NOTE: General ECAC Members are not the same as Subcommittee Members. For information on Subcommittee Membership, click HERE
The “General ECAC” Members fill seats on the Council and are appointed by the Governor of Nevada. All applicants are required to complete and submit the application along with the required documents found on the official “Governors Office” website, linked below. Once submitted, be sure to let us know via email that you have applied so we can update our records and contact you when we receive your application status. Keep in mind, this process can take upwards of 4 months. During that time, join our meetings as a “Community Member” and start your journey with us!
To access the ECAC General Membership application, scan the QR Code or click on the link below:
Scan QR Code to access the General ECAC Membership Application
General ECAC Membership Application Link: Official Nevada Governors Office
Have Questions? Need Help? Email us:
Sabrina Jones, ECAC System Specialist
E: sabrina.jones@doe.nv.gov
Brandi Hearst, ECAC Administrative Coordinator
E: brandi.hearst@doe.nv.gov
Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council REQUIRED SEATS
Chapter 432A of the Nevada Revised Statutes requires General ECAC Members to be representatives of the following, to include without limitation
a) One member who is a representative of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department whose duties include responsibility for child care
b) One member who is a representative of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department whose duties include responsibility for maternal, child and adolescent health
c) One member who is a representative of the Program for Child Care and Development, as defined in NRS 422A.055
d) One member who is a representative of the Department of Education
e) One member who is a representative of the Department of Education whose duties include responsibilities for programs under section 619 or part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq., or a representative of the Department of Health and Human Services whose duties include responsibilities for programs under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.
f) One member who is a representative of the boards of trustees of the school districts in this State
g) One member who is a representative of the Nevada System of Higher Education;
h) One member who is a representative of local providers of early childhood education and developmental services;
i) One member who is a representative of a public school, as defined in NRS 385.007, who works with pupils in kindergarten through grade 3;
j) One member who is a representative of Head Start agencies in this State, including, without limitation, migrant and seasonal Head Start programs and Indian Head Start programs;
k) One member who is appointed or designated pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 9837b(a)(3)(A)
l) One member who is a representative of the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department
m) One member who is a representative of a nonprofit organization located in southern Nevada that provides early childhood programs
n) One member who is a representative of a non-profit organization located in northern Nevada that provides early childhood programs
o) One member who is a representative of the pediatric mental, physical or behavioral health care industry
p) One member who is a representative of a tribal organization, with consideration given to an enrolled member of a Nevada Indian tribe
q) At least one member who is a parent or guardian of a child less than 8 years of age and who has participated in one or more federal or state early childhood programs, including, without limitation: (1) The Program for Child Care and Development administered by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department pursuant to chapter 422A of NRS; (2) Head Start or Early Head Start; (3) Nevada Home Visiting Program in the Department; (4) Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program in the Department of Education; or (5) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children in the United States Department of Agriculture
r) Such other members as the Governor determines are appropriate.