This Saturday, June 19th is Juneeteenth. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. DCAEYC encourages all early educators to recognize and incorporate this important holiday into their classrooms. To get started, check out this list of books and other resources from We Are Teachers.
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Summer is almost upon us. In honor of the summer break, we'll be pausing our monthly newsletter in July. We'll resume it in August though! Until then, stay on the lookout for updates via email and our social media accounts on Facebook (@DCEAEY1), Twitter (@DCAEYC) and Instagram (@DCAEYC). |
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Welcome New DCAEYC Members! - DCAEYC extends a warm welcome to the following new members who have joined throughout May and June:
Angela C.
Cleopatra H.
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Directors' Nook
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
1:00 pm-2:00pm
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Join our virtual meeting for DCAEYC members who are early childhood directors to discuss the implementation of OSSE's new health and safety guidance. This meeting will be a safe place for all early childhood directors to meet, share, and discuss topics related to our work and any additional interests.
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Click the above image to access the pdf with links. Click here for a version in Spanish.
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Fathers to the Front Father’s Day Celebration with Martha’s Table
Saturday, June 19, 2021
12:00pm - 4:00pm
The Commons - 3375 Elvans Rd SE, Washington DC, 20020
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Featuring EU & Sugar Bear, DJ QuickSilva WKYS, Poet WPGC
Join Martha’s Table on Saturday, June 19 from 12pm - 4pm as they show love to our fathers and male caregivers. This socially distant event will include a celebration at Martha’s Table’s Commons location. Masks are required.
Stop by to safely enjoy: a meal, live music, and take home a gift for the #1 dad in your life!
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WTU/DCAEYC ECE Task Force Strategic Planning Meeting
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
1pm to 3pm
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The WTU and DCAEYC ECE Task Force will create a strategic plan to advance our mission and establish our vision for the upcoming year. You are invited to attend our Strategic Planning meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Our Strategic Planning approach is to be inclusive, collaborative, and engaging. Therefore, your ideas and feedback are needed and appreciated! This meeting will be held in person, with the option to participate virtually. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. If you plan to attend in person, please RSVP to Rahshita Lowe-Watson no later than Friday, June 25th by emailing ecetaskforce@gmail.com.
In-Person Attendees’ Info:
Address: 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 2nd floor Conference Room #3
Public Transportation: Across the street from Eastern Market Metro Stop
Parking: On street 2 hour metered parking available.
Zoom Attendees’ Info:
Register in advance for this meeting here.
When: Jun 29, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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2021 Early Educators Leadership Conference
October 5-8, 2021
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The Council l for Professional Recognition looks forward to greeting you in person at the 2021 Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC). The conference will take place October 5-8 at the Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia. You’ll be amidst natural beauty, cultural sites and the best Virginia has to offer as we explore this year’s conference theme: Shaping the Future - A Time for Resilience, Renewal & Reform.
The EELC brings together national and international leaders, policymakers, early childhood professionals, training authorities and academics all under one roof. Take advantage of this unique chance to explore new roads in the ECE profession. Attend sessions that will give you specialized knowledge to probe your full potential. You will also have a chance to join in wellness activities that will leave you feeling refreshed and resilient.
View a special invitation from the Council’s CEO, Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr.
Learn more about The EELC and register here.
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Member
Spotlight On...
Lamont A. Turner
Lead Pre-K3 Teacher,
Broadcasters' Child Development Center
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“My wish for the future of children is that every child will have a passionate advocate who will promote and fight for educational equality and equip them with the necessary tools to be life-long learners and thrive within their own communities and beyond.” |
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*If you or someone you know would like to be featured in a future member spotlight, please let us know by emailing info@dcaeyc.org.
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Principle of Practice:
Advance Equity by Challenging Your Biases
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“As educators, we too must take a look inward and evaluate our own thoughts, ideas, and practices, as we acknowledge our past mistakes and strive for equity.” |
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What makes a family? For most people, the default is a mom and dad with at least one child. Families, however, come in many different configurations. Perhaps instead of parents, a grandparent or aunt and uncle are the primary caregivers. Instead of two parents, a family may be led by a single mom or dad. Or perhaps instead of one mom and one dad, a family may have two moms or two dads.
This Pride Month, DCAEYC encourages members to play a part in advancing equity by reflecting on and challenging their biases. As illustrated in the NAEYC article Beginning (or Continuing) the Journey to a More Equitable Classroom, while this work may not be easy, it can make a huge difference in the lives of the young children and families you work with. It can also be an opportunity to grow and change. For tips on celebrating Pride Month with preschoolers through conversations that honor LGBTQ history and families, check out these tips from our sister NAEYC affiliate ORAEYC.
Want to go a step further? Along with challenging biases around the LGBTQ community, Pride Month is also a great opportunity to reflect on and challenge biases around gender norms. For more on this topic, check out the chapter on Learning About Gender Diversity and Fairness in NAEYC's Anti Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves.
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Budget Season Next Steps - Markups |
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On Thursday, June 3rd, DCAEYC Executive Director Kathy Hollowell-Makle represented DCAEYC during the Budget Oversight Hearing with the DC Council's Committee of the Whole. During her testimony Kathy focused on the District’s plans to use federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to stabilize and support our city’s early care and education (ECE) workforce. Read Kathy's testimony in full on DCAEYC's blog here.
Now that budget oversight hearings have been done, the next step in the budget process are markups. For more on this process, including the role residents can play, check out the following excerpt from “A Resident’s Guide to the DC Budget” by the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. The full article can be found here.
After the budget oversight hearings are held, each DC Council committee meets to markup the portion of the budget they oversee. The markup is the process through which the committees make changes to the Mayor’s budget. While the committees can shift funds from one program to another or from one agency to another, they cannot propose spending more than the total amount in the Mayor’s proposed budget for the agencies overseen by that committee, unless they identify a new source of revenue, such as an increase in taxes or fees, or receive a transfer of funds from another committee.
The Residents’ Role: DC residents and advocates play an important role in shaping the DC Council’s budget decisions on how to alter the Mayor’s budget request by testifying at budget oversight hearings about portions of the budget they like or do not like. In addition, residents can submit questions to the committees to pass on to agencies.
Residents also meet with Councilmembers to encourage funding increases for programs that are important to them. You can contact Councilmembers individually, by calling or sending emails. You may also want to join a group that advocates on your issue.
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Briya Public Charter School is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and life-long learner to join their Bilingual Child Development Associate (CDA) Program for the next school year, 2021-2022.
The CDA Instructors are part of the Briya Public Charter School’s workforce development programs committed to providing college and career readiness training. Briya is a Tier One Public Charter School, consistently achieving the highest educational outcomes through its innovative, family-centric programming.
Candidates must be available to work in-person and evenings, and she/he must be fluent in English and Spanish.
Click here for the full job description. To apply, please visit APPLY NOW.
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DCAEYC serves as the DC Affiliate Chapter of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our mission is to strengthen the early care and education system in D.C. so that every young child has the foundation they need to succeed in school and in life. We do this by:
- Advocating for young children and their families
- Collaborating with partner organizations in the city
- Offering resources and services to members
- Striving to be a high performing, culturally sensitive, inclusive organization
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Not yet a member of DCAEYC? Join the movement supporting early childhood education in D.C. by becoming a member today. |
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