Monday, April 4, 2011 - Open Appointments: Governor’s Early Learning Council
From Ready 4 K
Today, the Secretary of State’s office announced openings on the Governor’s Early Learning Council. Governor Dayton’s Executive Order 11-05, announced at the Voices for Children Day Rally, creates the Early Learning Council, which replaces and builds on the work of the Early Childhood Advisory Council formed by Governor Pawlenty in 2009.
Under Governor Dayton’s order, the Council will consist of up to 30 members, 26 of whom are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Governor Dayton is interested in including individuals with the following expertise, affiliations, or backgrounds on the Council:
a) Representatives of local government groups
b) Representatives of local school districts
c) Individuals with Head Start expertise
d) Providers of early childhood supports and services
e) Representatives of higher education
f) Individuals whose families received early childhood supports or services (minimum 2 parents)
g) Individuals from non-profits involved in early childhood issues
h) Members of the business community
i) Representative of the philanthropic community
The Early Learning Council makes recommendations to the Governor and the Minnesota Legislature to ensure every child is ready for kindergarten and affordable quality early childhood education and care is available to all children.
Governor Dayton is interested in appointing people to the Council who represent Minnesota’s diversity across race, geography, age and perspective. The Council will meet quarterly at the Minnesota Department of Education offices in Roseville; mileage will be reimbursed. Please consider submitting an application or encouraging your colleagues to apply. Governor Dayton will also appoint two parents who are recipients of early childhood services.
To apply for the Early Learning Council download an application form at the Secretary of State’s Open Appointments page. When submitting your application, include:
—Open Appointments Application Form - completed, signed & dated
—Letter of Interest
—Resume or Biography
The Early Learning Council is poised to play a pivotal role in early childhood policy and systems building efforts over the next few years.