The charge of the Early Child Care District Advisory Committee shall be to:

• Continue to work closely with District Education Services, Kindergarten Teachers, and include SM Child Care & Early Education Task Force on implementation of The Kindergarten Readiness Act by developing a strong transition plan, which includes a recommendation for a board policy on transition and handbook for parents.
• Continue to address early identification of children who may benefit from assessment before they enter preschool or while they are attending preschool using the RTI model in partnership with the Special Education preschool program.
• CDS DAC to provide support and advice to CDS with regard to the growth of Head Start classrooms.
• CDS DAC to monitor state budget for the CDS department.
• CDS DAC to work with School District, College, and City of Santa Monica to identify classroom space and funds to re-open full day preschool classrooms.