The Early Childhood Strategic Group (ECSG) is a partnership of twenty organizations and individuals dedicated to creating a comprehensive and fully integrated early care and education system in New York City. Its members include advocates, policy constituents, education providers and other early childhood organizations. The ECSG has worked actively since 1997 to promote full implementation of Universal Pre-kindergarten as a step toward a more coordinated and well-funded system of early care and education in New York City.
The ECSG focuses on challenges to systems building and acts as a catalyst to promote greater cooperation between city agencies and between community-based programs and the public education system. The ECSG supports best practices in collaboration, by encouraging community-based programs to offer UPK, by developing policy briefs, publications, and hosting forums.
The Center for Children's Initiatives coordinates the work of the ECSG and houses its library and databases. For more information about the ECSG, please contact Betty Holcomb, Policy Director.
Below, please find a list of various ECSG Publications:
2008 CCI Primer - Provides a comprehensive look at the early care and education services throughout the City. Our analysis, which includes data on access, funding, and services, helps members of the field, advocates and policy makers identify current challenges and opportunities.
2008 CCI Primer Addendum -Which includes additional updated information from the latest edition of the Primer.
2008 CCI Primer Highlights - Provides a highlight of the early care and education services throughout the City. Our analysis, which includes data on access, funding, and services, helps members of the field, advocates and policy makers identify current challenges and opportunities.
The Prekindergarten Advocacy Handbook
A Parent Report Card: What Parents Really Think
Educating our Youngest Children: An Action Plan for a World Class Early Care and Education System in NYC
Universal Prekindergarten In Community School District 11
Issues in Collaborative Leadership for Universal Prekindergarten
A Guide to Cost Allocation Procedures: Implementing Strategies for Universal PreK
Implementing Universal PreK in New York City: Blended Funding and Other Financial Considerations
UPK Advisory Boards: Making a Difference in Early Care and Education
Implementing Strategies for Universal Prekindergarten: The Advisory Board's Role
Planning for Community-Based Early Childhood Education: A Guide for NYC's UPK Advisory Boards
A Directory of UPK Providers in New York City
Universal PreK: Frequently Asked Questions
New York State's Early Childhood Workforce: Challenges, Opportunities, & Next Steps
New Partnerships for UPK: Implementation Survey
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