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School-Age Child Care Grants Now Available
The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is offering grant funds to support school-age child care. Beginning today, exempt programs that serve school-age children can apply for grant funds through the School-Age Child Care Project Fund portal.
The goal of the School-Age Child Care Project is to expand the availability and affordability of high-quality school-age child care for Indiana families. Eligible programs must:
- Be Legally Licensed Exempt Providers
- Offer care before or after the school day or when school is not in session
- Provide care to children between the ages of 5-14 years
To apply, log in to I-LEAD and click "Launch the Grant Portal" to begin the application for a School-Age Child Care Grant for your program.
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Register to Join SPARK Learning Lab
for Upcoming Trainings!
Register now to join SPARK Learning Lab for upcoming training opportunities during the month of April! Visit the SPARK Learning Lab training calendar for the full list of trainings.
Available online webinars and trainings:
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April 17 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. — Mental Health Fundamentals
- April 18 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Serving Families and Children Experiencing Homelessness
- April 18 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Sesión informativa de SPARK: Uso de Learn the Signs de los CDC. Actúe temprano
- April 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. — Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®SE-2: Social-Emotional
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April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Stewards of Children Darkness to Light: End Child Sexual Abuse
- April 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Learning Forum: Why does mental health matter?
- April 20 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
- April 25 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. — Diminishing Mental Health Stigma
- April 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Safe Sleep Modules 1 & 2
- April 26 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. — Using the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. (This is a required pre-requisite for ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE training)
Available in-person trainings:
- 22 de Abril a las 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. — Lakeshore®: Autocuidado: estrategias para cuidarse a sí mismo para poder cuidar a los demás. Cara a cara en Lafayette, Indiana (comida se servirá)
- April 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Lakeshore®: Setting up a High-Quality Environment — Family Child Care Homes. In-person in Evansville, Indiana (meal provided)
- 29 de Abril a las 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. — Lakeshore®: Promoción de Comportamientos Positivos en el Entorno. Cara a cara en Indianapolis, Indiana (comida se servirá)
See a full list of upcoming in-person trainings and live webinars, read training descriptions and find registration instructions by clicking the button below.
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Support Sessions Available for Child Care Expansion Grant Applicants
If you could not attend the recent Child Care Expansion Grant informational webinar, you can view the recording here. The online Frequently Asked Questions section has also been updated to reflect questions asked during the webinar.
It is critically important to review all of the information on the grant webpage before applying for the grant. Submissions are final and applications cannot be reopened for editing. Applications will be accepted until May 12. For support, please review the Application Guide for a step-by-step walkthrough of the application by funding track.
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For additional questions, contact SPARK Learning Lab by calling 1-800-299-1627 or email help@indianaspark.com. Live chat is also available on indianaspark.com or in My SPARK Learning Lab.
Register for the 2023 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning
This is the final week to register for the 2023 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning, held April 25 and 26 in Noblesville, Indiana. This summit is the premier conference for out-of-school time programs.
Join us to connect with peers from across the state, access practical resources, and learn best practices that can be implemented in your own programs. Share your perspective and help elevate the quality and outcomes of out-of-school time in Indiana.
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Attend the Geminus Spring Provider Fair in Northwest Indiana
Geminus' Child Care Resource and Referral Network is hosting a Spring Provider Fair on Sunday, May 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Merrillville, Indiana.
This event brings together state and local partners in one place to support those who are opening or running a successful child care business.
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Positive Self-Talk: Be Kind to Yourself
Simple shifts in your habits can have a significant impact on your wellness. Check out this power of self-talk article from Calm, or access your free Calm app subscription and search for the "Relationship with Self Series" by Tamara Levitt for ways to shift out of negative self-talk. Upcoming trainings about Mental Health, Wellness, Burnout and Self-Care include:
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SPARK & INAEYC Virtual Live Learning Forum: Staff Recruitment and Retention
Join SPARK Learning Lab and the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) in a virtual learning forum to discuss staff recruitment and retention. This is an opportunity for providers to connect with peers, share what is working for them, and gather new ideas.
SPARK Business Coaches and INAEYC Workforce Coordinators will be in attendance to help guide the conversation and answer provider questions.
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