Streamline state-level early childhood decision-making structures and processes.
1.1.1 Initiate the governance structure for the Kansas early childhood care and education system to collaborate on and monitor implementation of the strategic plan.

1.1.2 Deliver technical assistance(Technical Assistance (TA) is the provision of targeted and customized aid to develop or strengthen processes, knowledge application, or implementation of services by a professional(s) with subject matter expertise and skills in adult learning practices.) to local collaborative groups that represent a variety of early childhood settings, sectors, and families, such as early childhood local coordinating councils, child care provider coalitions, collaborative entities, and advisory councils.


1.1.3 Standardize agency expectations around monitoring, licensing, and technical assistance for community-based providers, and incorporate these expectations for accountability into associated contracts.

1.1.4 Develop a cross-agency, common application(Early childhood care and education Common Application Pilot (Common App) will enable 501(c)(3)s, local governments, and unified school districts to apply to multiple funding opportunities through a streamlined process.) process — where applicable — that streamlines the grant-writing and reporting process for community-based grantees and contractors.

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