Partnerships
At the core of PRAISE is a strong university–district partnership dedicated to advancing early learning through shared expertise, collaboration, and innovation. Â鶹ŮÀÉ and the School District of Osceola County work side by side to design, implement, and evaluate professional learning experiences that build instructional and leadership capacity across prekindergarten settings. Together, these partners are shaping a sustainable model for early childhood education that connects research, practice, and results for Florida’s youngest learners.
District Partners
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School District of Osceola County
 leads the on-the-ground implementation of PRAISE, engaging itsÂ
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program, Multicultural Department
, andÂ
Leadership Development
 team in coordinated professional learning and classroom support. District leaders, principals, and instructional coaches work collaboratively with Â鶹ŮÀÉ faculty to ensure that professional learning translates into meaningful improvements in teaching and learning.
University Interdisciplinary Partners
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Â鶹ŮÀÉ Office of Educational Leadership Learning (OELL)
 and theÂ
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
 collaborate to design and deliver evidence-based professional learning for early educators and leaders. Drawing on the university’s strengths in instructional coaching, leadership development, and early literacy research, Â鶹ŮÀÉ serves as both a learning partner and research hub to document PRAISE’s impact and sustainability.
Partnering for PRAISE: Preparing for Readiness and Academic Improvement for Pre-K ELs