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Tipi with sign "American Indian Movement" on the grounds of the Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., during the 1978 "Longest walk" to support tribal sovereignty and bring attention to 11 pieces of legislation that AIM asserted would abrogate Indian Treaties and quantify and limit water rights.
“We have to do that. We have to be thankful. That's what we said. Two things were told to us: To be thankful, so those are our ceremonies, ceremonies of thanksgiving. We built nations around it, and you can do that, too. And the other thing they said was enjoy life. That's a rule, a law- enjoy life- you're supposed to.” - Oren Lyons, Native American Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan.
Oren Lyons speaks on The State of the World (12:19):
Please note that there will be no issue of the ESIT Weekly sent out next week, Fri., Nov. 24, in observance of Thanksgiving and the National Day of Mourning. The ESIT Weekly will resume its regular schedule on Fri., Dec. 1. Thank you!
The National Native American Veterans Memorial
The National Native American Veterans Memorial opened on November 11, 2020, on the grounds of the [Smithsonian] National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. The memorial was dedicated with a procession and ceremony on the National Mall on November 11, 2022. This tribute to Native heroes recognizes for the first time on a national scale the enduring and distinguished service of Native Americans in every branch of the US military.
See photos and learn more about the memorial's design, designer and FAQs about visiting the beautiful memorial:
New museum exhibit in Yakima highlights missing and murdered Indigenous people
A traveling exhibit called “Portraits in Red” by Nayana LaFond [is currently showing] at the Yakima Valley Museum in Yakima, Wash. The portraits are of Indigenous people who have been murdered, gone missing or are activists who advocate for them.
[Nayana] LaFond began her “Portraits in RED: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples” painting project in May 2020 with a single artwork she created from a photo. It’s grown to more than 110 paintings, 39 of which have come to the Yakima Valley Museum.
Read the full Yakima Herald-Republic article by Tammy Ayer and view a few of the featured paintings:
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Each week, DCYF ESIT Tribal Program Specialist, Brian Frisina, provides a key topic to help us get to know our Tribal Nation Partners better.
This week’s term is:
9 Ways to Decolonize and Honor Native Peoples on Thanksgiving
Stories told about the first Thanksgiving often perpetuate harmful stereotypes and erase the true history of the early encounters between Native communities and colonizers. Today we take the opportunity to set the record straight, debunk myths, and acknowledge Native Americans as contemporary Peoples with dynamic and thriving cultures. November is National Native American Heritage Month, offering many opportunities to move past one-dimensional representations of “pilgrims and Indians.” In the spirit of unity, we can instead focus Thanksgiving on common values: generosity, gratitude, and community.
This video, filmed on location at the Onondaga Nation School in Onondaga Nation, focuses on the purpose and uses of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. Representatives from the Onondaga Nation talk about the history of the Address and how the Address changes depending on who is saying it (watch time 3:51):
Code Talkers
During World War I and World War II, hundreds of American Indians joined the United States Armed Forces and used words from their traditional tribal languages as weapons. Some tribes were recruited by the United States military to develop secret battle communications using their languages. Other Native people found one another during the war and informally used their languages to subvert the enemy. “Code Talkers,” as they came to be known after World War II, are twentieth-century American Indian warriors who significantly aided the victories of the United States and its allies. Now explore the stories below. View close-ups and additional images in the gallery:
Sources
Image: [Tipi with sign "American Indian Movement" on the grounds of the Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., during the "Longest walk"], Free to use and reuse, Library of Congress.
Image and article: 9 Ways to Decolonize and Honor Native Peoples on Thanksgiving, November 27, 2019, © 2023 Cultural Survival.
Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address, posted to YouTube by NYSmuseum, Sept. 30, 2014.
Code Talkers, National Museum of the American Indian, © 2020 Smithsonian Institution.
These drop-in sessions are for ESIT providers only. Providers must have received PFR Level 1, 2, or 3 training to attend.
Thurs., Dec. 7 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Join ESIT providers from across Washington State and PFR Trainer Carol Good to discuss embedding the PFR consultation strategies into your everyday coaching practices.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Join us virtually, as ESIT Data Systems and Analysis Manager, Kim Hopkins, guides us through the latest ESIT Annual Performance Report. The January SICC meeting is just around the corner:
Wed., Jan. 17, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Registration & Agenda TBA
If there are any questions, please reach out to DCYF ESIT Partnership & Collaboration Manager, Will Moncrease Jr., at will.moncrease@dcyf.wa.gov.
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Certificates are now available for those who completed all three days of the ACORN Live Comprehensive User Training in October!
To view your certificate, log into your DCYF Training Portal account and view your completed courses on the right side.
If you attended all three days of the training and do not see a certificate in your account, contact dcyf.esittraining@dcyf.wa.gov.
Welcome to Dose of Data!
Local ESIT Provider Agencies are responsible for ensuring that transition planning occurs for every child with an active Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and that every IFSP includes a transition plan. In addition, not fewer than 90 days (and at the discretion of all parties, not more than nine months) before the third birthday a transition conference must be convened for all toddlers exiting Part C who have been determined “potentially eligible” for Part B special education preschool services. A transition conference, while encouraged and beneficial, is not required for toddlers who are not “potentially eligible” for Part B. Indicator C8(C) in the Washington State Performance Plan measures compliance with this IDEA Part C requirement. In Washington, children age out of ESIT services when they turn three years old.
