Early Childhood Development Working Group

We believe investing in early childhood development results in improved student performance, enhanced academic achievement, and decreased social service costs.

  • % of all Kids Served through GSRP

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    In the West Michigan region (which includes 10 ISDs), an average of 72.8 percent of 4-year-olds are served through state and federal funds in the 2015/16 school year.

  • Total Kids Served in GSRP in West Michigan

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    During the 2015/16 school year, 7,362 children were served by the Great Start Readiness Program in West Michigan.

  • Measure of Kindergarten Readiness

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    There is currently no common assessment for Kindergarten Readiness, and Talent 2025 is actively advocating for the adoption of the Kindergarten Entry Observation.

Participants
Co-Chairs
  • Lew Chamberlin, Whitecaps Professional Baseball Inc.
  • Bruce Los, Gentex Corporation
  • Sean Welsh, PNC Bank
Project Manager
  • Milt Rohwer, Talent 2025
Members
  • Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative
  • First Steps
  • Frey Foundation
  • GRCC Early Childhood
  • Great Start – Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Osceola
  • Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation
  • Kent Intermediate School District
  • Muskegon Intermediate School District
  • Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency
  • Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
  • Padnos
  • PNC Bank