ECEAP Updates
ELMS Updates
ELMS improvements released in November:
The Monitoring tab has two new subtabs under the Education category: Gold Assessment and Home Language Survey. No SmartTeach data will be imported into ELMS. These subtabs will only include notes about assessment completion.
Please check the ELMS News page for additional information and updates. The latest information is always at the top of the page.
ECEAP Links
Contractors | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Recruitment Eligibility and Enrollment | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
DCYF Training Opportunities and Support
PD Teacher Membership - MERIT In-Service Hours Available
We’re excited to share that the Teaching Strategies PD Teacher Membership now offers over 100 professional development courses that provide CEUs and state-approved in-service hours. These courses make it easier than ever for staff to build skills, meet training requirements, and align with the ECEAP Professional Development, Training, and Requirements (PDTR) section of the ECEAP Performance Standards.
To receive credit in MERIT, please ensure your correct STARS ID is entered in ELMS added to your Quorum Profile before completing any courses.
Adding your STARS ID to your Quorum Profile ensures all completions for On-Demand Best Practice Courses, On-Demand Courses on Teaching Strategies solutions, Live Virtual Classes, and Live Virtual Courses are sent to MERIT. Note: Product Tutorial and IRR completions are not sent to MERIT.
When selecting your training, look for courses with “offers CEUs” in the course description.
Learn more about the PD Teacher Membership.
ECEAP On-Demand Training in the DCYF LMS
Sign up for training by logging into your MERIT account and select “Find Training.”
- ECEAP No Expulsion: Overview of ECEAP’s no expulsion policy and practice.
- ECEAP Recruitment, Eligibility and Enrollment: Overview of recruitment and enrollment in ECEAP
ECEAP Coach Check-In
- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- First Friday of the month
- Next meeting is Dec. 5, 2025
- Join at
Recruitment, Eligibility, and Enrollment (REE) Staff Check-In
Check-ins are hosted by the DCYF REE team and involve informal conversations, questions, and celebrations related to recruitment, eligibility, and enrollment.
- 9 to 10 a.m.
- First Thursday of each month, August through June
- Next meeting is Dec. 4, 2025
- Join at REE Staff Check-Ins
Mobility Mentoring® Monthly Webinar
Family Support Staff Check-In
Las Pláticas De El Puente
This monthly check-in is offered in Spanish only.
- 9 to 10 a.m.
- Fourth Thursday of each month
- No meeting in December - Next meeting is Jan. 22, 2026
- Join at Las Platicas De El Puente
Mobility Mentoring® Online Foundations Course
This course is available for all family support staff to access at no charge. It is designed for learners to see Mobility Mentoring® in action, learn about intentional practice, and prepare them to use the coaching approach. The course is broken into four modules that take between 8-10 hours to complete. If you are new to the platform, you must first click the button that says, “sign up.”
Mobility Mentoring® Foundations Monthly Reflection Session
Completion of this session is mandatory to receive STARS credit. After successful completion of the Mobility Mentoring® Foundations Course, you will need to attend one reflection session to receive STARS credit.
Mobility Mentoring® Workgroup
DCYF ECEAP is initiating a workgroup to review and enhance the language used in the Mobility Mentoring bridge form. We are seeking your perspectives, expertise, and recommendations to ensure the updated wording reflects the collective knowledge of our team.
- 9 to 10 a.m.
- Second Monday of each month, January through April
- Next meeting is Jan. 12, 2026
- Join at MM The Bridge Workgroup
Health Coordinator Check-In
Join us for the Health Coordinator check-ins as we discuss trends, share resources, and plan for the coming year.
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.
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.
Trainings, Seminars, and Resources Offered by External Partners
Understanding the Science of Reading Through Child-Led Play
Unpack what the research truly says, how children build foundational reading skills before decoding begins, and why oral language, storytelling, and play are powerful tools for building brains ready to read. Learn more and register.
Language Nutrition
Creating a classroom where every child’s voice is heard, valued, and nurtured starts with how we talk, listen and connect. Learn how to intentionally embed meaningful language and experiences into daily routines, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary opportunities for connection and growth. Through the lens of “Language Nutrition” you will reimagine the learning environment as a living, breathing space where communication is modeled, celebrated and personalized. Learn more and register.
Equity, Child Development, Education, and Health
Resources to Support Healthy Media Habits and Digital Wellness for Young Children from American Academy of Pediatrics.
Healthy relationships with media start in early childhood. The Early Childhood Development and Screen Time Toolkit was developed for use by early childhood educators, childcare providers, early interventionists, home visitors, pediatricians, or other professionals who support families with young children.
It is recommended that you start by exploring the Training Resources then consider how the Parent-Facing Resources could be integrated into your current work with families.
Self-Care is Critical for Caregivers with Unique Challenges
Caring for a family member with a disability or complex medical condition can make prioritizing your own well-being especially challenging. PAVE understands these demands and offers tips and guidance designed specifically to support caregivers. Check out resources and download the Emotional Wellness Tips for Caregivers, available here in multiple languages.
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