Monday Must Know — May 13

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Monday Must Know. Office of Early Childhood & Out-of-School Learning

Get Hiring Help with the Indiana Educator Job Board 

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Is your early child care or out-of-school time program hiring? The Indiana Educator Job Board can help you promote your open positions to quality candidates, saving time and resources. 

FSSA's Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) and the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) have partnered to create a job board aimed at enhancing the pool of educators for children from birth to grade 12.

With a job board account, you have access to an applicant tracking system which automatically posts your open positions to Indeed, ZipRecruiter and other third-party job boards at no cost.

Visit the job board webpage to learn more and sign up for your free account in I-LEAD. 


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Join the Early Childhood Education Collaboration Webinar 

This Thursday, we invite you to join the Early Childhood Education Collaboration webinar from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. Learn important information about upcoming funding opportunities, early child care education (ECE) apprenticeships, and statewide resources.

This webinar is presented in coordination with Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Indiana Department of Education, Early Childhood Workforce Connector, and Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children.  


Register Here


Contact Claire Berger via email at cberger3@dwd.in.gov if you have trouble registering. 

Help Review and Recommend Curriculum

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Following a review process, two new vendors have been added to the Indiana Department of Education's (IDOE) Early Learning High-Quality Curricular Materials Advisory List. This list covers infant/toddler, preschool and mixed-age options.

While early care and education programs are not required to select materials from the list, it is intended to support those looking for curriculum aligned with the Indiana Early Learning Standards. 

Want to help?

IDOE's Office of Kindergarten Readiness is recruiting providers to join content-specific committees responsible for formally recommending high-quality curriculum for each early learning domain. 

Once selected, each committee will attend three virtual evening meetings on August 21, October 2, and November 6. Committee members will also complete some independent review work between those meetings. 


Access the educator Jotform to apply, applications are due May 31.

About the Committee


Join the Building Foundations Series 

Building Foundations Series

Join fellow educators and administrators from around the State for the Building Foundations Series hosted by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).

Discover how play is instrumental in the way young children develop foundational knowledge that aligns to the Early Learning Standards. You'll also learn ways to adapt your activities for special populations.

Register for the sessions below:  

 

Unable to attend live? View session recordings in the on-demand section of Indiana Learning Lab, available the following day. Email any questions to IDOE's Office of Kindergarten Readiness at kreadiness@doe.in.gov. 


Explore Summer Learning in Out-of-School Time

Indiana Afterschool Network

Join the Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET for a virtual meeting of our statewide out-of-school time (OST) professional learning community.

This is a great opportunity for OST staff to connect with peers across Indiana, share valuable insights and enhance the quality of our collective programming. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced professional, these meetings offer a chance to stay informed on the latest trends and best practices in a flexible and informal setting. 

  

In tomorrow's session, we'll be joined by Christen Peterson — Grants & Inclusion Manager at the American Camp Association — who will share her expertise on summer learning opportunities in OST settings.  

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Register for SPARK Group Coaching  

Group Coaching Opportunities - PTQ

Registration is open for SPARK Group Coaching opportunities. Join a group led by a SPARK Coach for virtual sessions covering topics like Infant Toddler, Paths to QUALITY™ Level Advancement and Maintenance, Active Supervision, and PEER Group Learning.

Each session lasts two to three months and offers a chance to learn and ask questions from a coach and a small group of colleagues. Register now for the May 2024 Group Coaching sessions.

Register Today


Share Your Opinions on Reimbursement Rates 

Reimbursement Rate Survey

The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) wants your input to inform the transitional CCDF rates. In this year's survey we have added questions related to 2022 or 2023 costs.

Take 20 minutes to complete the Subsidy Reimbursement Rate SurveyIf you need assistance, you can consult the survey guide, review FAQs, or contact the SPARK Help Desk at 1-800-299-1627You can also schedule time with a SPARK Business Coach or watch this recorded webinar to learn more about the survey process.

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Attend SPARK Learning Lab Trainings

SPARK Training Opportunities

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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Virtual Training 

 

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