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Subscribe to Premium Calm App
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and SPARK Learning Lab is a proud partner of the Calm app, the world's #1 app for mental health. Courtesy of SPARK Learning Lab and the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL), providers can access a Calm Premium subscription.
Here's a sneak peek of what's inside the Calm app:
- Breathing exercises with targeted techniques
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A vast library of guided meditations
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Sleep stories narrated by your favorite celebrities
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Lessons in mindfulness by leading experts
- Kid-friendly content
Take care of yourself one step at a time with the Calm app.
Have questions? Contact the SPARK Help Desk at 1-800-299-1627, email Help@IndianaSpark.com, or use the "Chat with an Expert" feature at IndianaSpark.com.
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Don't Miss Out On Upcoming ISPROUT Office Hours
Indiana Department of Education's (IDOE) Offices of Student Assessment, Kindergarten Readiness, and Special Education are holding ISPROUT office hours from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. ET today, May 27 in the Indiana Learning Lab. Topics will include end-of-year reminders and procedures, training for programs that used ISPROUT for the first time this year, and data.
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Register for Provider Support Groups
SPARK Provider Support Groups offer a space where providers like you can show up as your authentic self and receive the support you need. Discuss successes and challenges with peers and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Weekly sessions are listed below:
- Tuesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET
- Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET
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Gain Support and Grow with INAEYC
The Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) has several upcoming opportunities for child care providers:
Child Development Associate (CDA®) credential courses are now available through the Indiana Non-Formal Project for the 2025-2026 calendar year. Classes will begin as soon as August and September 2025.
These are live classes. Attendance and participation are required. The courses offered will be 14 weeks, meeting three nights per week for three hours each evening. Days and times may vary depending on the class.
To be eligible for the Non-Formal CDA Course, applicants must:
- Be a resident of Indiana who is at least 18 years of age
- Be employed in a child care center, child care home, or child care ministry that is licensed, registered, or certified as a LLEP CCDF provider by Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL)
- Be working 20+ hours a week in Indiana
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Have a current Criminal History/Background check on file with the FSSA's Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning
- Earn $25.00 an hour or less as a teacher/teacher assistant, family child care owner, or director/administrator
- Have a High School Diploma or equivalent (HSE)
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact INAEYC by emailing .
Workforce Training
Join the INAEYC Workforce Systems Team for these online training opportunities:
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Careers in Early Childhood Education: Wednesday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET
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Careers in Early Childhood Education: Wednesday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET
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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:
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