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Please note that there will be no issue of the ESIT Weekly sent out next Fri., Nov. 15, in observance of Veteran’s Day (Mon., Nov. 11). The ESIT Weekly will resume its regular schedule on Fri., Nov. 22.
Thank you!
A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month, 2024
During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor the history, rich cultures, and vast contributions of Native peoples. We celebrate the hundreds of Tribal Nations that are ushering in a new era in our Nation-to-Nation relationships. And we recommit to respecting Tribal sovereignty and self-determination and working in partnership with Tribal Nations to bring new prosperity and security to Native peoples.
Read the full proclamation:
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“We’re the advocates for the salmon, the animals, the birds, the water. We’re the advocates for the food chain. We’re an advocate for all of society. So what you do is, you do what you can in your lifetime. Then that’ll go on to another lifetime. Then another lifetime. Then another.”
-Billy Frank Jr., Nisqually Elder
Each week, DCYF ESIT Tribal Program Consultant, Brian Frisina, provides a key topic to help us get to know our Tribal Nation Partners better.
This week’s term is:
Indigenous Civil Rights Documentary FISH WAR
Nisqually Chairman Willie Frank III, son of treaty rights activist Billy Frank Jr., “He was getting his head bashed in—in Olympia, right on the rocks where our state Capitol is, during a fishing protest to demonstrate what goes on along the river... Because the state of Washington—they didn’t want to tell people the truth.”
The protests led to a federal court case, U.S. v. Washington, that changed the way the state and treaty tribes care for the environment. Judge George Boldt’s decision in this case went all the way to the Supreme Court.
Read full article here:
FISH WAR
When the state of Washington made it illegal for tribes to fish for salmon in their usual and accustomed places, it was a declaration of war. FISH WAR follows the tribes' fight to exercise their treaty-reserved fishing rights. A landmark court case in 1974 would affirm the tribes’ treaty rights and establish them as co-managers of the resource, but the fate of salmon in the Pacific Northwest still hangs in the balance.
Watch the official trailer (watch time 1:59):
Tribes Discuss Salmon, Fish Wars with University Students
Nancy Shippentower of the Puyallup Tribe remembers the years leading up to the landmark Boldt decision in U.S. v. Washington 50 years ago, when tribal leaders and activists from throughout the Northwest gathered in her family’s home.
“I’m a child of the movement,” said Shippentower, now a respected elder in her own right... Read full article here:
Tribal Cultural Affairs: Serving Washington's Tribes
Washington’s culture is richly rooted in Tribal practices that have been taking place since time immemorial. ArtsWA’s Tribal Cultural Affairs program fosters these practices by working with Indigenous communities to support authentic and effective programming. Tribal Cultural Affairs works to support Washington tribal communities as they expand, enhance, or create space for art and culture, in a way that is respectful and responsive to each community’s needs (watch time 6:36):
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Many communities who have experienced forced displacement may have increased stress, anxiety, safety concerns, and heightened distress around elections due to several factors including but not limited to:
- Bigoted and inflammatory political rhetoric,
- Past experiences with election-related violence,
- Witnessing protests, civil disruptions or other election related activities.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed communication intervention for helping people cope in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event, disaster or crisis. The communication skills in PFA can also be useful in supporting individuals in distress, including election-related distress. A simplified version of PFA consists of four types of actions, Prepare, Engage, Listen and Link, which can be applied to all crisis/disaster situations. On the next pages, you will find recommendations for applying Psychological First Aid (PFA) to support clients who are seeking help with managing stress, anxiety, and fear related to their experiences during this election cycle.
Read the full guide:
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You are invited to ESIT's upcoming Special January SICC Annual Performance Review (APR) Meeting!
Wed., January 15, 2025
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Meeting link & Agenda TBA
Posted
The updated October SICC Meeting Materials packet has been posted to ESIT's SICC Meetings page for review. The draft October Meeting Minutes will be posted and ready for review soon.
SICC Direct List
If you would like your email added to the SICC direct email list to receive the agenda and meeting materials in advance of upcoming SICC meetings, email ESIT Interim Partnership & Collaboration Manager, Tammy McCauley, with the subject: Add me to SICC DL.
Upcoming 2025 SICC Meeting Dates
- Wed., Feb. 19 | Virtual
- Wed., April 16 | Virtual
- July 15 – 16| In person, Seattle area (location TBD)
- Tues., July 15 – PIE Graduation
- Wed., July 16 – SICC Meeting
- Wed., Oct. 15 | TBD
Questions?
Please contact DCYF ESIT Interim Partnership & Collaboration Manager, Tammy McCauley.
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In an effort to prepare for the launch of ACORN, the ESIT Data Systems and Analysis Team will be hosting number of ACORN training sessions throughout November and December covering several ACORN related topics. You can sign up for the following training sessions today!
