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best practices for those from birth to school age, are shared with families, providers, and the general public. At a minimum, include what information is provided, how the information is provided, and how information is tailored to a variety of audiences and include any partners in providing this information. Nebraska has implemented Circle of Security training for families throughout the state through Early Learning Connection (ELC) networks as well as Planning Region Teams funded through IDEA Part C. Providers are given general information about social and emotional development through Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) and can be accessed through the NDE Office of Early Childhood website. Nebraska uses The Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infant and Young Children with child care providers, school district early childhood programs, and Head Start classrooms. The Pyramid Model training for child care providers is offered through initiatives such as Rooted in Relationships and Nurturing Healthy Behaviors. The Pyramid Model implements coaching and mental consultation with involved programs as necessary. Rock Solid Foundations: Promoting Social Emotional Competence of Young Children trainings are offered by extension educators and sponsored by ELC Partnerships throughout Nebraska. These and other mental health trainings are embedded into Step Up to Quality, Nebraska’s QRIS.

Effective Date: 10/01/2018

2.4.6 Describe the Lead Agency's policies to prevent the suspension and expulsion of children from birth to age 5 in child care and other early childhood programs receiving CCDF funds (98.16(ee)), including how those policies are shared with families, providers, and the general public.

All child care programs are required to have written policies regarding suspension and expulsion of children from their program. It is required that these policies describe the conditions for suspending and terminating care are written and available to parents and the Lead Agency. Child Care Licensing enforces if the provider has a policy. If Licensing receives a complaint about a child being suspended or terminated, the program may be evaluated if they followed their stated policy. This does not apply for the License Exempt provider, as in Nebraska, it only consists of the family/friend/neighbor population. Nebraska Page 64 of 314