Moving the Needle: How States Can Support More Inclusive Early Childhood Systems. Panelist: Kayla Goldfarb, Start Early. Moderator:Karen Berman, Start Early. Welcome by: Colleen Rathgeb, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). Panelist: Ann Whalen, State of Illinois. Moderator: Mina Hong, Start Early. Welcome by: Christy Kavulic, U.S. Dept. of Education. Panelist: Ann Kremer, Early CHOICES

Join early learning and inclusion advocates for Start Early’s upcoming webinar, “Moving the Needle: How States Can Support More Inclusive Childhood Systems” on Tuesday, April 23 at 12 p.m. CT. Already registered? Thank you! We look forward to seeing you on April 23.

Learn more about the newly updated U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) joint Policy Statement: Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. Hear about the administration’s “renewed commitment and urgency” in supporting young children with disabilities and developmental delays and discuss how you can support positive change in your state.

Start Early is thrilled to welcome representatives from the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services to offer opening remarks. The session will offer an overview of what state and local advocates need to know to advance inclusion for young children across the mixed-delivery early learning system, as well as a panel discussion on Illinois’ advocacy and systems change journey to advance inclusion for children with disabilities and developmental delays.

There will be simultaneous English to Spanish interpretation during the webinar. Habrá intrepretatción en español durante el evento. Register now to secure your spot for this exciting discussion.

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