General ECAC
Membership
NOTE: General ECAC Memberhips isnot the same as Subcommittee Membership.
For information on Subcommittee Membership, click HERE
General ECAC Members:
Shaping the Future of Nevada’s Children
The mission of The Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council (Nevada ECAC) is to help deliver all available resources to Nevada’s children and families by strengthening state-level coordination and collaboration between the various sectors and settings of early childhood systems in Nevada.
Become a General ECAC Member and You Can:
- Make a difference in the lives of Nevada’s future leaders, our children
- Have your voice heard
- Participate in early childhood initiatives and legislation that impacts the early childhood system, Nevada’s families, and our communities.
- Build partnerships and collaborate within Nevada’s early childhood system and our local community members
READY TO APPLY?
To access the General ECAC Membership Application, use the link below or scan the QR code
https://hal.nv.gov/form/Governor/Boards_and_Commissions_Application
The “General ECAC” Members occupy the seats on the Council which are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.
All General ECAC applicants are required to complete and submit the application, along with submitting the required documents found on the official Governor’s Office website
Once submitted, be sure to let us know via email that you have applied so we can update our records. We will contact you when we receive your acceptance letters.
Keep in mind, this process can take upwards of 4 months. During that time, you are still able to join meetings as a “Community Member” and start your journey with us!
REQUIRED
SEATS
NRS.432A.076 requires General ECAC Members be represented by the following seats, approved and appointed by the State Governor. In making the appointment of any member, the Governor must give preference to a parent or guardian who represents a diverse population of this State.
The Required Seats are as follows:
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.
Have Questions?
Let us know how to help!
Sabrina Jones, ECAC System Specialist
E: sabrina.jones@doe.nv.gov
Brandi Hearst, ECAC Administrative Coordinator
E: brandi.hearst@doe.nv.gov