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Ohio has worked to increase the availability of high-quality early learning programs for preschool children by providing the Early Childhood Education grants. Funded programs deliver high-quality, comprehensive learning environments focused on healthy development and intellectual, social and emotional success. Research is clear: children who participate in high-quality early learning programs begin school better prepared for educational success.  \nEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE  \nFY 21 Programs  \nNumber of state-funded grantees: 353  \nNumber of site locations: 759  \nTotal state funding: $71,480,000  \nState-funded per-child amount: $4,000  \nTotal number of children funded: 17,870  \nIn FiscalYear 2021 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021), 353 Early Childhood Education Grant-funded programs served 15,052 children because of the $71,480,000 investment in state funding.  \nThese grantees included public school districts, educational service centers, joint vocational schools, community schools, chartered nonpublic schools and community-based child care providers who earned 3-, 4-or 5-star ratings in Ohio’s quality rating system, Step UpTo Quality  \nTEACHER CREDENTIALS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  \nEarly Childhood Education programs must meet the teacher credential requirements in early childhood education or a field approved by the Ohio Department of Education. Teachers in Early Childhood Education programs are required to complete 20 hours of professional development every two years to increase their knowledge of current best practices to support children’s learning.  \nThe chart illustrates the highest degrees achieved by lead teachers in all Early Childhood Education programs.  \nAssociate degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree  \n| \u003Cbr>12.0% |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 40.0% |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\n48.0%  \n0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%  \n*Programs participating in Step Up To Quality can meet teacher credential requirements by using Ohio’s Career Pathways in lieu of having associate or bachelor’s degrees. The Career Pathways model recognizes a professional’s years of experience, ongoing professional development and credentials in assigning a Career Pathways level. Level 3 and above are recognized in highly-rated programs.  \nPage 2 | Annual Report on Early Childhood Education Grants | December 2021  \nPage 3 | Annual Report on Early Childhood Education Grants | December 2021  \nSTEP UP TO QUALITY  \nStep UpTo Quality is Ohio’s tiered quality rating and improvement system for early learning and development programs. The purpose of the five-star system is to improve the quality of  \nearly learning and development programs by serving as a roadmap for continuous improvement efforts. All Early Childhood Education programs must participate in Step UpTo Quality and meet high-quality program standards. The chart below illustrates the percentage of highquality ratings for those programs currently participating in Step UpTo Quality.  \n4-Star  \n9.1%  \nCHILD ASSESSMENTS  \nThe experiences and opportunities afforded to children in the early years affect the knowledge, skills and dispositions they acquire before entering kindergarten. Children enter preschool at varying levels of development and with different early learning experiences. The Department requires Early Childhood Education programs to assess children to determine where they are in terms of growth and development toward kindergarten readiness. Children are assessed twice per year using Ohio’s Early Learning Assessment.  \nEachChildOurFuture  \nSharing Success Stories  \nPlease note that in order to maintain confidentiality, the names of children and family members have been changed.  \nAnne Stockard supervises several Ear","cbCaiuWwzBDhrTxf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuWwzBDhrTxf","pdf",1354437,"English","# Early Childhood Education Grants Overview\n## Early Childhood Education Programs at a Glance\n## Teacher Credentials and Professional Development\n## Step Up to Quality\n## Child Assessments\n## Sharing Success Stories","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Early Childhood Education grants in Ohio?\",\"answer\":\"The grants expand access to high-quality early learning programs for preschool children. 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