Native American Heritage Month Resources
In celebration of American Indian Heritage Month, DCYF ESIT Tribal Support Specialist Brian Frisina compiled a collection of must-see videos and educational reading materials, giving us insight from diverse Native American communities and perspectives.
Learn more about Native American history, culture, storytelling, media, and much more on DCYF's Native American Heritage Month Resources page.
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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 term is:
The National Day of Mourning
Since 1970, Indigenous people and their allies have gathered at noon on Cole's Hill in Plymouth to commemorate a National Day of Mourning on the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Many Native people do not celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrims and other European settlers. Thanksgiving Day is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft of Native lands, and the erasure of Native cultures. Participants in National Day of Mourning honor Indigenous ancestors and Native resilience. It is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection, as well as a protest against the racism and oppression that Indigenous people continue to experience worldwide.
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Read more from United American Indians of New England about the 2021 National Day of Mourning events and livestream, this Thursday, Nov. 25, at Cole's Hill, Plymouth, MA.
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For many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a National Day of Mourning. As we mark the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower arrival to America, we should consider the holiday’s true origins.
The Descendants of the One Percent, by Ryann Monteiro
ESIT has posted this visual description of transition from Part C to Part B for special education services. It was developed by the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (nectac) and provides an “at a glance” view of roles and responsibilities for both systems.
You can find it on the ESIT Practice Guidance webpage under the Transition tab.
Let your County Lead Agency or Regional Technical Assistance Specialist know if you have any questions about this document.
The U.S. Department of Education announced that President Biden has nominated Glenna Gallo to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS).
Gallo has served as the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education Services for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) since July 2017. In her time at OSPI, Gallo spearheaded Washington’s work on inclusionary practices, advocated for the greatest legislative investment to support schools in serving students with disabilities in state history, and built a culture of trust and unity among the special education community and OSPI.
The ESIT State Leadership Team is excited about this nomination and are offering our heartfelt congratulations to Glenna. We know that in this new position she will continue to do what she does best --- influence increased outcomes for all children and their families! Well done, Glenna!
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ESIT distributed a Personnel Recruitment and Retention guidance document with staffing survey results and effective strategies for recruitment and retention on Nov. 8. You can find this guidance on the DCYF website.
Join us to review results from the Provider Agency Staffing Survey and hear more about the strategies for recruitment and retention shared by agencies across the state. Bring your questions about contracting with other agencies and how your funding can be used to support your recruitment and retention efforts.
Dec. 14 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Please register in advance
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IECC is currently seeking proposals for its 2022 virtual conference taking place May 2-6. The IECC Conference is well known within the state of Washington for providing high-quality, evidence-based training for families and professionals working with young children (ages birth to age 8) and their families.
Call for Presenters
If you or someone you know may be interested in submitting a proposal, the submission deadline for presenter proposals is Jan. 9, 2022. Click here to apply online and review the selection criteria.
IECC Partnership Opportunity
IECC is so thankful for its many community partners. Due to their support, IECC was able to provide the 2021 registration complimentary for all attendees. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on providers emotional and physical well-being. For this reason, they would like to offer registration for 2022 free of charge, but they need your support! If your organization would be willing to partner with them, please email the conference coordinator, Amanda Cardwell, directly at amandacardwell@frontier.com.
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WEECARE's Mission is to support advocacy for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their need for stable and equitable services in Washington State. The purpose of the group is to advocate for public policy that supports this population and their families statewide.
Download WEECARE's flyer here.
Join WEECARE's email group by sending a request to weecarecoalition@gmail.com.
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Join MyPeers, created by the Office of Head Start (OHS) to connect with Head Start and early childhood colleagues around the country on this and other topics. The Teacher Time community currently has more than 1,300 members who are networking, sharing, and learning from each other. Find it under "All Communities" and select the blue "Join" button.
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