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Imagine U: Mentors@Imaginewa.org
Shared Services: Sharedservices@Imaginewa.org

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These are the current roles and descriptions for mentors in The Imagine Institute.

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Department of Children, Youth and Families

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Department of Children, Youth and Families

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Department of Children, Youth & Families

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DCYF is a cabinet-level agency focused on the well-being of children. Our vision is to ensure that Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.

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Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professional 

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Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professional 

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All fields marked with * are required and must be filled.

Your Name *

Email
example@example.com

STARS ID *

What is your role? *

How would you like to be paid for your Shared Services Lead Mentor time this month? *

Please pay my monthly stipend of $500 I would like to invoice Imagine for my exact time

How many hours did you spend this month in the following areas?

| Total hours this month
Providing group technical assistance |
Attending Mentor planning sessions |
Hosting training |
Providing general support to participants |
Other |

Please write a summary of your work this month:

By clicking yes, I certify the information provided on and in connection with this form is true, accurate and complete. I also understand that any false statements or deliberate omissions on this form or any other form I file with The Imagine Institute may be grounds for disqualification from further training opportunities with the Imagine Institute. *

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Introducing Imagine's newest program! in partnership with Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) THE SHARED SERVICES HUB The Shared Services Hub connects licensed family child care providers and child care center directors to resources and services to help grow their businesses, build bonds with fellow providers, and access free training and expert [...]

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Shared Services Hub - Washington State - The Imagine Institute

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Shared Services Hub for WA State licensed family-home and center early learning providers by The Imagine Institute, in partnership with DCYF.

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Some of this information may be out of date due to COVID-19 and expanded eligibility for emergency services. FAQ SECTIONS: THE IMAGINE INSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE POOL IMAGINE U PREPARE FOR CARE TRAINING THE IMAGINE INSTITUTE What is the Imagine Institute? The Imagine Institute is a grassroots professional development organization for and by education workers.

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ONLINE TRAINING

The Imagine Institute has shifted all its training to online platforms and restructured bonuses to make them easier than ever to access during this time of uncertainty.

All classes are live and instructor-led virtual trainings (not pre-recorded).

Participants must attend and complete the entire session(s) in order to receive STARS hours and cash bonuses.

All our training is developed, reviewed and/or approved by child care providers on the Imagine Institute Curriculum Committee to make sure it supports our mission to be relevant, respectful, and responsive. Fellow providers teach most trainings, allowing them to uniquely relate to the material and participants.

FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TRAINING (FFN)

Learn more about our FFN training and see a list of all available classes.

LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TRAINING (LFCCP)

Learn more about our LFCCP training and see a list of all available classes.

Sign up and be the first to hear about
new training opportunities and professional development support.

TRAINING INTEREST FORM

Are you interested in a class that’s not offered at this time?

Fill out the interest form and continue to check our website for newly added trainings.

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ONLINE TRAINING The Imagine Institute has shifted all its training to online platforms and restructured bonuses to make them easier than ever to access during this time of uncertainty. All classes are live and instructor-led virtual trainings (not pre-recorded). Participants must attend and complete the entire session(s) in order to receive STARS hours and [...]

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Imagine U is a new relationship-based mentorship program designed to increase the number of licensed family child care providers who can care for children in Washington State. Imagine U pairs experienced and talented licensed child care providers with those interested in becoming licensed, and offers both the mentor and intern supports to help them grow professionally. This peer-to-peer model honors the knowledge and skill that exists in the field and helps ensure that new providers are able to benefit from their mentor’s expertise.

Become a Licensed Family Child Care Provider!

Interested in opening your own business and caring for children in your community? Become a licensed family child care provider with the Imagine Institute! We will match you with an experienced licensed Family Child Care provider who will guide you through the process of becoming licensed.

“Without your support, I would not have been able to achieve what I have achieved thus far. I have a great team in this new stage of my life, and it fulfills me to be able to improve my work and the quality of care for the kids. And at the same time, continuing learning and teaching myself to be more professional, to be able to speak with my families with more professionalism. And it’s thanks to this great support group. Thanks for believing in me and giving us the opportunity to acquire more education and have a more prosperous future.”

Become a State-Approved Mentor

Help train the next generation of licensed family child care providers with Imagine U! Participants will:
-Study Relationship-Based Professional Development in a specialized course developed in partnership with North Seattle College
-Apply their new knowledge to their peers in the field
-Receive training on business practices, FCCERS, and other important topics
-Receive FREE tuition, STARS hours, and generous stipends and awards.

RESOURCES

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Imagine U is a new relationship-based mentorship program designed to increase the number of licensed family child care providers who can care for children in Washington State. Imagine U pairs experienced and talented licensed child care providers with those interested in becoming licensed, and offers both the mentor and intern supports to help them grow [...]

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While a career educating and caring for children is incredibly rewarding, the process of becoming a licensed family child care provider is often intimidating. Because of this, the Imagine Institute has created Imagine U, a program designed to help individuals as they prepare to open a licensed child care business.

Be part of the movement to increase access to warm, supportive, and quality child care to Washington’s children. Become a licensed family child care provider!

Applications closed on August 12, 2021. Please join our waitlist.

