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Final Week to Apply for a School-Age Child Care Grant
The school-age child care grant application portal closes this Friday, May 19. Don't miss your chance to apply! The School-Age Child Care Project provides grants to public school corporations and non-profit organizations serving school-age children. The grant aims to increase the availability and affordability of high-quality child care for Indiana families.
Public school corporations and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply if they offer care to children before or after school or when school is not in session, and if they care for children 5-14 years of age.
To apply, log in to I-LEAD and click "Launch the Grant Portal" to start the School-Age Child Care Grant application for your program. Keep in mind you must be designated as a program administrator in I-LEAD to complete an application. Grant applications are due by May 19.
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Register to Join SPARK Learning Lab
for Upcoming Trainings!
Register now to join SPARK Learning Lab for upcoming training opportunities in May! Visit the SPARK Learning Lab training calendar for the full list of trainings.
Available online webinars and trainings:
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May 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. — Using the CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. This is a required prerequisite for ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE training
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May 17 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. — ASQ-SE Questionnaire Training. Participants will receive an ASQ®:SE-2 Starter Kit upon completion of this training
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May 17 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Learning Forum: School-Age Bullying Behaviors
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May 17 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. — El uso de Aprende las Señales, Actúa. A Tiempo del CDC provee recursos para aume
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May 18 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. — Planning Your Physical Environment to Reduce Challenging Behaviors
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May 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Creating Welcoming Environments for Families
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May 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Síndrome de Desgaste Profesional y Cuidado Personal: Un Acto de Prevención
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May 24 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Live Resource: Coalition Lead for the Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition (InJAC)
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May 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Introduction to Inclusive Child Care
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May 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Town Square: Music & Movement
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May 25 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. — Keeping Children Safe: Systems for Supervision, Tracking, and Follow Through
Available in-person trainings:
- May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Lakeshore®: Intentional Outdoor Play. In-person in Indianapolis, Indiana (meal provided)
- May 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Lakeshore®: Infant and Toddler Social-Emotional Learning. In-person in Orleans, Indiana (meal provided)
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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Do You Teach Preschool Students with Disabilities?
Purdue University is recruiting Indiana preschool teachers for a research study focusing on those who teach students with disabilities. Teachers will complete a demographic survey and a one-hour interview about preference assessments and review a short interview summary. Teachers do not need to have prior knowledge about preference assessments. After completing all study components, participants can receive a $20 Starbucks e-gift card.
Dr. Jasmine Begeske is the primary investigator conducting this survey, Exploring Special Education Teachers' Perceptions of Preference Assessments (IRB #: 2022-664). To learn more or to participate in the study, contact David Ray Miranda at dgmirand@purdue.edu.
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Find Support During Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know that two in five adults in the United States report symptoms of depression or anxiety, but only a fraction of those individuals receive treatment?
We are raising awareness about mental health and offering support to those who need it through our ongoing Build, Learn, Grow: Building Wellness program. Explore some of the program resources below:
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Attend an Upcoming Child Care Advisory Board Meeting
Make your voice heard at an upcoming child care advisory board meeting. Meetings are held virtually by child care provider type.
Check out the upcoming schedule below and be sure to attend to share your thoughts and suggestions:
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Registered Ministry Advisory Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Register here
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Licensed Child Care Center Advisory Board Meeting: Thursday, May 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Register here
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Child Care Home Advisory Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Register here
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Northern Indiana: Join the Geminus Spring Provider Fair
Geminus' Child Care Resource and Referral Network is hosting a Spring Provider Fair on Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT 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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Mental Health Matters Every Day!
This month's Calm theme is Reducing Anxiety in the Workplace. Use your free Calm subscription to access a variety of mindfulness resources about anxiety, like this recording on Managing Anxiety on the Go.
Take a deeper dive into strategies and tips to help you acknowledge your feelings and practice strong time management. You can also join one of these upcoming trainings about mental health & wellness:
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Upcoming Training Sessions with Nurse Nancy Ward
The upcoming 'Ask a Nurse' series offers a chance for providers to ask questions and get answers from a trusted source. Chief Nurse Consultant, Nancy M. Ward, BSN, RN-BC, CDDN will answer your questions in real time during these live sessions. Register for one of the upcoming webinars below:
- May 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Opioid Use and Mental Health
- June 7 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — SPARK Live Resource Ask a Nurse
- June 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Creepy Critters
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June 14 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Universal Precautions
Register through Indiana Learning Paths. Once logged in, search for the sessions using the date and a keyword. For example: "SPARK 5/4/2023" to search for the Nutrition and Health Program review.
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