a monthly e-newsletter for Delaware's early childhood and school age programs
JULY 2016
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Helping Children Cope with Tragedy
Last month, America once again experienced an act of terrorism. Orlando is both home to this latest tragedy and Disney World, a place many children have visited and associate with Mickey Mouse and the Magic Kingdom. So, how do we support children during times of tragedy? Here are resources to help:
You are reading the REACH E-Newsletter! This e-newsletter replaces Provider Pursuits, while still offering the latest and greatest information about professional development. REACH also aims to provide you with additional information to support you, your program and the children and families you serve!
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What's a Delaware Stars Ambassador?
Are you a family child care provider? Ever thought about joining Delaware Stars?
You may have heard about the Delaware Stars Family Child Care Ambassadors, but who are they and what do they do? They are a group of family and large family child care providers in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties. They have not only been successful in their child care businesses, but also in Delaware Stars. They share their experiences with other family child care providers about what it's really like to be in Delaware Stars. Click here to see a list of Ambassadors and their contact information.
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Delaware Stars for Early Success on Facebook and connect with over 412 followers. Delaware Stars Facebook offers information on programs and providers in Stars, early childhood news and updates, raffle drawings and more!
Early Childhood Credential Updates
What's New?
We are excited to announce updates to the State Credential requirements and online application submission.
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Effective July 5th, updates to the Credential requirements will be available on the Professional Development website www.dieccpd.org. The changes include:
streamlining the course list to make it easier to identify accepted higher education coursework
evaluating business, marketing & accounting higher education coursework towards the Administrator Credential
adding a higher education pathway to the Family Child Care Credential.
Please note that all previously submitted applications may be sent in for re-review under these new guidelines. Additionally, we now offer an...click here to continue.
Professional Development Opportunities
Foundations of Curriculum Series
Are you a center director (ECE Center) or family or large family child care provider (FCC/LFCC) ready to use or improve your use of a curriculum? There are several opportunities (click one of the images above) to be part of the Foundations of Curriculum Series! In this video, providers share their experiences with Foundations of Curriculum Series.
Program Spotlight: Kool Kids
Teaching Children the Importance of Community!
Kool Kids Learning Center, a Star Level 4 Early Care and Education Center, located in the heart of Wilmington, maintains strong ties to their local community and consistently gives back to those in need. On June 16, the center held a "kool" event, during which they raffled off three air conditioning units to senior citizens in their neighborhood.
Center Administration and staff enlisted the support of the children who attend the program and their families to raise funds for the much-needed air conditioning units. Teachers talked to the children about the importance of...click here to continue.
Implementing a curriculum for an after school program serving
children ages 5-12 will establish learning opportunities that children have and the overall experience of families who choose the program for their children. Implementing a curriculum will set expectations for staff and provide guidance for the daily activities and interactions with...
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To the untrained eye, the job of a preschool teacher might look a lot like playing with kids. But there's so much more to it. Share this video with parents, community partners and your staff in recognition of all the dedication and efforts made on behalf of young children and their families!
Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood
children ages 5-12 will establish learning opportunities that children have and the overall experience of families who choose the program for their children. Implementing a curriculum will set expectations for staff and provide guidance for the daily activities and interactions with...
