Calling
All Center Directors
Join
your colleagues for the next
Early Childhood Directors Group
November 14thth – 10:00
am – noon
2021 Hennepin Ave. E.,
Minneapolis 55413
Networking and discussion of leadership issues,
public policies and “hot topics” for managing child care centers.
There is no charge for
this meeting.
The
Early Childhood Directors Group meets monthly
on the second Thursday from 10:00 am – noon
Think
Small’s Minneapolis office
2021
Hennepin Ave. E., Suite 250, Mpls, 55413
New Scholarship Program Launched
The Minnesota Department of Education and Department of Human
Services announce that $40 million in
Early Learning Scholarships are now available to Minnesota families.
Think Small administers the new scholarships in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Applications for interested families are available by calling the Scholarship Information Hotline at 651-641-6604. Programs and families can also download the application at Think Small’s website:
http://www.thinksmall.org/home/news/title/New_State_Early_Learning_Scholarhips
Up to $5,000 per year will be awarded to children aged three to five
to improve their school readiness. Scholarships may be used at any early
childhood program participating in Parent Aware.
Who can be in the program?
- Families living in Scott,
Washington, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey or Dakota county, and
- Families with a child between the
ages of 3 and 5 and not yet eligible for kindergarten, and
- Families choosing a child care
program rated by Parent Aware or that have signed a Parent Aware participation
agreement, and
- Families who have an annual
income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guideline, based on 2013
Federal Poverty Guidelines chart. SEE
INCOME CHART BELOW
| Family Size |
185% of FPG |
| 2 |
$28,694 |
| 3 |
$36,131 |
| 4 |
$43,568 |
| 5 |
$51,005 |
What services will
families receive?
- Information
about choosing a quality Parent Aware rated program
- Scholarship
amounts based on the quality rating of the program
For Applications call
the Scholarship Information line at (651)
641-6604.
For scholarship
information in other languages:
Yog
nyob hauv ob lub nroog ntxaib: 651-665-0150
En
el área metropolitana, Ilame al: 651-665-0150
Magaalada
gudahed wac: 651-665-0150
Center Directors Invited to Public Policy Hour
Please join us for Public Policy Hour held the first Tuesday of each month, October 2013 - June
2014, from Noon-1:00 p.m. at Think Small (2021 East Hennepin Avenue, Suite
250, Minneapolis, MN 55413.) No
RSVP is required. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Upcoming Topics:
November 5th, 2013 when Marcie Jefferys, Director of the Governor’s
Childrens Cabinet and Barb Yates, Chair of the Governor’s Early Learning
Council will join us. They will talk about the different scopes of the
work that their groups cover as well as the mission, vision and goals of each
group.
December
3, 2013: Members of the Minnesota Department of
Health’s Healthy Food Team will present the preliminary findings learned from
the Minnesota Food Charter events held this past summer. They will also
describe the plan for development of a child care leader guide and gather
feedback from the audience for the working group charged with drafting the
leader guide.
January
7, 2014: Nan Madden, Director or the Minnesota Budget Project
Apply Now for the 2014 Director's Online Credential
The Eager-to-Learn Online Director’s Credential (pdf file) is recognized by NAEYC and meets all the director training requirements for NAEYC Accreditation. An added benefit for those in Minnesota: An approved Director’s Credential earns an extra point in the Parent Aware Quality Rating and Improvement System. Quality Improvement Support dollars can be used toward tuition for the Eager-to-Learn Director's Credential.
Participation in this unique learning community is open to professionals across the country including child care directors, assistant directors, and others in or preparing for leadership positions.
Applications are now being accepted. Flexible payment plan options are available.
The Director's Credential focuses on administration, supervision/management and leadership. In response to feedback from directors, new courses added in 2013 support skill development in building cultural competency, professional ethics and coaching staff for continuous growth.
Apply Now
Heath Resources for Child Care Programs
Below,
please find links to Affordable Care Act information as well as Health and
Safety Resources from Jeanne VanOrsdal, Project Manager of Healthy Child Care
America:
ACA:
Health Care Reform: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act: What It Means for Children, Families, and Early
Childhood Programs
Health and Safety Resources:
Healthy Child Care America Web site
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Accepting T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Applications
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MINNESOTA is a scholarship program
intended to help early childhood and school-age care professionals increase
their levels of education, compensation and commitment to the field.
T.E.A.C.H. has a history of helping Minnesota child care professionals earn
college credits, degrees and credentials.
For more information and to download an application, visit the T.E.A.C.H.
section on the Child Care Aware of Minnesota website. Applications must
be postmarked by November 1.
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CDA Information and Consulting Available
Holly
Meuers, Education Coordinator, Child Care Aware of MN helps teachers and directors plan
your professional development.
· CDA advising and scholarship opportunities
· Support in planning your professional path to reach your
goals
· Face to face, phone or online meeting options available
Contact Holly for information or to set up an appointment: hollym@childcareawaremn.org or 651-290-9704 ext.
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