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High-Engagement Retention Model

By ensuring full-year participation through proactive, individualized support, organizations sustain engagement in early learning programs, because consistent involvement is critical for developmental outcomes and family stability. This strategy prioritizes long-term participant retention by setting clear expectations for year-round involvement and actively monitoring engagement levels. When participation drops below 80%, staff deliver tailored interventions such as one-on-one check-ins and customized support plans, distinguishing it from reactive or low-intensity engagement approaches common in other early learning initiatives.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Child Development Assessment A STEPPING STONE FOUNDATION
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    Tracks children's developmental progress using the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment system as part of the early childhood education program.
  • Early Childhood and Family Education Program A STEPPING STONE FOUNDATION
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    Provides high-quality preschool education for children alongside comprehensive adult education and family support services, including English language, GED, and high school diploma preparation, parenting workshops, monthly home visits, shared family learning activities, and childcare for younger siblings. Parents are required to commit to at least 12 hours of adult education and 8 hours of classroom participation and parenting workshops monthly, while children attend preschool at least 16 hours per week.