The Early Childhood Educator Preparation Innovation Grant: Lessons from Initial Implementation

Authors

Eric J. Lichtenberger
Brenda K. Klostermann
Daniel Q. Duffy

Files

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

5-8-2015

DOI

10.21414/T4RP4V

IERC Number

2015-2

Abstract

The main goals of this implementation study were to: a) examine how the grant recipients were implementing the changes set forth in their grant proposals; b) identify initial barriers to implementation of grant activities; c) identify catalysts that aided in goal attainment and/or partnership development; and d) consider the sustainability of the impact of the grant-related activities. Through structured telephone interviews, we solicited a brief description of major activities associated with the grant; catalysts and/or levers enhancing grant activities; barriers inhibiting implementation of grant activities; and successful strategies utilized to overcome barriers. There was also a specific emphasis on articulation activities within the partnerships, as articulation was considered a foundational component of the EPPI grants.

Publisher

Illinois Education Research Council at Southern Illinois University

City

Edwardsville, IL

Recommended Citation

Lichtenberger, Eric J.; Klostermann, Brenda K.; and Duffy, Daniel Q., "The Early Childhood Educator Preparation Innovation Grant: Lessons from Initial Implementation" (2015). IERC Publications. 5.
https://spark.siue.edu/ierc_pub/5