ACORN for Transition Service Partners
Are you a school district partner who missed the September ACORN training sessions? Then you’re in luck! Join a repeat session where we’ll cover: the login process, navigational tips, and your ACORN access. Click below to register:
ACORN Administrative Functions
This session is designed to teach Lead FRCs, Lead Agency Managers, and Agency Managers how to navigate the administrative functions available in ACORN. Check out one of these training sessions to learn about managing agency and provider data, and how to navigate user management functions. Click below to register:
Don’t worry if you aren’t able to make it to one of these sessions. The Data Systems and Analysis Team will be sending out additional training topics and dates soon!
Questions?
If you have specific questions about ACORN development and support activities, please contact ESIT Data Systems and Analysis Manager, Kim Hopkins, at Kim.Hopkins@dcyf.wa.gov.
For technical assistance with accessing and/or navigating the ACORN training environment, please contact ESIT.Help@dcyf.wa.gov.
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The ESIT state leadership team plans to highlight individual providers or ESIT provider agencies that are demonstrating one or more of the Seven Key Principles in their work in a new section of the ESIT Weekly titled Key Principles in Action. This new section will help us recognize the high-quality agencies and efforts of individual providers across the ESIT statewide system. Nominators will remain anonymous (though we may contact you for more details about your nomination).
Principles
- Families are equal partners who bring to the team skills, experience and
knowledge about their child; and, are the final decision makers as to what
will work best for their family.
- Early intervention recognizes that family relationships are the central focus in the life of an infant or toddler.
- Infants and toddlers learn best through everyday experiences and interactions with familiar people in familiar settings.
- The early intervention process, from initial contact to transition, must be responsive, flexible and individualized to reflect the child’s and family’s priorities, learning styles and cultural beliefs.
- All families, with the necessary supports and resources, can enhance their children’s learning and development.
- The role of the service provider is to work in a team to support Individualized Family Service Plan functional outcomes, based on child and family needs and priorities.
- Early intervention practices must be based on the best available current evidence and research.
Read and download ESIT's Guiding Concepts.
Submit Your Nomination!
To make a nomination, please complete the form linked below:
As 2025 is quickly approaching, we are gearing up for our annual Unsung Hero campaign in honor of Parent Recognition month (February) and we are hoping you can help us spread the word far and wide.
Since 2011, with your help, we have honored 366 parents and caregivers in Washington for the roles they have taken with their families, schools and communities. They have been recognized because they have shown strength, courage and empathy in their communities. Parents and caregivers around Washington State are supporting their children, families, and communities in exceptional ways and we want to show our appreciation. Please help us in honoring 28 more in February 2025 by nominating a parent/primary caregiver/guardian/community members for the Unsung Hero award. The nomination form is available in three languages (English, Spanish and Somali). A parent panel will select an honoree for each day in February and then all honorees (including their family or supporters) and their nominators will be invited to an in-person celebratory dinner event in Olympia.
All nominations must be submitted by January 3, 2025. The nominations can be emailed to strengtheningfamilies@dcyf.wa.gov.
Save the Date
We hope that you will join us for the 2025 Infant and Early Childhood Conference (IECC), May 5-9, 2025 hosted completely virtual via Zoom.
Call for Presenters
IECC is currently seeking proposals for its 2025 conference. 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 eight) and their families.
- If you or someone you know may be interested in submitting a proposal - please submit proposals no later than Monday, January 13, 2025. To apply online, click here.
- IECC will be evaluating session proposals using a Rubric developed by DEC - we encourage presenters review our selection criteria before submitting their proposal.
IECC Partnership Opportunity
IECC is so thankful for its many community partners. Due to their support IECC has been able to shift its platform and offer the conference registration complimentary for all attendees the past few years. If your organization would be willing to partner with us please email the conference coordinator, Amanda Cardwell directly at amandacardwell@frontier.com.
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 Dr. Stroud will be offering BIPOC Reflective Groups in the coming months. If you are interested, please complete this participant’s survey:
Should you have any questions, contact Dr. Stroud at drbarbarastroud@gmail.com.
Join us for listening and brainstorming sessions and contribute your expertise! Anyone providing support to young children and families in Washington State is invited to participate, including infant mental health specialists, home visitors, child care providers, community health workers, early intervention specialists, and other trusted community members. There are two opportunities to participate, based on your role.
Direct Service Providers
This group is for individuals who directly engage with families, infants, or communities.
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Format: Two, 2-hour sessions over Zoom (4 hours total)
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Session A: Listening and storytelling about your experiences working in the infant and early childhood mental health field.
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Session B: Brainstorming solutions to expand, diversify, train, and retain the workforce.
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Requirement: Participants must attend both sessions.
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Compensation: Participants will receive a $100 gift card after each session, totaling $200.
Program Directors and Administrators
This group is designed for directors, program administrators, and supervisors.
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Format: One, 2-hour session over Zoom.
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Focus: Discussing workforce challenges, current solutions, and generating new ideas for workforce development.
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Compensation: Participants will receive a $100 gift card for attending this session.
Important Note: Individuals may only participate in one focus group.
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