October Newsletter

BCDI-Atlanta is excited to present an activity guide encouraging families to actively participate in their communities. This guide offers practical, family-friendly activities that inspire civic involvement, including voter registration challenges, family voting nights, and resources to help families get to the polls. By using this guide, childcare centers can help build future generations of informed voters, empowering families to make their voices heard.

Let’s work together to create a more civically engaged future, one family at a time!

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Introducing Our Digital Membership Cards!

BCDI-Atlanta is thrilled to unveil our new digital membership cards! As a proud supporter of Black children, you can now show your commitment with a sleek and easy-to-access membership card. Join the movement and help us elevate the future for our children.

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Everyone can celebrate National Farm to School Month! National Farm to School Network has developed resources and activities to promote Farm to School Month in schools, early care and education settings, communities, and media outlets. Farm to School Month is celebrated in communities across the country! Explore the calendar to learn what's happening in your community.

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Elevate your impact by attending the Elevate the Culture: Embracing All Voices summit. Whether you're a parent, educator, healthcare provider, or community leader, you'll gain valuable insights and tools to help you make a difference in the lives of young children and their families. Explore and enlighten on various topics associated with the theme - specifically around:

Literacy and Knowledge
Student and Family Engagement
Assets and Resources
Community and Cultural Identity

Don't miss this opportunity to grow and connect with like-minded advocates.

As a valued member, we're excited to offer you an exclusive 15% discount on registration for the 6th Annual Culturally Responsive ECE Leadership Summit. Check your email for the special promotional code – this is an event you won't want to miss!

Join us for our annual members-only business meeting, during which we will share our budget, tax documents, officers and operations for the current fiscal year, as well as conduct any necessary elections.

(Members Only) @ 5:00-6:00 PM ET

Join us for our final affiliate meeting of the year! This meeting will let you participate in our community initiatives supporting, Early Care and Education, Family Engagement, and Literacy.

@ 6:30-8:00 PM ET

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October is National Head Start Awareness Month!

This month marks the start of a yearlong celebration leading up to the 60th anniversary of Head Start in 2025. To honor this milestone, the National Head Start Association (NHSA) is collecting 60 stories that highlight the incredible impact of this program over the years. The goal is to curate 60 stories for the 60 years of Head Start. You can do your part by submitting your favorite story of a child, alum, staff member or parent whose life was transformed by Head Start!

Join NHSA in celebrating six decades of changing lives—submit your Head Start story today!

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Georgia Pre-K Week is Almost Here!

From October 7-11, 2024, Voices for Georgia's Children hosts the Georgia's Pre-K program! This week provides an opportunity for legislators and leaders to visit Pre-K classrooms and read to students, offering them valuable insights into early education.

Let’s support early education and shape a brighter future together!

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Mark your calendar for October 17th for NBCDI's Creatives Gathering at ZuCot Gallery, Atlanta, an inspiring evening of live music, spoken word, hors d'oeuvres, and a special guest speaker. Let's come together to celebrate the power of creativity in changing narratives.

Attention BCDI Atlanta Members!

There is a special promo code Educator (who are also educators ONLY), that can be used for a discounted ticket rate. Anyone interested can email: Communications@nbcdi.org by Tuesday, October 15th, membership and educator status will be verified.

This forum is space for early education stakeholders to connect and share with each other. Start by introducing yourself with areas of interest, posting your relative content, sharing media, or information for advancing equity in early care and education.

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