HOW IT WORKS

Get matched with an experienced licensed family child care provider-mentor

Earn money while gaining on-the-job experience

Attend free training

Complete 8 Licensing Milestones that will prepare you for success

Receive financial support to complete all lead teacher requirements

Gain access to a library of business resources:

Budget templates

Financial worksheets

Software to assist you with building policies

Open a successful licensed family child care business

Receive a $4,000 grant to invest in your business upon successful completion of the program

Intern Pre-requisites

Register in the Washington State’s Professional Development Registry “MERIT” to obtain a STARS ID and complete the following:

A Portable Background Check

The Education Application that meets the DCYF requirement of high school diploma or equivalent

Obtain a TB test at your local health department or physician

DCYF Licensing Orientation Module 1

Complete the Facility Feasibility Checklist

Obtain permission from the homeowner or HOA to use the home for a licensed child care business

Open a Gmail Account

For priority placement, join the substitute pool and register for orientation and any training you haven’t completed.

Program Requirements

Meet and follow all Washington State WAC and RCW for a licensed family child care business

Follow all local building code requirements

Complete all required pre-service and in-service training to become licensed

Complete all milestone assignments in the Google classroom

Work in your mentor’s licensed family child care each month after being accepted

Commit to opening a licensed family child care and serving children on subsidy

DO STILL NEED ASSISTANCE SUBMITTING ALL OF YOUR PRE-REQUISITES?

We'll help you complete all licensing requirements for FREE.

(Applicant must pay for their own TB test, food handlers, PBC/fingerprints)

Applications closed on August 12, 2021. Join our waitlist.

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All rights reserved.

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Licensed family child care is an incredibly important resource for Washington’s children. Unfortunately, the number of family child care providers is not growing with the state’s need. Now, more than ever, Washington State needs a supportive career path for those interested in becoming licensed family child care providers. That’s where Imagine U comes in. The Imagine Institute has designed a program that will prepare current licensed family child care providers to mentor aspiring child care providers as they prepare to open their own child cares. Together, state-approved mentors and Imagine U interns will grow the number of child care providers in our state.

Applications for this year’s program are now open.

Applications closed on August 12, 2021. Please join our waitlist.

Eligibility

State-Approved Mentors Must:

Be an active licensed family child care provider

Care for a subsidized child and be within the SEIU 925 bargaining unit

Maintain a license in good standing

Meet the minimum education requirement

Find or be willing to be paired with an intern or interns

© 2017 The Imagine Institute.
All rights reserved.

How It Works

Attend an Imagine U Orientation

Match with an Imagine U intern

Successfully complete a Relationship-Based Professional Development course

Help your intern assess their licensing readiness

Work a minimum of 20 hours per month with your intern

Meet online frequently for professional learning opportunities and required training with your peers to support one another as you help your interns progress

Help your intern become licensed!

Applications closed on August 12, 2021. Please join our waitlist.

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Become a State-Approved Mentor - The Imagine Institute

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Licensed family child care is an incredibly important resource for Washington’s children. Unfortunately, the number of family child care providers is not growing with the state’s need. Now, more than ever, Washington State needs a supportive career path for those interested in becoming licensed fami…

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Are you looking for a new challenge but want to stay connected to the field of early childhood education? Becoming a state-approved trainer is a great way to support the field while exploring the complex and exciting world of adult learning. The Imagine Institute is seeking current or former licensed family child care providers and child care center staff who wish to help their peers explore new topics and grow professionally. If selected, the Imagine Institute will connect you with training on adult learning theory, one-on-one coaching and an amazing community of educators.

MERIT APPLICATION

Step 1:

STEP 2:

Notify the Imagine Institute

STEP 3:

We will contact you to find a time you can co-teach a training and be observed by a Trainer Approval Board member.

STEP 4:

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Become a State-Approved Trainer - The Imagine Institute

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Are you looking for a new challenge but want to stay connected to the field of early childhood education? Becoming a state-approved trainer is a great way to support the field while exploring the complex and exciting world of adult learning. The Imagine Institute is seeking current or former license…

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VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY HERE
About the role

Reporting to the Director of CCSG Technical Assistance and Outreach, the CCSG Technical Assistance Lead is a full-time, term-limited, salaried position. The CCSG Technical Assistant Lead will be responsible for training and managing a diverse team of CCSG Technical Assistance Coordinators, Technical Assistants, and Outreach Assistants statewide. This role is responsible for making sure that their team members follow all guidelines and protocols implemented by The Imagine Institute and other stakeholders. Regular reporting, analysis, and quality assurance of their team's efforts will be required to ensure that program deliverables are met.

This is a term-limited role that is expected to last up to one year in duration with the possibility of extending if funding becomes available.

Upon hire, all team members will be required to attend a train-the-trainer specific to the technical assistance that will be provided for this program. A knowledge assessment will be required upon completion of this training to ensure comprehension of the requirements provided by DCYF. Must reside in the state of Washington

Essential functions

Qualifications

Requirements

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Open Positions The Imagine Institute is currently hiring. Please see available positions below. If you are interested in a applying for a position, please use the link provided in each job description. There are no available positions at this time. Please check back soon. Thank you!

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RBPD Training Spanish | Gloria Vasquez | August 27 and 28 | 9AM - 5PM with 30 min lunch
RBPD Training English | Tracy Dawson | Aug 21st 9-5 Aug 22, 23 & 24 6-8 | 9AM - 5 PM with 30 min lunch
RBPD Training Somali - TBD in September

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This is a self-paced 6 hour course offered in MATRIX. You will receive an invitation in the next few weeks.

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October: PLC's and Quarterly Lead Meeting

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October: PLC's and Quarterly Lead Meeting

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February: PLC's and Quarterly Lead Meeting

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February: PLC's and Quarterly Lead Meeting

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May: Reflective Evaluation Process and Quarterly Lead Meeting

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May: Reflective Evaluation Process and Quarterly Lead Meeting