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	Early Childhood Education
	Laurie Matzke State Title I Director Phone: (701) 328-2284 Fax: (701) 328-0203 Email: lmatzke@nd.gov	Tara Bitz Assistant Director, Title I Phone: (701) 328-4646 Fax: (701) 328-0203 Email: tbitz@nd.gov
	The state Title I office has developed this webpage to provide schools, districts, and other interested parties with guidance on the topic of early childhood education as well as to provide resources on the topic. Providing high-quality early childhood experiences can help ensure that children have the foundation to meet academic standards and experience success throughout their education process. Several studies demonstrate the powerful effects of high-quality early childhood programs on children’s later academic success.
	Title I Preschool Programming
	Title I Preschool Programs 2009-2010   2010-2011 2011-2012 Guidance on Operating a Title I Preschool Program Department of Public Instruction Clarification on Funding Sources for Prekindergarten Programs - August 17, 2011 Title I Preschool Monitoring Guide  North Dakota Early Learning Guidelines Serving Preschool Children Under Title I - Non-Regulatory Guidance (external link) During the 62nd (2011) North Dakota Legislative Session, SB 2150 included funding to expand the Gearing Up for Kindergarten program in North Dakota. This program was developed by the NDSU Extension Service in cooperation with Parent Resource Centers across the state in order to assist parents and their 4 year old children in preparing for their transition to kindergarten. Below is information regarding the Gearing Up for Kindergarten program. Gearing Up for Kindergarten Memo from NDSU Extension Service – June 15, 2011 Gearing Up for Kindergarten Brochure Gearing Up for Kindergarten Website Funding the Gearing Up for Kindergarten Program  Common Questions and Answers Regarding Collaboration between Title I and the Gearing Up for Kindergarten Program
	Full-day Kindergarten Programming
	The state Title I office has compiled a resource document which provides a summary of research, articles, and resources to support full-day/every day kindergarten programs. Early childhood education, which includes extended kindergarten and preschool, are key initiatives in the No Child Left Behind Act. This resource is provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of early initiatives to encourage more schools and districts to implement these kinds of programs. Summary of Research of Full Day Kindergarten Programming
	Other Early Childhood Education Initiatives
	Early Reading First North Dakota Head Start (external link) North Dakota Special Education Even Start Gearing Up for Kindergarten
	Additional Resources
	North Dakota State Parent Information Resource Center (NDPIRC) National Center for Early Development and Learning Teaching Our Youngest A Guide for Preschool Teachers and Child Care and Family Providers U.S. Department of Education Using Individually Appropriate Instruction in Preschool International Reading Association The State of Preschool: State Preschool Yearbook National Institute for Early Education Research Study: Full-Day Kindergarten Boosts Academic Performance By Deb Viadero (2002) Reading Rockets Foundation for Child Development National Association for the Education of Young Children National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center

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