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A Leader In Community Services
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Greetings!
Welcome to the Mid-State Regional Key STARS Newsletter!!
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Register Now for the Shared Services Pilot Webinar
There is still time to register for the Webinar to be held on March 15!
The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit (TIU), on behalf of the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), has issued a Request for Proposals for a new Shared Services Pilot. With funding from The Heinz Endowments, the goal of the initiative is to build both pedagogical and business capacity in early childhood programs so programs can provide quality staff support.
The project includes three key components:
1. Identification of further policy and structural opportunities for OCDEL to operationalize the shared services model within the framework of the new Keystone STARS and Early Learning Resource Center structure;
2. Identification, planning, and implementation of sustainable shared services practice at the local level; and,
3. Evaluation of the pilot phase of the shared service project to ensure the developed policy recommendations fully support scaling of statewide shared service implementation.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is designed to identify shared services practice at the local level, and to support planning around and implementation of these practices. RFPs will be due
April 13,
2018 at 5 pm.
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REMINDER - Grant Expense Reports Due
PLEASE READ the directions attached and make sure we have your grant closure
by the date listed on your grant agreement packet
.
If you do not think you have the
Final Approved grant documents, please reach out to your Quality Coach, and they will send them to you. These are the documents you
must
use for your grant closure.
Unspent funds must be returned as soon as possible.
Providers on our Fiscal Monitoring list will be receiving notification soon, and monitoring visits will take place during the months of April and early May.
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Incorporating Math In Dramatic Play
In school age, dramatic play provides opportunities to make math come alive. With intentional planning, math concepts may be seamlessly incorporated into children’s dramatic play. Just placing certain props in the dramatic play area lead children to incorporating math into their scenes.
Below are just a few ideas to get things started.
Cooking Show - Math concepts: measurement, fractions, temperature, time Props: measuring cups/spoons, kitchen timer
Store/Shop - Math concepts: addition and subtraction, problem solving, money and making change, fractions and percentages
Props: cash register & play money, Sale signs, price tags, receipts
Doctor/Vet - Math concepts: measurement, money and making change
Props: measuring tape, scale, thermometer, syringes
Office - Math concepts: time/elapsed time; place value
Props: clocks, checks,
Children will come up with their own ways of playing that may lend themselves to math, however, if you are looking for more ideas for dramatic play themes, you can contact your SACC TA, So put aside homework drill sheets and basic flash cards, and help make math child’s play!
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Did you know…
ECELS has valuable tools to help you meet the new STARS Standard LM.2.5 Program uses Caring for Our Children to establish policies and practices regarding care plans for children with special needs, asthma, medical needs, food allergies, and medication administration.
- Use Model Child Care Health Policies, 5th Ed. form-field version to adapt a policy for your program. See Section 10-Health Plan, items E, F, and Appendix X - Medication Administration Packet. Model Child Care Health Policies, 5th Ed. is consistent with Caring for Our Children, 3rd Ed. online (CFOC3).
- Use the ECELS Care Plan for Children with Special Needs and Process to Enroll documents.
- Use the ECELS Self-Learning Module, Children with Medical and Developmental Special Needs, Inclusive Practices to educate staff about caring for children with special needs, using care plans and making adaptations. (2 hours credit)
If you have questions about these tools, please send an email with your contact information to
Sandy Sandos. We will respond as soon as possible.
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Kindergarten Registration
Early Kindergarten registration for schools in Pennsylvania happen each spring. Scroll down, then click on the link to get info for the school in your county. Don't see your school district listed below? Check back for additional info for...
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www.papromiseforchildren.org
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PA DHS - PA Early Learning Dashboards
Providing services - including medical assistance, SNAP, TANF, child care, child welfare, and more - that improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians.
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www.dhs.pa.gov
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Supporting Special Needs in the Classroom
March 9, 2018 | Amanda Munday How can we provide support to the children with individual support needs? Envisioning a preschool environment that meets the needs of all students seems like a challenge, but it's actually simpler than you may think. ...
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www.himama.com
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FLIP IT | Addressing Challenging Behavior
Are you interested in supporting the social and emotional development of young children and reducing their instances of challenging behaviors? FLIP IT® is a strategy that offers a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense and effective four step...
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www.centerforresilientchild...
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10th Anniversary Economic Summit - PA Early Learning...
Join us May 7, 2018 for our 10th Anniversary Economic Summit in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In addition to celebrating the Commission's 10-year Anniversary, this year's event will focus on the science, economics, and policy of expanding access to...
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paearlylearning.com
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WOYC Overview
Increase your understanding of young children's learning and development through our extensive selection of research-based books, articles, and journals (Teaching Young Children and Young Children).
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www.naeyc.org
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Join us for a STARS Networking Meeting!
Summer SACC Planning
STARS Drop In Workgroup
Certification and Program Quality Assessor Panel
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Other Community Meetings & Events
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Professional Development Updates
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Play Therapy Techniques in Early Childhood Settings:...
This webinar is sponsored by Second Step, an initiative of Committee for Children. Research has established the negative impact of early adversity on a child's social and emotional development. March 21st online.
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www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com
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Data-Driven Strategies that Can Build Children's...
Data-Driven Strategies that Can Build Children's Resilience & Reduce Challenging Behaviors. March 22nd online.
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events-na1.adobeconnect.com
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Newsletters & Websites
Online Training Opportunities
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Thank you for all you do for children, families, and your community by being part of the STARS program!
Sincerely,
Mid-State Regional Key/Child Care Consultants
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