Monday Must Know — March 31

Indiana Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning sent this bulletin at 03/31/2025 11:30 AM EDT

Office of Early Childhood & Out-of-School Learning

Help Families Through Transitions

Indiana's Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Network is a trusted and knowledgeable resource for your child care program and the families you serve. Did you know? Your local CCR&R agency can help you support families by connecting them with additional care needs, such as summer care, school-age care, or before- and after-school care when children transition to kindergarten.

Share these resources with families today so they can connect with their local agency before the busy summer season begins.

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Get Reimbursement Rate Survey Help

Do you have questions about the Reimbursement Rate Survey? Take a look at these FAQs about the survey and use this how-to guide when completing your survey.

SPARK Business Coaches are available for weekly office hours from 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. ET beginning April 7.

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Stay Connected with the My SPARK Learning Lab Mobile App

Easily access top resources on My SPARK Learning Lab without multiple logins using the My SPARK Learning Lab app. Log into your I-LEAD account once and learn on the go. The SPARK app is available for iPhone or Android and supports English and Spanish languages.

The My SPARK Learning Lab app is equipped with everything that you can find on the desktop version, including:

Knowledge Center Featured Topics
Upcoming Trainings
Town Square Resources
Building Wellness Resources
Personalized Business Consultation
Provider Groups

Have questions? Contact the SPARK Help Desk at 1-800-299-1627, email help@indianaspark.com, or use the 'Chat with an Expert' feature on IndianaSpark.com.

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Join INAEYC for Upcoming Training Opportunities

The Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) has several upcoming opportunities for child care providers:

Join INAEYC's Workforce Systems Team for the following opportunities:

In-Person Training

Tuesday, April 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET | Taking on Turnover in Your Child Care Program (Allen County Public Library, Meeting Room A)

Virtual Training

Wednesday, April 2 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET | Navigating Higher Education
April 9 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. ET | Taking on Turnover Session 4: Recruitment, Interviewing, and Onboarding in Your Organization

April 9 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ET | Taking on Turnover Session 4: Recruitment, Interviewing, and Onboarding in Your Organization

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Upcoming Deadlines: Register for SPARK Group Coaching

Time is running out for Group Coaching registration. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. SPARK is thrilled to offer eleven unique Group Coaching sessions, covering topics such as Infant Toddler Care, Active Supervision, Paths to QUALITY™, and Accreditation. Mark your calendars and secure your spot today.

Watch out for these upcoming registration deadlines:

PTQ Level 2 Advancement for Homes | Sunday, April 6
NAEYC | April 7
Infant Toddler for Homes | April 7
NAFCC | April 8
NECPA | April 8
Español bebés y niños pequeños | 8 de abril
Español PTQ Nivel 2 | 8 de abril
Infant Toddler for Facilities | April 9
Active Supervision for Homes | April 9
Active Supervision for Facilities | April 9
PTQ Level 2 Advancement for Facilities | April 14

Register now at IndianaSpark.com/cohorts. Have questions about SPARK Group Coaching? Reach out to the SPARK Help Desk at 1-800-299-1627, email help@indianaspark.com, or use the 'Chat with an Expert' feature located in the lower right corner of IndianaSpark.com. Join us and take your program to the next level.

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Attend Upcoming SPARK Learning Lab Trainings

Explore 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.

This week's training schedule includes:

In-Person Training

Friday, April 4 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. ET | Calm the Chaos: Practicing Mindfulness with Children (Hancock County)
Friday, April 4 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. ET | Relational Onboarding to Support Engagement and Retention (Hancock County)

Virtual Training

Tuesday, April 1 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET | Child Care Licensing Orientation 2: Family Child Care Homes
Tuesday, April 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET | Five Strategies for Assertive Communication
Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET | Keeping Children Safe: Supervision, Tracking and Follow Through
Thursday, April 3 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET | The Growing Brain: Everyday Play (Part 1)

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