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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Quarterly Newsletter
Fall 2015
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2015/VOLUME 1/NUMBER 4 Early Achievers Rated Programs Page 2
Enhanced STARS Trainings Page 3-4
Early Achievers Trainings Page 5-9
Other Training Opportunities Page 10
Provider Update Form Page 11
CCANW Staff & Registration Page 12-13
Make an Appointment with an Early Achievers Technical
Assistant Specialist for a one on one orientation. Call
(360) 734-8396 x227
Early Start Act Q&A
What is the Early Start Act? The Early Start Act was approved by the legislature and recently signed into law by Governor Inslee. This historic legislation invests into expanding high quality early learning for Washington’s children and families, particularly in our most diverse and vulnerable communities. For child care providers, the Early Start Act focuses on supporting high quality early learning services through Early Achievers and ensures that the child care providers, especially those who serve low income families, receive all needed help and resources to sustain high quality programming.
I have not joined Early Achievers yet. what does the Early Start Act require me to do? If you do not serve young children on subsidy, Early Start Act is encouraging you to engage in Early Achievers, but you are not required to do so. If you serve children age 5 or below on subsidy, you are required to join Early Achievers by August 1, 2016. Doing so will enable you to immediately engage in the quality improvement activities and receive the state support, such as:
* higher reimbursement rates for every young child on subsidy you serve* professional development* technical assistance* scholarships* need-based grants* and more
Once you have joined, you are required to complete Early Achievers level 2 activities by August 1, 2017, and reach a level 3 rating by 2020.
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Congratulations to all the Licensed Child Care programs in the Northwest Region who worked hard with a CCANW Technical Assistant Specialist by taking professional development, improving their environment and interactions to raise the quality of care for the families and children in their care.
Early Achievers Programs who have Been Rated by the University of Washington for the Quality Rating and
Improvement System
Business Name City Business Name CityBellingham Child Care and Learning Center Bellingham North Cascades Academia LLC-‐-‐
The Learning Ladder Mount Vernon
Bellingham School District -‐ GRADS Squalicum HS
Bellingham Olympic View Montessori Edmonds
Burlington LiEle School Burlington Orcas Island Children's House Eastsound
Children's Learning Center EvereE Skagit Valley Y Whitney ELC Anacortes
Country Dawn Preschool Lake Stevens Skagit Valley YMCA at Washington ELC Mount Vernon
Debbie Leraas Children's enter Edmonds Small World Child Care Mount Vernon
Early Learning Center EvereE South Whidbey Children's Center Langley
Helen's Day Care, Inc.(Bonnie Senter) Lynnwood The Goddard School Snohomish
Kids N Us Marysville The Madrona School Bellingham
Kids N Us Smokey Point Arlington Wee Care Academy Lynnwood
More Smiles Blaine Whatcom YMCA Infant Program Bellingham
Ms. Ashley's Dacycare and Preschool (Ashley Bernales)
Oak Harbor WWU Associated Student CDC Bellingham
Mulima' Child Care (Tamra Mulma) EvereE Amy Waltz Snohomish
Centennial YMCA Mount Vernon
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Fall 2015 Enhanced Courses
Science - The Art of Making Sense of the World
Instructor: Kim Owen
Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning Environment; Level 3-4
Class Description: Attendees will explore the many ways to capture children’s natural curiosity by incorporating science into everyday activities and every learning center in the classroom while meeting the requirement of the ERS tools and the Washington’s Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines. Attendees will have the time to explore examples of materials that can be made out of recycled items, as well as make their own materials to use in their classrooms.
Family Child Care Tax & Record Keeping
Instructor: Martha Anderson
Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning Environment Level 2
Class Description: Family Child Care providers will learn about record-keeping, tax deductions, insurance and professionalism in the family child care business. Providers will be able to examine and evaluate their own methods of business record organization and apply the new tax laws to the business deductions. Question and answer opportunities throughout class is encouraged.
Building Bridges-Encouraging Resiliency in Trauma Affected ChildrenInstructor: Pat Cavit
Core Competency: Child Growth & Development/Interactions; Level 2-3
Class Description: This is a presentation on the effects of trauma on Child Development and Behavior, and effective ways of modifying behaviors and building resilience.
