Fall 2022 Newsletter

& Training Bulletin

Hello Fall and Hello Providers,

     It’s time for cool breezes, crunchy leaves and the energy that comes from the start of a new school year. I hope all of you are just as excited as the children in your program to leap into this next year with less restrictions and more “normal” moments. Always remember, you are the guardian of amazing early learning experiences that inspire and challenge the children you serve. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that your work leads to school success, positive relationship skills, and the creativity and curiosity it takes to be a lifelong learner. I applaud all of you.

     Just like many of you, we too are excited to revisit some normal with our CCR&R offerings. Both Fall conferences have strong STEM training (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and both have great breakout sessions. If you are in the Klamath Falls area, save the date, Allison McDonald will be the keynote October 29^th at KCC. Registration will be open soon! In Douglas, the fall conference will have STEM educator, Chris Singer, Friday night and the hilarious Leigh Ann Jasheway Saturday Morning with a timely keynote on dealing with stress through laughter and play. The afternoon is filled with options that include training for special needs, more STEM, early reading and math skills, diversity and equity training.  Both conferences are fun and full of good stuff, and both are put together by early learning partners in our communities. 

     In addition to our conferences, we have added two new kinds of classes. The first class is called a Quick Class. These are short online classes that will be regularly scheduled. We hope that this will help programs and staff get 1-1.5 hours of training in on interesting topics that help meet your professional goals. We are also starting a pilot, first in Douglas County, called Kin Classes. These are for exempt providers or relative care providers. Our hope is to provide ideas, activities, and materials that you can use the next day to support learning for the family care you provide. If you know of anyone who fits the description above, lives in Douglas County and may not float in the normal childcare circles, have them give us a call to get connected and get registered.

     There are so many important things that we have crammed into the newsletter. Please take some time to review class offerings, upcoming events, available resources, and CCR&R happenings. We love serving and supporting you. The number one way we can best help is to hear from you. If you have thoughts, comments, or ideas that we can review and consider, please contact us through our website at 672care.org. We would love to hear from you!

Sincerely,

Heather Freilinger

The ECCE Fall Conference at UCC is welcoming Inclusive Partners for two breakout sessions which are Set 2 trainings. Register today for Fall Conference! Early Bird ends Sept 27th. See registration information below. 

There are a variety of trainings this term from in-person to virtual. Coming this fall there will be a SOU Saturday Workshop Native Americans in ECE which will be available for college credit details to be announced and remember Statewide webinars are Set 2. Click on the training bulletin to see all the options available. To register for a training click the title of the training or call our office. 541.492.6608

Save the Date:

October 29

Klamath Community College

(in person conference)



Keynote speaker- Allison McDonald - "STEM For Everyone"

This session will inspire teachers to make room for STEM in their classroom and childcare. They will feel more confident about facilitating STEM learning for our youngest students. We will dive into what STEM really looks like for ECE and how to make STEM learning possible in any setting. It will address the challenges teachers face with STEM and how to overcome them. Teachers will leave inspired and confident that they can make STEM part of the learning in their classrooms and childcare settings daily.

Registration Opens Soon

Stabilization Grant Story: 

Totspot Day Care- Scharlott shared with Care Connections & Education that with

the Stabilization Grant, they were able

to give their staff a bonus, able

to help families in their program, and upgraded supplies and program materials. Totspot Daycare said the grant was very helpful.

We want to hear from you!

Please send us your stories and pictures to let us know how the stabilization grant has helped you.

Send us pictures or stories to: michelle.bassett@douglasesd.k12.or.us

To get an application please contact:

Barbara Lynch 541.492.6605 / barbara.lynch@douglasesd.k12.or.us

For assistance with the application process please contact:

Michelle Bassett 541.492.6604/michelle.bassett@douglasesd.k12.or.us

Fingerprint Field Office is Now Available in Douglas County

Location:

Scrubs & More

830 SE Rose St.

 Roseburg, OR 97470

Make an appointment online and choose the "Rose Street" location. The fire department and police station are not available for child care providers.

     Fall is upon us faster every year. I think of all the young children starting or returning to school.

Some are happy and some are a bit sad. I also think about the return for teachers. We have had so many

things happening that I think we should give a deep thought about how we are doing. Remember the

“why” we do this work and then we can get back to focusing on the “who”. All the children that we

serve, depend on us to be our best. Let’s practice self-care so we can help stop the stressors that keep

us from being our best. Resiliency is a beautiful thing, and I am so glad to be a part of such a great

community.

     As for Care Connections and Education, we are gearing up for a new grant opportunity coming out. It is a grant for new childcare/centers to start-up and for existing providers to expand. This is a great opportunity if you or someone you know is interested in becoming a child care provider. We also have our fall conference coming on Saturday, October 29, 8:15am-2:45pm at Klamath Community College. Allison McDonald is the keynote speaker on STEM For Everyone with afternoon workshops and lunch will be included, watch for registration information coming soon.

I hope to see you there!

Charlene

Klamath & Lake CCRR Facilitator

Early Learning Professionals you should have received a letter and email from ODE- Early Learning Division regarding two important training updates. Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety and Foundations for Learning- new required training. Please see links to the updates from the ELD regarding training requirements.

* To change language on the ELD webpage, click "SELECT LANGUAGE" in upper right-hand corner of the webpage.

* Para cambiar el idioma en el sitio web de la ELD, haga clic en "SELECT LANGUAGE" en la esquina superior derecha del sitio web.



Tip of the Term

Did you know…

Using visuals ins your classroom can help reduce anxiety and supports emotional regulation?

Posting and using visual schedules and expectations helps children have security in knowing what is coming next in the daily routine. This also helps adults be consistent which is an important trauma responsive and inclusive practice. Everyone feels safter and less anxious when they know what to expect and what is happening to and around them.

Visuals use words and/or pictures to communicate expectations. Some children might benefit from having access to individual sets of visuals showing the daily schedule, behavior expectations, and emotional regulation tools. A bonus of using visuals is that they promote literacy development and support multilingual classrooms as well!

Using visuals is an example of an inclusive practice that supports all children regardless of age or ability. Reach out to us at Inclusive Partners for some ideas for purchasing or creating visuals for your childcare space.

Call 971.673.2286 or email- DELC.inclusivepartners@ode.oregon.gov

Book your child a ticket to the Imagination Library!

Enroll your child for free in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and we’ll send them a new book every month until their fifth birthday. Families can register at the Imagination Library

website or any County library. The first book every child receives is The Little

Engine That Could.

ZOOBILEE at Wildlife Safari

October 21 & 22, 2022 5pm-8pm

$10 Event Admissions

$7 Member Event Admissions

This family friendly Halloween event will take place in the Safari Village.

Wander around and enjoy the decorations. Bring a bucket to collect

candy and play games at all the fun booths brought to you by local

businesses. Keep an eye out for some of you favorite animals as they

join in on all the fun. Don't forget to dress up!

Lake County Resource Guide

Klamath County Resource Guide

Open: Mon-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm

Holiday Closures:

November 11 - Veteran's Day

November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec 17 - Jan 2, 2022 - Christmas Holiday