A message from CECMP Director, Neva Bandelow
It’s May and the school year is winding down. It has been a time of learning, growing, rebooting, and one filled with new opportunities for relationships to build.
“Thank you” does not seem adequate to express my appreciation for all that you do to carry the Mentor Program into this post-Covid-19 reality. You have remained solid, determined and dedicated. While we have lost some of our grounding during the Pandemic, we are building new bridges and finding our path. Because of you, we, the State Office continues to strengthen our program and incorporate the suggestions and feedback that make our program so successful since 1988!

I heard a funny little meme about why the Month is named May. “It May rain, it May be sunny,” it is a fickle month. One thing is true, you are not fickle. Your advocacy and wisdom is unwavering. 

Many of you already heard that CDSS is extending our contract for three years (based on continued funding. as grants go). They believe in our Mission, Values and Goals. So let us move into the next school year with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Please remember to complete reporting and reimbursement deadlines.  We will be here during the summer. For those of you who will enjoy the summer off, it is well deserved. Our final newsletter of the school year will be out in June with critical information. Be on the lookout.

And I can’t sign off without wishing Brooke congratulation on completing her Master’s Degree from Erickson. Well done Brooke~
 
Until then, be well. 
Neva
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PAS ONLINE: Widening the Lens
PAS Online:
Widening the Lens

Tuesday, May 30th
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Looking at Program Quality from a
Program Administration Perspective

Learning objectives:
  • Administer the Program Administration Scale.
  • Evaluate the program's business practices through self-assessment by using PAS.
  • Create an action plan based on self-assessment results.
Quarterly Coordinator Meeting
Over 50 Coordinators joined us on April 28th for our last Coordinator Meeting of the program year! CECMP staff provided updates to the program, shared on our most recent College visits, and welcomed Krista Murphy from WestEd to share resources on Family Child Care at its Best and PDG-R funded CECO modules.
We even got to surprise our own Brooke Giesen, CECMP Assistant Director, with a celebration send off where Coordinators, Director Mentors, and Mentor Teachers shared thoughtful words of how she has not only impacted the CECMP in a positive way, but also impacted them. Brooke would love to stay in touch, please feel free to reach out to her on her personal email, brookegiesen0@gmail.com.

Were not able to attend our meeting? Be sure to check your email! A recording of the meeting, as well as a copy of the presentation was emailed out to Coordinators on May 9th.
Child Care Champions Showcase + Auction
On Friday, April 28th, CECMP Assistant Director, Brooke Giesen, and Program Analyst, Vanessa Dilks, attended the 2023 Child Care Champions Showcase + Auction with Children's Council! We heard from San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Children's Council, CEO, Dr. Gina Fromer. A big congrats to Krystle Danridge-Pierson, their 2023 Family Child Care Provider Champion!
Shasta College Celebrates Retiring Mentors!


Congratulations Diana Stenen and
Lisa Ables,
Shasta College Mentor Teachers!



With a combined 41 years as Classroom Mentors, Diana Stenen and Lisa Ables with Shasta Early Childhood Mentor Program are retiring! The Mentor Program can not thank you enough for your dedication to the ECE field. Your wisdom will live on in those that you served.
California Association for the Education of Young Children Conference!
CECMP hosted a booth at this year's CAAEYC conference in Santa Rosa! We were thrilled to not only meet with current Mentors, but those interested in becoming a mentor!
Looking for some more Learning?
You hopefully saw that NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) book has been critiqued as “too woke” in Alabama.

We felt this was an appropriate time to link you to learn more about DAP, the book and to explore their resources. 
Certificates now available on LiveBinders
CECMP Certificates are now available on LiveBinders for Director Mentors, Mentor Teachers, and Selection Committee Members!
FINAL Reimbursement Site Entries
due June 16th!
Coordinators!
The last opportunity to enter any stipends into our reimbursement site is June 16th. There will be no exceptions.

If applicable, don't forget about the Coordinator approval step so it is ready for State approval!
Coordinator Submission
due Date
  • Friday, June 16th
Check Run Date

  • Thursday, June 29th
CALIFORNIA EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTOR PROGRAM
2555 HESPERIAN BLVD, BUILDING 400
HAYWARD, CA 94545