Using the Environment Rating Scales (ERS)
Instructors: Kristen Bowler-Marere
Core Competency: Curriculum and Learning Environment; Level 2Class Description: The Environmental Rating Scales are tools that can help us define “high quality” in all areas of care. Come study the tool, watch video clips of sample classrooms as you learn to use the tool, and reflect on how you can be the best at what you do. This class will focus on environments for children birth to 5, in licensed centers and family home child care settings.
*Early Achiever Participants receive a 20% discount on registration fees for enhanced classes.
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Fall 2015 STARS Trainings Offerings
Title of Training Instructor County Date Time Location STARS Price
Science: the Art of Making Sense of the World
Kim Owen Whatcom October 21, 2015 6:30pm-9:00pm Opportunity Council 1111 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2.5 $25
Using the Environmental
Rating Scales
Kristen Bowler-Marere
Snohomish November 5, 2015 6:30pm-8:30pm Everett Public School CRC 3900 Broadway Board Room B Everett, WA 98201
2 $20
Building Bridges: Encouraging Resiliency in Trauma Affected Children
Pat Cavit Skagit December 7, 2015 6:30pm-9:00pm Burlington Public Library820 E Washington AveBurlington WA 98233
2.5 $25
Family Child Care Tax and Record Keeping
Martha Anderson Snohomish December 8,2015 6:30pm-9:00pm Everett Public School CRC 3900 Broadway Pt Gardner Room B Everett, WA 98201
2.5 $25
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As an Early Achiever, you will have access to a 6-part professional training series that will help your facility prepare to be rated.
• There are 3 in-person trainings and 3 online trainings • The trainings are only accessible to Early Achievers participants once you’ve registered and started on
level 2 activities • The training series is required to be taken by one staff at your facility, either the Primary or the
Secondary designee
Interpretation is provided on an as needed basis; please call 360-734-8396 x227 to request a language.
Capacitaciones de Early Achievers Como participante en Early Achievers, usted tendrá acceso a una serie 6 capacitaciones profesionales que ayudaran a su establecimiento a preparase para la calificación.
• Hay tres capacitaciones que se llevan a cabo en persona y tres en línea • Las capacitaciones solo estarán accesibles para los participantes de Early Achievers después de
inscribirse en el programa y comenzar con las actividades de Nivel 2. • Es obligatorio que un miembro del personal de su estable=cimiento, ya sea la personal designada
como Primaria o Secundaria, tome la serie de capacitación.
Se proporcionara, según sea necesario, servicio de interpretación; llame al 360-734-8396 x227 para solicitaría para su idioma.
Early Achiever Trainings
Early Achievers Cancellation Policy You must call 360-734-8396 x227, at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled class to cancel.
• If you register and do no attend any Early Achiever Level 2 in Person Training 2 times (without cancellation), you will be asked for a $20 deposit for CCANW to hold prior to attending the next training
• If you attend the next training you will not be charged $20 • If you do not attend the next training you will be charged $20 no show fee
Política de cancelación de Early Achievers Debe Ilamar al 360-734-8396 x227, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la clase programada, para cancelar.
• Si se inscribe y no asiste en dos ocasiones a una de la capacitaciones en persona de Nivel 2 Early Achievers (sin llamar para cancelar), se le solicitara un deposito de $20 que CCANW retendrá antes de asistir a su próxima capacitación.
• Si asiste a la siguiente capacitación, no se le cobraran los $20. • Si no asiste a la siguiente capacitación, se le cobrarían los $20 por no presentarse.
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QRIS: Introduction to Cultural Competence
The understanding and respect of children's cultural heritage is a
foundation stone for their social/emotional well-being as well as their
intellectual development.
QRIS: Introducción a la competencia cultural
Entender y respetar la herencia cultural de los niños es el fundamento de su
bienestar socio-emocional, así como su desarrollo intelectual.
