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Members interested in attending Advocacy Day 2024:

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Members interested in attending Advocacy Day 2024:

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Victor Cardenas

Sandra Linde

Marilyn VanOostrum (tentative)

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If you participated in Halloween activities yesterday, what was the best costume you saw?

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If you participated in Halloween activities yesterday, what was the best costume you saw?

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One of the WCFC Statewide Networks:

Road to Legislative Session

1. September 7th – Listening Session: Bring your feedback and the most pressing issues facing childcare today

2. October 5th – Voting and Testimony Prep: We will vote on our final 3 topics that result from our listening session; we will also start preparing people for testimonies that fit those topics.

3. November 2nd – 4th Annual Legislative Q&A: Our Childcare Voice group will engage in conversation with legislators from around the state, presenting the topics we’ve prepared

4. December: No meeting this month. Enjoy the holidays and rest up for Legislative Session

5. January 5th, 2024: Prepare for Legislative Session; info provided about upcoming Advocacy Day

6. Contact Info: Brittany Hartikainen
State Childcare Voice Lead
SE Regional Co-Lead
Washington Communities for Children
brittany@bh-consulting.org

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If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

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If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

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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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Join at menti.com use code 4119 7040.

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Nominee: Cecilia Gonzalez, Gerente del Departmento de Educacion Infantil y Clases para Familias & Early Learning and Families Classes Manager - La Casa Hogar

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Nominee: Cecilia Gonzalez, Gerente del Departmento de Educacion Infantil y Clases para Familias & Early Learning and Families Classes Manager - La Casa Hogar

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What's a book, movie, or TV show you've recently enjoyed, and why did it resonate with you? 

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What's a book, movie, or TV show you've recently enjoyed, and why did it resonate with you? 

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

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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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Executive Committee: Roles and Responsibilities

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Executive Committee: Roles and Responsibilities

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Executive Committee | Investing in Children Coalition

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2024 WCFC Legislative Advocacy Day: February 8, 2024

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2024 WCFC Legislative Advocacy Day: February 8, 2024

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@forthekidswa

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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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NEW: Notes From Olympia: Sept. 29, 2023 Interim Updates

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This edition explores the upcoming legislative makeup, state revenue expectations, a preview of state agency decision packages and more!

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Calm the Static - Marilyn VanOostrum, Nurse Family Partnership, Multicare Memorial

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Calm the Static - Marilyn VanOostrum, Nurse Family Partnership, Multicare Memorial

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Songs for Peaceful Pandas, Volume 2 is the second of two albums that complement Kira's mindfulness book Peaceful Like a Panda, which has 30 simple, fun activities to help children let go of stress, calm themselves down, and focus their energy.

Children will fly like butterflies, float on the cool waves and rest like peaceful pandas with these exuberant indie-pop tunes. Subtle themes of gratitude, empathy, and feeling one's emotions are woven into the cheerful lyrics, and will help children develop the self-awareness they need to take care of their sweet selves as they grow.

The first single, On the Waves , is out now! The full album release is on December 1!

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Home page of Kira Willey, a group from Bethlehem. In the kindie music world, Kira Willey breaks through with her unique, two-in-one albums that blend upbeat, danceable music with get-up-and-move yoga inspiration. In October 2011, this innovative singer-so

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Thurs, Feb. 22, 2024 Early Learning Workshop at Wide Hollow

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Thurs, Feb. 22, 2024 Early Learning Workshop at Wide Hollow

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Thurs, Feb. 22, 2024 Early Learning Workshop at Wide Hollow (Spanish)

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Thurs, Feb. 22, 2024 Early Learning Workshop at Wide Hollow (Spanish)

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The Family to Family Health & Information Center (F2FHIC), helps families of children and youth with special health care needs, and the professionals who serve them, to find healthcare funding. Because children with special health care needs issues are chronic and complex, parents and caregivers are often challenged with finding the resources to finance health care for their children. The Family-to-Family Health Information Center understands the issues that families face; they provide advice, offer a multitude of resources, and tap into a network of other families and professionals for support and information. Family Voices, through the National Center for Family / Professional Partnerships, provides technical assistance, training, and connections to other Family-to-Family partnering organizations.

