Communication regarding the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program Study Report, which included a Population and Enrollment Projection Study. The City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Schools jointly contracted with Early Childhood Associates (ECA) in partnership with UMASS Donahue Institute (UMDI

November 26, 2019 Dear City Council Members and School Committee Members: In preparation for the Joint City Council/School Committee Early Childhood Roundtable on Dec 2nd, we are sending you the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program Study Report, which included a Population and Enrollment Projection Study. The City of Cambridge and Cambridge Public Schools jointly contracted with Early Childhood Associates (ECA) in partnership with UMASS Donahue Institute (UMDI), to: • Analyze and evaluate two models of universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) programs for four-year- olds. • Recommend a preferred model and provide a framework of essential elements required to build a high quality UPK system. • Prepare population projections for ages 0 to 17, and enrollment projection for Pre-K to 12th grade between 2020 and 2030. The purpose of the roundtable is to present the key findings and recommendations of the study to hear your feedback. Because of length and complexity of reports from ECA and UMDI, you are receiving both the original reports and condensed versions of each report to facilitate your review. Sincerely, Louis DePasquale City Manager Dr. Kenneth Salim Superintendent of School