Texas Based Reports

A Regional Audit of Williamson County's Early Childhood Education and Development Infrastructure
As commissioned by the Chisholm Trails Community Foundation, this report examines Williamson County's early childhood education and development infrastructure, which includes public school pre-k, federal Head Start, and private and non-profit child care programs, ages birth to five. Along with an extensive audit of various aspects of the County's early childhood education infrastructure and the addition of county-specific demographicinformation, the study helps to provide a better understanding of the importance of high-quality early childhood education in the community.

Legislation and Analysis

A Multi-Dimensional Policy Analysis of Texas Senate Bill 50:  The Need to Build The Capacity of Texas’s Uncoupled System of Early Childhood Education and Development
The ability to align and merge the various programs in the fragmented early childhood educational system is a necessary step in achieving vertical alignment of the P-16 education system throughout the state.

Related Early Childhood Education and Development Funding:  80th Legislative Session (HB 1)
This article compares funding for various state early education programs for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.

Early Education Surveys and Data

A Survey of Voter Attitudes on Pre-K Education in Texas
Voters across Texas affirmed their desire to ensure sufficient funding for public education and agree that state government should focus more on Pre-K Education.

The Child Care Crisis in Texas:  2007 Statewide Survey Results
Unfortunately, some providers are forced to close their doors because they can no longer afford to serve children on the subsidy program, which illustrates the urgent need to increase child care reimbursement rates.

Prekindergarten Data
This reports outlines data on pre-k enrollment, attendance, sub groups and students served by the Pre-k Expansion Grant.

Early Childhood Education Programs in Texas
This document provides an overview of the early education programs offered in Texas along with a description of the TEEM model.

Economics and Early Education in Texas

The Economic Impact of Formal Child Care in Travis County
Formal childcare should be considered a key asset in Austin’s economic development portfolio. Given current evidence, policy initiatives designed to increase the level of and access to affordable, high-quality childcare will likely pay significant dividends.

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Universally Accessible Pre-Kindergarten Education in Texas
According to the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, every $1.00 invested in high quality early education programs saves Texas communities at least $3.50.