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New report on Illinois law addressing early childhood expulsions
Closer examination of 150 Illinois programs
A new report on an Illinois law prohibiting early childhood expulsion sheds light on legislation that went into effect in January 2018, which prohibited expulsion from early childhood and care programs funded by the Illinois State Board of Education or licensed by the Department of Children and Families.
The Ounce appreciates Dr. Kate Zinsser and her team of researchers at the University of Chicago at Illinois, who spent ample time reviewing the state’s expulsion practices and current legislation and publishing their findings in a new report.
For detailed information on the report and next steps, read more here.
ISBE releases second KIDS report
Findings underscore the need for early education programs
The Illinois State Board of Education released its second year of statewide data from the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS), an observational tool designed to help teachers, administrators, families and policymakers better understand the developmental readiness of children entering kindergarten.
It provides kindergarten teachers with information to guide classroom instruction, help parents understand expectations, and offers both lawmakers and school administrators’ valuable insight on resources and supports young children need to succeed.
Read the press release and full report here. |