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The Preschool to Prison Pipeline
Turning off the Flow
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Where it Begins
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Baby Brain Development 101
• Early experiences – Decisive impact on brain architecture– Directly affect the way the brain is “wired”
• Genetics are the Interstate Highways; experience develops secondary roads
• Genetics provide the “trunk” lines; experience connects neighborhoods/homes
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Making Connections
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Building and Pruning
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Relationship Skills Before 3 Years
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WE MAKE FUTURE CRIMINALS
From birth to three...
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Baby Brain Development 201
• Architecture influenced by relationships• Positive connections: “to and fro” interactions– Holding, snuggling– Talking and singing– Feeding– Eye gazing– Mutual babbling
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Early Childhood Mental Health
• Sensory nourishment (i.e., “food for the brain”)
• Attachment, bonding• Emotional security• Trust• Social cue competence• Body boundaries• Self-soothing
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Toxic Stress – What it Is• Constant and prolonged
activation of stress response systems– Chronic neglect– Traumatic experiences
• Absence of protective (i.e., caring, stable, nurturing) relationships
• Higher impact during sensitive periods
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Toxic Stress – Causes• Strong, frequent and/or prolonged adversity...– Physical or emotional abuse– Chronic neglect– Caregiver substance abuse or mental illness– Exposure to violence– Family economic hardship
• ...Without adequate adult support
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Toxic Stress – Effects • Disrupted development of brain architecture• Disrupted development of other organ systems (e.g.,
digestion, circulatory)• Increased risk for stress-related diseases:– Heart disease– Diabetes– Substance abuse– Depression
• Cumulative toll on physical and mental health... for a lifetime
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Stress In, Stress Out Nurture In, Nurture Out
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WE MAKE FUTURE DROPOUTS
From three to five...
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Predictive Validity of ECE
Graduation3rd Grade ReadersSchool Readiness
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Where it Began
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Where it Ends – Our Choice
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Action: Questions to Ask• Are all early care and education programs
licensed and monitored? – How well? – How often?
• Do we objectively and accountably measure quality of programs and share that information with parents?
• What are our policies for workforce qualifications and continuing education?
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Thank you!
We improve outcomes for children and families,
ensuring that children and youth are prepared for
success in school and for future participation in a
globally competitive economy.
L. Carol Scott, PhDChief Executive [email protected]