Durham PreK Quality Subcommittee
The Quality Subcommittee for Durham PreK is a content-specific advisory committee established by the program's Governance Committee.
Vision
All Durham children, regardless or race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status, are reading on grade-level by the end of third grade.
Mission
Expand opportunities for all 4-year-old children in Durham to attend high-quality early learning programs.
Charge
The Subcommittee studies the latest research and reviews program needs to develop quality standards and policies. The work of the subcommittee is submitted to the Durham PreK Governance Committee for approval. The quality recommendations from Durham's Community Early Education/Preschool Task Force report form the foundation of this subcommittee's work.
Work to Date
- Developed Durham PreK's Family Engagement Standards
- Currently researching strategies to support children with unique needs and challenging behaviors to ensure each classroom is effective in teaching children.
- Future focus areas include curriculum and assessment, dual language learners and their families, culturally competent practices and children's social and emotional development needs.
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Drafting Durham PreK Equity Plan with Priorities for SY21-23. Equity plan to be presented at May Governance meeting for review.
View the Quality Subcommittee's Standards of Participation here.
Members
Sheila Arias, MamásConPoder Campaign Associate for MomsRising
Leigh Bordley, Executive Director of Latino Educational Achievement Partnership
Linda Chappel, Ed.D., Senior Vice President of Triangle Area Child Care Resources and Referrals, Child Care Services Association
Cathy Collie-Robinson, Director/Instructor of Early Childhood Education at Durham Technical Community College
Wykeshia Glass, Ed.D., Department of Human Sciences Assistant Professor, North Carolina Central University
Brittany Gregory, Director of Programs, Durham's Partnership for Children
Monnie Griggs, MSA, Senior Director of Quality Enhancement Initiatives for Early Learning
Danielle Johnson, MPH, M.Ed, Executive Director, Durham's Partnership for Children
Jennifer Lacewell, Director, White Rock Child Development Center
Doré LaForett, Ph.D., Advanced Research Scientist, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Senior Research Scientist, Child Trends
Alex Livas-Dlott, Ph.D., Durham PreK Senior Manager, Child Care Services Association
Emily McCormick, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Duke University
Beth Messersmith, MPA, NC Senior Campaign DIrector, MamàsConPoder, MomsRising
Melinda Rodriguez, Administrative Manager, Child Care Services Association
Katharine Smith, Durham Head Start, Families and Communities Rising
Darnella Warthen, M.S, MAT. Owner A New Beginning Early Care and Education Programs
Brenda Williamson, Ph.D., Division of Child Development and Early Education
