LOVIT Way Program Evaluation Process
We are pleased to announce that coming this Spring, 2024, Early Achievers will be launching The LOVIT Way Program Evaluation Process (PEP)! The LOVIT Way PEP is a quality alternative program, that provides an optional evaluation pathway for Tribal early care and education programs, participating in Early Achievers. The LOVIT Way PEP, is an evaluation and planning tool, designed by the Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia (AHSABC) to enhance Indigenous early childhood program delivery. The LOVIT Way PEP provides an approach to evaluation that is holistic, locally controlled, and respectful of local values, traditions, and practices.
A thorough review and pilot of the LOVIT program by an advisory committee that was guided by our DCYF Indian Policy Early Learning community was performed. This was important because the IPEL committee includes Washington State Tribal members. Early Achievers has adopted The LOVIT Way PEP and will support its use in interested Tribal programs. Tribal Nations have an inherent, sovereign right over the education of their young children. Early Achievers is committed to supporting Tribal Nations in implementing high-quality programming, and program evaluation.
Tribal programs that opt in to utilize The LOVIT Way PEP, will continue to engage in every aspect of Early Achievers continuous quality improvement. Once programs begin their quality recognition process, The LOVIT Way PEP replaces the Learning Environment standard area: Program Profile and Video Highlights.
Email invites for Tribal programs to participate in an informational webinar will be coming out soon.
Recruitment, Eligibility and Enrollment Check-In
- Thursday, March 7th at 9:00 a.m.
- Join here
- Meeting ID: 295 687 944 366 Passcode: MFKJRR
Mobility Mentoring Webinar
- Thursday, March 14th at 9:00 a.m.
- Join here
Health Coordinators Check-In
- Wednesday, March 20th at 1:00 p.m.
- Join here
- Meeting ID: 214 277 135 346 Passcode: RMcXec
Government to Government Training
This training explores tribal sovereignty, tribal governments, and local tribes. This training is for all ECEAP providers, and contractors who subcontract with tribes and is especially helpful for programs that serve Tribal children or partner with local tribes.
Family Support Check-In
- Thursday, March 21 at 9:00 a.m.
- Join here
Mobility Mentoring Reflection Session
- Monday, March 25th at 1:30 p.m.-2:20 p.m.
- Join here
Teaching Strategies ECEAP Office Hours
Register to attend Teaching Strategies ECEAP Office Hours. Register in advance and attend to get answers to your specific questions about any of your Teaching Strategies digital resources.
- 2nd& 4th Wednesdays of the month
- Register here
ReadyRosie for ECEAP - How to Get Started
Join us to learn how to get started with ReadyRosie! This session is for administrators and educators new to ReadyRosie or those needing a refresher. In these sessions, we'll cover: What is ReadyRosie? How to invite families to join, share customized content, communicate with families, and read data.
- Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10-10:45 a.m.
- Register here
DCYF Language Access Plan
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is hosting a webinar series to gather feedback on the Draft Language Access Plan (LAP). A LAP represents the procedures, processes, and best practices to help DCYF promote language-based inclusion and enhance our capacity to serve families with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). During the webinar, DCYF's Language Access Services team will provide updates on the Language Access Plan. You will learn about the draft plan and have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
To reach a wider audience, the webinars will be held in February (English, Spanish and Somali) and March (Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese (simplified)). Please see below for information on joining the webinars.
If you are not able to attend the live webinar, they will be recorded and available after the meetings. Please contact the Community Engagement Team (dcyf.communityengagement@dcyf.wa.gov) if you would like to request a webinar in another language, request sign language interpretation, materials in an alternate format or any other accommodations.
The survey for external organization partners and DCYF families will also be open through March 31st. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Somali, Vietnamese, and Russian by translating the page at the upper right-hand corner.
2024 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program| Food and Nutrition Services
The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT) will officially launch in summer 2024. Summer EBT provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. Check out this outreach video (Spanish) from USDA for more information. Information for families can be found here.
Preventing Bullying by Embracing Differences Through the Art of Storytelling
This short read provides information on the early development of bias and understanding of differences in young children. It includes tips and practices teachers can use to develop children’s understanding and celebration of differences. Read this blog post from the Housman Institute and learn ways to use storytelling to celebrate each child’s uniqueness and embrace differences.
The Foundations of Emotional Connection
Watch this webinar by Nurture Connection as Dr. Junlei Li, Co-Chair of the Human Development and Education Program and Saul Zaentz Senior Lecturer from the Harvard Graduate School of Education discuss the mutuality of early relationships and what these healthy early relationships can look like across cultures and contexts.
Washington Infant Mental Health Issue Briefs
Read the 5-part series of issue briefs developed as part of the Washington Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Landscape effort, with support from the Perigee Fund and in partnership with School Readiness Consulting. The series was created to provide an overview of what is already working well, identify gaps that should be addressed, and offer recommendations as the state continues to move forward in its work to advance equitable, culturally responsive, and effective IECMH services and supports.
DCYF is Hiring
The Early Learning Racial Equity and Social Justice Administrator will provide leadership and direction within the Early Learning Division (ELD). In this role, the individual will lead our Early Learning Racial Equity and Social Justice Advisory Committee, promote equity and inclusiveness, and professional growth in addressing racial and ethnic disproportionality and disparities. This is foundational to our strategic goals of high-quality early care and education that is accessible and affordable to all, which results in school readiness. Position closes on March 5.
DCYF is recruiting for a Language Access Coordinator to develop and implement coordinated services that target agency wide solutions for language access on our Early Learning, Operations and Provider Support Team. Position closes on March 5.
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