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Sign Up for Upcoming Child Care Provider Fairs
Successfully opening, running and advancing a child care program can be a rewarding and sometimes challenging process. Get help with your program by attending a Child Care Provider Fair near you.
Child Care Provider Fairs allow you to interact with a variety of partner organizations that support child care providers in multiple ways, from regulatory needs to professional development for educators. We encourage all provider types to attend.
Mark your calendar for an upcoming provider fair near you:
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March 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET in Plainfield
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March 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. ET in Anderson
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April 13 from noon to 2 p.m. ET in Evansville
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April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET in Terre Haute
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May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon ET in Notre Dame
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Schedule Career Coaching with INAEYC Today
Could you benefit from:
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Coaching on higher education and career navigation
- Education about scholarship support
- Connection with other experienced educators
- Review of Paths to Quality™ and accreditation education requirements for your program
- Development of professional development plans (program wide or individually)
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Join a Professional Learning Community
Did you know Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) hosts two regular professional learning communities for out-of-school time staff in Indiana? Join a professional learning community to connect with colleagues from the State of Indiana, share knowledge, and learn from each other's experiences.
Whether you're new to the field or looking to collaborate with other experienced professionals, these learning communities can help you stay up to date on the latest trends, best practices, and strategies for success.
These virtual meetings are informal and flexible, so you can attend as your schedule allows.
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Take on Turnover with INAEYC
Attracting, hiring and retaining staff is an ongoing journey — that you don't have to navigate alone. Connect with Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) for a free series called Taking on Turnover.
Join Session 1 of Taking on Turnover on one of the following dates:
- February 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ET
- February 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ET
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Join a February Group Coaching Cohort
SPARK Group Coaching is a virtual coaching opportunity for programs to gain knowledge around various topics with the help of a coach and peers. These virtual coaching sessions cover topics like Infant Toddler, Paths to QUALITY™ Level Advancement and Maintenance, and "Enhance Child Development and Family Growth: A PEER-Centered Approach." Each group coaching opportunity lasts two to three months and offers an excellent opportunity to learn and ask questions from a coach and a small group of colleagues.
Learn and grow in a collaborative environment with like-minded providers on similar paths to improving their programs. Registration is now open for six coaching opportunities in February, including:
- Infant Toddler Group Coaching for Family Child Care Programs Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. ET from February 20 to March 26
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Facilities Level 2 Group Coaching Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. ET from February 15 to March 21
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Homes Level 3 PTQ Group Coaching Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET from February 20 to April 2
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Español PTQ Nivel 3 aprendizaje grupal todos los miércoles a las 13 h. ET del 14 de febrero al 27 de marzo | Spanish Level 3 PTQ Group Coaching every Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET from February 14 to March 27
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PEER Group Learning for Homes Mondays at 6:30 p.m. ET from February 19 to April 1
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PEER Group Learning for Facilities Thursdays at 5 p.m. ET from February 15 to April 4
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Become a Professional Development Specialist™
There is a continued need for experienced early childhood professionals to serve as CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialists™. PD Specialists play a critical role in the CDA® assessment process. They use their early childhood education expertise to assess CDA candidates' competencies and facilitate reflective conversations with the candidates.
A good applicant for PD Specialist enjoys mentoring, coaching, meeting new people, and observing educational environments. If you are interested in learning more about the PD Specialist role, please join an informational session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET on February 15. Registration is not required — join the session by using this link.
For more information or support, contact a CDA Navigator:
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Learn About School-Age Child Care Grant
Grant funds are available for school-age child care through the State-funded School-Age Child Care Project fund. The School-Age Child Care Grant (SACC) aims to increase the availability and affordability of high-quality school-age child care for Indiana families. Schools or non-profit organizations (501C3) that are regulated by OECOSL are eligible if they:
- Offer before and after school care or school break care (excluding summer) to children ages 5-14 years old
- Have been operating for at least one full year before applying
Learn more about the SACC Grant through this recorded walkthrough with SPARK Learning Lab's Ericka Gergely. For more information and FAQs around the SACC Grant, visit IndianaSpark.com/sacc.
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Join Upcoming Trainings with SPARK Learning Lab
Explore and grow through these great upcoming training opportunities, including Trending Thursday and ASQ Questionnaire trainings. Be sure not to miss out on the Presidents' Day Virtual Training Extravaganza on February 19.
Presidents' Day Virtual Training Extravaganza
Plan now for virtual trainings throughout the day on February 19. Once your staff members participate in the trainings, follow-up with a discussion to explore what they learned and apply takeaways to your unique program.
See a full list of upcoming face-to-face trainings, live webinars and resources, read training descriptions, and find registration instructions by clicking the button below.
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