DESCRIPTION:

Communities throughout Cape Cod and the Islands have long contended with underlying challenges related to the provision of quality, affordable childcare and early education services. While these challenges have immediate effects within the childcare and early education industries, they also threaten the region’s economy and the economic status of women, children, and families. This session will feature a summary of the recent early education and childcare needs assessment, as well as provide local examples of action to improve access to quality, affordable options.

Presenters:

Chad d’Entremont | Executive Director, Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy
Sophie Zamarripa | Senior Associate, Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy
Corinne Thomas | Researcher, Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy
Jacqueline Beebe | Town Administrator, Town of Eastham
Noelle Pina | Chief of Staff, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
Kathy Blackwell | Southeast Chapter Coordinator, Common Start Coalition