Child Care Resource & Referral
Serving Douglas, Klamath & Lake Counties
Douglas: 541.492.6608 Klamath & Lake: 541.492.6609
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Spring 2021 Newsletter
& Training Bulletin
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Attend any Care Connections & Education sponsored webinar this Spring and we will send you a children's book! |
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A Message from our Program Coordinator: |
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Hello Early Learning Professionals!
I continue to be amazed by all of you and the work you do to support young children, keep our community open, and work and manage all of the opportunities thrown out at you. This has been a long, long season of busy. I hope you are doing your best to take care of you and your family. I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to green leaves and blooming flowers. Spring is so refreshing.
Care Connections & Education continues to look for ways to support you and your business. We are excited about the increase of professionals taking advantage of our Around the CKC’s in 221 days promo. This ends in April, so we are encouraging all of you to hop on this train. We have amazing prizes to give away and we want you to clean us out! Many of you may have already reached a few of these levels. Give Michelle a call to find out if you have prizes waiting 541-492-6604.
Lastly, I want to thank you all for your participation in the listening session, provider pickups, statewide webinars, new cohort opportunities, vaccines, surveys, vacancy checks, tax classes, the CKC challenge and so much more. We are certainly in a unique time and I appreciate the efforts you have made to connect with us and with each other. Please let us know if you there are things that we can do for you. We are looking forward to seeing you at Spring Fling on May 15th. Enjoy those kiddos, their laughter is fuel for the soul.
Sincerely,
Heather Freilinger
Program Coordinator
Care Connections & Education
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Preschool Promise Update: |
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Written By: CCR&R Facilitator, Charlene Shaw
Preschool Promise is a state funded program available for children living at a maximum of 200% of the poverty level. By incorporating a mixed-delivery approach which recognizes that high quality early learning experiences can take place in a wide variety of settings, Preschool Promise provides opportunities for families to access and choose the preschool setting which best meets their needs. Currently there is availability for enrolling new children to Preschool Promise.
It is my pleasure to work with the Preschool Promise providers in our counties. Even in hard times, the commitment of the Preschool Promise providers in Douglas, Lake and Klamath counties continue to make use of their great strengths and provide successful programs even in hard times.
The students receiving the education of these experts in the Preschool Promise program continue to thrive even through this pandemic. New programs in a state of emergency have more questions than answers, however, these providers persevered and created hybrid programs that meet the needs of the students and their families even in this time of crisis. Several of our programs started the SPARK application and self-assessment process even with the extra workload produced by the pandemic.
We live in wonderful communities that thrive in adversity and band together to overcome obstacles produced by the current health crisis. In the end the providers produced strong and healthy programs that continue to serve our precious children.
I can’t say enough about the wonderful providers we have for the Preschool Promise program, and if you know anyone that might be interested in enrolling into Preschool Promise have them complete the interest form at:
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New Network Opportunity Going Well! |
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We are excited to have 15 childcare providers who are participating in our new network! Participants of the Quality Improvement Network with a Small Business Management and Infant Toddler focus, include four Childcare Center Directors, two Certified Family, and nine Registered Family Providers.
This is a one-year commitment. Each month, participants attend training for business and quality improvement and receive individualized supports. Providers also have access to an individual savings program, network funding, and program materials with an end goal of creating a sustainable quality childcare business.
At the end of the 12-month period, participants will receive a business certificate through Umpqua Community College, multiplied invest through an individual development account through Neighbor Works, and will be ready to submit a Spark portfolio with infant toddler enhancements through Care Connections & Education. This network is sponsored by The Ford Family Foundation.
Our hope is that we are able to offer more networks like this in years to come!
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Reminder to Register for Spring Term: |
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How do the Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) Support Quality Early Learning Practices? |
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Implementing the ERS Training Series (Set 2)
Completing this training series will help Early Learning Professionals understand what the ERS are and how they are used in Oregon to support continuous quality improvement. We’ll explore why the subscale practices are important for children. We’ll examine key items, terms, and concepts as well as focus on sharing strategies for implementing these program practices to support children’s development.
