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Last Chance: Register for SPARK Group Coaching
The deadline to register for Group Coaching opportunities is coming up soon. Don't miss your chance to connect with a SPARK Learning Lab Group Learning Coach to discuss topics like Paths to QUALITY™ and Infant Toddler. Check out the remaining registration deadlines:
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PTQ Level 3 Advancement for Homes: Saturday, November 16 at 5 p.m.
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Infant Toddler for Homes: Sunday, November 17 at 5 p.m.
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Infant Toddler for Facilities: November 19 at 5 p.m.
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Pay by Enrollment Update: Conduent Inactive on December 3
As of December 3, the former provider payment portal (Conduent) will no longer be active. If you need any information from that system, such as payment data or 1099 tax statements from 2023 (for those who file tax extensions), plan to print or save any information in advance. You will not be able to access that information after December 3.
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Register for SPARK's Provider Support Group
We understand that the holidays can be a difficult time. SPARK Learning Lab will be hosting a weekly Provider Support Group led by Amanda Kinnaird, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). This group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET on Wednesdays until December 18.
If you have not had a chance to join a Provider Support Group in the past, this is the perfect time to begin. Meet fellow providers virtually to discuss challenges and successes in a safe and confidential space. Register for extra support this holiday season.
In this Support Group, you may discuss topics like:
- Supporting staff during challenging times
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Finding and retaining staff
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Supporting families who are struggling with life experiences
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Building resiliency and coping skills in ourselves, our team, and our families
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Discover Available Opportunities with INAEYC
The Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) has several ongoing opportunities, including:
Submit a 2025 Indiana Early Childhood Conference Proposal by November 30: INAEYC invites you to submit a proposal for the 2025 Indiana Early Childhood Conference. Learn more and submit your proposal.
Apply for the Non-Formal CDA Project: INAEYC is offering Child Development Associate (CDA®) credential courses through the Indiana Non-Formal CDA Project. These courses are available at no cost to recipients through funding by the Child Care and Development Fund and the Department of Workforce Development. Classes begin January 2025 across the State of Indiana. View eligibility requirements online. To apply or ask questions, email pd@inaeyc.org.
Get Help from CDA Navigators: Are you a family child care provider, early childhood teacher, or student who's preparing to apply for a CDA credential? If so, register for the virtual CDA event from 10 to 11 a.m. ET on November 20. Learn about available resources to help you complete your CDA. You'll walk through the training, learn how to prepare for the visit, and how to apply for the credential with T.E.A.C.H. scholarship assistance. You can also connect with a CDA Navigator who will help you organize your portfolio and prepare for the exam.
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Train with SPARK Learning Lab
Explore valuable upcoming training opportunities through SPARK Learning Lab. See a full list of upcoming face-to-face training, live webinars, and live resources, plus read training descriptions and find registration instructions at IndianaSpark.com/training.
Review this week's training schedule:
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