The purpose of the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) program is to improve the quality of early learning and development and close the achievement gap for children with high needs. The RTT-ELC grant program is jointly administered by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The RTT-ELC TA Center will provide technical assistance support services to implement the RTT-ELC program. Services will include creating individualized technical assistance plans with each state grantee; planning and setting up conferences where RTT-ELC program grantees and members can discuss progress, challenges, and best practices; and providing web-based communities of practice.