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ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
1
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is Washingtonrsquos pre-kindergarten program that prepares
3- and 4-year-old children furthest from opportunity for success in school and life
Contents (Ctrl + click to follow the link)
Updates 2 DCYF ECEAP and COVID-19 2
New ECEAP Staff Member 3 New ECEAP Tribal and Equity Webpages 3 Change in Meal Service for the New School Year 3 COVID-19 Resource to Address Food Insecurity Pandemic EBT 4 Washington State Budget Projected Deficit 4 Updated Immunization Requirements 4 ELMS News 5
Teaching Strategies GOLDreg 5 Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census 7 DCYF Training Opportunities and Events 7
Directors Check-In 7 Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators 7 Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards 7 Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality 7 Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins 7 Family Support Staff Check-ins 8 2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars 8
Other Training Opportunities 8 Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center 8 Haring Center Summer Internships 8 Circle Time Magazine 8
Resources 8 Health Trauma and Resilience 8 Equity 9 Early Math and Numeracy 9 Early Childhood Education 10
Important Dates By August 15 (Part Day and School Day classes) Complete Contractor Subcontractor site and class sections of
ELMS for the new school year
Questions Email questions about newsletter topics to eceapdcyfwagov or your Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Specialist For additional information about ECEAP or the Department of Children Youth amp Families (DCYF) please visit our Contractor webpages
2
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Updates DCYF ECEAP and COVID-19 ECEAP contractorsrsquo ongoing responsiveness to families furthest from opportunity is profoundly appreciated We are committed to continuing our support of your efforts to prepare for ECEAP school year service delivery in the fall
Service Delivery Guidance Summer Family Support Services DCYF ECEAP Summer Family Support Services contracts were released during the week of August 3 More than 40 contractors will use approximately $8 million to supplement ECEAP services The purpose of the funding is to provide enhanced services to ECEAP families between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years that mitigate financial challenges and increased isolation due to COVID-19 School and Part Day Model Sites In planning the best approach to service delivery ECEAP contractors should follow the guidance of local health and tribal jurisdictions Those agencies provide the most specific guidelines for the re-opening phases of your respective counties DCYF ECEAP also recommends following the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) child care guidance when providing classroom services If School andor Part Day sites cannot provide full classroom services at the start of the school year please contact your assigned CQI Specialist to share your plan for service delivery including timelines Planning may include staggered starts modified services and partial services Important Information
Modified services in place of classrooms closing are described in ECEAP QampA under ldquoContinuing Operationsrdquo Subsidy payments (if applicable) are outlined on the DCYF COVID-19 Early Learning and Child Care webpage
New Basecamp Recruitment Eligibility and Enrollment (REE) Basecamp This new online resource for REE staff is a space to connect about enrollment and eligibility topics and will take the place of in-person REE trainings this year
The REE Basecamp allows staff to Share ideas strategies and resources that support in-home learning Support each other regarding shared challenges and struggles Access links to professional development opportunities Ask policy and ECEAP Performance Standard questions
Please email elmsdcyfwagov to join the REE Basecamp
Ongoing ECEAP Staff COVID-19 Support In April we launched two online Basecamp forums for early learning providers One is for ECEAP and Head Start education staff and provides a space for staff to connect about continued educational supports to children and families find professional development opportunities and access ongoing webinars on emergent tops The second Basecamp is specifically for family support staff and it builds upon the existing Mobility Mentoringreg forum Please contact your CQI Specialist to receive an invitation to access these resources Directors are welcome to forward invitations to any appropriate ECEAP or Head Start staff Joining the group is optional and participants may remove themselves at any time
3
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Ongoing Communication DCYF ECEAP will continue to provide updates and guidance Please donrsquot hesitate to reach out to DCYF ECEAP staff with questions concerns and ideas Contact eceapdcyfwagov your CQI Specialist or Karin Ganz at any time
New ECEAP Staff Member Please join us in welcoming Isidro Rodriguez the newest ECEAP CQI Specialist For the past year he ably contributed to the development of Early ECEAP in his key role as the coordinator Prior to coming to DCYF Isidro worked for Thrive Washington as the Family Engagement Manager His career also includes work for United Way of King County and Childrenrsquos Home Society As the CQI team grows we are exceptionally fortunate to have Isidrorsquos vast expertise and perspective on early childhood services Isidro holds a Bachelorrsquos Degree and he started on July 1 2020
New ECEAP Tribal and Equity Webpages
Tribal ECEAP DCYF ECEAP has distinct government to government relationships with Tribal Sovereign Nation contractors (and subcontractor We are committed to developing strong relationships with Tribal Sovereign Nations and strive to support them in implementing high-quality early learning approaches that are reflective of each Nationrsquos culture and values Read more about the ECEAP Tribal Pathway work that is underway which tribal contractors and subcontractors are providing ECEAP and resources for classrooms and families
Equity While equity has been part of ECEAP work for many years in 2018 the DCYF ECEAP team began to intentionally elevate the issues of bias racial equity and inclusion As a result of this work we have strengthened our continuous feedback loop with you built staff capacity and applied racial equity as a fundamental aspect of all decision-making Although these actions resulted in advancing equity we recognize there is much more to do The ECEAP Equity and Tribal webpages are small steps in this direction
The DCYF ECEAP equity webpage speaks to our commitment to build a comprehensive and equitable state-funded preschool in our state We commit to embracing equity as a driving force in our work By learning from families contractor staff and communities we can all increase our understanding of and capacity to address deep-rooted bias and racism Please visit the ECEAP Equity webpage to access the growing range of information related definitions and resources in the area
Gratitude for Partnership We are thankful for all of the recommendations we received during the initial developed these webpages We are grateful for the generosity of ECEAP providers tribal representatives and community stakeholders in sharing their expertise perspectives and resources The linked webpages are a starting point with our initial content There is a standing invitation for your input about both our approach to sharing information and the pagesrsquo content Please contact your CQI Specialist or email eceapdcyfwagov with ideas questions and feedback
Change in Meal Service for the New School Year In the spring of 2020 during the initial pandemic outbreak schools were required to close This unexpected school closure allowed for the operation of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) under the Emergency School Closure Guidelines Operation of SFSP along with multiple USDA nationwide waivers allowed schools to provide meals to all children ages 0 to 18 years at all sites distributing meals
For School Year 2020-21 although the typical school day model may look significantly different schools will be ldquoopenrdquo Therefore USDA is requiring schools to operate School Meal Programs which provides meals for enrolled students
4
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
only This will result in a change to meal access for children from birth to 5 Please consider this change and the needs of your families when planning for times when a center is not operating
COVID-19 Resource to Address Food Insecurity Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a new emergency food benefit that provides families with funds to pay for meals during school closures due to COVID-19 in spring of 2020 All households with children in grades K-12 that were approved for free or reduced-price school meals during the last school year or who attended a school where meals were free for all students are eligible for P-EBT P-EBT is not subject to public charge and will not affect immigration status
How do families get P-EBT
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES get Basic Food benefits Families do not need to do anything to get P-EBT They will have received these one-time benefits on their EBT card automatically in early July
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES NOT get Basic Food benefits Families should apply now for P-EBT at wwwwashingtonconnectionorg or by calling 877-501-2233 The deadline to apply is Aug 31 at 5 pm
For more information on P-EBT visit wwwwashingtonconnectionorg OSPI resources about P-EBT are available here including an easy to understand Parent Flyer available in multiple languages
Washington State Budget Projected Deficit The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a major hit to the statersquos economy and the state budget impact is extensive While DCYF is taking every action possible to continue serving children and families planning for budget reductions is a necessary step To address the deficit in the short term Governor Jay Inslee is implementing furloughs for many state employees from June 28 through November 2020 We will continue to update contractors as more information becomes available
Updated Immunization Requirements The State Board of Health (SBOH) has approved changes to Chapter 246-105 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) concerning school and child care immunization policy These rules apply to all public and private schools and licensed child care centers in Washington State including Early Childhood Education and Assi stance Program (ECEAP) providers Effective Aug 1 2020 the update
Requires medically verified immunization records for school and child care entry
Clarifies conditional status in regards to school and child care immunization requirements and implementation Requires a new Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) each year to re -certify the childrsquos immunization records
Under the new regulations children may begin school or child care only if they received all of the required immunizations they are due to receive and submitted medically verifiable records on or before the first day of attendance
To minimize barriers and to avoid unintentionally contributing to disproportionality contractors may request to place a child on an alternative attendance plan to enroll a child in ECEAP until the child can begin a series for immunizations The DOH has created a useful resource that includes resources for parents and staff to help them navigate these new requirements You can find more information here on the ECEAP page
5
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
ELMS News Setting Up the 2020-21 School Year in ELMS
By August 15 set up all contractor site and class pages for the new year in ELMS This automatically sets up the new year in GOLDreg
When setting up classes if you donrsquot yet know the names of teaching staff temporarily enter them as ldquoPlaceholder Teacherrdquo or ldquoPlaceholder Assistantrdquo Later return to the Class gt Staff Slots and Ratio page and enter the correct staff Do this as early as possible so the correct staff show in GOLDreg and in your ELMS Monthly Reports
See Starting the New School Year in ELMS for summary information
Removing ELMS Access
ELMS Administrators can now remove ELMS access from staff who will not return this fall Set ELMS to the 2020-21 school year (not in the school year they worked for you) Open the Staff tab find the person and click ldquoEditrdquo Then click ldquoDeleterdquo next to roles they are leaving Open the Admin tab find the person and click ldquoInactiverdquo to remove their ELMS access
Changes to ELMS Released on July 9
An ldquoAdd Family Support Notesrdquo button was added to the top of the ChildFamily UpdatesgtFamily Support page This allows you to add a new family support note without scrolling down to the bottom of the page to do so This addition was a popular request from ELMS users
Mobility Mentoring You can now view family goals from previous years on the ChildFamily UpdatesgtMobility Mentoring page To access the goals click the ldquoView Goalsrdquo link on the Mobility Mentoring page The Goals pop-up page will display On this page you can view previous goals editdelete goals and create new goals
The Child Record Summary Report now includes Date Enrollment Staff Viewed and Verified Eligibility Documentation and Date Parent Signed the
Application Childrsquos Household Situation Family WorkTraining Hours grid from the childrsquos prescreen or the childrsquos application when itrsquos complete Rescreen information under the Child Development section Mobility Mentoring information
Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Reminder Required Training for Lead Teachers The following online Teaching Strategiesreg courses meet the Lead Teacher training requirements in ECEAP Performance Standard PDTR-10 Per the standard Lead Teachers must complete these courses within six months of hire Unlimited access to all online professional development in Teaching Strategiesreg is available for ECEAP users through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Creative Curriculumreg (CCreg) training (20 hours total)
Note Completion of both of these online courses is the equivalent of the two-day foundational CCreg training provided in person within the past few years CCreg for Preschool Foundation (10 hours)
CCreg for Preschool Daily Resources (10 hours)
6
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
GOLDreg training (15 hours total) Note Completion of all three of these online training modules is the equivalent of the two-day foundational GOLDreg training provided in person within the past few years
GOLDreg Introducing MyTeachingStrategiesreg (2 hours) GOLDreg Objectives for Development and Learning (10 hours)
Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) Certification for ldquoPreschool including dual language learners and child with special needsrdquo (3 hours) Note Please donrsquot send IRR certificates of completion to DCYF ECEAP or to MERIT Teaching Strategiesreg will inform DCYF ECEAP when teachers have completed the training DCYF ECEAP will enter the appropriate hours into MERIT Due to capacity this may take several weeks after the training is completed Thank you for your patience
New and Ongoing Resources from Teaching Strategiesreg Resources are also available in the Education Staff Support During COVID-19 Basecamp
Users can check their MyTeachingStrategiesreg dashboard for regular updates to GOLDreg and Creative Curriculumreg features resources and webinars
Blog post Using GOLDreg for Formative Assessment in the Time of COVID-19
GOLDreg Enhancements (at no additional cost) include expanded access to all Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg per class type digital access to 100 Mighty Minutesreg family activities associated with the Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg and Mighty Minutesreg and an updated MyTeachingStrategiesreg Family mobile app
Prepare for Any Back-to-School Scenario A Distance Learning Solution blog Blogs about social-emotional health
Supporting Social-Emotional Well-Being in Times of Uncertainty and Helping Children Create a Calm-Down Place
