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The JI/UPK team’s monthly Roundtable will be held on FEBRUARY 23rd. The agenda will consist of CDEC updates and planning for the 2024-25 UPK year.
School Districts | 11 am–12 pm
Child Care Centers | 1–2 pm
Family Child Care Homes | 6–7 pm
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FREE SUPPORT TO PURSUE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! Do you need guidance navigating the many paths toward a rewarding career in early childhood? Have you been in the field and would like to know the opportunities for advancing your career? Joint Initiatives offers free career navigation! It includes PDIS support, assistance with college enrollment or applying for the Advancing Early Childhood Educators program (below), answering CDA questions, portfolio support, + more! NEW! Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! 1st and 3rd…
FREE SUPPORT TO PURSUE OR ADVANCE YOUR CAREER! Do you need guidance navigating the many paths toward a rewarding career in early childhood? Have you been in the field and would like to know the opportunities for advancing your career? Joint Initiatives offers free career navigation! It includes PDIS support, assistance with college enrollment or applying for the Advancing Early Childhood Educators program (below), answering CDA questions, portfolio support, + more! NEW! Virtual Office Hours via Zoom! 1st and 3rd…
Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! April 23 May 7, 21 Children (ages birth–5) and their parents, caregivers, grandparents, and/or favorite adults are invited for a playful morning of music, movement, art, and fun together! This playgroup embraces children of all abilities. Older siblings are welcome, but the focus of the group will be on children five and under. Adults must supervise their children. To save time at the check-in table, REGISTRATION is REQUESTED.
APRIL 28–May 1 | Online 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag JULY 22-24 | In-Person at the Penrose House Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. Register for April training HERE | $50 Register…
APRIL 28–May 1 | Online 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag JULY 22-24 | In-Person at the Penrose House Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. Register for April training HERE | $50 Register…
APRIL 28–May 1 | Online 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag JULY 22-24 | In-Person at the Penrose House Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. Register for April training HERE | $50 Register…
APRIL 28–May 1 | Online 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag JULY 22-24 | In-Person at the Penrose House Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community. Register for April training HERE | $50 Register…
While there is no easy answer to solve the early childhood workforce crisis, this session will support directors and administrators to think about the factors within their programs that support recruitment and retention. This session will provide meaningful insights and practical ideas into why turnover happens and how to reverse this trend within their programs and centers. It will also provide time to brainstorm together and learn how others are tackling the challenges of recruitment and retention. Trainer: Maegan Lokteff,…