Cultivate Learning advances quality in early learning and expanded learning opportunities for school-age youth through state-based and higher education initiatives focused on workforce development. The program assesses all licensed child care and pre-K programs in the state; conducts studies on quality in learning environments; produces research-based professional learning materials; supports coaching and technical training systems; publishes studies that inform policy and practice statewide and nationally; and develops courses for early-learning degree programs through EarlyEdU Alliance.