CONNECTIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

CONNECTING TO BROOMFIELD'S EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMUNITY

February 2022

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BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOR OUR CHILDREN

BECC STRIVES TO BUILD CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMMUNITY AGENCIES, EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS AND PARENTS

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February is named black history month because of two historical figures born in this month: President Lincoln, influential in the emancipation of slaves, and Frederick Douglass, a prominent leader in abolitionist movement. African Americans would often celebrate their freedom while honoring the men who helped make it possible during the month of February.

UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAININGS!

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Incredible Years (English & Spanish)

Incredible Years is a 14-week course that supports parents support parents with children 3-6 years in social/emotional development and to reduce stress in the family while building greater bonds. We are excited to offer both English and Spanish classes.

English is online, starts 2/9 from 9:30 - 11am

Spanish is online, starts 2/24 from 5:30 - 7pm

Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference

The regions largest and leading conference focused on promoting and advancing early childhood education. Virtual training sessions, March 3 & 4, in person March 11 & 12 at Colorado Convention Center.

Scholarship money available! Learn more about the conference here.

PEAK Parent Center Conference

A conference for all involved in the education and support of students with disabilities to learn, collaborate, and focus on strategies that support students and their families! Virtual Conference, February 10, 17 & 24. Scholarship money available! Learn more here.

Networking meetings for early childhood education providers and teachers

Broomfield's Family Child Care Homes are supported through our monthly meeting, The Huddle! Join us on February 14th at 6:30pm, register here

Our Child Care Centers and preschool Directors are supported through our monthly meeting, Director's Roundtable. Join us on February 8th at 12:30pm, register here.

SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS

Support our neighbors in need and FISH in February and March by hosting a food drive! Learn how by clicking here!

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You can stay engaged with our partners at the Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC) and the ongoing work for Universal Preschool coming in 2023. Holding monthly informational Town Halls to provide families, providers, members of the workforce, and early childhood stakeholders with updates about the Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program implementation process and opportunities to get involved. Join the town hall:

Tuesday, February 8

5:30 p.m.

Spanish language interpretation will be available.

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Our partners and friends at the Broomfield Library have a full calendar of events for young children and families! Be sure to see how you and your clients or families can engage in story time, family play dates and fun workshops with music and art! Click here for more info!

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Child care providers and preschool teachers have had a tremendous responsibility over the last 23 months in keeping children safe, involved, and educated. Many differing policies and having to pivot on a moment's notice. The stress they feel can impact the classroom and the emotional state of the children.

Thanks to a grant from Broomfield Community Foundation, BECC and our partners at Mental Health Partners are teaming up to offer a Early Childhood Educator (ECE) support group specifically for our Broomfield early childhood educators starting on February 17th at 6pm.

Registration required. Please forward the registration link to any child care provider you know.

BE IN THE KNOW!

Broomfield Public Health has updated the mask mandates! Because of the diligent work of our community with vaccinations and continued mask wearing mandate has been rescinded.

Although masks are no longer required, Masks are still a very useful tool in terms of reducing transmission of many illnesses, including COVID, Flu and RSV. High quality masks are encouraged. KN-95 is the best to use.

Please see the Public Health information page here.

If you are in a child care setting and need some additional guidance, please reach out to BECC and we will support you in your decision making and policies.

The Boulder Fire & High Wind Disaster Relief Donation and Resource Center is looking for volunteers to accept incoming donations and assist with organizing and stocking items so that donations are easily accessible for the Marshall and Middle Fork Fire victims.

This project requires physical strength and stamina. You will assist with organizing and stocking items ready for shopping, as well as tidying up clothing, households and other shopping areas so that donations are easily accessible for the Marshall Fire Victims. You may also help accept donations from the general public. Please wear comfortable clothes you can get dirty, closed toe shoes, and a mask.

Click here to learn more and sign up for a shift!

Colorado Child Care Licensing has updated the licensing regulations. Previous licensing regulations had the infant/toddlers are categorized from birth to age 2. Now, it is birth to 18 months.

How does this help?

It opens up the licensing ability for providers to take more children over 18 months. Many licenses allow only two children below two. Now, child care providers can care for more children in a licensed setting.

Want more information? Click here or email Shelley Jicha at [email protected]

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES,

TEACHERS & COMMUNITY

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The Broomfield Resource Guide continues to add a variety of resources that directly support Broomfield residents access to transportation, health care & mental health care, emergency assistance, child services and adult & senior services.

We will be using some of our Colorado Gives donations to enhance our website!

Take a look here and see what resources can support you and your families!

Kids don't come with instructions. That's why Bright by Text sends the info you need most for raising little ones, from pregnancy through age 8!

Sign up here and give your child's date of birth. You will receive information on how to support them and learn of new activities and programs that could enhance their education and recreation too!

BECC is responsible for sending out three texts a month! So, sign up and continue the connection!

The Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines (ELDG) are based on research and bring together widely accepted strategies to help children develop successfully. Anyone who cares for a young child care use this resource to support giving kids a healthy start!

BECC will be harnessing these ELDGs in various forms that are easily accessible to parents along with activities!

Want to be the first to receive these usable ELDGs? Contact us here!

BROOMFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL

Creating a Broomfield environment where every child is valued, healthy and thriving

PO BOX 573 | BROOMFIELD, 80038 | [email protected]

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