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Pay by Enrollment Voucher Updates
Join the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) for a webinar designed to help child care providers stay compliant, organized, and informed around Pay by Enrollment. We will cover topics such as:
- Part-Time and Full-Time Vouchers
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Absences vs. Off Days
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Paid and Non-Paid Closures
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Absences and Anniversary Dates
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Grace Period Payments
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Co-pays and Overages
- Back Up Attendance Requirements
Providers will have two chances to attend, one during the day and one during the evening. Webinars will be recorded and posted on OECOSL website if they are unable to attend. Find below the upcoming schedule:
For further updates, please visit the OECOSL website.
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Get Ready: Paths to QUALITY™ Updates Begin Oct. 1
The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) launched important updates to the Paths to QUALITY™ (PTQ) system this month. These changes are designed to make the process simpler, reduce extra visits, and better support continuous quality in early care and education.
What Providers Need to Know:
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Level 2 and Level 3 Programs: Rating visits will now happen every two years. Some programs will get a one-year extension, while others will have a visit this year and then move to the two-year cycle. OECOSL will email you directly if your program receives an extension.
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Unannounced Visits: Starting Oct. 1, all PTQ visits will be unannounced and will take place within the quarter of your expiration date. This change supports consistent quality practices every day, not just during scheduled visits.
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Changing Your PTQ Level: To increase or decrease your PTQ level, submit the Change in PTQ Level Form no later than 30 days before the quarter when your rating expires, or six months after a maintenance or increase visit.
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Attend the Kindergarten Transition Summit
The 2025 Transition to Kindergarten Summit is coming up later this month on Oct. 24, 2025, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. ET. This will be a virtual live webinar.
Learn more about Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)'s Kindergarten model and self-assessment and hear from a panel of colleagues participating in transition cohorts utilizing the tool from around the state. The summit is presented in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration's Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning and Indiana Head Start Association.
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Professional Development Updates from INAEYC
Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (INAEYC) remains fully committed to supporting early childhood educators across Indiana through our ongoing programs and initiatives.
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Accreditation Scholarship Project: Providing financial support to programs pursuing national accreditation, helping elevate quality standards and outcomes for children and families. Questions: accreditation@inaeyc.org
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TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana Scholarship Program: Offering scholarships to early childhood professionals seeking higher education and career advancement. Questions: pd@inaeyc.org
Indiana Community CDA Programs
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Non-Formal Professional Development: Offering accessible, high-quality training opportunities for educators outside of formal degree programs, ensuring ongoing growth and learning to obtain the CDA credential. We are currently enrolling for over 16 classes. Questions: pd@inaeyc.org
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Self-Paced CDA training through Quorum: On demand CDA offerings through partnership with teaching strategies. Questions: pd@inaeyc.org
- Professional Development Events and Resources: From workshops to conferences, we remain dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for professional connection and development, visiting our website to stay updated with events at www.inaeyc.org/events.
INAEYC CDA Upcoming Events:
- INAEYC Listening Sessions in Evansville and Ft. Wayne
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Northeastern Region Fall Mini Conference 2026
Indiana Early Childhood Conference Proposals: INAEYC is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Indiana Early Childhood Conference. Submissions accepted through Oct. 31, 2025.
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