Healthy at Home A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 is a free resource to support learning at home The toolkit provides access to English and Spanish content created in partnership with pediatricians and mental health experts on prevention and care This resource can be shared with parents and its content will be updated weekly
Classroom Connect has all educator resources for you in one place Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Professional Development Professional development (PD) resources are free for ECEAP users and accessible through teacher GOLDreg accounts on the Teaching Strategiesreg Home Page through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Upcoming webinars and new online resources provided by Teaching Strategiesreg are posted in the ldquoMessagesrdquo section after logging in
New Teaching Strategiesreg Distance Learning Solution is a free summer webinar series to help teachers prepare for multiple back-to-school scenarios
Virtual Professional Development provides access to evolving PD models to support you now Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Technical Assistance
Call the dedicated ECEAP GOLDreg phone line at 844-854-4653 for simple issues like logging in and general teacher questions
For more significant technical issues submit a case form to the Teaching Strategiesreg Support Portal
Email delwateachingstrategiescom with GOLDreg issues or requests for additional portfolios Include details such as ELMS child IDs teacher names and class names You may include elmsdcyfwagov as an email recipient for additional support
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ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census To support full participation in the census the Census Bureau has an online response rate map that is updated daily to show self-response rates across the nation The map can be filtered to state county city congressional district municipality tribal area and more An array of resources is available to support the census effort
Outreach materials including newly added free posters and baby hats Complete Messaging Toolkit A package for online communications made by the Spokane Complete Count
Committee which you can download copy and paste into your online newsletters and social media The bureau also offers toolkit and press kits to help community leaders encourage responses and improve upon
their 2010 response rates
DCYF Training Opportunities and Events Directors Check-In The ECEAP Directors check-ins are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9 - 10 am August check-ins are on the 12 and the 26 Please contactor your CQI Specialist to request an invitation
Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators DCYF ECEAP is sponsoring training for new ELMS Administrators who are the ELMS lsquosuper-usersrsquo at the ECEAP contractor level There is training via Zoom on two dates
August 13 9 am - 4 pm September 10 9 am - 4 pm
Sign up by emailing elmsdcyfwagov your name contractor name and preferred date
Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards DCYF ECEAP is hosting a webinar to provide overview information on the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards The webinar highlights updates to language in the standards and new requirements
September 2 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality Please join us during this webinar to review the new wording of the ECEAP expulsion performance standard IC-13 and to discuss our focus on leading with racial equity in all aspects of programming Preschool-level expulsion is an area with a range of data demonstrating the disproportionate impacts on our youngest learners
September 8 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins Check-ins are held through Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month beginning August 31 Check -ins focus on connecting and creating dialogue with participants Join here Webinars for education staff are on the second Monday of each month starting September 14 A variety of topics are planned including curriculum observation screening and assessment Register here
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Family Support Staff Check-ins Bi-weekly check-ins continue through August
Aug 5 9 am Aug 19 9 am
2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars The monthly Mobility Mentoringreg webinar series resumes in September Additional webinars may be added for direct support staff during the pandemic as needed
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Direct Support Staff
Sept 10 2020 9 am Oct 8 2020 9 am
Jan 14 2021 9 am
Feb 11 2021 9 am April 8 2021 9 am May 13 2021 9 am
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Leads Nov 12 2020 9 am
March 11 2021 9 am June 10 2021 9 am
Other Training Opportunities Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center The UW Haring Center team has developed an updated version of individualization internships that focuses on high-leverage practices and leadership strategies for the inclusion of children in early learning or care settings This two-day remote internship is designed for leaders and coaches to attend together Internship activities include problem solving brainstorming and support to create a tailored implementation plan with these strategies
There are a limited number of leadership internships running through September 2020 and these are available on a first come first served basis Contact Jennifer Fung to learn more
Haring Center Summer Internships The UW Haring Center is excited to be able to offer an online version of our two-day individualization internship This online internship focuses on supporting coaches to deepen their knowledge related to individualizing instruction supporting social-emotional learning addressing challenging behavior for young children with disabilities and those who learn and behave differently Materials facilitated discussion and learning activities concentrate both on building knowledge of these practices and on coaching strategies to support providers in the use of the practices in their classrooms Internship are held live and are not pre-recorded To simulate an in-person training experience as closely as possible trainings are held in small groups Register here for these summer internship
August 11 - 12 August 18 - 19
August 26 - 26 September 1 - 2
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
1
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is Washingtonrsquos pre-kindergarten program that prepares
3- and 4-year-old children furthest from opportunity for success in school and life
Contents (Ctrl + click to follow the link)
Updates 2 DCYF ECEAP and COVID-19 2
New ECEAP Staff Member 3 New ECEAP Tribal and Equity Webpages 3 Change in Meal Service for the New School Year 3 COVID-19 Resource to Address Food Insecurity Pandemic EBT 4 Washington State Budget Projected Deficit 4 Updated Immunization Requirements 4 ELMS News 5
Teaching Strategies GOLDreg 5 Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census 7 DCYF Training Opportunities and Events 7
Directors Check-In 7 Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators 7 Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards 7 Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality 7 Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins 7 Family Support Staff Check-ins 8 2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars 8
Other Training Opportunities 8 Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center 8 Haring Center Summer Internships 8 Circle Time Magazine 8
Resources 8 Health Trauma and Resilience 8 Equity 9 Early Math and Numeracy 9 Early Childhood Education 10
Important Dates By August 15 (Part Day and School Day classes) Complete Contractor Subcontractor site and class sections of
ELMS for the new school year
Questions Email questions about newsletter topics to eceapdcyfwagov or your Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Specialist For additional information about ECEAP or the Department of Children Youth amp Families (DCYF) please visit our Contractor webpages
2
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Updates DCYF ECEAP and COVID-19 ECEAP contractorsrsquo ongoing responsiveness to families furthest from opportunity is profoundly appreciated We are committed to continuing our support of your efforts to prepare for ECEAP school year service delivery in the fall
Service Delivery Guidance Summer Family Support Services DCYF ECEAP Summer Family Support Services contracts were released during the week of August 3 More than 40 contractors will use approximately $8 million to supplement ECEAP services The purpose of the funding is to provide enhanced services to ECEAP families between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years that mitigate financial challenges and increased isolation due to COVID-19 School and Part Day Model Sites In planning the best approach to service delivery ECEAP contractors should follow the guidance of local health and tribal jurisdictions Those agencies provide the most specific guidelines for the re-opening phases of your respective counties DCYF ECEAP also recommends following the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) child care guidance when providing classroom services If School andor Part Day sites cannot provide full classroom services at the start of the school year please contact your assigned CQI Specialist to share your plan for service delivery including timelines Planning may include staggered starts modified services and partial services Important Information
Modified services in place of classrooms closing are described in ECEAP QampA under ldquoContinuing Operationsrdquo Subsidy payments (if applicable) are outlined on the DCYF COVID-19 Early Learning and Child Care webpage
New Basecamp Recruitment Eligibility and Enrollment (REE) Basecamp This new online resource for REE staff is a space to connect about enrollment and eligibility topics and will take the place of in-person REE trainings this year
The REE Basecamp allows staff to Share ideas strategies and resources that support in-home learning Support each other regarding shared challenges and struggles Access links to professional development opportunities Ask policy and ECEAP Performance Standard questions
Please email elmsdcyfwagov to join the REE Basecamp
Ongoing ECEAP Staff COVID-19 Support In April we launched two online Basecamp forums for early learning providers One is for ECEAP and Head Start education staff and provides a space for staff to connect about continued educational supports to children and families find professional development opportunities and access ongoing webinars on emergent tops The second Basecamp is specifically for family support staff and it builds upon the existing Mobility Mentoringreg forum Please contact your CQI Specialist to receive an invitation to access these resources Directors are welcome to forward invitations to any appropriate ECEAP or Head Start staff Joining the group is optional and participants may remove themselves at any time
3
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Ongoing Communication DCYF ECEAP will continue to provide updates and guidance Please donrsquot hesitate to reach out to DCYF ECEAP staff with questions concerns and ideas Contact eceapdcyfwagov your CQI Specialist or Karin Ganz at any time
New ECEAP Staff Member Please join us in welcoming Isidro Rodriguez the newest ECEAP CQI Specialist For the past year he ably contributed to the development of Early ECEAP in his key role as the coordinator Prior to coming to DCYF Isidro worked for Thrive Washington as the Family Engagement Manager His career also includes work for United Way of King County and Childrenrsquos Home Society As the CQI team grows we are exceptionally fortunate to have Isidrorsquos vast expertise and perspective on early childhood services Isidro holds a Bachelorrsquos Degree and he started on July 1 2020
New ECEAP Tribal and Equity Webpages
Tribal ECEAP DCYF ECEAP has distinct government to government relationships with Tribal Sovereign Nation contractors (and subcontractor We are committed to developing strong relationships with Tribal Sovereign Nations and strive to support them in implementing high-quality early learning approaches that are reflective of each Nationrsquos culture and values Read more about the ECEAP Tribal Pathway work that is underway which tribal contractors and subcontractors are providing ECEAP and resources for classrooms and families
Equity While equity has been part of ECEAP work for many years in 2018 the DCYF ECEAP team began to intentionally elevate the issues of bias racial equity and inclusion As a result of this work we have strengthened our continuous feedback loop with you built staff capacity and applied racial equity as a fundamental aspect of all decision-making Although these actions resulted in advancing equity we recognize there is much more to do The ECEAP Equity and Tribal webpages are small steps in this direction
The DCYF ECEAP equity webpage speaks to our commitment to build a comprehensive and equitable state-funded preschool in our state We commit to embracing equity as a driving force in our work By learning from families contractor staff and communities we can all increase our understanding of and capacity to address deep-rooted bias and racism Please visit the ECEAP Equity webpage to access the growing range of information related definitions and resources in the area
Gratitude for Partnership We are thankful for all of the recommendations we received during the initial developed these webpages We are grateful for the generosity of ECEAP providers tribal representatives and community stakeholders in sharing their expertise perspectives and resources The linked webpages are a starting point with our initial content There is a standing invitation for your input about both our approach to sharing information and the pagesrsquo content Please contact your CQI Specialist or email eceapdcyfwagov with ideas questions and feedback
Change in Meal Service for the New School Year In the spring of 2020 during the initial pandemic outbreak schools were required to close This unexpected school closure allowed for the operation of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) under the Emergency School Closure Guidelines Operation of SFSP along with multiple USDA nationwide waivers allowed schools to provide meals to all children ages 0 to 18 years at all sites distributing meals
For School Year 2020-21 although the typical school day model may look significantly different schools will be ldquoopenrdquo Therefore USDA is requiring schools to operate School Meal Programs which provides meals for enrolled students
4
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
only This will result in a change to meal access for children from birth to 5 Please consider this change and the needs of your families when planning for times when a center is not operating
COVID-19 Resource to Address Food Insecurity Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a new emergency food benefit that provides families with funds to pay for meals during school closures due to COVID-19 in spring of 2020 All households with children in grades K-12 that were approved for free or reduced-price school meals during the last school year or who attended a school where meals were free for all students are eligible for P-EBT P-EBT is not subject to public charge and will not affect immigration status
How do families get P-EBT
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES get Basic Food benefits Families do not need to do anything to get P-EBT They will have received these one-time benefits on their EBT card automatically in early July
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES NOT get Basic Food benefits Families should apply now for P-EBT at wwwwashingtonconnectionorg or by calling 877-501-2233 The deadline to apply is Aug 31 at 5 pm
For more information on P-EBT visit wwwwashingtonconnectionorg OSPI resources about P-EBT are available here including an easy to understand Parent Flyer available in multiple languages
Washington State Budget Projected Deficit The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a major hit to the statersquos economy and the state budget impact is extensive While DCYF is taking every action possible to continue serving children and families planning for budget reductions is a necessary step To address the deficit in the short term Governor Jay Inslee is implementing furloughs for many state employees from June 28 through November 2020 We will continue to update contractors as more information becomes available
