The Coalition would like you to know that you now have the ability to renew both SR and VPK Contracts for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 utilizing the 2021-2022 PROFILE update. This year we are offering Technical Assistance & Contract support via virtual ZOOM meetings. With these ZOOM meetings, Providers can receive one-on-one technical assistance with the contracting process on the NEW OEL Provider Portal and talk with Coalition Staff to receive assistance with the PROFILE questions and requirements.

Please follow the link below to reserve your time slot NOW! ZOOM Meetings where screens are shared are not compatible with mobile devices, so we recommend using your computer. If you have questions about ZOOM or how these meetings will work, please email the Redline with “ZOOM” in the subject line.

For additional guidance and training about the developmental screening process for families and providers, see the updated Provider Portal user guide and OEL's YouTube channel for Provider Portal tutorial videos.​

These are also available on the Provider Information page at elcnwf.org

April Virtual Board Meeting

Please call: (646) 558-8656

using meeting ID number: 882 7908 0824

and passcode: 70332401

HMG is available to offer free developmental screenings to the private-pay parents of your program.

Reserve a FREE Books, Balls, and Blocks Screening Event at your center today!

Month of the Military Child highlights the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Military children and families make sacrifices and must overcome many challenges, especially as it relates to child care. Imagine the effort it takes to build relationships with teachers, classmates, friends, and neighbors; and adjust to a new school, community, neighborhood, and home. Then, they have to physically and emotionally uproot and repeat this process every three years.

Sesame Street offers a whole site dedicated to Military Families. If you are not familiar with the site, check out below for all the valuable resources that Sesame Street has to offer to Families as well as Providers who support the Military Families in our community.

In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America® launched the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign as a grassroots effort for individuals and organizations across the U.S. to take action. The campaign promotes healthy child development while raising awareness to prevent child abuse and neglect—before it ever happens. Have your kids plant a pinwheel garden to show your support for the cause.

If you missed the March Know the New Provider ZOOM presentation regarding the changes coming for enrollments in Pending Family Acceptance (PFA), please take a moment to review the PowerPoint here.

Be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page for the registration button.

If you are having trouble accessing the files via Dropbox, or have any questions about how to use the tools, please send all inquiries to redline@elcnwf.org.

The Coalition is excited to announce that we will be offering a series of Making the Most of Classroom Interactions (MMCI) classes to our providers. To determine where we will host these in-person trainings, we kindly request your feedback by completing the MMCI Interest Survey below.

The Coalition will assist School Readiness providers in obtaining and sustaining the early childhood education workforce by providing reimbursement for background screenings completed for employees hired on or after July 1, 2020.

The deadline for background screening reimbursement documentation submission will be June 1, 2021.

To process your request, please download and complete the reimbursement application form. Send your application and your proof of purchase to kimberly.sheff@elcnwf.org.

The documentation provided for reimbursement will need to include:

Please send questions to redline@elcnwf.org.

Pre-registration for the vaccine is recommended. Once pre-registered, you will be contacted when the vaccine is available in your area. You can also call the vaccine preregistration phone number for your county, listed here.

It has been a while since we have recognized an amazing teacher in our area, and we know there are many of them out there! We want to help you recognize teachers in your centers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. During the last week of this month, one teacher will be chosen for a prize in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the children they teach every day. You can nominate teachers from your centers by the 30th of every month by sending the following information through the Redline :

Let's see those nominations flood the redline!

Download a copy of the flyer by clicking the button below. Please make sure all parents in your center receive a copy of this flyer. You can print to send home with each of your children, or you can simply post the flyer on your social media page.

As OEL is reviewing VPK success rates between VPK vs. Non-VPK programs across the state, the Coalition wanted to remind you about the OEL sponsored Virtual Study Buddies (VSB) opportunities, to assist VPK teachers as they review for the end of course assessments that are required for some of the VPK trainings. These sessions are FREE and provide an opportunity for participants to ask clarifying questions and get a better understanding of the course content that they will be testing on.