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Thursday Evening Sessions:
April 1 6:00-8:00 pm Space & Furnishings
April 15 6:00-8:00 pm Personal Care Routines
April 29 6:00-8:30 pm Language, Literacy & Books
May 20 6:00-8:30 pm Learning Activities
June 3 6:00-9:00 pm Interaction
June 17 6:00-8:30 pm Program Structure
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Series de entrenamientos de implementación de la Escalas de Calificación Ambiental en español.
· Introducción a las Escalas de Calificación Ambiental (ERS) (9:00 - 11:30a.m.) March 20
· Espacio y muebles (9:00a.m. - 12:00) April 3
· Rutinas de cuidado personal (9:00 - 11:30a.m.) April 17
· Literatura y Libros (9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.) May 1
· Actividades de aprendizaje (9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.) May 15
· Interacciones (9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.) June 5
· Estructura del programa (9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.) June 19
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Are you Taking the CKC Challenge? |
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The CKC Challenge:
We are challenging Early Learning Professionals from Douglas, Klamath & Lake Counties to get training in every category! As you travel through the CKCs, you will earn different achievement levels that each have rewards including tickets for a drawing to win some amazing prizes!
The Challenge Started October 1, 2020 and continues through April 30, 2021.
Remember to call us to see what level you have achieved and collect your reward!
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Congratulations to the Following Providers for Reaching New CKC Challenge Levels!
Reward Level 1:
(3 books,1 free training,$60 value in materials and 3 raffle tickets.)
Alma S./Charles R./Rionna R./Rachel C.
Victoria M./Stacey H.
Reward Level 2:
($50 value in books and materials,1 free training and 5 raffle tickets.)
Makenna B/ Kimberly S./Kristina G. Cheri C.
Jaelyn H./Anne-Marie H./ Stephanie A.
Reward Level 3:
($100 Discount School Supply voucher, 2 free trainings and 7 raffle tickets.)
Dana G./ Marsha L./Stefanie A.
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Lending Library in Douglas County Offered through Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub |
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FEATURED LEARNING TOOL: Bristle Blocks
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Bristle Blocks are soft, rubbery, interlocking bristles on colorful toy blocks that connect together at any angle. This set is perfect for sensory activities with uplifting colors and different textures, round edges and bristles, bumps, animals, and flowers that tiny fingers will love to discover. |
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Visit their website to learn more about this and other cool learning tools available to you in their lending library!
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ELD COVID-19 Resources for Providers |
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Did you know there is NEW Nurse Hotline?
Get up to Date ELD Info for Child Care Providers Here:
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Take Business Courses for Free! |
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A new program being offered by CCD Business Development Corporation provides free access to select courses offered through Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) across the state. The program is targeted at low to moderate income business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs, and will pay for up to $2,500 in course costs per person. |
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Provider Appreciation Day is Coming!
Let us treat you to free materials and activities for pick up on May 7th.
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Cost is $25 and includes 4 hours of Set 2 training in Personal, Professional & Leadership Development. Space is limited. |
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Second Step Training Cohort |
Get intensive training to teach children the social-emotional skills they need to thrive!
The Second Step Cohort will be three 2 and half hour sessions with one 1 hour individual session. Includes the Second Step Curriculum ($495 value).
Session dates are April 14, 21, and 28. 6-8:30 pm.
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Tom Copleand- Taking Care of Business: What are the tax consequences of a state grant?
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BINGO!
A new twist on an old classic! From body movement to healthy snacks, this will be a hit for young and old alike!
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Care Connections & Education provides early learning resources and technical assistance to providers just like YOU!
Here are just some of the ways we can help:
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- Connect to Oregon's Early Learning Systems
- Technical Assistance and Referrals to Extra Supports for Children with Challenging Behavior
- Navigate Licensing and/or DHS
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- Program Quality Improvement
- Cohort and Coaching Opportunities
- Connect to Professional Development and Higher Education Opportunities
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