Snapshots and Reports
These “snapshots” and reports explore a particular topic related to early childhood education. These summaries are shared to inform and provide insights to support best practices.
Zero to Three Critical Competencies: Implementation of Social-Emotional, Cognitive, and Language and Literacy Development in Delaware
(July 2025)
Since its pilot in FY 2024, this program has been brought to scale statewide. This report outlines the Zero to Three Critical Competencies and DIEEC’s experience implementing this program during…
Pilot Program: Zero to Three Critical Competencies for Infant Toddler Educators
(July 2024)
Competencies for educators of infants and toddlers are a crucial component of professional preparation. DIEEC in partnership with the Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning, selected the Zero…
Exploring the Effects of Suspension and Expulsion on Families in Early Child Care Programs
(September 2024)
This qualitative research brief outlines policy and practice recommendations for early care programs, drawing on the voiced perspectives of families impacted by their children’s suspension and expulsion.
Enrollment of Children From Historically Underserved Backgrounds in Center-Based Child Care Programs
(September 2024)
This report highlights features of early care and education centers that are linked with enrolling children from historically underserved populations, such as children experiencing homelessness and children with disabilities.
Quarterly Data Reports
Presentations
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Trust is the most important leadership characteristic In WWFM: What Works For Me in Supervision. Prettyman, A. (Guest). LeadU at Children & Families First of Delaware. Anchor Podcast. (July, 2019)
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Using assessment data to inform curriculum planning. Smith, K. & Waters, H. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Promoting family engagement in family child care. Smith, K. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Screening Tool vs. Formative Assessment: What is the Difference? Potts, J. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Intentional Leaders: Stronger Teams. Potts, J. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Providing meaningful experiences for school-age children in family child care. Portlock, L. & Smith, K. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Interpreting and utilizing TS GOLD data. Ashe, I. & Farmer, L. Presented at the 2019 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2019)
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Using Facebook to promote and leverage your child care business. Nordmeyer, L. & Smith, K. Presented at the 2018 Making a Difference Conference, Dover, DE. (April, 2018)
