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Make Plans for Holiday Closures
Does your child care program accept CCDF or On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) vouchers?
PLEASE NOTE: Payments for Thursday, January 2, 2025 will be delayed until Friday, January 3, 2025 due to the New Year's holiday.
Also, please make adjustments ahead of time in the Pay by Enrollment portal. You have three options for managing holiday closures:
- If you are closed for a full week and expect payment for that week, you can use 5 of your 16 paid closure dates and still be paid for the whole week.
- If your program is closed for a full week or longer and you do not expect payment for that period, please email the eligibility office to request a pause on voucher payments. This will prevent unnecessary payments. Be sure to include the names of the children affected and the specific dates of the closure in your email. You do not need to record any attendance or closures during this paused period.
- If you are not expecting payment and use non-paid closure days, that week will still be paid (due to a current system issue). It will be your responsibility to report the overpayment to the State and have it recouped from your next payment. In the future, non-paid closures will be updated to not be paid.
Please review your vouchers before the holidays to avoid payment issues. Your eligibility office can make necessary adjustments to prevent improper payments. Audit will review all records to ensure accuracy. If you have questions, please email paymentquestions@fssa.in.gov.
For more provider support with Pay by Enrollment, call the SPARK Help Desk at 1-800-299-1627. Families can get support by calling Indiana 211 or their local eligibility office.
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Review the 2025-2027 CCDF State Plan
Prior to the plan's approval, FSSA held a public hearing this past summer and accepted public comments on the plan. You can review an online summary of public comments.
The CCDF program promotes children's learning and development while also offering resources to parents with low incomes so that they can work or pursue education. States apply for CCDF funding by submitting the CCDF Plan to the Office of Child Care.
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Register for Group Coaching
Registration for SPARK Group Coaching is now open, with more than 10 opportunities scheduled through March 2025. Kick off the new year by learning and growing in a collaborative environment with other ECE providers like you.
Group coaching is available on the following topics and dates:
English Sessions
NAFCC Accreditation
- Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET, January 15 – March 19
NECPA Accreditation
- Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET, January 15 – March 26
PTQ Level 2 Advancement
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For Homes: Mondays at 1:30 p.m. ET, January 13 – February 17
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For Facilities: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET, January 14 – February 18
Infant Toddler Care
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For Homes: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. ET, January 14 – February 11
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For Facilities: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ET, January 16 – February 13
Active Supervision
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For Homes: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ET, January 16 – February 13
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For Facilities: Tuesdays at 12 p.m. ET, January 14 – February 11
Sesiones en Español
NECPA Acreditación
- Miércoles a la 1 p.m. ET, 15 de enero – 26 de marzo
PTQ Nivel 2
- Lunes a las 6 p.m. ET, 13 de enero – 24 de febrero
Bebés y Niños Pequeños
- Martes a la 1 p.m. ET, 14 de enero – 25 de febrero
Have questions about SPARK Group Coaching? Reach out to the SPARK Help Desk by calling 1-800-299-1627, emailing help@indianaspark.com, or using the "Chat with an Expert" feature located in the lower right corner of IndianaSpark.com. Join us to take your program to the next level.
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Get Support and Professional Development with INAEYC
Join the Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) Workforce Systems Team for Career Coaching as well as the following professional development opportunities:
Indiana Trainer and Training Approval System Orientation
Sessions on Taking on Turnover 2: Organizational Climate
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Register for Provider Support Group Opportunities
There’s still time to register for three upcoming SPARK Learning Lab Provider Support Groups, kicking off the week of January 6, 2025. These groups offer an excellent opportunity to connect with peers, share best practices, and gain valuable insights to address the challenges of early childhood education.
These groups will offer support and community for ECE providers. Groups are offered on the following dates and times:
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Tuesdays: From 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET
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Wednesdays: From 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET
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Spanish-speaking group: Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. ET
Kick off the New Year with extra support, free of cost, with a support group.
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Grupos de Apoyo de Proveedores de Educación Infantil
SPARK Learning Lab ofrece la oportunidad de hablar sobre los éxitos y desafíos que enfrentan los líderes del programa en un entorno seguro, confidencial y en línea con sus compañeros y un trabajador social clínico con licencia. Esta oportunidad semanal de una hora está diseñada para compartir problemas, discutir ideas y sugerencias para el seguimiento. Grupos de Apoyo para Proveedores Dirigidos por Trabajadores Sociales Clínicos con Licencia.
- Búsqueda y retención de personal
- Apoyar al personal en tiempos difíciles
- Cómo apoyar a las familias que están luchando con experiencias de la vida
- Desarrollar habilidades resilientes y habilidades de afrontamiento en nosotros mismos y con nuestro personal y familias
Esta es una oportunidad única GRATIS de 12 semanas. Aprovecha en hacer clic a continuación. Las plazas son limitadas.
Train with SPARK Learning Lab
Explore upcoming training opportunities through SPARK Learning Lab. Take a look at this week's training schedule:
In-Person Training
See a full list of upcoming in-person training, live webinars, and live resources, plus read training descriptions and find registration instructions at IndianaSpark.com/training.
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