Taking Stock of City Pre-K Quality Policy and Practice

This toolkit was developed to help cities and local school districts assess the quality of their public pre-K programs. It translates evidence and best practices into a set of items to appraise the design and implementation of the pre-K program. The information gathered through this guide can be useful to advocates, city leaders, and district or local program administrators in building a common understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, and priorities of a city’s pre-K program. Local leaders should use this guide as part of a collaborative conversation across community stakeholders.