PDG Newsletter August 17, 2022 PDG Partner Spotlight – Consilience Group, LLC DCF is partnering with Consilience Group, LLC to complete our next round of Birth to 5 strategic planning for the state of Wisconsin. Consilience Group, LLC is a mission-driven systems transformation firm committed to the physical, social, and economic well-being of all people and communities. Working within and across sectors, systems, and organizations, Consilience Group’s expertise is in developing comprehensive, accountable and action-oriented strategic plans to align and integrate policy and practices for equitable people-centered services. Among its professional services, Consilience Group offers stakeholder communications and engagement support; participatory and collaborative planning workshops; and collaborative governance design. Its professional staff has expertise in developing results-based performance management frameworks and actionable accountable workplans. PDG funds are being used to support the strategic planning efforts, including: Contracting with Consilience Group for leadership of the process Developing a project plan for creating the strategic plan Engaging with stakeholders, including the Early Childhood Advisory Council and those with lived experience across all Wisconsin regions and demographic groups Identifying the mission, vision, core values, goals, outcomes, and strategies Defining how to measure progress toward identified goals and outcomes Featured ECE Professional This week’s Featured ECE Professional is Jill Harkaway, Director and Lead Teacher at the Peninsula Preschool. She shares, “Respect is the foundation of my work with children. I believe all children are gifted, and it is my goal to encourage and allow these gifts to be revealed and developed.” Read more. If you would like to see your favorite early care educator featured in the newsletter, nominate them! Send their name and contact info to wipdg@wisconsin.gov.
