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October 2024

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher Equity Initiative

Learn about the Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Credential Program to support Transitional Kindergarten expansion to 4-year-olds. This credential program has been designed to create an equitable pipeline to fill the gap for TK jobs in public schools.

View the October 2024 TK Equity Brief
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October 2024

Apprenticeship Initiative

Learn about the County’s efforts to strengthen the Early Learning and Care system through apprenticeships that meet the growing need for quality childcare. The brief highlights key model components and findings from the first graduating cohort.

View the October 2024 Apprenticeship Progress Brief
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October 2024

Shared Services Alliance

See how a group of Family Childcare Home Providers were brought together to design and build the infrastructure they need to strengthen their small businesses’ sustainability, improve quality, and share resources.

View the October 2024 Shared Services Brief
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August 2024

Navigation Support to Engage Childcare Provider Participation in Santa Clara County's Childcare Expansion Grant Program

Explore the important role that navigation support played in engaging childcare providers in need of assistance to submit complete grant applications to stabilize small businesses and increase community access to high quality childcare in Santa Clara County.

View the August 2024 research brief