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Federal PDG renewal funds workforce supports and an open‑source curriculum; providers raise caution
Summary
DCYF described Preschool Development Grant projects including preservice cohorts, career navigators, infant‑toddler coaching and an open‑source curriculum project. Providers voiced mixed reactions — supporting workforce investment but urging caution about curriculum design, contractor selection and implementation costs.
DCYF presented its Preschool Development Grant (PDG) renewal and sought feedback on workforce projects and an open‑source curriculum. Agency staff said the federal PDG (HHS) renewal continues system building work and adds some direct services.
Matt Judge and Delta Rother outlined the PDG priorities: update the needs assessment and early learning coordination plan, expand family engagement, strengthen workforce supports and quality recognition, and add a modest direct‑services component. Projects highlighted for ELAC and provider supports included a preservice training suite and cohort model, a streamlined staff‑qualifications resource, a career‑navigator role, health and well‑being supports for providers, expanded…
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