Training Title
County Date Time Location Cost
Introduction to Cultural Competence
Snohomish October 29, 2015 6:30pm-8:30pm Everett School District CRC 3900 BroadwayOlympic Room, 2nd FloorEverett, WA 98201
Free of Charge to EA Lead Contact for Free; each add’l staff member or Non-Early Achievers providers is $20
Introduction to Cultural Competence
Whatcom December 1, 2015 6:30pm-8:30pm Opportunity Council 1111 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA 98225
Free of Charge to EA Lead Contact for Free; each add’l staff member or Non-Early Achievers providers is $20
Introduction to Cultural Competence
Snohomish December 3, 2015 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Everett School District CRC 3900 BroadwayBoard Room BEverett, WA 98201
Free of Charge to EA Lead Contact for Free; each add’l staff member or Non-Early Achievers providers is $20
Welcome our new Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington Staff:
Kat Kayser, Technical Assistant Specialist - Bellingham, WA Deb Walrath, Technical Assistant Specialist - Everett, WA
Melanee Renfrow, Technical Assistant Specialist - Everett, WA Barbara Guillen, Technical Assistant Specialist - Mount Vernon, WA
Ariana Santacruz-Salazar, Technical Assistant Specialist - Mount Vernon, WA
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Training Title
County Date Time Location Cost
Strengthening Families
Snohomish November 5 & 12, 2015
6:00pm -9:00pm Everett School District CRC 3900 Broadway Silver Lk Rm/San Juan RmEverett, WA 98201
Free of Charge to EA Lead Contact for Free; each add’l staff member or Non-Early Achievers providers is $60
Strengthening Families
Whatcom November 17 & 19, 2015
6:00pm-9:00pm Opportunity Council 1111 Cornwall Ave Conference Room Bellingham, WA 98225
Free of Charge to EA Lead Contact for Free; each add’l staff member or Non-Early Achievers providers is $60
Strengthening Families
Snohomish December 5, 2015 10:30am-4:30pm Everett Main Public Library (Activity Rm) 2702 Hoyt Street, Everett, WA 98201
Free of Charge to EA Lead Contact for Free; each add’l staff member or Non-Early Achievers providers is $60
QRIS: Strengthening Families Training for Early
Learning Professionals: Strengthening Families Protective Factors are a
framework for child abuse and neglect prevention and promoting optimal
development. The protective factors shift the focus of efforts from family risks to family
strengths and resiliency.
QRIS: Capacitación de Fortalecimiento de las
Familias, para profesionales del aprendizaje temprano
Los factores de protección de Fortalecimiento de las Familias (Strengthening Familias) ofrecen un nuevo
enfoque hacia la prevención del abuso y la negligencia infantil, y promueven el desarrollo
optimo de los niños.
Don’t Forget to Register for the upcoming Early Achievers Institute provided by Child Care Quality & Early Learning from the University of Washington and
supported by Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington!
When: November 19-22, 2015 Where: Xfinity Events Center in Everett, WA
Deadline to Register: October 30, 2015
https://depts.washington.edu/cqel/professional-development/early-achievers-institutes/
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Training Title
County Date Time Location Cost
School Readiness
Snohomish October 24, 2015 10:30 am-2:30 pm Mountlake Terrace Library 23300 58th Ave. W Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Free of Charge to EA Lead Contact for Free; each add’l staff member or Non-Early Achievers providers is $40
School Readiness
Whatcom December 8, 2015 2:00pm-6:00pm Opportunity Council 1111 Cornwall Ave Conference Room Bellingham, WA 98225
Free of Charge to EA Lead Contact for Free; each add’l staff member or Non-Early Achievers providers is $40
School Readiness
Island December 19, 2015 10:30 am-2:30 pm Oak Harbor Library 1000 SE Regatta Dr. Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Free of Charge to EA Lead Contact for Free; each add’l staff member or Non-Early Achievers providers is $40
QRIS: School Readiness School Readiness means that children are ready for school, families are ready to support children’s learning, and schools are ready for children.
QRIS: Preparación para la escuela La preparación para la escuela significa que los niños están preparados para la escuela, las familias están preparadas para apoyar el aprendizaje de los niños y las escuelas están listas para recibir a los niños.