Updated Immunization Requirements The State Board of Health (SBOH) has approved changes to Chapter 246-105 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) concerning school and child care immunization policy These rules apply to all public and private schools and licensed child care centers in Washington State including Early Childhood Education and Assi stance Program (ECEAP) providers Effective Aug 1 2020 the update
Requires medically verified immunization records for school and child care entry
Clarifies conditional status in regards to school and child care immunization requirements and implementation Requires a new Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) each year to re -certify the childrsquos immunization records
Under the new regulations children may begin school or child care only if they received all of the required immunizations they are due to receive and submitted medically verifiable records on or before the first day of attendance
To minimize barriers and to avoid unintentionally contributing to disproportionality contractors may request to place a child on an alternative attendance plan to enroll a child in ECEAP until the child can begin a series for immunizations The DOH has created a useful resource that includes resources for parents and staff to help them navigate these new requirements You can find more information here on the ECEAP page
5
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
ELMS News Setting Up the 2020-21 School Year in ELMS
By August 15 set up all contractor site and class pages for the new year in ELMS This automatically sets up the new year in GOLDreg
When setting up classes if you donrsquot yet know the names of teaching staff temporarily enter them as ldquoPlaceholder Teacherrdquo or ldquoPlaceholder Assistantrdquo Later return to the Class gt Staff Slots and Ratio page and enter the correct staff Do this as early as possible so the correct staff show in GOLDreg and in your ELMS Monthly Reports
See Starting the New School Year in ELMS for summary information
Removing ELMS Access
ELMS Administrators can now remove ELMS access from staff who will not return this fall Set ELMS to the 2020-21 school year (not in the school year they worked for you) Open the Staff tab find the person and click ldquoEditrdquo Then click ldquoDeleterdquo next to roles they are leaving Open the Admin tab find the person and click ldquoInactiverdquo to remove their ELMS access
Changes to ELMS Released on July 9
An ldquoAdd Family Support Notesrdquo button was added to the top of the ChildFamily UpdatesgtFamily Support page This allows you to add a new family support note without scrolling down to the bottom of the page to do so This addition was a popular request from ELMS users
Mobility Mentoring You can now view family goals from previous years on the ChildFamily UpdatesgtMobility Mentoring page To access the goals click the ldquoView Goalsrdquo link on the Mobility Mentoring page The Goals pop-up page will display On this page you can view previous goals editdelete goals and create new goals
The Child Record Summary Report now includes Date Enrollment Staff Viewed and Verified Eligibility Documentation and Date Parent Signed the
Application Childrsquos Household Situation Family WorkTraining Hours grid from the childrsquos prescreen or the childrsquos application when itrsquos complete Rescreen information under the Child Development section Mobility Mentoring information
Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Reminder Required Training for Lead Teachers The following online Teaching Strategiesreg courses meet the Lead Teacher training requirements in ECEAP Performance Standard PDTR-10 Per the standard Lead Teachers must complete these courses within six months of hire Unlimited access to all online professional development in Teaching Strategiesreg is available for ECEAP users through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Creative Curriculumreg (CCreg) training (20 hours total)
Note Completion of both of these online courses is the equivalent of the two-day foundational CCreg training provided in person within the past few years CCreg for Preschool Foundation (10 hours)
CCreg for Preschool Daily Resources (10 hours)
6
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
GOLDreg training (15 hours total) Note Completion of all three of these online training modules is the equivalent of the two-day foundational GOLDreg training provided in person within the past few years
GOLDreg Introducing MyTeachingStrategiesreg (2 hours) GOLDreg Objectives for Development and Learning (10 hours)
Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) Certification for ldquoPreschool including dual language learners and child with special needsrdquo (3 hours) Note Please donrsquot send IRR certificates of completion to DCYF ECEAP or to MERIT Teaching Strategiesreg will inform DCYF ECEAP when teachers have completed the training DCYF ECEAP will enter the appropriate hours into MERIT Due to capacity this may take several weeks after the training is completed Thank you for your patience
New and Ongoing Resources from Teaching Strategiesreg Resources are also available in the Education Staff Support During COVID-19 Basecamp
Users can check their MyTeachingStrategiesreg dashboard for regular updates to GOLDreg and Creative Curriculumreg features resources and webinars
Blog post Using GOLDreg for Formative Assessment in the Time of COVID-19
GOLDreg Enhancements (at no additional cost) include expanded access to all Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg per class type digital access to 100 Mighty Minutesreg family activities associated with the Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg and Mighty Minutesreg and an updated MyTeachingStrategiesreg Family mobile app
Prepare for Any Back-to-School Scenario A Distance Learning Solution blog Blogs about social-emotional health
Supporting Social-Emotional Well-Being in Times of Uncertainty and Helping Children Create a Calm-Down Place
Healthy at Home A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 is a free resource to support learning at home The toolkit provides access to English and Spanish content created in partnership with pediatricians and mental health experts on prevention and care This resource can be shared with parents and its content will be updated weekly
Classroom Connect has all educator resources for you in one place Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Professional Development Professional development (PD) resources are free for ECEAP users and accessible through teacher GOLDreg accounts on the Teaching Strategiesreg Home Page through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Upcoming webinars and new online resources provided by Teaching Strategiesreg are posted in the ldquoMessagesrdquo section after logging in
New Teaching Strategiesreg Distance Learning Solution is a free summer webinar series to help teachers prepare for multiple back-to-school scenarios
Virtual Professional Development provides access to evolving PD models to support you now Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Technical Assistance
Call the dedicated ECEAP GOLDreg phone line at 844-854-4653 for simple issues like logging in and general teacher questions
For more significant technical issues submit a case form to the Teaching Strategiesreg Support Portal
Email delwateachingstrategiescom with GOLDreg issues or requests for additional portfolios Include details such as ELMS child IDs teacher names and class names You may include elmsdcyfwagov as an email recipient for additional support
7
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census To support full participation in the census the Census Bureau has an online response rate map that is updated daily to show self-response rates across the nation The map can be filtered to state county city congressional district municipality tribal area and more An array of resources is available to support the census effort
Outreach materials including newly added free posters and baby hats Complete Messaging Toolkit A package for online communications made by the Spokane Complete Count
Committee which you can download copy and paste into your online newsletters and social media The bureau also offers toolkit and press kits to help community leaders encourage responses and improve upon
their 2010 response rates
DCYF Training Opportunities and Events Directors Check-In The ECEAP Directors check-ins are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9 - 10 am August check-ins are on the 12 and the 26 Please contactor your CQI Specialist to request an invitation
Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators DCYF ECEAP is sponsoring training for new ELMS Administrators who are the ELMS lsquosuper-usersrsquo at the ECEAP contractor level There is training via Zoom on two dates
August 13 9 am - 4 pm September 10 9 am - 4 pm
Sign up by emailing elmsdcyfwagov your name contractor name and preferred date
Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards DCYF ECEAP is hosting a webinar to provide overview information on the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards The webinar highlights updates to language in the standards and new requirements
September 2 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality Please join us during this webinar to review the new wording of the ECEAP expulsion performance standard IC-13 and to discuss our focus on leading with racial equity in all aspects of programming Preschool-level expulsion is an area with a range of data demonstrating the disproportionate impacts on our youngest learners
September 8 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins Check-ins are held through Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month beginning August 31 Check -ins focus on connecting and creating dialogue with participants Join here Webinars for education staff are on the second Monday of each month starting September 14 A variety of topics are planned including curriculum observation screening and assessment Register here
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Family Support Staff Check-ins Bi-weekly check-ins continue through August
Aug 5 9 am Aug 19 9 am
2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars The monthly Mobility Mentoringreg webinar series resumes in September Additional webinars may be added for direct support staff during the pandemic as needed
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Direct Support Staff
Sept 10 2020 9 am Oct 8 2020 9 am
Jan 14 2021 9 am
Feb 11 2021 9 am April 8 2021 9 am May 13 2021 9 am
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Leads Nov 12 2020 9 am
March 11 2021 9 am June 10 2021 9 am
Other Training Opportunities Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center The UW Haring Center team has developed an updated version of individualization internships that focuses on high-leverage practices and leadership strategies for the inclusion of children in early learning or care settings This two-day remote internship is designed for leaders and coaches to attend together Internship activities include problem solving brainstorming and support to create a tailored implementation plan with these strategies
There are a limited number of leadership internships running through September 2020 and these are available on a first come first served basis Contact Jennifer Fung to learn more
Haring Center Summer Internships The UW Haring Center is excited to be able to offer an online version of our two-day individualization internship This online internship focuses on supporting coaches to deepen their knowledge related to individualizing instruction supporting social-emotional learning addressing challenging behavior for young children with disabilities and those who learn and behave differently Materials facilitated discussion and learning activities concentrate both on building knowledge of these practices and on coaching strategies to support providers in the use of the practices in their classrooms Internship are held live and are not pre-recorded To simulate an in-person training experience as closely as possible trainings are held in small groups Register here for these summer internship
August 11 - 12 August 18 - 19
August 26 - 26 September 1 - 2
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
2
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Updates DCYF ECEAP and COVID-19 ECEAP contractorsrsquo ongoing responsiveness to families furthest from opportunity is profoundly appreciated We are committed to continuing our support of your efforts to prepare for ECEAP school year service delivery in the fall
Service Delivery Guidance Summer Family Support Services DCYF ECEAP Summer Family Support Services contracts were released during the week of August 3 More than 40 contractors will use approximately $8 million to supplement ECEAP services The purpose of the funding is to provide enhanced services to ECEAP families between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years that mitigate financial challenges and increased isolation due to COVID-19 School and Part Day Model Sites In planning the best approach to service delivery ECEAP contractors should follow the guidance of local health and tribal jurisdictions Those agencies provide the most specific guidelines for the re-opening phases of your respective counties DCYF ECEAP also recommends following the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) child care guidance when providing classroom services If School andor Part Day sites cannot provide full classroom services at the start of the school year please contact your assigned CQI Specialist to share your plan for service delivery including timelines Planning may include staggered starts modified services and partial services Important Information
Modified services in place of classrooms closing are described in ECEAP QampA under ldquoContinuing Operationsrdquo Subsidy payments (if applicable) are outlined on the DCYF COVID-19 Early Learning and Child Care webpage
New Basecamp Recruitment Eligibility and Enrollment (REE) Basecamp This new online resource for REE staff is a space to connect about enrollment and eligibility topics and will take the place of in-person REE trainings this year
The REE Basecamp allows staff to Share ideas strategies and resources that support in-home learning Support each other regarding shared challenges and struggles Access links to professional development opportunities Ask policy and ECEAP Performance Standard questions
Please email elmsdcyfwagov to join the REE Basecamp
Ongoing ECEAP Staff COVID-19 Support In April we launched two online Basecamp forums for early learning providers One is for ECEAP and Head Start education staff and provides a space for staff to connect about continued educational supports to children and families find professional development opportunities and access ongoing webinars on emergent tops The second Basecamp is specifically for family support staff and it builds upon the existing Mobility Mentoringreg forum Please contact your CQI Specialist to receive an invitation to access these resources Directors are welcome to forward invitations to any appropriate ECEAP or Head Start staff Joining the group is optional and participants may remove themselves at any time
3
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Ongoing Communication DCYF ECEAP will continue to provide updates and guidance Please donrsquot hesitate to reach out to DCYF ECEAP staff with questions concerns and ideas Contact eceapdcyfwagov your CQI Specialist or Karin Ganz at any time
New ECEAP Staff Member Please join us in welcoming Isidro Rodriguez the newest ECEAP CQI Specialist For the past year he ably contributed to the development of Early ECEAP in his key role as the coordinator Prior to coming to DCYF Isidro worked for Thrive Washington as the Family Engagement Manager His career also includes work for United Way of King County and Childrenrsquos Home Society As the CQI team grows we are exceptionally fortunate to have Isidrorsquos vast expertise and perspective on early childhood services Isidro holds a Bachelorrsquos Degree and he started on July 1 2020
New ECEAP Tribal and Equity Webpages
