney

lisa@prichardcommittee.org

For general questions, email us at admin@prichardcommittee.org or call 859-233-9849

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