Child Development Coordinating Council (CDCC)

The Child Development Coordinating Council (CDCC) advises and assists the Department of Education regarding the administration and implementation of two state-funded at-risk programs for children ages birth to five: the Shared Visions Parent Support Program and the Shared Visions Preschool Program. The CDCC conducts meetings at a minimum of four times annually. Council meetings are open to the public.

2020–2021 Child Development Coordinating Council Member List

The CDCC advocates for comprehensive child development and family support programs for children and families meeting identified risk factors as defined in 281—Iowa Administrative Code 64 and 281—Iowa Administrative Code 67. The CDCC ensures the development, delivery, and promotion of quality,
family-centered, comprehensive early childhood services through the following:

• All preschool programs meeting Head Start Performance Standards, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Items, or Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (IQPPS)
• The establishment of parent support programs to enhance the skills of parents in providing for the learning and development of their children
• Cost-effective child development services for children ages 3 and 4 meeting identified risk factors
• Comprehensive services such as child care, transportation, family support and education, developmental screen, and referral to health professionals
• Equity of access to these services for all Iowa's children and their families

CDCC Policies

CDCC Policy Regarding Child Assessment and Student Identifier Numbers

Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes

April 21, 2021

February 11, 2021

November 13, 2020

• 2020-11-13 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda

September 23, 2020

• 2020-09-23 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2020-09-23 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

July 8, 2020

• 2020-07-08 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2020-07-08 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

April 29, 2020

• 2020-04-29 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2020-04-29 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

February 26, 2020

• 2020-02-26 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2020-02-26 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

January 8, 2020

• 2020-01-08 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2020-01-08 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

November 8, 2019

• 2019-11-08 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2019-11-08 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

September 10, 2019

• 2019-09-10 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2019-09-10 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

July 10, 2019

• 2019-07-10 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2019-07-10 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

May 9, 2019

• 2019-05-09 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2019-05-09 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

April 10, 2019

• 2019-04-10 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2019-04-10 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

February 13, 2019

• 2019-02-13 Child Development Coordination Council Agenda
• 2019-02-13 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

November 28, 2018

• 2018-11-28 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2018-11-28 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

September 12, 2018

• 2018-09-12 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2018-09-12 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

July 18, 2018

• 2018-07-18 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2018-07-18 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

April 11, 2018

• 2018-04-11 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2018-04-11 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

February 14, 2018

• 2018-02-14 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2018-02-14 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

November 15, 2017

• 2017-11-15 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2017-11-15 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

September 13, 2017

• 2017-09-13 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2017-09-13 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

July 19, 2017

• 2017-07-19 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2017-07-19 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

April 12, 2017

• 2017-04-12 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2017-04-12 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes

February 15, 2017

• 2017-02-15 Child Development Coordinating Council Agenda
• 2017-02-15 Child Development Coordinating Council Minutes