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T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program
Late Summer 2020 Newsletter
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Spotlight Scholar:
Deborah James-Dean
Deborah James-Dean, or Ms. Debbie, became a T.E.A.C.H. D.C. scholar in 2016, in an effort to earn her associate degree. Earning her degree was always a goal that the T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Early Childhood® Scholarship allowed her to fulfill. Ms. Debbie said, "I never thought I would be able to achieve [obtaining my associate degree], which also made me an example for my grandchildren." By example, Debbie showed her grandchildren "education has no age limit and it never ends."
Ms. Debbie's passion for early childhood education began when she assisted with implementing lesson plans at her mother-in-law's home daycare center while on vacation. Her positive experience working with young children eventually brought her to Kids Are Us Learning Center. "I approached Mrs. Law, owner of Kids Are Us Learning Center, [and] had no experience and she gave me a chance of a lifetime!" Ms. Debbie exclaimed. Ms. Debbie has impacted many lives over the years. Her favorite memory is seeing her students and families grow from their shared experiences.
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Ms. Debbie is a strong supporter of T.E.A.C.H. D.C. and understands the immense value the program has to a scholar. Her advice to new scholars? "Life is full of challenges, which may be your classes, but regardless, it will prepare you for future experiences," Ms. Debbie shared. "[T.E.A.C.H. D.C.] has taught me perseverance, patience for myself, understanding, [...and the importance of] education [...in] enriching lives." Ms. Debbie's favorite aspect of T.E.A.C.H. D.C. is being able to reach out to T.E.A.C.H. D.C. staff for assistance and knowing someone will be there.
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Announcements & Reminders:
- Questions about your scholarship? Concerned about classes?
- Email teach_dc@nbcdi.org to schedule a meeting with your T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Counselor, Mr. Kerron Kalloo.
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iTEACH weLEARN:
Featured Resources for Educators & Families
Find resources for early childhood lesson plans. Inspire your students with videos, games, and activities aligned with state and national standards.
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Early Childhood Families & Educators Resources from OSSE
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) provides families and educators with a range of early learning resources. Educators can learn about professional development opportunities and families can find services for their children.
Click the links below to learn more about the available resources and services:
- My Child Care DC - My Child Care DC is a community resource for families to learn more about early childhood education programs in Washington, DC.
- Professional Development Information System - The new PDIS is an enhanced, user-friendly tool that allows early childhood educators to view an early learning course catalog, register for training events, and track their professional development. Please visit the PDIS website at https://dcpdis.org. A PDIS account is required to register for OSSE trainings.
- Strong Start: DC's Early Intervention Program - The Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program serves as the single point of entry for infants and toddlers in Washington, DC whose families have concerns about their children's learning and development.
T.E.A.C.H. D.C. works closely with OSSE to support high-quality early childhood education across the District of Columbia. Discover more OSSE early learning resources at https://osse.dc.gov/service/early-learning. |
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Helping Children Respond and Cope: NBCDI Resources
The National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) is committed to ensuring parents, caregivers, educators, early childhood education programs, and advocates have access to the resources they need to support children and families during times of tragedy, crisis, and uncertainty. Every day, Black communities are faced with images of violence, insecurity, unemployment, and racism. These images come into our homes in many ways: through television, newspaper, radio reports, and magazines. Every day, we are bombarded with images of stress, hardship, and crime. Even if our children do not say it, they are affected by the world around them through the things they hear and the images they see. NBCDI compiled the resources below to provide families in Black communities with the information and resources they need to comfort their children.
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National Black Child Development Week 2020
The National Black Child Development Institute, Inc. (NBCDI) directed its focus during National Black Child Development Week 2020 (NBCDW 2020) to address the immediate concerns and needs of Black children and their families during the impact of COVID-19 global pandemic. Originally slated to observe its 50th anniversary, May 11 -15, the annual week of advocacy, community engagement, and education pivoted to an all-digital platform focused on homeschooling, mental health, and food insecurity among others.
"Nothing will stop us from supporting Black children," said Tobeka G. Green, president and CEO of NBCDI. "We have reallocated and customized our resources and support to foster uninterrupted learning gains and optimal well-being."
Enlisting NBCDI's digital ecosystem and the nation's leading experts and influencers, NBCDW 2020 featured a mix of Zoom-powered workshops and seminars, Instagram Live conversations and other social media engagement and electronic resource materials. The one-hour live sessions included topics on early childhood education, health and wellness, and social work among other topics. Each day kicked-off at noon (one day at 11 a.m.) and ended at 4:30 p.m. with a daily "Homeschooling Happy Half-Hour" for children and families to enjoy that promotes learning through play, dance, and other creative outlets.
NBCDW 2020 Featured Videos:
Supporting Work/School Life Balance for Families
Parents as Advocates: Supporting for Children with Different Abilities
Learning through the Power of Play
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To learn more about the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood™ Scholarship Program in
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