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Register for Upcoming OECOSL Town Halls
You are invited to join Indiana's Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) for informational town halls April 23. Learn more about new initiatives to bolster the early child care and education system.
Topics will focus on changes coming from the 2024 Indiana legislative session:
- Expanding CCDF to employees of licensed or regulated child care programs
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New minimum age requirements for individuals working in child care settings
- Updates have been made to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to be employees of a child care provider and 18-year-olds to be leads in an infant/toddler room
Town halls will be recorded and shared afterward. Register for one of two sessions:
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Get Help with Your CCMS Application
SPARK Learning Lab is the official support team for OECOSL's Child Care Management System (CCMS) program. The application for selecting your preferred system will open April 1 in I-LEAD. To prepare, SPARK can answer questions about CCMS and how to get started.
Here are three ways to contact the SPARK team:
Don't miss the opportunity to transform your program's operations with CCMS. To learn more about CCMS, explore the FAQs. You can also follow SPARK Learning Lab on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
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Last Chance: Register for Summit
There are only a few days left to register for the 2024 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning. Be sure to take this opportunity to connect with peers, access practical resources and advance youth learning beyond the school day.
Grow your skills alongside peers in breakout sessions hosted by passionate speakers. Connect with other youth-serving organizations and build your social network. Relax among friends, share stories and get inspired. Secure your spot now and transform your out-of-school time experience.
- When: April 14-16
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Where: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis — 1 South Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Get Better Sleep with Calm
Did you know your professional and personal life can both suffer when you don't get a good night's sleep? If your sleep quality is consistently poor, you may notice it impacting your physical and mental health, preventing you from operating at your best.
As part of our continued efforts to provide preventive mental health care, we're sharing a curated collection of Calm resources to help you feel more rested in the morning. Create a better sleep routine using:
Check out the Calm app for resources to support your mental health journey. Haven't redeemed your free Calm Premium subscription yet? Visit IndianaSpark.com/calm to begin today.
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Register for SPARK Group Coaching
SPARK Group Coaching offers virtual sessions for program leaders to learn together with a coach and peers. Registration is now open for the April 2024 Group Coaching cohorts. These sessions cover topics like Infant Toddler, Paths to QUALITY™ Level Advancement and Maintenance, Active Supervision, and PEER Group Learning. Each session lasts for two to three months, offering you a great opportunity to learn and ask questions from a coach and a small group of colleagues.
Join a collaborative environment with providers on similar paths toward improving their programs with high-quality care and education.
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Join Upcoming SPARK Learning Lab Trainings
Explore the SPARK Learning Lab Training Calendar to expand your professional development for your high-quality 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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