Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

School Readiness Coalitions' Progress Varies in Implementing the Program Over Two Years

Report 03-75, December 2003




Report Summary

  • Local school readiness coalitions have made substantial progress implementing the school readiness program over the past two years. Most coalitions (37 of 50) have made mixed progress in addressing five essential elements of the program, making more progress on some elements than others. Nine coalitions have made significant progress in addressing all five of the program elements. Conversely, four coalitions have made minimal overall progress.
  • Overall, coalitions have made the most progress in coordinating eligibility determination and service intake processes to establish a single point of entry. Coalitions have made the least progress in ensuring that providers use a developmentally appropriate curriculum; many coalitions believe that they lack the authority to mandate that providers use a developmentally appropriate curriculum, which may partially account for the weak performance in this area. In addition, coalitions have strengthened oversight at the local level and have, in some instances, reduced costs and improved services.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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