Tribal ECEAP DCYF ECEAP has distinct government to government relationships with Tribal Sovereign Nation contractors (and subcontractor We are committed to developing strong relationships with Tribal Sovereign Nations and strive to support them in implementing high-quality early learning approaches that are reflective of each Nationrsquos culture and values Read more about the ECEAP Tribal Pathway work that is underway which tribal contractors and subcontractors are providing ECEAP and resources for classrooms and families
Equity While equity has been part of ECEAP work for many years in 2018 the DCYF ECEAP team began to intentionally elevate the issues of bias racial equity and inclusion As a result of this work we have strengthened our continuous feedback loop with you built staff capacity and applied racial equity as a fundamental aspect of all decision-making Although these actions resulted in advancing equity we recognize there is much more to do The ECEAP Equity and Tribal webpages are small steps in this direction
The DCYF ECEAP equity webpage speaks to our commitment to build a comprehensive and equitable state-funded preschool in our state We commit to embracing equity as a driving force in our work By learning from families contractor staff and communities we can all increase our understanding of and capacity to address deep-rooted bias and racism Please visit the ECEAP Equity webpage to access the growing range of information related definitions and resources in the area
Gratitude for Partnership We are thankful for all of the recommendations we received during the initial developed these webpages We are grateful for the generosity of ECEAP providers tribal representatives and community stakeholders in sharing their expertise perspectives and resources The linked webpages are a starting point with our initial content There is a standing invitation for your input about both our approach to sharing information and the pagesrsquo content Please contact your CQI Specialist or email eceapdcyfwagov with ideas questions and feedback
Change in Meal Service for the New School Year In the spring of 2020 during the initial pandemic outbreak schools were required to close This unexpected school closure allowed for the operation of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) under the Emergency School Closure Guidelines Operation of SFSP along with multiple USDA nationwide waivers allowed schools to provide meals to all children ages 0 to 18 years at all sites distributing meals
For School Year 2020-21 although the typical school day model may look significantly different schools will be ldquoopenrdquo Therefore USDA is requiring schools to operate School Meal Programs which provides meals for enrolled students
4
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
only This will result in a change to meal access for children from birth to 5 Please consider this change and the needs of your families when planning for times when a center is not operating
COVID-19 Resource to Address Food Insecurity Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a new emergency food benefit that provides families with funds to pay for meals during school closures due to COVID-19 in spring of 2020 All households with children in grades K-12 that were approved for free or reduced-price school meals during the last school year or who attended a school where meals were free for all students are eligible for P-EBT P-EBT is not subject to public charge and will not affect immigration status
How do families get P-EBT
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES get Basic Food benefits Families do not need to do anything to get P-EBT They will have received these one-time benefits on their EBT card automatically in early July
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES NOT get Basic Food benefits Families should apply now for P-EBT at wwwwashingtonconnectionorg or by calling 877-501-2233 The deadline to apply is Aug 31 at 5 pm
For more information on P-EBT visit wwwwashingtonconnectionorg OSPI resources about P-EBT are available here including an easy to understand Parent Flyer available in multiple languages
Washington State Budget Projected Deficit The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a major hit to the statersquos economy and the state budget impact is extensive While DCYF is taking every action possible to continue serving children and families planning for budget reductions is a necessary step To address the deficit in the short term Governor Jay Inslee is implementing furloughs for many state employees from June 28 through November 2020 We will continue to update contractors as more information becomes available
Updated Immunization Requirements The State Board of Health (SBOH) has approved changes to Chapter 246-105 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) concerning school and child care immunization policy These rules apply to all public and private schools and licensed child care centers in Washington State including Early Childhood Education and Assi stance Program (ECEAP) providers Effective Aug 1 2020 the update
Requires medically verified immunization records for school and child care entry
Clarifies conditional status in regards to school and child care immunization requirements and implementation Requires a new Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) each year to re -certify the childrsquos immunization records
Under the new regulations children may begin school or child care only if they received all of the required immunizations they are due to receive and submitted medically verifiable records on or before the first day of attendance
To minimize barriers and to avoid unintentionally contributing to disproportionality contractors may request to place a child on an alternative attendance plan to enroll a child in ECEAP until the child can begin a series for immunizations The DOH has created a useful resource that includes resources for parents and staff to help them navigate these new requirements You can find more information here on the ECEAP page
5
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
ELMS News Setting Up the 2020-21 School Year in ELMS
By August 15 set up all contractor site and class pages for the new year in ELMS This automatically sets up the new year in GOLDreg
When setting up classes if you donrsquot yet know the names of teaching staff temporarily enter them as ldquoPlaceholder Teacherrdquo or ldquoPlaceholder Assistantrdquo Later return to the Class gt Staff Slots and Ratio page and enter the correct staff Do this as early as possible so the correct staff show in GOLDreg and in your ELMS Monthly Reports
See Starting the New School Year in ELMS for summary information
Removing ELMS Access
ELMS Administrators can now remove ELMS access from staff who will not return this fall Set ELMS to the 2020-21 school year (not in the school year they worked for you) Open the Staff tab find the person and click ldquoEditrdquo Then click ldquoDeleterdquo next to roles they are leaving Open the Admin tab find the person and click ldquoInactiverdquo to remove their ELMS access
Changes to ELMS Released on July 9
An ldquoAdd Family Support Notesrdquo button was added to the top of the ChildFamily UpdatesgtFamily Support page This allows you to add a new family support note without scrolling down to the bottom of the page to do so This addition was a popular request from ELMS users
Mobility Mentoring You can now view family goals from previous years on the ChildFamily UpdatesgtMobility Mentoring page To access the goals click the ldquoView Goalsrdquo link on the Mobility Mentoring page The Goals pop-up page will display On this page you can view previous goals editdelete goals and create new goals
The Child Record Summary Report now includes Date Enrollment Staff Viewed and Verified Eligibility Documentation and Date Parent Signed the
Application Childrsquos Household Situation Family WorkTraining Hours grid from the childrsquos prescreen or the childrsquos application when itrsquos complete Rescreen information under the Child Development section Mobility Mentoring information
Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Reminder Required Training for Lead Teachers The following online Teaching Strategiesreg courses meet the Lead Teacher training requirements in ECEAP Performance Standard PDTR-10 Per the standard Lead Teachers must complete these courses within six months of hire Unlimited access to all online professional development in Teaching Strategiesreg is available for ECEAP users through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Creative Curriculumreg (CCreg) training (20 hours total)
Note Completion of both of these online courses is the equivalent of the two-day foundational CCreg training provided in person within the past few years CCreg for Preschool Foundation (10 hours)
CCreg for Preschool Daily Resources (10 hours)
6
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
GOLDreg training (15 hours total) Note Completion of all three of these online training modules is the equivalent of the two-day foundational GOLDreg training provided in person within the past few years
GOLDreg Introducing MyTeachingStrategiesreg (2 hours) GOLDreg Objectives for Development and Learning (10 hours)
Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) Certification for ldquoPreschool including dual language learners and child with special needsrdquo (3 hours) Note Please donrsquot send IRR certificates of completion to DCYF ECEAP or to MERIT Teaching Strategiesreg will inform DCYF ECEAP when teachers have completed the training DCYF ECEAP will enter the appropriate hours into MERIT Due to capacity this may take several weeks after the training is completed Thank you for your patience
New and Ongoing Resources from Teaching Strategiesreg Resources are also available in the Education Staff Support During COVID-19 Basecamp
Users can check their MyTeachingStrategiesreg dashboard for regular updates to GOLDreg and Creative Curriculumreg features resources and webinars
Blog post Using GOLDreg for Formative Assessment in the Time of COVID-19
GOLDreg Enhancements (at no additional cost) include expanded access to all Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg per class type digital access to 100 Mighty Minutesreg family activities associated with the Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg and Mighty Minutesreg and an updated MyTeachingStrategiesreg Family mobile app
Prepare for Any Back-to-School Scenario A Distance Learning Solution blog Blogs about social-emotional health
Supporting Social-Emotional Well-Being in Times of Uncertainty and Helping Children Create a Calm-Down Place
Healthy at Home A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 is a free resource to support learning at home The toolkit provides access to English and Spanish content created in partnership with pediatricians and mental health experts on prevention and care This resource can be shared with parents and its content will be updated weekly
Classroom Connect has all educator resources for you in one place Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Professional Development Professional development (PD) resources are free for ECEAP users and accessible through teacher GOLDreg accounts on the Teaching Strategiesreg Home Page through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Upcoming webinars and new online resources provided by Teaching Strategiesreg are posted in the ldquoMessagesrdquo section after logging in
New Teaching Strategiesreg Distance Learning Solution is a free summer webinar series to help teachers prepare for multiple back-to-school scenarios
Virtual Professional Development provides access to evolving PD models to support you now Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Technical Assistance
Call the dedicated ECEAP GOLDreg phone line at 844-854-4653 for simple issues like logging in and general teacher questions
For more significant technical issues submit a case form to the Teaching Strategiesreg Support Portal
Email delwateachingstrategiescom with GOLDreg issues or requests for additional portfolios Include details such as ELMS child IDs teacher names and class names You may include elmsdcyfwagov as an email recipient for additional support
7
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census To support full participation in the census the Census Bureau has an online response rate map that is updated daily to show self-response rates across the nation The map can be filtered to state county city congressional district municipality tribal area and more An array of resources is available to support the census effort
Outreach materials including newly added free posters and baby hats Complete Messaging Toolkit A package for online communications made by the Spokane Complete Count
Committee which you can download copy and paste into your online newsletters and social media The bureau also offers toolkit and press kits to help community leaders encourage responses and improve upon
their 2010 response rates
DCYF Training Opportunities and Events Directors Check-In The ECEAP Directors check-ins are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9 - 10 am August check-ins are on the 12 and the 26 Please contactor your CQI Specialist to request an invitation
Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators DCYF ECEAP is sponsoring training for new ELMS Administrators who are the ELMS lsquosuper-usersrsquo at the ECEAP contractor level There is training via Zoom on two dates
August 13 9 am - 4 pm September 10 9 am - 4 pm
Sign up by emailing elmsdcyfwagov your name contractor name and preferred date
Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards DCYF ECEAP is hosting a webinar to provide overview information on the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards The webinar highlights updates to language in the standards and new requirements
September 2 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality Please join us during this webinar to review the new wording of the ECEAP expulsion performance standard IC-13 and to discuss our focus on leading with racial equity in all aspects of programming Preschool-level expulsion is an area with a range of data demonstrating the disproportionate impacts on our youngest learners
September 8 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins Check-ins are held through Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month beginning August 31 Check -ins focus on connecting and creating dialogue with participants Join here Webinars for education staff are on the second Monday of each month starting September 14 A variety of topics are planned including curriculum observation screening and assessment Register here
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Family Support Staff Check-ins Bi-weekly check-ins continue through August
Aug 5 9 am Aug 19 9 am
2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars The monthly Mobility Mentoringreg webinar series resumes in September Additional webinars may be added for direct support staff during the pandemic as needed
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Direct Support Staff
Sept 10 2020 9 am Oct 8 2020 9 am
Jan 14 2021 9 am
Feb 11 2021 9 am April 8 2021 9 am May 13 2021 9 am
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Leads Nov 12 2020 9 am
March 11 2021 9 am June 10 2021 9 am
Other Training Opportunities Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center The UW Haring Center team has developed an updated version of individualization internships that focuses on high-leverage practices and leadership strategies for the inclusion of children in early learning or care settings This two-day remote internship is designed for leaders and coaches to attend together Internship activities include problem solving brainstorming and support to create a tailored implementation plan with these strategies
There are a limited number of leadership internships running through September 2020 and these are available on a first come first served basis Contact Jennifer Fung to learn more