- This data is for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2018-2022. The FFY runs from July 1st to June 30. The data was taken during a 3-month compliance period (Quarter 3, January-March) of each FFY.
- The numerator does not include children whose parents declined a transition conference or cases of Exceptional Family Circumstances (EFC). EFCs are when “life happens,” and families can’t participate on time due to events outside the provider’s control.
Why is it important?
Conducting a transition conference before the toddler ages out of ESIT helps ensure that children experience a smooth transition from ESIT services (funded through IDEA Part C) to appropriate services that may include special education preschool services (funded through IDEA Part B). Click to read more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Furthermore, this is a time to discuss other resources and programs available to support the child’s development after they turn 3 years old.
Transition conferences were completed on-time for 95.18% of potentially eligible children in 2022.
Timely completion of transition conferences had been on a downward trend but began to recover in 2022 where we saw an increase of on-time completions.
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Infants and Toddlers Receiving a Timely Transition Conference, FFY 2018-2022.
About Dose of Data
Dose of Data is a regular segment covering brief stats on the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Program. For any questions about Dose of Data, please contact ESIT Evaluator, Sarah Adams, at sarah.adams@dcyf.wa.gov.
Last Chance to Register
Registration closes soon so head over to the 23-24 Ongoing Professional Development and Calendar for the full descriptions and registration links.
- Foundations for Effective Teaming | November 29 & December 5
Upcoming Training Opportunities!
Full description of each training including registration information is available in the 23-24 Ongoing Professional Development and Calendar.
- Domestic Violence Safety Planning with Families | November 30
- Foundations of Reflective Practice | December 4
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These Reflective Consultation groups are facilitated by Carol Good, MSW, LICSW, IMH-E. Participants may count these hours towards Reflective Supervision hours for the Washington Association of Infant Mental Health endorsement. Please email endorsement@wa-aimh.org for more information regarding endorsement requirements.
Exciting news! ESIT has openings in our Reflective Consultation groups offered through the University of Washington. Reflective Consultation is monthly, protected time that gives providers the opportunity to explore their work with families and young children in a safe, supportive space. It offers a time to think about their own needs, and to think about the emotional needs of both parents and children. It also provides an opportunity to hear and learn other perspectives. Participants report feeling increased joy and competence in their work, and increased empathy for the families they work with. Reserve your spot as soon as possible!
Group Openings for Providers Facilitating Reflective Consultation
This group is for ESIT providers who facilitate individual/group reflective consultation in their organizations. This RC group will be specifically focused on the parallel process of reflecting on supporting others in their reflective practice.
- Second Wednesday |2 - 3 p.m.
Reserve Your Spot!
Please contact dcyf.ESITtraining@dcyf.wa.gov. This training opportunity is being offered as part of our State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) and ESIT provider course fees are covered by DCYF/ESIT. These groups are for ESIT providers only.
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DCYF ESIT has funding available to offer scholarships to assist with covering costs related to WA-AIMH endorsement registration, membership, and processing fees. The Washington Association of Infant Mental Health offers different levels of endorsement credentials and provides recognition of specialized knowledge in professionals working with families and young children. It is an internationally recognized credential and is for anyone who works with families and young children in the fields of early care and education, prevention and early intervention, home visiting, the medical and behavioral health professions, child welfare, mental health, policy and advocacy, research and others. Learn more about the WA-AIMH endorsement here.
Scholarship funds must be accessed by June 30 or applicants will need to re-apply after July 1.
Scholarship Opportunities
If interested in applying for WA-AIMH endorsement scholarship opportunities:
Information Sessions
WA-AIMH offers information sessions in order to ask questions, gather details, and gain a better understanding of the endorsement process. To schedule time with the endorsement coordinator or for other endorsement inquiries, please contact endorsement@wa-aimh.org.
WA-AIMH has Spanish support available for applicants going through the endorsement process. Please contact Veronica Rosa at veronica@wa-aimh.org for additional information.
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Northwest Center’s Hospital-to-Home Systems Change Team is utilizing the Project ECHO® model to share knowledge and build communities of practice to support infants and caregivers discharging from the hospital into ESIT services. Join us for these free, virtual trainings. Download the ECHO brochure here.
ESIT Support Team ECHO
- Wednesday, December 13 | 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Parent & Caregiver ECHO
*Please share with parents/caregivers of infants currently in the NICU or recently discharged
Each ECHO group will meet for 90 minutes on Wednesdays: November 8, and December 13. The three separate ECHO groups will run at the following times:
- ESIT Support Team ECHO | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
- Parent & Caregiver ECHO | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Feeding & Growth ECHO | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Questions?
Reach out to Sara Circelli and Tiffany Elliott at traininghospitaltohome@nwcenter.org
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Workshops offered by the Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Workforce Collaborative are free for professionals who serve or support children prenatal to five and their families enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid).
- IECMH Clinical Workshops are designed for clinical professionals involved in mental health assessment and diagnosis for children birth to five.
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IECMH Community Workshops are intended for all professionals who support the social-emotional well-being of babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families, as well as expecting families.
For more information visit:
CEUs and/or STARS hours are provided for most workshops.
Questions? Contact admin@wa-aimh.org.
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