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For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors. The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life. The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others. His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who can not provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.”
-Sitting Bull (Tatanka Iyotake)
National American Indian Heritage Month: Celebrating Respect, Culture and Education
Each week, DCYF ESIT Tribal Support Specialist Brian Frisina provides a key topic to help us get to know our Tribal Nations partners better.
This week’s topic is:
A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month
Governor's Proclamation on Native American Heritage Month & Native American Heritage Day 2022:
November is National American Indian Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.
Native American Heritage Month 2022 Event Highlights:
American Indian Veterans Have Highest Record of Military Service
American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the Armed Forces at five times the national average and have served with distinction in every major conflict for over 200 years. Considering the population of the U.S. is approximately 1.4 percent Native and the military is 1.7 percent Native (not including those that did not disclose their identity), Native people have the highest per-capita involvement of any population to serve in the U.S. military.
They also have a higher concentration of women servicemembers than all other groups. Nearly 20 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives servicemembers were women, while 15.6 percent of all other servicemembers were women.
Learn More
Native American Heritage: Every November the Army celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month. During this month, Army leadership encourages the entire Army family to recognize and express appreciation for the past and present contributions of Native American Soldiers, Veterans, civilians and Family members.
American Indian Code Talkers:The idea of using American Indians who were fluent in both their traditional tribal language and in English to send secret messages in battle.
The Remarkable and Complex Legacy of Native Americans: What has compelled so many thousands of American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians to serve in the U.S. military? It’s a question the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian aims to answer...
Sources
Image: National Native American Heritage Month. U.S. Dept. of Defense, An official website of the United States Government.
Governor's Proclamation on Native American Heritage Month and Day 2022. Governor's Office of Indian Affairs, 2022.
National Native American Heritage Month. This Site Hosted by The Library of Congress, USA.gov.
Native American Heritage. U.S. Army Reserve Official Site
American Indian Code Talkers. The National WWII Museum.
The Remarkable and Complex Legacy of Native Americans. Article by Alicia Ault, Nov. 2020. © 2022 Smithsonian Magazine.
Lauren was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and attended high school at John F Kennedy in Burien. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mount Marty University as well as minors in Art and Spanish. She worked in the Health & Social Services Department for Highline School District as a Compliance Manager for 11 years. During her time at Highline, Lauren oversaw fiscal and program requirements for several state and federal programs, including those that provided services for students with disabilities.
She lives in Renton, with her husband, Chris, and their two boys, Myles (age 5) and Teegan (age 2). She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing soccer & attending Seattle sporting events.
Lauren is excited to lend her diverse talents to a passionate & hard-working ESIT Team!
Welcome, Lauren, we're thrilled you're here!
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Cynthia Gosling joined the ESIT State Leadership Team in her new role as the Technical Assistant Manager on August 2 and comes to us from her current home in Eatonville, WA. However, she has lived all over Washington State with her family including time spent in: Spokane, Bellingham, Puyallup and all over King County. Cynthia has worked in these regions in Early Learning for nearly 30 years, with experience as a Teacher, Home Visitor, Education Coach and most recently as an Education Specialist for the ECEAP Program within DCYF. She is certified in Promoting First Relationships, Keys to Infant Caregiving and Practiced Based Coaching. Cynthia also enjoyed time spent as an Adjunct Professor in the Early Childhood Education Department, with Lake Washington Technical College; using her AA degree in Early Childhood Education, BA in American Ethnic Studies and MA in Special Education as tools to coach, mentor and guide the next generation of Early Learning Educators. She loves to travel, experience new cultures and learn from others. It is Cynthia’s hope to one day use her certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to teach abroad and to learn from as many people as possible throughout the world.
Welcome, Cynthia! We're so glad you're part of the ESIT team!
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PIE is ESIT’s 12-month training program designed for parents or caregivers with children who have received ESIT services through an ESIT program. The goal of PIE is to enhance the leadership and advocacy skills of participants so they can become active leaders in their communities.
ESIT would like to introduce you to Katie Long
Hi everyone! My name is Katie and I live in Bothell with my husband, two sons (ages 6 and 9), and our black lab. Both of my boys attended early intervention, where they each received services. Between the two of them, they received speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and feeding therapy. They also participated in a family co-op and a preschool program. It wasn’t until after graduating from EI that our son was identified as autistic (and I myself am a ADHD'er).
