Leadership

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Leaders in state and entity Part C and Part B, Section 619 programs often include multiple individuals, including family leaders and others who inform and take responsibility for building and improving the quality of components of their state or entity's system framework.

They contribute their expertise and experiences to implement, improve, and align policies and practices that result in high-quality, effective, and sustainable systems that provide access, services, and supports for children with disabilities and their families. This collaborative leadership involves:

• coordinating with broader early childhood initiatives
• strengthening capacity to improve and sustain effective systems
• improving implementation of effective services and evidence-based practices, including DEC Recommended Practices, in inclusive settings
• improving access to—and participation in—effective and inclusive programs for young children with disabilities

See also: Practice Improvement Tools: Leadership

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