Greetings!
Early Learning Update Week of January 29th, 2024
Items Covered:
· Registration for Virtual Early Learning Professional Development Day on Friday, February 9th is open – REGISTER NOW! Registration closes 11:59pm on Friday, February 2nd
· March Monthly Early Learning Professional Development: FLIP IT! Saturday, March 9th and 16th from 9:00am – 12:00pm
· Fulcrum Early Childhood Education Grant will open on Monday, February 5th
· Kaymbu Online Screening and Assessment Tool Recording and Sign-Up – Deadline Wednesday, January 31st
· Licensed ONLY - Licensing “WAC” of the week: Routine care, play, learning, relaxation and comfort
1.) Registration for Virtual Early Learning Professional Development Day on Friday, February 9th is open – REGISTER NOW! Registration closes 11:59pm on Friday, February 2nd
Registration for the 4th Annual Virtual Early Learning Professional Development Day on Friday, February 9th is now open! Please see the link below to register and please forward the link to the rest of the Early Learning staff at your program. Sessions will feature topics focused on Mastering Challenging Behaviors, Circle Time Success and Curriculum Modifications. Registration will close at 11:59pm on Friday, February 2nd. Looking forward to a great day of learning!
2.) March Monthly Early Learning Professional Development: FLIP IT! Saturday, March 9th and 16th from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Our March monthly STARS training will be the very popular FLIP IT! training. It will be presented by Tracy Collins from ESD 112 and take place on two consecutive Saturday’s March 9th and March 16th from 9:00am – 12:00pm. You must attend both sessions and upon completion will receive 6 STARS hours.
FLIP IT is a four-step supportive strategy to help young children learn about their feelings, gain self-control, and reduce challenging behavior. FLIP IT! teaches adults how to respond positively to everyday challenges and challenging behaviors in children ages 3 to 8. 1. Learn how to respond positively to everyday challenges and challenging behaviors. 2. Become familiar with a four-step strategy used to help young children identify their feelings. 3. Help children learn healthy self-control and reduce challenging behaviors.
3.) Fulcrum Early Childhood Education Grant will open on Monday, February 5th
I am pleased to share that the annual Fulcrum Early Childhood Education Grant will open on Monday, February 5th. On Friday, February 2nd I will send an individual email to each of you with all of the details, timeline and access information for the grant. I am looking forward to another great year of applications.
4.) Kaymbu Online Screening and Assessment Tool Recording and Sign-Up
Last year we developed a relationship with the Kaymbu platform, through Highscope to give you a potential option for your screening and Assessment needs. The cost for this tool is FREE and will be completely funded for your school by the Early Childhood Education fund started by Dick Abrams. It can be a great way to assess and track students, communicate with parents, use in PLC’s with the kindergarten teacher, prepare for conferences, ect. Last Thursday we hosted a session to learn more about the tool from Kaymbu Representatives. Below you will find a recording of that session as well as a link to get your school connected. If you want to get engaged with the platform this school year please opt in by January 31st. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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5.) Licensed ONLY - Licensing “WAC” of the week: Routine care, play, learning, relaxation and comfort
This week’s focus is on Routine Care, play, learning, relaxation and comfort. This WAC talks about right-sized furniture and equipment, how often to visually inspect equipment for hazards, Arrangement, Installation, Storage, Accessibility and soft furnishings. Please see below for the link to the full WAC.
Have a great week!
