Birth Through Third Grade (B-3) Interagency Council The Birth through Third Grade (B-3) Interagency Council was established by the General Assembly in 2017. It is a joint council between the NC Department of Health and Human Services and the NC Department of Public Instruction. The Council has 12 voting members and four non-voting members, and will create a vision and accountability for a birth through grade three system of early education. The Council shall have as its charge establishing a vision and accountability for a birth through grade three system of early education that addresses all of the following: Standards and assessment Data-driven improvement and outcomes, including shared accountability measures such as the NC Pathways to Grade-Level Reading Teacher and administrator preparation and effectiveness Instruction and environment Transitions and continuity Family engagement Governance and funding The Council is specifically charged with reviewing the recommendations developed by DHHS and DPI pursuant to Session Law 2017-57, Senate Bill 257, Section 7.23I.(a). Establish B-3 Interagency Council. The Council will meet quarterly. These meetings will be open to the public, and Council members and Workgroup members are welcome and invited to attend. View Meeting Schedule
Birth Through Third Grade (B-3) Interagency Council The Birth through Third Grade (B-3) Interagency Council was established by the General Assembly in 2017. It is a joint council between the NC Department of Health and Human Services and the NC Department of Public Instruction. The Council has 12 voting members and four non-voting members, and will create a vision and accountability for a birth through grade three system of early education. The Council shall have as its charge establishing a vision and accountability for a birth through grade three system of early education that addresses all of the following: Standards and assessment Data-driven improvement and outcomes, including shared accountability measures such as the NC Pathways to Grade-Level Reading Teacher and administrator preparation and effectiveness Instruction and environment Transitions and continuity Family engagement Governance and funding The Council is specifically charged with reviewing the recommendations developed by DHHS and DPI pursuant to Session Law 2017-57, Senate Bill 257, Section 7.23I.(a). Establish B-3 Interagency Council. The Council will meet quarterly. These meetings will be open to the public, and Council members and Workgroup members are welcome and invited to attend. View Meeting Schedule
