The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) will return to work in the field - in a limited way - beginning Monday, August 16.
As we make this transition, we are committed to ensuring the safety and health of early childhood professionals and children by adhering to the University of Delaware and the Office of Child Care Licensing guidelines. Additionally, DIEEC staff will follow any additional protocols requested by programs.
Our technical assistance offering will include onsite visits to work with administrators, curriculum coordinators, and family child care providers to coach on specific continuous quality improvement goals, such as:
- Strengthening Business Practice Individual Follow-up (all modules)
- Outdoor Learning PD Follow-up
- Curriculum & Assessment Selection
The following guidelines will help us limit exposure to staff and children.
- Onsite visits at center-based programs are limited to meeting with center administrators and curriculum coordinators and must occur in an area not used by children. We will confirm this arrangement before the meeting.
- Onsite visits at family child care programs will be limited to naptime or before/after program hours.
- Face coverings must be worn by all parties regardless of vaccination status.
Please reach out to your Technical Assistant with questions or to schedule a visit.
DIEEC also will offer in-person professional development this fall with the same focus on safety and health measures. Everyone - instructors and participants - will be required to wear a face covering. Additionally, we will make every effort to provide ample spacing between participants.
As you know, the pandemic continues to evolve, which may warrant updated guidance from state and public health authorities. We will keep communicating with you about any changes to our working relationships.
Thank you for your patience and stamina. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions here.
