Tools

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​ Oakland Starting Smart and Strong works in partnership with early childhood stakeholders to create practical and user-friendly materials and tools that support high quality early childhood experiences.
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This page shares tools OSSS has created for educators, caregivers,  community members and advocates.

Promising Practices for Boys of Color

Photo credit: Unity Council

• 10 Promising Practices in Early Learning for Black Boys: Action Toolkit: Materials and tips for improving early learning outcomes for Black boys

• Promising Practices Portfolio: Strategies for Supporting Boys of Color and their Families for Improved Early Years Outcomes

Resilient Oakland Communities & Kids

• ROCK Toolkit: Practical tools for educators and school sites interested in engaging in trauma-responsive, resilient-building work.

Oakland Early Childhood Ecosystem Data Portal​

The Oakland Early Childhood Ecosystem Data Portal is an interactive resource and includes:

• Data Profile of Young Children in Oakland: This profile highlights critical data relevant to the well-being of young children 0-5 in Oakland, their families and educators. Download pdf version here.

• ​​​Early Development Instrument: Oakland: The Early Development Instrument (EDI) allows communities like Oakland to explore, from a neighborhood level, children’s strengths, and the challenges they face both pre-kindergarten and once they enter school. Author(s): Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and Oakland Starting Smart & Strong

• Preschool Experience Study Map and Dashboard: A map and dashboard summarizing the experience of OUSD Kindergartener/Transitional Kindergarteners by income, ethnicity, and school. Author(s): Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)