Haring Center Summer Internships The UW Haring Center is excited to be able to offer an online version of our two-day individualization internship This online internship focuses on supporting coaches to deepen their knowledge related to individualizing instruction supporting social-emotional learning addressing challenging behavior for young children with disabilities and those who learn and behave differently Materials facilitated discussion and learning activities concentrate both on building knowledge of these practices and on coaching strategies to support providers in the use of the practices in their classrooms Internship are held live and are not pre-recorded To simulate an in-person training experience as closely as possible trainings are held in small groups Register here for these summer internship
August 11 - 12 August 18 - 19
August 26 - 26 September 1 - 2
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
3
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Ongoing Communication DCYF ECEAP will continue to provide updates and guidance Please donrsquot hesitate to reach out to DCYF ECEAP staff with questions concerns and ideas Contact eceapdcyfwagov your CQI Specialist or Karin Ganz at any time
New ECEAP Staff Member Please join us in welcoming Isidro Rodriguez the newest ECEAP CQI Specialist For the past year he ably contributed to the development of Early ECEAP in his key role as the coordinator Prior to coming to DCYF Isidro worked for Thrive Washington as the Family Engagement Manager His career also includes work for United Way of King County and Childrenrsquos Home Society As the CQI team grows we are exceptionally fortunate to have Isidrorsquos vast expertise and perspective on early childhood services Isidro holds a Bachelorrsquos Degree and he started on July 1 2020
New ECEAP Tribal and Equity Webpages
Tribal ECEAP DCYF ECEAP has distinct government to government relationships with Tribal Sovereign Nation contractors (and subcontractor We are committed to developing strong relationships with Tribal Sovereign Nations and strive to support them in implementing high-quality early learning approaches that are reflective of each Nationrsquos culture and values Read more about the ECEAP Tribal Pathway work that is underway which tribal contractors and subcontractors are providing ECEAP and resources for classrooms and families
Equity While equity has been part of ECEAP work for many years in 2018 the DCYF ECEAP team began to intentionally elevate the issues of bias racial equity and inclusion As a result of this work we have strengthened our continuous feedback loop with you built staff capacity and applied racial equity as a fundamental aspect of all decision-making Although these actions resulted in advancing equity we recognize there is much more to do The ECEAP Equity and Tribal webpages are small steps in this direction
The DCYF ECEAP equity webpage speaks to our commitment to build a comprehensive and equitable state-funded preschool in our state We commit to embracing equity as a driving force in our work By learning from families contractor staff and communities we can all increase our understanding of and capacity to address deep-rooted bias and racism Please visit the ECEAP Equity webpage to access the growing range of information related definitions and resources in the area
Gratitude for Partnership We are thankful for all of the recommendations we received during the initial developed these webpages We are grateful for the generosity of ECEAP providers tribal representatives and community stakeholders in sharing their expertise perspectives and resources The linked webpages are a starting point with our initial content There is a standing invitation for your input about both our approach to sharing information and the pagesrsquo content Please contact your CQI Specialist or email eceapdcyfwagov with ideas questions and feedback
Change in Meal Service for the New School Year In the spring of 2020 during the initial pandemic outbreak schools were required to close This unexpected school closure allowed for the operation of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) under the Emergency School Closure Guidelines Operation of SFSP along with multiple USDA nationwide waivers allowed schools to provide meals to all children ages 0 to 18 years at all sites distributing meals
For School Year 2020-21 although the typical school day model may look significantly different schools will be ldquoopenrdquo Therefore USDA is requiring schools to operate School Meal Programs which provides meals for enrolled students
4
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
only This will result in a change to meal access for children from birth to 5 Please consider this change and the needs of your families when planning for times when a center is not operating
COVID-19 Resource to Address Food Insecurity Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a new emergency food benefit that provides families with funds to pay for meals during school closures due to COVID-19 in spring of 2020 All households with children in grades K-12 that were approved for free or reduced-price school meals during the last school year or who attended a school where meals were free for all students are eligible for P-EBT P-EBT is not subject to public charge and will not affect immigration status
How do families get P-EBT
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES get Basic Food benefits Families do not need to do anything to get P-EBT They will have received these one-time benefits on their EBT card automatically in early July
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES NOT get Basic Food benefits Families should apply now for P-EBT at wwwwashingtonconnectionorg or by calling 877-501-2233 The deadline to apply is Aug 31 at 5 pm
For more information on P-EBT visit wwwwashingtonconnectionorg OSPI resources about P-EBT are available here including an easy to understand Parent Flyer available in multiple languages
Washington State Budget Projected Deficit The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a major hit to the statersquos economy and the state budget impact is extensive While DCYF is taking every action possible to continue serving children and families planning for budget reductions is a necessary step To address the deficit in the short term Governor Jay Inslee is implementing furloughs for many state employees from June 28 through November 2020 We will continue to update contractors as more information becomes available
Updated Immunization Requirements The State Board of Health (SBOH) has approved changes to Chapter 246-105 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) concerning school and child care immunization policy These rules apply to all public and private schools and licensed child care centers in Washington State including Early Childhood Education and Assi stance Program (ECEAP) providers Effective Aug 1 2020 the update
Requires medically verified immunization records for school and child care entry
Clarifies conditional status in regards to school and child care immunization requirements and implementation Requires a new Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) each year to re -certify the childrsquos immunization records
Under the new regulations children may begin school or child care only if they received all of the required immunizations they are due to receive and submitted medically verifiable records on or before the first day of attendance
To minimize barriers and to avoid unintentionally contributing to disproportionality contractors may request to place a child on an alternative attendance plan to enroll a child in ECEAP until the child can begin a series for immunizations The DOH has created a useful resource that includes resources for parents and staff to help them navigate these new requirements You can find more information here on the ECEAP page
5
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
ELMS News Setting Up the 2020-21 School Year in ELMS
By August 15 set up all contractor site and class pages for the new year in ELMS This automatically sets up the new year in GOLDreg
When setting up classes if you donrsquot yet know the names of teaching staff temporarily enter them as ldquoPlaceholder Teacherrdquo or ldquoPlaceholder Assistantrdquo Later return to the Class gt Staff Slots and Ratio page and enter the correct staff Do this as early as possible so the correct staff show in GOLDreg and in your ELMS Monthly Reports
See Starting the New School Year in ELMS for summary information
Removing ELMS Access
ELMS Administrators can now remove ELMS access from staff who will not return this fall Set ELMS to the 2020-21 school year (not in the school year they worked for you) Open the Staff tab find the person and click ldquoEditrdquo Then click ldquoDeleterdquo next to roles they are leaving Open the Admin tab find the person and click ldquoInactiverdquo to remove their ELMS access
Changes to ELMS Released on July 9
An ldquoAdd Family Support Notesrdquo button was added to the top of the ChildFamily UpdatesgtFamily Support page This allows you to add a new family support note without scrolling down to the bottom of the page to do so This addition was a popular request from ELMS users
Mobility Mentoring You can now view family goals from previous years on the ChildFamily UpdatesgtMobility Mentoring page To access the goals click the ldquoView Goalsrdquo link on the Mobility Mentoring page The Goals pop-up page will display On this page you can view previous goals editdelete goals and create new goals
The Child Record Summary Report now includes Date Enrollment Staff Viewed and Verified Eligibility Documentation and Date Parent Signed the
Application Childrsquos Household Situation Family WorkTraining Hours grid from the childrsquos prescreen or the childrsquos application when itrsquos complete Rescreen information under the Child Development section Mobility Mentoring information
Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Reminder Required Training for Lead Teachers The following online Teaching Strategiesreg courses meet the Lead Teacher training requirements in ECEAP Performance Standard PDTR-10 Per the standard Lead Teachers must complete these courses within six months of hire Unlimited access to all online professional development in Teaching Strategiesreg is available for ECEAP users through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Creative Curriculumreg (CCreg) training (20 hours total)
Note Completion of both of these online courses is the equivalent of the two-day foundational CCreg training provided in person within the past few years CCreg for Preschool Foundation (10 hours)
CCreg for Preschool Daily Resources (10 hours)
6
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
GOLDreg training (15 hours total) Note Completion of all three of these online training modules is the equivalent of the two-day foundational GOLDreg training provided in person within the past few years
GOLDreg Introducing MyTeachingStrategiesreg (2 hours) GOLDreg Objectives for Development and Learning (10 hours)
Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) Certification for ldquoPreschool including dual language learners and child with special needsrdquo (3 hours) Note Please donrsquot send IRR certificates of completion to DCYF ECEAP or to MERIT Teaching Strategiesreg will inform DCYF ECEAP when teachers have completed the training DCYF ECEAP will enter the appropriate hours into MERIT Due to capacity this may take several weeks after the training is completed Thank you for your patience
New and Ongoing Resources from Teaching Strategiesreg Resources are also available in the Education Staff Support During COVID-19 Basecamp
Users can check their MyTeachingStrategiesreg dashboard for regular updates to GOLDreg and Creative Curriculumreg features resources and webinars
Blog post Using GOLDreg for Formative Assessment in the Time of COVID-19
GOLDreg Enhancements (at no additional cost) include expanded access to all Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg per class type digital access to 100 Mighty Minutesreg family activities associated with the Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg and Mighty Minutesreg and an updated MyTeachingStrategiesreg Family mobile app
Prepare for Any Back-to-School Scenario A Distance Learning Solution blog Blogs about social-emotional health
Supporting Social-Emotional Well-Being in Times of Uncertainty and Helping Children Create a Calm-Down Place
Healthy at Home A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 is a free resource to support learning at home The toolkit provides access to English and Spanish content created in partnership with pediatricians and mental health experts on prevention and care This resource can be shared with parents and its content will be updated weekly
Classroom Connect has all educator resources for you in one place Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Professional Development Professional development (PD) resources are free for ECEAP users and accessible through teacher GOLDreg accounts on the Teaching Strategiesreg Home Page through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Upcoming webinars and new online resources provided by Teaching Strategiesreg are posted in the ldquoMessagesrdquo section after logging in
New Teaching Strategiesreg Distance Learning Solution is a free summer webinar series to help teachers prepare for multiple back-to-school scenarios
Virtual Professional Development provides access to evolving PD models to support you now Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Technical Assistance
Call the dedicated ECEAP GOLDreg phone line at 844-854-4653 for simple issues like logging in and general teacher questions
For more significant technical issues submit a case form to the Teaching Strategiesreg Support Portal
Email delwateachingstrategiescom with GOLDreg issues or requests for additional portfolios Include details such as ELMS child IDs teacher names and class names You may include elmsdcyfwagov as an email recipient for additional support
7
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census To support full participation in the census the Census Bureau has an online response rate map that is updated daily to show self-response rates across the nation The map can be filtered to state county city congressional district municipality tribal area and more An array of resources is available to support the census effort
Outreach materials including newly added free posters and baby hats Complete Messaging Toolkit A package for online communications made by the Spokane Complete Count
Committee which you can download copy and paste into your online newsletters and social media The bureau also offers toolkit and press kits to help community leaders encourage responses and improve upon
their 2010 response rates
DCYF Training Opportunities and Events Directors Check-In The ECEAP Directors check-ins are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9 - 10 am August check-ins are on the 12 and the 26 Please contactor your CQI Specialist to request an invitation
Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators DCYF ECEAP is sponsoring training for new ELMS Administrators who are the ELMS lsquosuper-usersrsquo at the ECEAP contractor level There is training via Zoom on two dates
August 13 9 am - 4 pm September 10 9 am - 4 pm
Sign up by emailing elmsdcyfwagov your name contractor name and preferred date
Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards DCYF ECEAP is hosting a webinar to provide overview information on the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards The webinar highlights updates to language in the standards and new requirements
September 2 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality Please join us during this webinar to review the new wording of the ECEAP expulsion performance standard IC-13 and to discuss our focus on leading with racial equity in all aspects of programming Preschool-level expulsion is an area with a range of data demonstrating the disproportionate impacts on our youngest learners
September 8 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins Check-ins are held through Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month beginning August 31 Check -ins focus on connecting and creating dialogue with participants Join here Webinars for education staff are on the second Monday of each month starting September 14 A variety of topics are planned including curriculum observation screening and assessment Register here
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Family Support Staff Check-ins Bi-weekly check-ins continue through August
