Early Learning Advisory Council
The Early Learning Advisory Council is established to advise the Department of Children, Youth, and Families on statewide early learning community needs and progress.
Policy Area
Education
Governor Appointments
13
Total Board Positions
30
Public Disclosure Required?
No
Senate Confirmation Required?
No
Compensation
Stipend, reimbursements, per diems, lodging
Term Length (years) 2
Statutory Term Limits
Board Requirements
The governor shall appoint one representative from each of the following: The department of health, the student achievement council, and the state board for community and technical colleges. The Governor will appoint leaders in early childhood education to represent critical service delivery and support sectors, with at least one individual representing each of the following: the head start state collaboration office director or the director's designee; a representative of a head start, early head start, or migrant/seasonal head start program; a representative of a local education agency; a representative of the state agency responsible for programs under section 619 or part C of the federal individuals with disabilities education act; a representative of the early childhood education and assistance program; a representative of licensed family day care providers; a representative of child day care centers; a representative from the home visiting advisory committee established in *RCW 43.215.130; and two parents, one of whom serves on the department's parent advisory group, to be appointed by the governor.
