The Kentucky Partnership for Early Childhood Services


The Kentucky Partnership for Early Childhood Services is a multi-project consortium housed at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute. The partnership’s goal is to provide research, training and outreach to support and enhance quality early care and education. Services are provided through a variety of state and national grants and contracts. Clicking on any of the projects below will take you to the project website.

Child Care Resource and Referral The Gateway to Early Care and Education Services in KY. Providing resources for parents on finding quality child care, and information for providers on training and professional development opportunities.		Quality Enhancement Initiative Improving Quality through Education, Training and Program Support. Providing assistance to child care providers in accessing the KIDS NOW scholarship programs and offering information, technical assistance and access to supports needed to participate in the STARS for KIDS NOW Quality Rating System.
Training Into Practice Project Supporting Effective and Accessible Training Opportunities and the coordination of the Kentucky Early Childhood Trainer's Credential.		Starting Strong Institute Promoting family and early childhood program partnerships to increase involvement, improve child outcomes and program quality.
Kentucky Early Childhood Data System KEDS is designed to gather statewide data while allowing teachers and providers to focus on implementing high quality assessments that provide feedback for the purposes of improving instruction and supporting positive outcomes for young children.		Professional Development Framework Research Collaborative Investigating the Impact of a Statewide Unified Professional Development System.
Kentucky Early Childhood Transition Project The Kentucky Early Childhood Transition Project is available for training and technical assistance for communities across Kentucky related to early childhood transition needs.		Kentucky Infant Toddler Institute This institute is designed to bring families, professionals and paraprofessional together to learn about quality services for infants and toddlers with and without special needs..
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