Implementation Support and System Building

State and local early childhood systems and services are complex; the Marsico Institute at the University of Denver is here to provide clarity. We partner with early childhood education leaders, including special education directors, Head Start coordinators, and childcare administrators at the state, regional, and local levels to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. 

The Marsico Institute recognizes the current landscape as a call to action to: 

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    Boost the Workforce

    We build the capacity of providers by giving them the tools and resources they need to do their jobs with confidence. 

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    Unify Systems

    We help align funding streams, resources, and accountability frameworks to create streamlined pathways for families to access services.

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    Innovate

    Our team helps your state or program adapt to changing educational landscapes with intentionality and foresight. 

Customizable Support

We offer customizable professional development and consultative support across early childhood systems based on the unique context of your state, region, or local program.  

Our goal is to help you achieve measurable results for providers, children, and families: 

  • Short Term: Improved provider knowledge, skills, and morale; decreased burnout. 

  • Long Term: Enhanced child outcomes and increased family satisfaction and perceived support. 

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Ready to build a more unified system?

Contact the Marsico Institute team today to discuss how we can customize our support for your state’s unique needs.  

marsico.earlylearningpd@du.edu

Content Expertise

  • Social-emotional support and child well-being 

  • Inclusion and belonging 

  • Individualized support services for children with disabilities 

  • Collaborative teaming and leadership support 

  • Literacy and pre-literacy thinking 

  • Early childhood STEM thinking and learning 

System Goals

  • Mixed service delivery models 

  • Prevention-based frameworks, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), or Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) 

  • High-quality scaled ECE programs and Universal Pre-K 

  • Workforce retention and morale 

  • School and Kindergarten Readiness 

Whether you are just beginning to explore a new program or are ready to scale a sustainable statewide system, we provide tiered levels of support grounded in Implementation Science.