Lifespan Respite WA: Information and Help for Family Caregivers A "family caregiver" can be anyone who gives regular help and support to a child or adult who has a chronic condition or disability. They are often the primary caregiver for the person they help and they may spend large amounts of time giving that care. Respite is when a family caregiver can get a short break. Sometimes family and friends or other volunteers can step in. Sometimes, family caregivers turn to services and programs where paid caregivers provide the break. It can be difficult in the middle of caregiving responsibilities to find respite services, especially respite services a family can afford. Lifespan Respite WA offers information on sources of respite care and programs that pay for respite care (including a Voucher Program where unpaid, unserved family caregivers can apply for a mini-grant to use for short-term respite) as well as non-respite caregiver support.

Person Centered Planning Program (PCP), Focused on Pierce County, this program provides ongoing training for facilitators, as well as support for parents and self-advocate mentors through person centered plans utilizing maps and graphics. We work in partnership with school districts and can contract privately for individual plans.

Parent Training and Information (PTI) helps with your questions about disability-related services for babies, children, and young people, ages 0-26. PTI provides information, training, and resources to help family caregivers, youth, and professionals. For example, we can help you refer a student for an educational evaluation or get ready for a meeting with the school. If you are a parent supporting an infant or toddler, school-aged student, or young adult, PTI has information and resources to empower your family's journey. If you are a young person with a disability, we can answer questions about your rights and help you participate in meetings about your Individualized Education Program-your IEP-or Section 504 Plan. We help while you are in high school and after you've moved on to college, job training, or a vocational program. If you are a professional with questions about the educational rights of students with disabilities, we guide you toward answers. We partner with groups to provide live in-person and virtual trainings. We share articles and videos on PAVE's website, so information is available whenever you have time to learn. The Learning in School tab on our website is a place to look around for information. Click Get Help to fill out a form and ask for our direct support. We will contact you by phone and/or email to get started in answering your questions.

Pierce County Parent to Parent (P2P), provides support, guidance, and mentorship to parents who are navigating specific challenges or circumstances related to their children's health, disabilities, or special needs. The goal is to empower and assist parents in better understanding and addressing the unique needs of their children, fostering a sense of camaraderie, and reducing feelings of isolation often associated with parenting challenges.

Spark Pierce County was established in 2018 through partnership with Pierce County Human Services to teach people with developmental and intellectual disabilities the value of leadership within their communities while enhancing their lives and launching future possibilities. Opportunities include: Self-Advocacy groups, trainings, and workshops, "Train the Trainer" workshops to further excel existing knowledge and leadership skills, Involvement in community events, Learning about local government; how it effects it has on people with disabilities and how people with disabilities can affect it, and finally becoming involved and informed in decisions that impact the individual!

Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP), provides one and two-day in-person workshops and one-hour webinars throughout the United States and overseas for military families and military personnel. Topics include: Rights and Responsibilities (IDEA, IEP), Advocacy, SSI/Medicaid, TRICARE/ECHO/ABA, WILLs, Guardianships & Special Needs Trusts, Networking, IEP and 504 Breakouts. STOMP training provides families with federal information to gain a a better understanding of how to navigate through educational and medical systems when they have a child who has exceptional/special needs. STOMP workshops and webinars are funded by the Army, Navy and Air Force who determine the locations and workshop or webinar topics per installation.

Start Now! Life after high school can be challenging, and transitioning to work, college, and
independent living means taking on more responsibilities. Start Now! supports students
with disabilities in middle school, high school, and during high school transition to
envision their life beyond high school. Start Now! invites and offers interactive opportunities for all students with disabilities to explore and imagine what they would want their whole life to look like.

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Programs of PAVE The Family to Family Health & Information Center (F2FHIC), helps families of children and youth with special health care needs, and the professionals who serve them, to find healthcare funding.