Partners
The STREAMin3 curriculum model has been made possible through multiple partnerships between the following organizations.
Center for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL)
The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) at the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education and Human Development is an interdisciplinary center that provides leadership on effective teaching and learning through scientific study in educational settings from infancy to higher education. STREAMin3 has been developed by a CASTL team of early childhood education researchers and specialists.
Elevate Early Education
Elevate Early Education E3 asked CASTL to develop the STREAMin3 curriculum model for use within the New E3 School – a model demonstration school for children ages one to five. E3 sought a comprehensive, integrated curriculum and professional development package that would showcase what high-quality instruction looked like and could be replicated and scaled across early childhood education programs. In 2018, E3’s successful advocacy has led to the STREAMin3 model being piloted in private and public ECE programs within Virginia.
The New E3 School
The New E3 School is a state-of-the-art demonstration school for children ages one to five. E3 asked UVA to develop the STREAMin3 model for use in The New E3 School with the intent to replicate and scale. STREAMin3 was developed in collaboration with teachers and leaders at The New E3 School. Learn more about The New E3 School and see the STREAMin3 curriculum in action.
Virginia Department of Social Services
In 2018, state funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services allowed for the STREAMin3 curriculum package to be piloted in 50 private and faith-based early childhood classrooms (birth to preschool) in Virginia.
Obici Healthcare Foundation
To complement the state’s investment, the Obici Healthcare Foundation provided additional support to pilot the STREAMin3 curriculum model in an additional 50 state or federally funded classrooms in Western Tidewater.
The Alleghany Foundation
To complement the state’s investment, the Alleghany Foundation provided additional support to pilot the STREAMin3 curriculum package in an additional 12 state funded classrooms in the Alleghany Highlands.
Ready Kids
ReadyKids provides the Charlottesville area with counseling, family support, and early learning experiences to ensure kids are ready for life. ReadyKids provided support in recruitment and an early learning specialist with expertise in curriculum to serve as a STREAMin3 coach to one of the programs for the full length of the pilot.
Participating Virginia Programs
As of the 2019-2020 school year, over 100 birth-five classrooms have implemented the STREAMin3 curriculum model. Development of the STREAMin3 has been supported by schools and programs across the state, who volunteered to pilot the model and share feedback to guide wider use of the curriculum and professional development supports.
