• Map data sets, develop framework and implement information system
• Implement unique child ID and link to data on learning at key developmental points
• Implement coordinated data system to assess needs of infants, young children and their families
• Map regulations across agencies

Targeted Outreach/Communications
Objectives:

• Evaluate and improve outreach through partnerships
• Target outreach to underserved populations
• Expand Council subcommittee participation
• Ensure family involvement and input
• Design and implement public education campaign

B-8 Early Learning and Development Standards and B-8 Program Standards
Objectives:

• Develop infant/toddler early learning and development standards, align with preschool through grade three
• Adopt kindergarten program standards and align with preschool program standards
• Cross-walk existing program standards

Workforce Development
Objectives:

• Map current professional development opportunities and expand the Workforce Registry
• Review and improve articulation between New Jersey institutions of higher education
• Review and improve the content and delivery of programs of higher education and
  professional development programs
• Expand requirements and learning opportunities for early childhood leaders in public and private settings

Comprehensive B-8 Program Improvement System
Objectives:

• Plan for a continuous quality improvement system, and adopt a QRIS
• Map and assess program quality in a sample of infant/toddler programs
• Employ unique child IDs to track impact of program quality

Infancy and Early Childhood Mental Health
Objectives:

• To improve the current system of infant and early childhood mental health service delivery and consultation
• To promote adoption and integration of the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Pyramid Model
• To create opportunities for sharing best practices and reflections about what is needed to effectively support New Jersey's infants' and young children's social and emotional needs-whether it be one child, a group of children in family care, an entire classroom, or the professionals working with young children across multi-interdisciplinary fields and initiatives

Council Support and Public Accountability