Early Achievers Stories….
On a visit to an EA site this month, the CLASS observer noted that the toddler teacher
seemed well versed in narrating children’s play and adding words to basic communication. The
teacher said that ‘it is almost second nature’ and that she found herself in the store
responding to a clerk who said “7.95 out of 20” with “yes, that was a twenty dollar bill I handed
you…”
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Online Training/ Capacitación en línea (To access Early Achievers online trainings go to cca.deltraining.com)
QRIS: Introduction to Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) and Classroom
Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
QRIS: Introduccion a la escala de calificación del entorno (Environment
Rating Scale, ERS) y el sistema de puntuación para la evaluación de aulas (Classroom Assessment Scoring System
(CLASS)
This course provides an overview of the two standardized assessments used in Early Achievers as part of the comprehensive measure of program quality reflected in the rating. (2 hours/2 STARS credits)
Este curso ofrece una introducción general a los dos sistemas estándar de evaluación utilizados en Early Achievers como parte de la medición global de la calidad que se refleja en sus calificaciones. (2 horas/2 créditos STARS)
QRIS: Washington State Early Learning Guidelines
QRIS: Lineamientos de aprendizaje temprano del estado de Washington
This course is an introductory overiview of the Washington State Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines, which can help orient adults to child development. (2 hours/2 Stars credits)
Este curso es una introducción general a los lineamientos de desarrollo y aprendizaje temprano (Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines) del estado de Washington, que orientan a los adultos con respecto al desarrollo infantil (2 horas/2 créditos STARS_
QRIS: Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals
QRIS: Aptitudes principales para profesionales de educación y atención temprana del estado de Washington
The goal of this course is for professional providers who care for children 0-8 in Washington to become familiar with the Core Competencies, and identify content areas for professional development (2 hours/2 STARS credits)
El objetivo de este curso es que los proveedores profesionales que atienden a niños de 0 a 8 anos de edad en el estado de Washington se familiaricen con las Aptitudes principales (Core Competencias) e identifiquen áreas de contenido para el desarrollo profesional (2 horas/2 créditos STARS)
Other Professional Development Opportunities Available
Professional Development Offered
Location County
Whatcom Community College Whatcom Community College 237 West Kellogg Road Bellingham, WA 98226 www.whatcom.ctc.edu/
Whatcom
Bellingham Technical College Bellingham Technical College Campus Center 3028 Lindbergh Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 www.btc.ctc.edu
Whatcom
Skagit Valley Community College
Skagit Valley College 2405 East College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 www.skagit.edu/
Skagit
Everett Community College
Everett Community College 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA 98201 www.everettcc.edu/
Snohomish
Edmonds Community College
Edmonds Community College 20000 68th Ave West Lynnwood, WA 98036 www.edcc.edu/
Snohomish
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Provider Update Form It is always important for every child care provider record be complete and accurate in our database. Please take a moment to complete this update form, and return it to Opportunity Council, Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington, 1111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 200, Bellingham, WA 98225. Or simply fax this page to 360-671-5096, attention CCA of NW WA. Providers can also update their profiles using an online system. The process is extremely simple! Enter the following website in your address bar: www.childcarenet.org/providers/provider_update After you update your information, hit the submit button on the bottom of the page. Your updated information will be sent to Child Care Aware of NW WA, and your profile will be updated accordingly.
