As used in this part 6, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Entity' means an individual local implementation site, such as a provider of early childhood services; a school district, as defined in section 22-7-1003, or a charter school, as defined in section 22-60.5-102; a community mental health center; any other governmental agency; or any combination of these entities.(2) 'Grant program' means the social-emotional learning programs grant program created in section 26.5-3-603.(3) 'Implementation partner' means a private entity that has extensive experience and expertise in early child care programming of the type described in section 26.5-3-603 and in implementation science and with which the department contracts pursuant to section 26.5-3-603 (2) to assist in implementing the grant program.(4) 'Social-emotional learning program' means an evidence-based, two-generation program that provides training for teachers and parents in strategies and skills for connecting with all young children, especially those who demonstrate challenging behaviors, and for teaching and promoting the development of social competence and emotional self-monitoring and self-management in young

young children, especially those who demonstrate challenging behaviors, and for teaching and promoting the development of social competence and emotional self-monitoring and self-management in young children; and provides direct programming for young children in problem solving, anger control, self-monitoring of emotions, succeeding in school, and making friends.Added by 2022 Ch. 123, §3, eff. 7/1/2022.