Write an 8 – 12 page report on a child policy of your choice to present to decision-makers. Provide the most essential information about a policy, determine if the policy has been effective, and provide specific and detailed recommendations to improve the policy you have chosen Your report should be both informative and persuasive. Take time to help the reader understand the context of the policy issue and the policy: who are the stakeholders, what are the goals, what is a process, what are barriers? Discuss the policy action using the frameworks and readings you have learned about in class; how does the policy fit into the frameworks and theories we have discussed? What is unique about the policy? How can be adapted to a different context? What is its potential to address the issue it is designed to change? The of the topic of the policy report is your choice, but you should feel free to discuss its scope with Dr. Griffin before starting the paper. Your policy report must include the following elements: A title An executive summary. The definition of the issue/context of the problem. A description of the policy. An examination of the history of the policy. A case with recommendations prepares a case. A Conclusion.

policy brief executive summary: Tell me what you want to study. Provide a thesis statement, identify the problem area, and identify the policy you would like to discuss (1-2 paragraphs). This assignment is worth a total of 20 points and is 5 % of your grade. Please upload a document to complete this assignment.

policy brief definition of the problem: Provide a synthesis of the research on the problem the policy attempts to address. Here, you should communicate the importance of the problem and convince the reader of the necessity of the policy you have chosen. It is essential that you present a focused and clear understanding of the policy action being highlighted. The course material and suggested policy briefs will help you narrow and focus on a specific issue (2 – 4 pages).

policy brief description of the policy: Provide an overview and summarize key actions of the policy (e.g., how it works, where has the policy been put into place, etc.). What does the policy entail? (1- 2 pages)

policy brief examines the history of the policy: Provide the rationale and research evidence to support the policy you chose. Using relevant reliable resources provide a summary of the history of the policy you have chosen. How has the issue been addressed in the past? What policy actions have had the most impact? What has been effective or ineffective about the policy? This should provide an accurate account of the issue (i.e., accountability for public schools). Please feel free to include academic and grey literature (2 -3 pages).

Policy Brief Prepare a case that supports the policy based on its strengths and weaknesses: Discuss at least two of the policy’s strengths and two of the policy’s weaknesses. Also provide at least two specific, actionable recommendations for strengthening the policy that you have selected. These recommendations should logically flow from your analysis (1-2 pages)

pleases make sure it 8-12 pages with all these components please use Intext citation and references APA format please also use the textbook referesces are page 124-124, 131-132,134,135,356