Aug 5 9 am Aug 19 9 am
2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars The monthly Mobility Mentoringreg webinar series resumes in September Additional webinars may be added for direct support staff during the pandemic as needed
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Direct Support Staff
Sept 10 2020 9 am Oct 8 2020 9 am
Jan 14 2021 9 am
Feb 11 2021 9 am April 8 2021 9 am May 13 2021 9 am
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Leads Nov 12 2020 9 am
March 11 2021 9 am June 10 2021 9 am
Other Training Opportunities Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center The UW Haring Center team has developed an updated version of individualization internships that focuses on high-leverage practices and leadership strategies for the inclusion of children in early learning or care settings This two-day remote internship is designed for leaders and coaches to attend together Internship activities include problem solving brainstorming and support to create a tailored implementation plan with these strategies
There are a limited number of leadership internships running through September 2020 and these are available on a first come first served basis Contact Jennifer Fung to learn more
Haring Center Summer Internships The UW Haring Center is excited to be able to offer an online version of our two-day individualization internship This online internship focuses on supporting coaches to deepen their knowledge related to individualizing instruction supporting social-emotional learning addressing challenging behavior for young children with disabilities and those who learn and behave differently Materials facilitated discussion and learning activities concentrate both on building knowledge of these practices and on coaching strategies to support providers in the use of the practices in their classrooms Internship are held live and are not pre-recorded To simulate an in-person training experience as closely as possible trainings are held in small groups Register here for these summer internship
August 11 - 12 August 18 - 19
August 26 - 26 September 1 - 2
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
4
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
only This will result in a change to meal access for children from birth to 5 Please consider this change and the needs of your families when planning for times when a center is not operating
COVID-19 Resource to Address Food Insecurity Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) is a new emergency food benefit that provides families with funds to pay for meals during school closures due to COVID-19 in spring of 2020 All households with children in grades K-12 that were approved for free or reduced-price school meals during the last school year or who attended a school where meals were free for all students are eligible for P-EBT P-EBT is not subject to public charge and will not affect immigration status
How do families get P-EBT
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES get Basic Food benefits Families do not need to do anything to get P-EBT They will have received these one-time benefits on their EBT card automatically in early July
If child(ren) were approved for free or reduced-price school meals and the family DOES NOT get Basic Food benefits Families should apply now for P-EBT at wwwwashingtonconnectionorg or by calling 877-501-2233 The deadline to apply is Aug 31 at 5 pm
For more information on P-EBT visit wwwwashingtonconnectionorg OSPI resources about P-EBT are available here including an easy to understand Parent Flyer available in multiple languages
Washington State Budget Projected Deficit The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a major hit to the statersquos economy and the state budget impact is extensive While DCYF is taking every action possible to continue serving children and families planning for budget reductions is a necessary step To address the deficit in the short term Governor Jay Inslee is implementing furloughs for many state employees from June 28 through November 2020 We will continue to update contractors as more information becomes available
Updated Immunization Requirements The State Board of Health (SBOH) has approved changes to Chapter 246-105 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) concerning school and child care immunization policy These rules apply to all public and private schools and licensed child care centers in Washington State including Early Childhood Education and Assi stance Program (ECEAP) providers Effective Aug 1 2020 the update
Requires medically verified immunization records for school and child care entry
Clarifies conditional status in regards to school and child care immunization requirements and implementation Requires a new Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) each year to re -certify the childrsquos immunization records
Under the new regulations children may begin school or child care only if they received all of the required immunizations they are due to receive and submitted medically verifiable records on or before the first day of attendance
To minimize barriers and to avoid unintentionally contributing to disproportionality contractors may request to place a child on an alternative attendance plan to enroll a child in ECEAP until the child can begin a series for immunizations The DOH has created a useful resource that includes resources for parents and staff to help them navigate these new requirements You can find more information here on the ECEAP page
5
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
ELMS News Setting Up the 2020-21 School Year in ELMS
By August 15 set up all contractor site and class pages for the new year in ELMS This automatically sets up the new year in GOLDreg
When setting up classes if you donrsquot yet know the names of teaching staff temporarily enter them as ldquoPlaceholder Teacherrdquo or ldquoPlaceholder Assistantrdquo Later return to the Class gt Staff Slots and Ratio page and enter the correct staff Do this as early as possible so the correct staff show in GOLDreg and in your ELMS Monthly Reports
See Starting the New School Year in ELMS for summary information
Removing ELMS Access
ELMS Administrators can now remove ELMS access from staff who will not return this fall Set ELMS to the 2020-21 school year (not in the school year they worked for you) Open the Staff tab find the person and click ldquoEditrdquo Then click ldquoDeleterdquo next to roles they are leaving Open the Admin tab find the person and click ldquoInactiverdquo to remove their ELMS access
Changes to ELMS Released on July 9
An ldquoAdd Family Support Notesrdquo button was added to the top of the ChildFamily UpdatesgtFamily Support page This allows you to add a new family support note without scrolling down to the bottom of the page to do so This addition was a popular request from ELMS users
Mobility Mentoring You can now view family goals from previous years on the ChildFamily UpdatesgtMobility Mentoring page To access the goals click the ldquoView Goalsrdquo link on the Mobility Mentoring page The Goals pop-up page will display On this page you can view previous goals editdelete goals and create new goals
The Child Record Summary Report now includes Date Enrollment Staff Viewed and Verified Eligibility Documentation and Date Parent Signed the
Application Childrsquos Household Situation Family WorkTraining Hours grid from the childrsquos prescreen or the childrsquos application when itrsquos complete Rescreen information under the Child Development section Mobility Mentoring information
Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Reminder Required Training for Lead Teachers The following online Teaching Strategiesreg courses meet the Lead Teacher training requirements in ECEAP Performance Standard PDTR-10 Per the standard Lead Teachers must complete these courses within six months of hire Unlimited access to all online professional development in Teaching Strategiesreg is available for ECEAP users through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Creative Curriculumreg (CCreg) training (20 hours total)
Note Completion of both of these online courses is the equivalent of the two-day foundational CCreg training provided in person within the past few years CCreg for Preschool Foundation (10 hours)
CCreg for Preschool Daily Resources (10 hours)
6
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
GOLDreg training (15 hours total) Note Completion of all three of these online training modules is the equivalent of the two-day foundational GOLDreg training provided in person within the past few years
GOLDreg Introducing MyTeachingStrategiesreg (2 hours) GOLDreg Objectives for Development and Learning (10 hours)
Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) Certification for ldquoPreschool including dual language learners and child with special needsrdquo (3 hours) Note Please donrsquot send IRR certificates of completion to DCYF ECEAP or to MERIT Teaching Strategiesreg will inform DCYF ECEAP when teachers have completed the training DCYF ECEAP will enter the appropriate hours into MERIT Due to capacity this may take several weeks after the training is completed Thank you for your patience
New and Ongoing Resources from Teaching Strategiesreg Resources are also available in the Education Staff Support During COVID-19 Basecamp
Users can check their MyTeachingStrategiesreg dashboard for regular updates to GOLDreg and Creative Curriculumreg features resources and webinars
Blog post Using GOLDreg for Formative Assessment in the Time of COVID-19
GOLDreg Enhancements (at no additional cost) include expanded access to all Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg per class type digital access to 100 Mighty Minutesreg family activities associated with the Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg and Mighty Minutesreg and an updated MyTeachingStrategiesreg Family mobile app
Prepare for Any Back-to-School Scenario A Distance Learning Solution blog Blogs about social-emotional health
Supporting Social-Emotional Well-Being in Times of Uncertainty and Helping Children Create a Calm-Down Place
Healthy at Home A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 is a free resource to support learning at home The toolkit provides access to English and Spanish content created in partnership with pediatricians and mental health experts on prevention and care This resource can be shared with parents and its content will be updated weekly
Classroom Connect has all educator resources for you in one place Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Professional Development Professional development (PD) resources are free for ECEAP users and accessible through teacher GOLDreg accounts on the Teaching Strategiesreg Home Page through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Upcoming webinars and new online resources provided by Teaching Strategiesreg are posted in the ldquoMessagesrdquo section after logging in
New Teaching Strategiesreg Distance Learning Solution is a free summer webinar series to help teachers prepare for multiple back-to-school scenarios
Virtual Professional Development provides access to evolving PD models to support you now Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Technical Assistance
Call the dedicated ECEAP GOLDreg phone line at 844-854-4653 for simple issues like logging in and general teacher questions
For more significant technical issues submit a case form to the Teaching Strategiesreg Support Portal
Email delwateachingstrategiescom with GOLDreg issues or requests for additional portfolios Include details such as ELMS child IDs teacher names and class names You may include elmsdcyfwagov as an email recipient for additional support
7
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census To support full participation in the census the Census Bureau has an online response rate map that is updated daily to show self-response rates across the nation The map can be filtered to state county city congressional district municipality tribal area and more An array of resources is available to support the census effort
Outreach materials including newly added free posters and baby hats Complete Messaging Toolkit A package for online communications made by the Spokane Complete Count
Committee which you can download copy and paste into your online newsletters and social media The bureau also offers toolkit and press kits to help community leaders encourage responses and improve upon
their 2010 response rates
DCYF Training Opportunities and Events Directors Check-In The ECEAP Directors check-ins are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9 - 10 am August check-ins are on the 12 and the 26 Please contactor your CQI Specialist to request an invitation
Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators DCYF ECEAP is sponsoring training for new ELMS Administrators who are the ELMS lsquosuper-usersrsquo at the ECEAP contractor level There is training via Zoom on two dates
August 13 9 am - 4 pm September 10 9 am - 4 pm
Sign up by emailing elmsdcyfwagov your name contractor name and preferred date
Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards DCYF ECEAP is hosting a webinar to provide overview information on the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards The webinar highlights updates to language in the standards and new requirements
September 2 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality Please join us during this webinar to review the new wording of the ECEAP expulsion performance standard IC-13 and to discuss our focus on leading with racial equity in all aspects of programming Preschool-level expulsion is an area with a range of data demonstrating the disproportionate impacts on our youngest learners
September 8 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins Check-ins are held through Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month beginning August 31 Check -ins focus on connecting and creating dialogue with participants Join here Webinars for education staff are on the second Monday of each month starting September 14 A variety of topics are planned including curriculum observation screening and assessment Register here
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Family Support Staff Check-ins Bi-weekly check-ins continue through August
Aug 5 9 am Aug 19 9 am
2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars The monthly Mobility Mentoringreg webinar series resumes in September Additional webinars may be added for direct support staff during the pandemic as needed
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Direct Support Staff
Sept 10 2020 9 am Oct 8 2020 9 am
Jan 14 2021 9 am
Feb 11 2021 9 am April 8 2021 9 am May 13 2021 9 am
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Leads Nov 12 2020 9 am
March 11 2021 9 am June 10 2021 9 am
Other Training Opportunities Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center The UW Haring Center team has developed an updated version of individualization internships that focuses on high-leverage practices and leadership strategies for the inclusion of children in early learning or care settings This two-day remote internship is designed for leaders and coaches to attend together Internship activities include problem solving brainstorming and support to create a tailored implementation plan with these strategies
There are a limited number of leadership internships running through September 2020 and these are available on a first come first served basis Contact Jennifer Fung to learn more
Haring Center Summer Internships The UW Haring Center is excited to be able to offer an online version of our two-day individualization internship This online internship focuses on supporting coaches to deepen their knowledge related to individualizing instruction supporting social-emotional learning addressing challenging behavior for young children with disabilities and those who learn and behave differently Materials facilitated discussion and learning activities concentrate both on building knowledge of these practices and on coaching strategies to support providers in the use of the practices in their classrooms Internship are held live and are not pre-recorded To simulate an in-person training experience as closely as possible trainings are held in small groups Register here for these summer internship
August 11 - 12 August 18 - 19
August 26 - 26 September 1 - 2
