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Smart Start Oklahoma
Oklahoma Partnership for School
Readiness
The Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Act was signed
into law in April 2003, establishing the Oklahoma Partnership
for School Readiness - a 29 member public-private partnership
with the task of promoting school readiness in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness, known now
as Smart Start Oklahoma, pursues public-private agreements
and strategies aimed at improving school readiness opportunities
for Oklahoma's young children and their families.
Smart Start Oklahoma is tasked with recognizing and promoting
best practices for existing programs, as well as coordinating
private and public funds. With the help of OICA during
its incubation, Smart Start Oklahoma has grown into a fully
operational partnership initiative. In September 2005,
Smart Start Oklahoma moved from its incubated location at
OICA to its own offices (right across the street!).
Oklahoma Partnership for School
Readiness Foundation
Also established in late 2003, the Oklahoma Partnership
for School Readiness Foundation is a private 501(c) 3 organization
comprised of community leaders who share the vision that
all Oklahoma children are safe, healthy, eager to learn
and ready to succeed by the time they enter school.
The primary focus is to raise private funds to support the
efforts of Smart Start Oklahoma and maximize the impact
of private dollars to influence early care and education
opportunities for Oklahoma's young children.
Smart Start Oklahoma Communities
Smart Start Oklahoma communities bring together community
leaders, business, educators, advocates, and parents to
develop initiatives tailored to the needs of young children
and their families in each community. Currently, Smart
Start Oklahoma has a 16-member community based network.
For further information, go to
Smart Start OK.
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