Monday Must Know — April 7

Indiana Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning sent this bulletin at 04/07/2025 12:00 PM EDT

Office of Early Childhood & Out-of-School Learning

Join Summit on Indiana Out-of-School Learning

Join the Indiana Afterschool Network for the 2025 Summit on Out-of-School Learning, taking place April 29–30, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Plainfield, IN.

Each year, the Summit brings together more than six hundred educators, childcare providers, and youth workers from across the state for two days of learning, connection, and inspiration.

Whether you're in a classroom, leading a program, or working behind the scenes, this is your chance to:

Get hands-on strategies you can use right away

Connect with others doing similar work

Leave recharged and ready for what's next

Registration is open through April 18 — don't miss your chance to participate.

Register Today

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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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:

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

Wednesday, April 9 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ET | Taking on Turnover Session 4: Recruitment, Interviewing, and Onboarding in Your Organization
April 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. or from 1:30-3 p.m. ET | Model Work Standards

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Upcoming Deadlines: Register for SPARK Group Coaching

This is the final week to register for nine unique Group Coaching sessions, covering key topics like Infant Toddler care, Active Supervision, Paths to QUALITY™, and Accreditation. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity and secure your spot today to make the most of these valuable learning opportunities.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming registration deadlines:

NAEYC | Monday, April 7
Infant Toddler for Homes | Monday, April 7
NAFCC | Tuesday, April 8
NECPA | Tuesday, April 8
Español bebés y niños pequeños | martes 8 de abril
Español PTQ Nivel 2 | martes 8 de abril
Infant Toddler for Facilities | Wednesday, April 9
Active Supervision for Homes | Wednesday, April 9
Active Supervision for Facilities | Wednesday, 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

Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | Super Saturday: ASQ-3 and The Four-Step Approach to Difficult Conversations with Families (Madison County)

Virtual Training

Tuesday, April 8 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET | Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction
Tuesday, April 8 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET | Strategic Marketing
Wednesday, April 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ET | Stewards of Children Darkness to Light: End Child Sexual Abuse
Thursday, April 10 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ET | Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: An Introduction to ASQ®3

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