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
5
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
ELMS News Setting Up the 2020-21 School Year in ELMS
By August 15 set up all contractor site and class pages for the new year in ELMS This automatically sets up the new year in GOLDreg
When setting up classes if you donrsquot yet know the names of teaching staff temporarily enter them as ldquoPlaceholder Teacherrdquo or ldquoPlaceholder Assistantrdquo Later return to the Class gt Staff Slots and Ratio page and enter the correct staff Do this as early as possible so the correct staff show in GOLDreg and in your ELMS Monthly Reports
See Starting the New School Year in ELMS for summary information
Removing ELMS Access
ELMS Administrators can now remove ELMS access from staff who will not return this fall Set ELMS to the 2020-21 school year (not in the school year they worked for you) Open the Staff tab find the person and click ldquoEditrdquo Then click ldquoDeleterdquo next to roles they are leaving Open the Admin tab find the person and click ldquoInactiverdquo to remove their ELMS access
Changes to ELMS Released on July 9
An ldquoAdd Family Support Notesrdquo button was added to the top of the ChildFamily UpdatesgtFamily Support page This allows you to add a new family support note without scrolling down to the bottom of the page to do so This addition was a popular request from ELMS users
Mobility Mentoring You can now view family goals from previous years on the ChildFamily UpdatesgtMobility Mentoring page To access the goals click the ldquoView Goalsrdquo link on the Mobility Mentoring page The Goals pop-up page will display On this page you can view previous goals editdelete goals and create new goals
The Child Record Summary Report now includes Date Enrollment Staff Viewed and Verified Eligibility Documentation and Date Parent Signed the
Application Childrsquos Household Situation Family WorkTraining Hours grid from the childrsquos prescreen or the childrsquos application when itrsquos complete Rescreen information under the Child Development section Mobility Mentoring information
Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Reminder Required Training for Lead Teachers The following online Teaching Strategiesreg courses meet the Lead Teacher training requirements in ECEAP Performance Standard PDTR-10 Per the standard Lead Teachers must complete these courses within six months of hire Unlimited access to all online professional development in Teaching Strategiesreg is available for ECEAP users through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Creative Curriculumreg (CCreg) training (20 hours total)
Note Completion of both of these online courses is the equivalent of the two-day foundational CCreg training provided in person within the past few years CCreg for Preschool Foundation (10 hours)
CCreg for Preschool Daily Resources (10 hours)
6
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
GOLDreg training (15 hours total) Note Completion of all three of these online training modules is the equivalent of the two-day foundational GOLDreg training provided in person within the past few years
GOLDreg Introducing MyTeachingStrategiesreg (2 hours) GOLDreg Objectives for Development and Learning (10 hours)
Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) Certification for ldquoPreschool including dual language learners and child with special needsrdquo (3 hours) Note Please donrsquot send IRR certificates of completion to DCYF ECEAP or to MERIT Teaching Strategiesreg will inform DCYF ECEAP when teachers have completed the training DCYF ECEAP will enter the appropriate hours into MERIT Due to capacity this may take several weeks after the training is completed Thank you for your patience
New and Ongoing Resources from Teaching Strategiesreg Resources are also available in the Education Staff Support During COVID-19 Basecamp
Users can check their MyTeachingStrategiesreg dashboard for regular updates to GOLDreg and Creative Curriculumreg features resources and webinars
Blog post Using GOLDreg for Formative Assessment in the Time of COVID-19
GOLDreg Enhancements (at no additional cost) include expanded access to all Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg per class type digital access to 100 Mighty Minutesreg family activities associated with the Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg and Mighty Minutesreg and an updated MyTeachingStrategiesreg Family mobile app
Prepare for Any Back-to-School Scenario A Distance Learning Solution blog Blogs about social-emotional health
Supporting Social-Emotional Well-Being in Times of Uncertainty and Helping Children Create a Calm-Down Place
Healthy at Home A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 is a free resource to support learning at home The toolkit provides access to English and Spanish content created in partnership with pediatricians and mental health experts on prevention and care This resource can be shared with parents and its content will be updated weekly
Classroom Connect has all educator resources for you in one place Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Professional Development Professional development (PD) resources are free for ECEAP users and accessible through teacher GOLDreg accounts on the Teaching Strategiesreg Home Page through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Upcoming webinars and new online resources provided by Teaching Strategiesreg are posted in the ldquoMessagesrdquo section after logging in
New Teaching Strategiesreg Distance Learning Solution is a free summer webinar series to help teachers prepare for multiple back-to-school scenarios
Virtual Professional Development provides access to evolving PD models to support you now Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Technical Assistance
Call the dedicated ECEAP GOLDreg phone line at 844-854-4653 for simple issues like logging in and general teacher questions
For more significant technical issues submit a case form to the Teaching Strategiesreg Support Portal
Email delwateachingstrategiescom with GOLDreg issues or requests for additional portfolios Include details such as ELMS child IDs teacher names and class names You may include elmsdcyfwagov as an email recipient for additional support
7
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census To support full participation in the census the Census Bureau has an online response rate map that is updated daily to show self-response rates across the nation The map can be filtered to state county city congressional district municipality tribal area and more An array of resources is available to support the census effort
Outreach materials including newly added free posters and baby hats Complete Messaging Toolkit A package for online communications made by the Spokane Complete Count
Committee which you can download copy and paste into your online newsletters and social media The bureau also offers toolkit and press kits to help community leaders encourage responses and improve upon
their 2010 response rates
DCYF Training Opportunities and Events Directors Check-In The ECEAP Directors check-ins are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9 - 10 am August check-ins are on the 12 and the 26 Please contactor your CQI Specialist to request an invitation
Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators DCYF ECEAP is sponsoring training for new ELMS Administrators who are the ELMS lsquosuper-usersrsquo at the ECEAP contractor level There is training via Zoom on two dates
August 13 9 am - 4 pm September 10 9 am - 4 pm
Sign up by emailing elmsdcyfwagov your name contractor name and preferred date
Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards DCYF ECEAP is hosting a webinar to provide overview information on the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards The webinar highlights updates to language in the standards and new requirements
September 2 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality Please join us during this webinar to review the new wording of the ECEAP expulsion performance standard IC-13 and to discuss our focus on leading with racial equity in all aspects of programming Preschool-level expulsion is an area with a range of data demonstrating the disproportionate impacts on our youngest learners
September 8 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins Check-ins are held through Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month beginning August 31 Check -ins focus on connecting and creating dialogue with participants Join here Webinars for education staff are on the second Monday of each month starting September 14 A variety of topics are planned including curriculum observation screening and assessment Register here
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Family Support Staff Check-ins Bi-weekly check-ins continue through August
Aug 5 9 am Aug 19 9 am
2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars The monthly Mobility Mentoringreg webinar series resumes in September Additional webinars may be added for direct support staff during the pandemic as needed
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Direct Support Staff
Sept 10 2020 9 am Oct 8 2020 9 am
Jan 14 2021 9 am
Feb 11 2021 9 am April 8 2021 9 am May 13 2021 9 am
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Leads Nov 12 2020 9 am
March 11 2021 9 am June 10 2021 9 am
Other Training Opportunities Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center The UW Haring Center team has developed an updated version of individualization internships that focuses on high-leverage practices and leadership strategies for the inclusion of children in early learning or care settings This two-day remote internship is designed for leaders and coaches to attend together Internship activities include problem solving brainstorming and support to create a tailored implementation plan with these strategies
There are a limited number of leadership internships running through September 2020 and these are available on a first come first served basis Contact Jennifer Fung to learn more
Haring Center Summer Internships The UW Haring Center is excited to be able to offer an online version of our two-day individualization internship This online internship focuses on supporting coaches to deepen their knowledge related to individualizing instruction supporting social-emotional learning addressing challenging behavior for young children with disabilities and those who learn and behave differently Materials facilitated discussion and learning activities concentrate both on building knowledge of these practices and on coaching strategies to support providers in the use of the practices in their classrooms Internship are held live and are not pre-recorded To simulate an in-person training experience as closely as possible trainings are held in small groups Register here for these summer internship
August 11 - 12 August 18 - 19
August 26 - 26 September 1 - 2
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
6
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
GOLDreg training (15 hours total) Note Completion of all three of these online training modules is the equivalent of the two-day foundational GOLDreg training provided in person within the past few years
GOLDreg Introducing MyTeachingStrategiesreg (2 hours) GOLDreg Objectives for Development and Learning (10 hours)
Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) Certification for ldquoPreschool including dual language learners and child with special needsrdquo (3 hours) Note Please donrsquot send IRR certificates of completion to DCYF ECEAP or to MERIT Teaching Strategiesreg will inform DCYF ECEAP when teachers have completed the training DCYF ECEAP will enter the appropriate hours into MERIT Due to capacity this may take several weeks after the training is completed Thank you for your patience
New and Ongoing Resources from Teaching Strategiesreg Resources are also available in the Education Staff Support During COVID-19 Basecamp
Users can check their MyTeachingStrategiesreg dashboard for regular updates to GOLDreg and Creative Curriculumreg features resources and webinars
Blog post Using GOLDreg for Formative Assessment in the Time of COVID-19
GOLDreg Enhancements (at no additional cost) include expanded access to all Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg per class type digital access to 100 Mighty Minutesreg family activities associated with the Intentional Teaching Experiencesreg and Mighty Minutesreg and an updated MyTeachingStrategiesreg Family mobile app
Prepare for Any Back-to-School Scenario A Distance Learning Solution blog Blogs about social-emotional health
Supporting Social-Emotional Well-Being in Times of Uncertainty and Helping Children Create a Calm-Down Place
Healthy at Home A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 is a free resource to support learning at home The toolkit provides access to English and Spanish content created in partnership with pediatricians and mental health experts on prevention and care This resource can be shared with parents and its content will be updated weekly
Classroom Connect has all educator resources for you in one place Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Professional Development Professional development (PD) resources are free for ECEAP users and accessible through teacher GOLDreg accounts on the Teaching Strategiesreg Home Page through October 2020 Updated access is coming soon Upcoming webinars and new online resources provided by Teaching Strategiesreg are posted in the ldquoMessagesrdquo section after logging in
New Teaching Strategiesreg Distance Learning Solution is a free summer webinar series to help teachers prepare for multiple back-to-school scenarios
Virtual Professional Development provides access to evolving PD models to support you now Teaching Strategies GOLDreg Technical Assistance
Call the dedicated ECEAP GOLDreg phone line at 844-854-4653 for simple issues like logging in and general teacher questions
For more significant technical issues submit a case form to the Teaching Strategiesreg Support Portal
Email delwateachingstrategiescom with GOLDreg issues or requests for additional portfolios Include details such as ELMS child IDs teacher names and class names You may include elmsdcyfwagov as an email recipient for additional support
7
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census To support full participation in the census the Census Bureau has an online response rate map that is updated daily to show self-response rates across the nation The map can be filtered to state county city congressional district municipality tribal area and more An array of resources is available to support the census effort
Outreach materials including newly added free posters and baby hats Complete Messaging Toolkit A package for online communications made by the Spokane Complete Count
Committee which you can download copy and paste into your online newsletters and social media The bureau also offers toolkit and press kits to help community leaders encourage responses and improve upon
their 2010 response rates
DCYF Training Opportunities and Events Directors Check-In The ECEAP Directors check-ins are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9 - 10 am August check-ins are on the 12 and the 26 Please contactor your CQI Specialist to request an invitation
Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators DCYF ECEAP is sponsoring training for new ELMS Administrators who are the ELMS lsquosuper-usersrsquo at the ECEAP contractor level There is training via Zoom on two dates
August 13 9 am - 4 pm September 10 9 am - 4 pm
Sign up by emailing elmsdcyfwagov your name contractor name and preferred date
Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards DCYF ECEAP is hosting a webinar to provide overview information on the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards The webinar highlights updates to language in the standards and new requirements
September 2 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality Please join us during this webinar to review the new wording of the ECEAP expulsion performance standard IC-13 and to discuss our focus on leading with racial equity in all aspects of programming Preschool-level expulsion is an area with a range of data demonstrating the disproportionate impacts on our youngest learners
