Event Overview
Across the country, state approaches to organizing the administration of programs and services for young children and their families vary widely. Although no clear consensus exists on the optimal governance structure, states’ organizational choices can affect parents’ awareness of, access to, and experience with vital services for their families. Governance choices may also impact the overall effectiveness and efficiency of early childhood programs and services.
To support states in exploring these issues, the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University invites state teams to apply to participate in the State Policy Academy: Early Childhood Governance in Nashville, TN.
Travel, lodging, and meals for selected participants will be covered by the Policy Impact Center.
What to Expect
Participants will engage with national and state experts, learn about emerging approaches to early childhood governance, and collaborate with their state teams to identify opportunities to strengthen governance in their state. To learn more about eligibility, team composition, and requirements, click here.Â
Schedule Overview
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Key Dates
Application Opens: March 16, 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Acceptance Notification: April 29, 2026
Policy Academy: July 15-17, 2026
Questions?
Please direct all inquiries, including questions on the application process or policy academies, to the PN-3 team at pn3events@vanderbilt.edu.Â
