Partner and Resource Organizations
ECTPC is proud to collaborate with a diverse network of partner organizations and resource providers dedicated to fostering equity, inclusion, and excellence in early childhood education. These partnerships strengthen our ability to support educators, families, and communities through meaningful connections, shared knowledge, and innovative solutions.
ACCESS
Associate Degree Early Childhood Educators is a national, non-profit 501(c) (3) membership association. Our purpose is supporting and advocating for associate degree programs that provide professional development to those who teach and care for young children from birth through age 8 across a variety of settings – public elementary schools, Head Start programs, child care centers and homes, and other community early childhood programs.
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CCA of WA
Child Care Aware of Washington is a trusted resource for early care and education (birth to 12 years). Partnering with families, providers, caregivers, and communities, we advocate for equitable access to quality learning experiences, shaping policies through data and stories.
CECE
The Center for Excellence Careers in Education partners with organizations in the state’s education system to support workforce education and provide a robust pipeline of community representative future educators.
Cultivate Learning
At Cultivate Learning we advance the fields of early childhood education and expanded learning opportunities through expertise and resources that bridge theory
DCYF
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is a cabinet-level agency focused on the well-being of children. Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
EarlyEdU Alliance
The EarlyEdU Alliance brings together higher education faculty and policymakers to expand high-quality early learning opportunities for young children by transforming teacher preparation and professional development.
ECPIHE
The Early Childhood Policy in Institutions of Higher Education (ECPIHE) initiative seeks to support the development of a new field of early childhood policy. In so doing, it seeks to enhance the study of, and experiences related to, advancing early childhood policy in American institutions of higher education (IHEs), while focusing on creating fair opportunities, embracing diverse perspectives, and addressing systemic disparities.
ELAA
​The Early Learning Action Alliance (ELAA) is convened by Children’s Alliance. We are a broad coalition of organizations representing a diverse array of Washington nonprofits, professional associations, businesses, and industries. ELAA is united by the belief that all children in Washington state deserve to have the opportunities and support they need in their first five years of life to be prepared for school and a bright future.
NAECTE
The National
Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators promotes the professional growth of its membership, to discuss the educational issues that are specific to its membership, and to advocate for improvements in early childhood teacher education.
NAEYC
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research.
OPEP
The Organization of Parenting Education Programs (OPEP) is a professional organization of parenting education program administrators and coordinators representing Washington state’s public community and technical colleges.
PESB
​The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) consists of twelve members appointed by the Governor, most of whom are practicing educators. PESB is responsible for policy and oversight of Washington’s educator preparation, certification, assignment, and development (RCW). PESB works to strengthen the state’s educator workforce through initiatives that address educator shortage, reduce barriers into the profession, and increase workforce diversity.
SBCTC
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges — led by a nine-member governor-appointed board — advocates, coordinates and directs Washington state’s system of 34 public community and technical colleges.
WAEYC
The Washington Association for the Education of Young Children advocates for accessible professional development, fair compensation, and inclusive, high-quality early childhood education. Driving change through legislation, public awareness, and community collaboration.
WCC
Washington Communities for Children (WCFC) is a statewide network of 10 Regional Early Childhood coalitions dedicated to policy, equity, data, and community engagement. Through Child Care Voice, Health Provider Voice, and Family Voice & Resource Access, WCFC fosters collaboration, innovation, and advocacy to improve child and family wellbeing.
WSA Head Start and ECEAP
WSA is dedicated to centering children and families who face barriers to opportunity. Through advocacy, outreach, policy leadership, professional development, and organizational strength, we advance equity and access for all.
WSIPP
The Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) is a nonpartisan public research group located in Olympia, the hub of Washington State government. WSIPP is a team of multidisciplinary researchers who conduct applied policy research for the state legislature in a creative and collaborative environment.