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Early Support for Infants and Toddlers - Children’s Village

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Early intervention services during the first years of a child’s life can make a big difference.

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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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ELAC rep needed for Investing in Children Coalition

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ELAC rep needed for Investing in Children Coalition

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$1,250 available to support participation

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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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OctoberInvesting in Children Coalition Meeting

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Please complete this form to sign in for today’s meeting! If you have trouble completing this, please send the requested information to forthekids@yakimavalleycf.org.Thank you!

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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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Equity Reflection & Progress Check-In Activity

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Equity Reflection & Progress Check-In Activity

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Purpose: To reflect on your individual and organizational progress toward the equity commitments you named, surface lessons learned, and identify continued areas of growth.

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In a previous session, participants reflected on their role in advancing equity and identified small, specific actions they could take in their work. If you weren't part of that session, use the prompts below to reflect and name your own starting point. Your perspective is valuable, and it's never too late to join this work.

Prompts for you:

1. What does equity mean to you in your role or organization?

2. What is one area where you see an opportunity to make things more fair, inclusive, and accessible?

3. What's one small action you can commit to trying in the next 1-2 months?

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Reflection Prompts to Discuss in Small Breakout Rooms

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Reflection Prompts to Discuss in Small Breakout Rooms

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1. What progress have you made on your equity action(s)? What have you been able to try, implement, or move forward, big or small?

2. What challenges or barriers have come up? Was anything harder than expected? What got in the way?

3. What has gone well or felt meaningful in this process? Any small wins, helpful conversations, or shifts in your role or team?

4. What do you still need to work on? What support would help you get there? Are there resources, partnerships, or learning opportunities that could help?

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"Given what I've learned, here's one concrete step I'd like to take next..."

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Unfortunately, we don't have time on this month's agenda for 'Good of the Order,' but please feel free to share any news or updates you have for the group in this column.

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What’s your favorite cozy fall thing — drink, snack, or activity?

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What’s your favorite cozy fall thing — drink, snack, or activity?

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What’s your go-to fall comfort movie or show when you want to unwind?

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What’s your go-to fall comfort movie or show when you want to unwind?

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Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) at Children’s Village

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Early intervention (EI) services are designed for children birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities and their families to support learning and development. Services include coordination, supports, and resources in a variety of settings. Contact for more information on how to get a free developmental evaluation for your child.

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Secretary Senn with DCYF might be visiting Central WA next month. If so, we may get a unique opportunity to lift up local voices. In your breakout room, we’d like you to consider this question: If you could have a chat with the Secretary of DCYF, what would you like to tell her?

This could include comments, questions, or reflections about what’s working well, what challenges families are facing, or what supports would make a difference in our region. We’ll regroup afterward to share a few key takeaways from each group.

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We need to change our original November meeting date

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We need to change our original November meeting date

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Do we want to convene a week before or after?

Could it be a mixed meeting?

Do we want to meet in person?

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