SB 1882 Prekindergarten Partnerships Guide
Created and published by the Texas Education Agency in partnership with Empower Schools, the SB 1882 Prekindergarten Partnerships Guide helps Texas districts determine how an SB 1882 partnership can expand access to high-quality early learning.
The guide takes districts from assessing their local early childhood landscape through selecting an operating partner, securing board approval, negotiating a performance contract, applying for SB 1882 benefits, and preparing to open a partnership program.
In this resource:
Tools and data sources for assessing local pre-K enrollment, kindergarten readiness, child care availability, Head Start programs, child care deserts, and unmet community need
A comparison of informal partnerships, formal public-private pre-K partnerships, and SB 1882 Pre-K Partnerships, including eligible operating partners and provider quality requirements
Guidance on combining Foundation School Program funding, the Early Education Allotment, Additional Days School Year funding, SB 1882 funding, Title I, child care subsidies, Head Start funding, and other sources without paying twice for the same program hours
A step-by-step process for setting a vision, engaging the community, recruiting and evaluating operating partners, making an evidence-based recommendation, securing school board approval, and negotiating a performance contract
Practical guidance on teacher qualifications, child care licensing, quality standards, emergent bilingual students, nutrition, enrollment, tuition, facilities, safety, and other implementation challenges, plus profiles of four SB 1882 Pre-K Partnerships operating across Texas
Best for: Texas district leaders, early childhood leaders, school board members, child care and Head Start providers, prospective operating partners, and community organizations planning or implementing an SB 1882 Pre-K Partnership.
