UPK Updates

We are almost through April and well past Easter, but UPK updates are still hopping!

The Pre-Registration period for the 2024/2025 school year application submission has officially ended and we are happy to announce that across the valley we had more than 100 families returning! Congratulations to all the families and providers for your hard work and attention during this time.

Dates to look forward to:

●     April 22: First family-to-provider matching round runs.

●     April 23 - May 7: Providers accept matches for the first matching round.

●     May 8: Families notified of first round matches. Families must accept or decline by May 15.

●     July 5: Second family-to-provider matching round runs. Providers must accept or decline matches by July 22.

●     July 23: Families notified of second round matches.

Families must accept or decline by July 30.



If you have a student that is 3 years of age prior to your local school district cut off age, and DOES NOT carry an IEP, you do not need a UPK application this year. These students will contact their local school district directly for placement and availablity.

If you have a student that is 3 years of age prior to your local school district cut off age that DOES carry an IEP, please submit your application, and your application will be directly handled by the district AU for placement.

Please visit upk.colorado.gov to start your application today!

As always, please reach out to LCOresource@eccslv.org for more information or help with getting started for the 2024/2025 school year.

Always,

SLV LCO Team 

Early Head Start -

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Now accepting applications for Early Head Start! Click the link below to complete the interest form.

Click Here for interest form.

Coaching

RESPECT        REFLECT        RELATE

Each child experiences responsive care from care teachers using a process called,

RESPECT

REFLECT

RELATE

“All learning takes place in the context of relationships and is critically affected by the quality of those relationships.”-Norman-Murch 1996

The Expanding Quality Coaching Process:

RESPECT-Observe the child.

Care teachers RESPECT infants and toddlers by understanding and supporting their learning and development through observation over time and in different situations with openness and high regard for the individuality of each child and family.

REFLECT -Wonder about the meaning and intention of the behavior.

Care teachers REFLECT by wondering what the child is experiencing as well as considering their own internal reactions to what is happening.

RELATE-Respond in supportive ways.

Care teachers RELATE by responding to what they understand the child needs in that moment in regard to their unique interests, learning goals, and interactions.

Why Do Infants and Toddlers Need a Relationship-Based Program?

Because “relationships matter critically, consistent relationships with caring adults are essential for healthy development.”- National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2024. P. 5

-Responsive Care Journey Handbook-Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care Initiative

Click this link to watch about ways for:

Implementing a Responsive Curriculum by Building on Children’s Interests

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/implementing-curriculum-responsively-building-childrens-interests

Click this link to read about ways to:

Observe and Learn about Following Your Child’s Interests

https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/no-search/iss/implement-curriculum-responsively/child-int-05-tips-fam-observe-learn.pdf