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Angela Abrams, Professional Development Administrator, DCYF

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Angela Abrams, Professional Development Administrator, DCYF

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DCYF's Early Learning Division Structure Presentation

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DCYF's Early Learning Division Structure Presentation

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Early Learning Division Structure Presentation - 2.1.23

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Qualifications ensure professionals have the training and knowledge they need to provide high-quality services to Washington's children, youth, and families.

Providers have three general requirements to qualify for their role:

1. Pre-Service & Hiring Requirements

2. Education Requirements

3. Training Requirements

Get detailed information on the Qualifications & Role Requirements page.

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Department of Children, Youth & Families

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Qualifications ensure professionals have the training and knowledge they need to provide high-quality services to Washington's children, youth, and families. Providers have three general requirements to qualify for their role: Pre-Service & Hiring Requirements Education Requirements Training Requirements Get detailed information on the Qualifications & Role Requirements page.

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We keep families and children at the core of all we do

We affirm the importance of nurturing the whole child (social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development; cultural, racial, gender identity; belief system, etc.) and invest in their relationships to community, family, and self-identity.

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ELCP | Early Learning Coordination Plan for Washington State

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We affirm the importance of nurturing the whole child (social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development; cultural, racial, gender identity; belief system, etc.) and invest in their relationships to community, family, and self-identity.

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Where's the next place you want to visit?

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Where's the next place you want to visit?

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Why Early Learning is Important:

Research has shown that children who are able to participate in early learning programs perform better throughout their years of schooling. Early learning programs focus on six areas of kindergarten readiness:

Social-Emotional - Children do better in school when they can regulate their emotions, establish positive relationships with others, and constructively participate in group settings.

Physical - The early years are important for the development of fundamental gross-motor and fine-motor skills needed to be active learners.

Language - Children need to understand increasingly complex language and use language to express their thoughts, ideas, needs, and feelings.

Cognitive - Children are more successful in school when they have positive approaches to learning, and are able to attend, engage, and persist to solve problems.

Literacy - A child's progress in reading and writing is one of the best predictors of whether the child will function competently in school and in life.

Math - Research shows that math is the number one predictor of future success in reading and math.*

*Duncan, Greg. University of California, 2007. Early Childhood Longitudinal studies. "The strongest predictors of later achievement are school-entry math, reading, and attention skills. Early math skills have the greatest predictive power."

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Research has shown that children who are able to participate in early learning programs perform better throughout their years of schooling. Early learning programs focus on six areas of kindergarten readiness: Social-Emotional - Children do better in school when they can regulate their emotions, establish positive relationships with others, and constructively participate in group settings.

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Claudette Lindquist, Director of Early Learning (Heritage University)
Alternate: Angelica Hernandez, ESD 105

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February 1, 2023 - WCFC goes to Olympia!

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February 1, 2023 - WCFC goes to Olympia!

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What song currently speaks to you the most? 

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What song currently speaks to you the most? 

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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The Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) was created by the Legislature in 2007.

ELAC representatives from around the state meet regularly to provide input and recommendations to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) so our strategies and actions are well informed and broadly supported by parents, child care providers, health and safety experts and interested members of the public.

Governor Jay Inslee holds final authority for policy decisions.

The council has adopted a Racial Equity Framework through which it conducts its business as an advisory board to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

Members

The Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) members are a diverse group of people whose role is to provide DCYF with input and recommendations to inform DCYF's work.

ELAC includes parents, child care providers, health and safety experts, legislators, representatives of Tribal Nations, independent schools, K-12 and higher education, and others who are interested in creating a statewide early learning system that helps all children realize their full potential.

Some ELAC members are appointed by the Governor. Others are appointed by various entities as required in the legislation that created ELAC.

Meetings

The Early Learning Advisory Council has six regular meetings each year, held on the first Tuesday of odd months. At each meeting, ELAC members get updates on DCYF's work and provide input and recommendations to DCYF.

Members of the public are welcome to attend ELAC meetings. Public comment periods are offered throughout each meeting. The locations and times vary for each meeting.

2022
December 6, 2022 August 2, 2022 October 4, 2022 June 7, 2022 April 12, 2022 February 1, 2022
At the time of the meeting, please join the Zoom meeting via the link below.

9:00am-3:00pm

Meeting number (access code): 824 9183 1069
Meeting password: 904723

Join by phone: 1 253 215 8782 US Toll
Passcode: 904723

2021
December 7, 2021 October 5, 2021 - Joint Early Learning Advisory Council, Provider Supports Subcommittee, and Parent Advisory Group Meeting August 3, 2021 June 1, 2021 - Joint Provider Supports Subcommittee Meeting March 30, 2021 - Joint PAG Meeting February 2, 2021

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Department of Children, Youth & Families

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The Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) was created by the Legislature in 2007. Read the statutory language ELAC representatives from around the state meet regularly to provide input and recommendations to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) so our strategies and actions are well informed and broadly supported by parents, child care providers, health and safety experts and interested members of the public.

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Please follow this link to sign in for today's meeting!

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Please follow this link to sign in for today's meeting!

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@forthekidswa

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89642965812

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Free 2-Minute Quick Focus Reset Meditation: Regain Focus to Work, Study, or Get Tasks Done

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borrowed from ESD 105

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WCFC ADVOCACY WEEK 2023

WCFC Advocacy Week will be held virtually from January 30 - February 3, 2023, with an in-person day in Olympia on February 1st. Throughout the week, local communities will meet virtually with lawmakers in their region to share stories and communicate the impact of the WCFC network. Below you will find various advocacy resources, as well as all upcoming statewide meetings and trainings pertaining to Advocacy Week.

We have put together various resources to help support you in connecting with your local representatives. You can also find the most up-to-date information on scheduled hearings and floor sessions, legislative highlights, and more at leg.wa.gov.

Stay up to date on all Washington Communities for Children meetings and events pertaining to Advocacy Week. To find more information about your local coalition, click 'Connect with Your Region.'

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Advocacy Week 2023 - Washington Communities For Children

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WCFC Advocacy Week will be held virtually from January 30 - February 3, 2023, with an in-person day in Olympia on February 1st. Throughout the week, local communities will meet virtually with lawmakers in their region to share stories and communicate the impact of the WCFC network.

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CCA of WA - Invest in FFN Caregivers 2024

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2023 WCFC Advocacy Day Talking Points, Schedule, and Logistics

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2023 WCFC Advocacy Day Talking Points, Schedule, and Logistics

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Executive Committee Nominee: Stacey Drake

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Executive Committee Nominee: Stacey Drake

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Executive Committee Nominee: Michele Cawley

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Executive Committee Nominee: Michele Cawley

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Executive Committee (as of February 2023)

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Executive Committee (as of February 2023)

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Executive Committee | Investing in Children Coalition

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Cindy Carroll, Children's Village

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State Interagency Coordinating Council Update (SICC)

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State Interagency Coordinating Council Update (SICC)

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Cindy Carroll, Children's Village

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Sandra: Thank you for your time that you've given to this Executive Committee. You are a consistent advocate for the value of this network. You show a genuine interest in the learning activities that we engage in and are always looking for ways to build more connections to support families with young children.

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Lowell: I so appreciate the time you've given to working on this Executive Committee. You are a kind, caring, genuine presence to have in a group. I observe that you sincerely care for both the people in the Coalition as well as the work they are doing to support families with young children. Thank you for helping to bridge the gap and cultivate relationships between Kittitas and Yakima; we are all much better for it!