Business/Provider Name: ____________________________________ Date: ________________
Address: ______________________________________ City and Zip: ____________________ Phone: __________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________ Type of Care: Family Child Care _______ or Child Care Center _______ License ID Number: _________________________ License Expiration Date: ______________ Email Address: __________________________________________________________ Would you like to receive our Newsletter via email? Yes___ No___ Elementary School(s) in your area that children can attend: ________________________________________________
Capacity: Write the number of children allowed and the number of children desired (if different from number allowed) Total Number of Licensed Capacity: _________ Desired Ages Accepted: From _______ To _______ Infant Group 1: (Birth to 12 months) Licensed _______ Desired _______ Infant Group 2: (1-2 year olds, family child care only) Licensed _______ Desired _______ Toddler Group: (2-3 year olds) Licensed _______ Desired _______ Preschool Group: (3-4 year olds) Licensed _______ Desired _______ Kindergarten Group: (5 year olds) Licensed _______ Desired _______ School Age Group: (6 years and older) Licensed _______ Desired _______
Vacancy: Write the number of vacancies you have in each age group Infant Group 1: (Birth to 12 months) Part Time _______ Full Time _______ Infant Group 2: (1-2 year olds, family child care only) Part Time _______ Full Time _______ Toddler Group: (2-3 year olds) Part Time _______ Full Time _______ Preschool Group: (3-4 year olds) Part Time _______ Full Time _______ Kindergarten Group: (5 year olds) Part Time _______ Full Time _______ School Age Group: (6 years and older) Part Time _______ Full Time _______
Subsidy Accepted: DSHS____ Opportunity Council ____ Sliding Scale ____ Multi-Child Discount ____
Hours: Mon. _____ to _____ Tues. _____ to _____ Wed. _____ to _____ Thurs. _____ to _____ Fri. _____ to _____ Sat._____ to __________ Sun. _____ to _____
Care Offered: Full Time Only _____ Part Time Only _____ Both full time and part time _____ Drop-In _____ Temporary/Emergency Basis _____ Before & After School _____ Rotating Schedules Accepted _____ 24-Hour Care Available _____ Open on Holidays _____
Full Time Rates for either hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly (circle one): Infant Group 1 $_____ Infant Group 2 (1-2 year olds, family child care only) $_____ Toddler Group $_____ Preschool Group $_____ Kindergarten Group $_____ School Age Group $_____
Additional Fees mark all that apply: Registration _____ Supplies _____ Late Child Pickup _____ Field Trips _____ Transportation _____ Enrichment Activities _____ Require Payment in Advance _____ Provider Takes Paid Vacation _____ Provider Takes Paid Holidays _____ Uses DSHS Rates _____
Flexibility: Opening Time _____ Closing Time _____ Occasional Saturday _____
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Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington is here to help you!(888) 444-1862/(360)734-8396 (Bellingham Office)
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Wilanne Olilla-Perry – Quality Child Care & Support Services Manager [email protected] (360) 734-8396 x 423
Elaine Larson – Early Achievers Regional Coordinator
[email protected] (425)385-4143
Julie Wasilewski – CCA of NW Professional Development Coordinator/Coach [email protected] (360) 734-8396 x449
Bracken Marren - Early Achievers Technical Assistant Specialist/Behavior Specialist [email protected] (360) 734-8396 x421
Martha Anderson-Early Achievers Technical Assistant Specialist/Coach [email protected] (360) 543-3649
Jamie Ashton – Early Achievers Technical Assistant Specialist/Coach [email protected] (360) 966-6028
Kristen Bowler-Marere, MA - Early Achievers Technical Assistant Specialist/Coach [email protected] (360) 543-3650
Charlotte Zissel – Early Achievers Technical Assistant Specialist [email protected] (360) 543-3651
Laurie Foy – Program Assistant II [email protected] (360) 734-8396 x431
Ellie Brown, Technical Assistant Specialist [email protected] (360)739-8203
Pat Cavit, Technical Assistance Specialist [email protected] (360) 739-7919
Katie Nolan, - Program Assistant I
(360) 734-8396 x380
Melanie Coyne - Early Achievers Technical Assistant Specialist [email protected] (360) 543-3648
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Register Online on our website at http://www.oppco.org/cca/calendar/: Or mail to:
Opportunity Council, Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington 1111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 200; Bellingham, WA 98225
1-888-444-1862 x227
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Business Name__________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ Zip Code: _________________________
Phone: ___________________________________ Email: ____________________________
STARS ID #: _______________________________ Amount Enclosed: __________________
Training(s) Selected: Date(s):
_________________________________ ___________________________________
_________________________________ ___________________________________
_________________________________ ___________________________________
Should a licensed child care provider need an interpreter at the workshop to assist with comprehension and participation, notice is due two weeks in advance. Please contact us at 360-734-8396 x227.
