New York's vision of providing ALL children with access to high quality early education challenges the field and existing workforce to step up and make significant change in the way we prepare and support the next generation of teachers and leaders. The PDI is prepared to embark on this challenge with a statewide group of partners within public and private agencies and institutions of higher education. This publication is the first of a series of policy briefs that inspire a deep conversation and a comprehensive set of actions to strengthen the early childhood workforce and position New York to ensure each and every child has access to excellent early childhood education. (author abstract)