Family  Resources

The Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council is dedicated to empowering families,

enhancing educational outcomes, and ensuring that every child has the support they need to thrive.

This page is dedicated to the Families of Nevada, providing information, resources, educational materials, community support, opportunities to engage, toolkits, and other resources families can explore and discover programs and resources available for  Nevada’s children and families. We believe that parents (and families) are a child’s first and most important teachers. We celebrate the uniqueness of every family.   We invite you to explore the resources and materials found here, journey to the Subcommittee Webpages and see what actions are taking place with our members, or even join us at one of our meetings. We hope to see you there!

Starting Early is Starting Right On Time

Our approach to family engagement is rooted in respect, celebrating our uniqueness, honoring family knowledge, and building upon the unique abilities and cultural strengths of each child.

Welcome to our Family Resource Page, a dedicated space designed to support and empower families within our community. Here, you’ll find a wealth of information, resources, and tools that aim to enhance your family’s journey through education and child development. We understand that every family is unique, and our commitment is to celebrate that diversity while providing the guidance you need. Whether you’re looking for educational materials, community support, or ways to get involved, we invite you to explore the resources available and join us in creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Together, we can build a brighter future for our children and our community.

Our Commitment to Families

We are committed to creating a supportive system that values families. This means involving families as active partners in their child’s education and development, fostering mutual respect, and encouraging families to share their voice and become advocates for their children, their families, and their communities. We prioritize building trusting relationships with families through mutual respect, integrity, and personal regard.

RESOURCES 

                                

ECAC Meeting Information:

Subcommittee Meetings. This webpage has basic information about our subcommittees, as well as links taking visitors to our subcommittee webpages

Each Subcommittee has its own assigned objectives used to align activities and achieve our goals within our Strategic Plan. You will find each subcommittee’s objectives listed on top of their webpage, as well as their meeting materials and downloadable agendas with the Zoom link for anyone wanting to attend. Click on any of the Subcommittee Titles below and explore their webpage!  

Calling all Parents, Family Members, and Early Childhood Workforce! We are getting ready to recruit members and Co-Chairs for our new subcommittee “Family Leadership and Engagement.”

If interested, please email us at sabrina.jones@doe.nv.gov and brandi.hearst@doe.nv.gov

Calling all Early Childhood professionals.. If you work with children from prenatal to 8 years old in any capacity, we need you!! n, Fmail Members nad EArly Childhood Workforce! We are getting ready to recruit members and co-chairs fr our new subcommittee “Family Leadership and Engagement.”

            If interested, please email us at sabrina.jones@doe.nv.gov and brandi.hearst@doe.nv.gov

General ECAC Meeting Details. This webpage gives you general ECAC information, can link to the Membership page if interested in becoming an appointed member, and has meeting details for our General Council meetings.

ECAC Meeting Notifications:

CLICK HERE  to sign up for ECAC MEETING REMINDERS and NOTIFICATIONS, including the meeting agenda with Zoom link to attend

2026 Meeting Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

Birth-3rd Grade (B-3) Community Hub

The B-3 Community Hub is rooted in research and evidence-based practices and is designed to tackle key questions encountered by those developing and implementing comprehensive B-3 strategies within their schools, districts, or communities. Find Resources, Nevada’s B-3 History, Research Summary from “Making the Case for B-3, Dec. 2025” and informational pages exploring the various categories within B-3.  This hub has a ton of valuable information for families and professionals. Click  on Birth-3rd Grade Community Hub to view.

Reports and Documents:

Preschool-3rd Framework Infographic

NV Developmentally Appropriate Practices Kindergarten Policy Statement

PDG_Needs Assessment 6.24.20

State of Nevada PDG Birth through Five 2019 Needs Assessment and Executive Summary

NV EC System Network Report 2023

Nv Early Childhood Highlights 2023

 

Toolkits

ECAC Approved Documents:

ECAC Research Questions

Data Collection Best Practices Statement-APPROVED

Vulnerable Population Definition-APPROVED

Data Dictionary Scope of Work DRAFT

Nevada ECAC Annual Report 

Nevada Comprehensive Early Childhood System Infographic with visual guide

Call To Action

If you are available to help the ECAC move forward with aligning the goals of the ECAC Statewide and have a skill set that you think could be beneficial to the work of the ECAC, please consider completing our Call To Action Interest Form. We are creating this opportunity to discover the specific interests, skills, talents, and areas of expertise within our communities that can help advance the mission and purpose of the ECAC as we begin implementing our new Strategic Plan. Thank you in advance for sharing your interest in supporting the Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) and helping advance our Calls to Action and the efforts needed to achieve our goals for the Early Childhood System of Nevada.

 

 

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