ESIT Weekly - April 15, 2022

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Illustration of hands in various skin tones, with long, fancy nails, spelling out the word L-O-V-E in American Sign Language.

L-O-V-E. Art by Jahla Brown, DCYF ESIT Partnership & Collaboration Specialist.

“We aren't going anywhere!”
A rallying cry, by Late Billy Frank Jr, Nisqually Nation


Racial Equity Resource of the Week

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What is ‘racial gaslighting’ – and why is it so damaging for people of colour?

"The point of gaslighting is to undermine and make a person question their own judgement, perception or memory. Racial gaslighting is exactly the same – only it makes the victim question their judgement on issues of racism." Read full Merto UK article by Natalie Morris:

What is ‘racial gaslighting’...?

ESIT April SICC Meeting 

Wednesday, April 20 
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Register Here
*Agenda will be included in April SICC Outlook calendar invite.


ESIT Hot Topic Roundtable

Child Transitions: Part 2
Third Tuesday Monthly
May 17 | 8 – 9 a.m.
Register Here


DCYF Grant Application for FFY 2022 IDEA Part C Funds – Public Hearing Date

Monday, April 18 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 839 2405 1811 
Passcode: 644882 


Infant and Early Childhood Conference (IECC) 

May 2 – 6
Register Online
Conference Schedule
Download Program
Download Flyer


Networking Sessions

PT/OT Statewide
Networking Sessions
Second Wednesday Monthly
May 11 | 8 – 9 a.m.
Join Here


State Connect: SLP Networking
Second Thursday Monthly
May 12 | 9 – 10 am
Join Here
Passcode: 567620


State Connect: Feeding Therapy Networking
Fourth Tuesday Monthly
April 26 | 8 – 9 a.m.
Join Here
Download Flyer


Tribal Topic of the Week

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: 

The Tribes of Washington

Map showing the locations of the Washington State Tribes

Map showing the locations of the Washington State Tribes.

There are 29 federally recognized tribes throughout Washington and they are: Chehalis, Colville, Cowlitz, Hoh, Jamestown S’Klallam, Kalispel, Lower Elwha Klallam, Lummi, Makah, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Nooksack, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Puyallup, Quileute, Quinault, Samish, Sauk-Suiattle, Shoalwater Bay, Skokomish, Snoqualmie, Spokane, Squaxin Island, Stillaguamish, Suquamish, Swinomish, Tulalip, Upper Skagit, and Yakama. ALA [American Library Association] would also like to recognize Duwamish, Wanapum, and Chinook, these tribes are not recognized by the U.S. federal government but have had a long history in present-day Washington.

Check out the interactive map and read more in depth about each Tribe in Washington State:

The Tribes of Washington

"The American Library Association recognizes the Native tribes in Seattle and its greater areas... There are 140,714 Native citizens in Washington alone."

Read more about Washington's Tribal history:

Thousands of years after they first walked the earth, Washington Indians remain locked in a struggle to protect who they are, what they believe and how they live. When the American West opened in the 19th century, legendary battles ensued and threatened ancient customs. Follow Washington's original inhabitants through a war over land, a clash over culture and a revival of Native tradition in our world today.

We're Still Here: The Survival of Washington Indians

The Tribes of Washington. Washington Indian Gaming Association. © 2022.


ESIT April State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) Meeting

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The April SICC meeting is just around the corner! Please join us virtually:

Wednesday, April 20 
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Register Here

*Agenda will be included in April SICC Outlook calendar invite.

Questions? Please contact DCYF ESIT Partnership & Collaboration Manager, Will Moncrease, Jr., at will.moncrease@dcyf.wa.gov.


ESIT Hot Topic Roundtable: Child Transitions Part 2

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During the May 17 Hot Topic Roundtable session, we will continue the conversation from the February Roundtable discussion on different types of transitions out of ESIT services that are beyond transitions to Part B services. This time, we will dive deeper into transfers between agencies and how to support families when children move out of the state. This session will be valuable for direct service providers and family resources coordinators, especially for those who were not able to join in February. Please come prepared to share your experiences and to learn from other providers and FRCs.

Beginning in May, we will change the date of our monthly Hot Topic Roundtable gatherings to the third Tuesdays of the month. The time will remain the same, 8 – 9 a.m. Our May session will be the first session on the new schedule. Join us!

May 17 | 8 – 9 a.m.
Child Transitions: Part 2

Register Here


Resources

Emergency Provisions for Spoken Language In-Person Interpreting is Ending

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Ending spoken language interpreting emergency provisions

The contract for emergency provisions for in-person interpreting allowing providers to schedule remote interpreting services will no longer be available effective 11:59 p.m., April 30, 2022.

Providers will no longer be permitted to schedule phone or video services through this contract.

New contract for remote spoken language interpreting

The Health Care Authority (HCA) and Universal Language Service signed a new spoken language contract to provide over-the-phone and video remote interpreting services. The contract is effective May 1, 2022, and will assist Medicaid health care providers in meeting their Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 responsibilities.  

Providers who are registered with Universal Language for in-person interpreting must register separately for phone/video interpreting.

Registration for new contract

Providers: You must register to have access to use the over-the-phone and video remote interpreting contract. To register, email accounts@ulsonline.net

Language access provider (LAP): You must register to provide interpreting services under the over-the-phone and video remote contract. To register, email interpreter@ulsonline.net.


Loan Forgiveness for the Early Care and Education Workforce

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This webinar, hosted by the Office of Early Childhood Development, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and the U.S. Department of Education (ED), highlights ways in which the early care and education (ECE) workforce can take advantage of the time-limited Limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) Waiver.

Speakers provide an overview of the Limited Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver and discuss:

  • Qualifying and applying for loan forgiveness
  • Accessing the resources and technical assistance available
  • Responding to frequently asked questions from the ECE field

The PSLF program provides relief for those working in public service settings, which includes nonprofit organizations as well as federal, state, local, or tribal government agencies, including schools. Many in the ECE field work in these qualified settings, including staff in Head Start, Early Head Start, and other early childhood development programs.

There are unique benefits to applying for PSLF under the current limited waiver offered during the COVID-19 emergency (through Oct. 31, 2022). Many members of the ECE workforce working for qualified employers may be eligible for PSLF, even if they weren't previously.

Watch on YouTube


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