September 8 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins Check-ins are held through Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month beginning August 31 Check -ins focus on connecting and creating dialogue with participants Join here Webinars for education staff are on the second Monday of each month starting September 14 A variety of topics are planned including curriculum observation screening and assessment Register here
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Family Support Staff Check-ins Bi-weekly check-ins continue through August
Aug 5 9 am Aug 19 9 am
2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars The monthly Mobility Mentoringreg webinar series resumes in September Additional webinars may be added for direct support staff during the pandemic as needed
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Direct Support Staff
Sept 10 2020 9 am Oct 8 2020 9 am
Jan 14 2021 9 am
Feb 11 2021 9 am April 8 2021 9 am May 13 2021 9 am
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Leads Nov 12 2020 9 am
March 11 2021 9 am June 10 2021 9 am
Other Training Opportunities Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center The UW Haring Center team has developed an updated version of individualization internships that focuses on high-leverage practices and leadership strategies for the inclusion of children in early learning or care settings This two-day remote internship is designed for leaders and coaches to attend together Internship activities include problem solving brainstorming and support to create a tailored implementation plan with these strategies
There are a limited number of leadership internships running through September 2020 and these are available on a first come first served basis Contact Jennifer Fung to learn more
Haring Center Summer Internships The UW Haring Center is excited to be able to offer an online version of our two-day individualization internship This online internship focuses on supporting coaches to deepen their knowledge related to individualizing instruction supporting social-emotional learning addressing challenging behavior for young children with disabilities and those who learn and behave differently Materials facilitated discussion and learning activities concentrate both on building knowledge of these practices and on coaching strategies to support providers in the use of the practices in their classrooms Internship are held live and are not pre-recorded To simulate an in-person training experience as closely as possible trainings are held in small groups Register here for these summer internship
August 11 - 12 August 18 - 19
August 26 - 26 September 1 - 2
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
7
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census To support full participation in the census the Census Bureau has an online response rate map that is updated daily to show self-response rates across the nation The map can be filtered to state county city congressional district municipality tribal area and more An array of resources is available to support the census effort
Outreach materials including newly added free posters and baby hats Complete Messaging Toolkit A package for online communications made by the Spokane Complete Count
Committee which you can download copy and paste into your online newsletters and social media The bureau also offers toolkit and press kits to help community leaders encourage responses and improve upon
their 2010 response rates
DCYF Training Opportunities and Events Directors Check-In The ECEAP Directors check-ins are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9 - 10 am August check-ins are on the 12 and the 26 Please contactor your CQI Specialist to request an invitation
Virtual Training for New ELMS Administrators DCYF ECEAP is sponsoring training for new ELMS Administrators who are the ELMS lsquosuper-usersrsquo at the ECEAP contractor level There is training via Zoom on two dates
August 13 9 am - 4 pm September 10 9 am - 4 pm
Sign up by emailing elmsdcyfwagov your name contractor name and preferred date
Overview of the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards DCYF ECEAP is hosting a webinar to provide overview information on the 2020-21 ECEAP Performance Standards The webinar highlights updates to language in the standards and new requirements
September 2 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Expulsion and Racial Disproportionality Please join us during this webinar to review the new wording of the ECEAP expulsion performance standard IC-13 and to discuss our focus on leading with racial equity in all aspects of programming Preschool-level expulsion is an area with a range of data demonstrating the disproportionate impacts on our youngest learners
September 8 1 pm - 2 pm Register here
Education Staff Monthly Webinars and Check-ins Check-ins are held through Zoom on the fourth Monday of each month beginning August 31 Check -ins focus on connecting and creating dialogue with participants Join here Webinars for education staff are on the second Monday of each month starting September 14 A variety of topics are planned including curriculum observation screening and assessment Register here
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Family Support Staff Check-ins Bi-weekly check-ins continue through August
Aug 5 9 am Aug 19 9 am
2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars The monthly Mobility Mentoringreg webinar series resumes in September Additional webinars may be added for direct support staff during the pandemic as needed
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Direct Support Staff
Sept 10 2020 9 am Oct 8 2020 9 am
Jan 14 2021 9 am
Feb 11 2021 9 am April 8 2021 9 am May 13 2021 9 am
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Leads Nov 12 2020 9 am
March 11 2021 9 am June 10 2021 9 am
Other Training Opportunities Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center The UW Haring Center team has developed an updated version of individualization internships that focuses on high-leverage practices and leadership strategies for the inclusion of children in early learning or care settings This two-day remote internship is designed for leaders and coaches to attend together Internship activities include problem solving brainstorming and support to create a tailored implementation plan with these strategies
There are a limited number of leadership internships running through September 2020 and these are available on a first come first served basis Contact Jennifer Fung to learn more
Haring Center Summer Internships The UW Haring Center is excited to be able to offer an online version of our two-day individualization internship This online internship focuses on supporting coaches to deepen their knowledge related to individualizing instruction supporting social-emotional learning addressing challenging behavior for young children with disabilities and those who learn and behave differently Materials facilitated discussion and learning activities concentrate both on building knowledge of these practices and on coaching strategies to support providers in the use of the practices in their classrooms Internship are held live and are not pre-recorded To simulate an in-person training experience as closely as possible trainings are held in small groups Register here for these summer internship
August 11 - 12 August 18 - 19
August 26 - 26 September 1 - 2
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Family Support Staff Check-ins Bi-weekly check-ins continue through August
Aug 5 9 am Aug 19 9 am
2020-21 Mobility Mentoringreg Monthly Webinars The monthly Mobility Mentoringreg webinar series resumes in September Additional webinars may be added for direct support staff during the pandemic as needed
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Direct Support Staff
Sept 10 2020 9 am Oct 8 2020 9 am
Jan 14 2021 9 am
Feb 11 2021 9 am April 8 2021 9 am May 13 2021 9 am
Mobility Mentoringreg Webinars for Leads Nov 12 2020 9 am
March 11 2021 9 am June 10 2021 9 am
Other Training Opportunities Leadership Internship at University of Washington (UW) Haring Center The UW Haring Center team has developed an updated version of individualization internships that focuses on high-leverage practices and leadership strategies for the inclusion of children in early learning or care settings This two-day remote internship is designed for leaders and coaches to attend together Internship activities include problem solving brainstorming and support to create a tailored implementation plan with these strategies
There are a limited number of leadership internships running through September 2020 and these are available on a first come first served basis Contact Jennifer Fung to learn more
Haring Center Summer Internships The UW Haring Center is excited to be able to offer an online version of our two-day individualization internship This online internship focuses on supporting coaches to deepen their knowledge related to individualizing instruction supporting social-emotional learning addressing challenging behavior for young children with disabilities and those who learn and behave differently Materials facilitated discussion and learning activities concentrate both on building knowledge of these practices and on coaching strategies to support providers in the use of the practices in their classrooms Internship are held live and are not pre-recorded To simulate an in-person training experience as closely as possible trainings are held in small groups Register here for these summer internship
August 11 - 12 August 18 - 19
August 26 - 26 September 1 - 2
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
8
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
Circle Time Magazine Visit Circle Time Magazine an accessible friendly and fun professional development web series focused on early learning in action Receive STARS credits by completing knowledge checks at the end of each episode
Resources Health Trauma and Resilience
FDA Warning About the Dangers of Hand Sanitizers with Methanol The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers about hand sanitizer products that are labeled as containing ethanol but have tested positive for methanol contamination Click here for more information from the FDA
Centers for Disease Control Updated Child Care Guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides updated guidance for child care providers including options for barrier protection during the COVID-19 screening process before entry
DCYF COVID-19 Resource Guide DCYF recently created a resource guide to help parents and caregivers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic The guide is intended to help parents caregivers and their families understand manage and respond to the stress and uncertainty of an infectious disease outbreak
Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19 This excellent guide for individuals families and educators is provided by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley Food and Nutrition COVID-19-Related Resources In a recent eNews issue from the National Child and Adult Care Food Programs Sponsors Association information was shared about national waivers issued by the US Department of Agriculture Read the March 20 post for details
Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma This video explores the ways Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to respond to the impacts of trauma Trauma-informed approaches are provided for early learning programs to increase the ways children and families are served This includes understanding the prevalence of trauma recognizing its signs and symptoms and knowing how to respond
Stress and Resilience How Toxic Stress Affects Us and What We Can Do About It Watch this video to learn more about what ldquotoxic stressrdquo is how it can affect children and families and ways to respond This Center on the Developing Childrsquos website offers resources for parents including free activity guides
Tooth brushing at Home This resource can help parents learn to brush their childrsquos teeth with fluoride toothpaste to prevent tooth decay and to promote good oral health Available here in Spanish
Helping Children at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides guidance on how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic While emergency measures requiring children to remain at home are critical boredom and frustration can be common during this time Consider different approaches to better manage homebound periods for children and families
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
9
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through COVID-19 In this article experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the pandemic
Equity
Anti-Racist Work in Schools Are You in it for the Long Haul Schools are recognizing the importance of anti-bias and anti-racist work Visit Teaching Tolerance website to consider their points of reflection and questions
The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture Explore a list of white supremacy culture characteristics from Dismantling Racism A Workbook for Social Change Groups The list describes norms and standards that uphold white supremacy culture that are damaging to both people of color and white people
Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves This book offers practical guidance to early childhood educators and parents for confronting and eliminating barrie rs of prejudice misinformation and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity
Office of Head Start (OHS) OHS recognizes the importance of supporting parents and staff as they talk with children and each other about race and racism Explore resources that address how young children learn about race and ways to talk to children to help them cope These materials can help families and staff have open and healthy conversations with children of all ages
Washington State Association (WSA) of Head Start and ECEAP Resource Find a compiled list of articles videos books and more on race and racism for Parent Ambassadors
The Bias of lsquoProfessionalismrsquo Standards Stanford Social Innovation Review shares an article that discusses how professionalism has become coded language for white favoritism in workplace practices that more often than not privilege the values of white and Western employees and leave behind people of color
COVID-19 and Old Racist Tropes The Washington Post offers an opinion piece of the history of Anti-Chinese racism in America
Dismantling Racism Dismantling Racism Works website offers a web-based workbook that was originally designed for their two-day basic workshop Itrsquos now available to the community and includes resources for racial justice racism and COVID -19
Reimagining Strategy in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis A Triage Tool Center for Community Investment shares a Triage Tool that helps define your focus and prioritize strategies and the work moving forward
Early Math and Numeracy Development and Research in Math Education (DREME) Check out early math resources for families from Stanford University on the DREMErsquos Family Math website
New Web-Based Tool for Early Childhood Educators and Families From the University of Denverrsquos Marisco Institute Learning amp Teaching with Learning Trajectories to support math learning for birth to age 8
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese
10
ECEAP REMINDERS amp LINKS ndash AUGUST 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYCrsquos Math at Home Toolkit offers fun and easy math activities that may be done at home
Early Childhood Education
Office of Head Startrsquos Upcoming Events Visit the Early Childhood Learning amp Knowledge Center to explore and register for upcoming training and technical assistance events
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning for Young Children The University of Texas shares some principles of early childhood learning that could help shape how parents schools and districts approach daily or weekly support for children and families
Institute for Learning amp Brain Science Visit the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences training modules Each module takes an in-depth look at a unique topic and incorporates research evidence real-life context and opportunities for user reflection Modules range from 10 to 25 minutes and are available in Spanish Somali and Vietnamese