There are a variety of approaches for designing and developing First 10 Communities. The links below provide access to well-researched designs, all of which incorporate several key principles - public schools serve a central role; attention is paid to aligning learning across the Birth to grade 5 spans; and children and families are connected to wrap-around services that enhance the quality of learning and care.
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First 10 Community Schools
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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
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Family & Community Engagement
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Culture, Climate & Resilience
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