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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
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