Before having kids, I was a high school counselor, so advocating for children is nothing new. I plan to continue my advocacy work in the public education system, supporting students and their families. I look forward to being a part of PIE!
Welcome to PIE, Katie!
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You are invited to register for the next Hot Topic Roundtable
This is an optional time for peer networking and learning from each other. ESIT State Leadership Team staff will be present to answer policy-related questions and facilitate the conversation. HTRT sessions take place on the third Tuesday of each month.
During the November session, we will focus on the topic of Home Visit Safety. In our discussion, we will think about helpful safety practices for home visitors as well as how home visitors can support the safety concerns of families.
If you would like to request an accommodation for this meeting, please contact Iris Dunaway at iris.dunaway@dcyf.wa.gov at the time of registration.
November 15 | 8 – 9 a.m.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the October SICC Meeting! The October SICC meeting packet, including: the October SICC agenda, July (draft) meeting minutes, agency updates and presentations shared during the meeting, can be found on ESIT's Meetings page.
Questions? Please contact DCYF ESIT Partnership & Collaboration Manager, Will Moncrease, Jr., at will.moncrease@dcyf.wa.gov.
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Update to ESIT Providers
On October 27, the following guidance document was added to the DCYF ESIT COVID-19 webpage:
This memo is an update to Memo #2022-01 Masking Guidance Memo for ESIT Providers, published March 11, 2022.
The DCYF ESIT COVID-19 webpage contains several useful resources and announcements for providers, dating back to March of 2020. However, as the pandemic has evolved, some of this guidance has become outdated. Archived guidance will be available to view on the Archived COVID-19 Communications link on the webpage.
On November 8 the following guidance will be archived:
If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to contact your regional Technical Assistance Specialist or Laurie Thomas, ESIT Program Administrator, at laurie.thomas@dcyf.wa.gov.
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PFR is offering booster sessions for providers who have participated in level 1 or level 2 training. The goal of these sessions is to support provider’s confidence in using the PFR consultation strategies and understand how PFR can enhance ESIT services. An ESIT multi-disciplinary peer panel will share their stories and experiences of using PFR in their practice. *Only for people who have completed PFR level 1 OR level 2 training.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how the PFR program can be embedded into your everyday practice
- Understand how supporting the parent-child relationship is key to all other areas of development
- Gain confidence in using the PFR consultation strategies to navigate challenging visits
January and February sessions are now full. November currently has several spots available. The booster session is 6 hours total, conducted over 2 half-days:
November 16 & 17 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost is free for all ESIT staff who have attended level 1 or level 2 training. To register, email pcrp@uw.edu with your name, email and you want to register for the November session. Registration will be first come, first served, so please sign up soon to get a spot!
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As 2023 is quickly approaching, we are gearing up for our annual Unsung Hero campaign in honor of Parent Recognition month (February) and we are hoping you can help us spread the word far and wide.
Since 2011, with your help, we have honored 309 parents and caregivers in Washington for the roles they have taken with their families, schools and communities. They have been recognized because they have shown strength, courage and empathy in their communities. We also acknowledge that for the past two years parents and primary caregivers have been called upon more than ever to be the buffer for the traumatic experiences that our world has been facing. Parents and caregivers around Washington State are supporting their children, families, and communities in exceptional ways through this pandemic and we want to show our appreciation. Please help us in honoring 28 more in February 2023 by nominating a parent/primary caregiver/guardian for the Unsung Hero award. The nomination form is available in three languages (English, Spanish and Somali) and can also be found here on our website.
All nominations must be submitted by January 3, 2023. The nominations can be emailed to strengtheningfamilies@dcyf.wa.gov.
This 2022 series is called “Going Virtual.” Webinars in this series will discusses equitable, culturally sustaining early intervention (EI) and early childhood (EC) care and education strategies and their application in a virtual, or telehealth, environment. These webinars address family coaching practices, aspects of the transition process in various contexts, and common challenges often experienced by families and practitioners in virtual settings.
Presented by the Military Families Learning Network
Nov. 16 | 8 – 9:30 a.m.
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Find registration information for one or more sessions:
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