We Start with Shared
Values
Centers joining the consortium have a commitment to high quality ECE, culturally relevant anti-bias
practice, and some stable source of funding in addition to tuition, such as employer subsidies, public funding or free or
reduced rent.
We Support each Center's
Unique Culture & Educational Vision
Centers choose to join us, retaining their name, their
unique community identity, and their board. Center staff become consortium employees and center directors
can become consortium corporate officers. Our attorneys said "That gives them so much power, are you sure
you want to do that?" We said, "YES!" In fact, that is the point, Directors retain their power
in this approach, but gain resources, support and cost savings.
Other
benefits?
On-going professional development, career pathways and supports like a substitute pool
will strengthen centers, ensuring stability and consistency for children and families and a respectful, healthy work environment
for teachers and directors. Effective use of technology will strengthen quality and help teachers best individualize teaching.
Technology will support non-invasive outcomes tracking, generating data to continuously improve classroom, site and
administrative quality.