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New Child Care Licensing Management System

AZ Early Childhood Network
March 15, 2022

TAGS: Admin/Director,

ADHS has implemented a new Child Care Licensing Management System and it is now live! Training videos and documentation for registered users are available to review. The benefits include: Increased visibility for providers/licensees Increased visibility to BCCL employees Real time access to information for Surveyors and licensees Reduction of expensive manual processes Improved efficiency through elimination of paper transit and tracking Improved cloud-based technology in rural sister locations ...and much more! Learn More & Login

Yavapai College Programs

AZ Early Childhood Network
March 9, 2022

TAGS: Professional Development,

Yavapai College is happy to support two wonderful programs to help students through their education! Earn While You Learn Gain quality field experience in a 5 star child care program while earning an Early Childhood Basic Certificate and a paycheck. The YC Early Childhood Department has partnered with the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) on the Prescott Campus to offer an Earn While You Learn program this summer. Scholarships are available to cover tuition and book costs. Learn More Parent Cohort…

Responsive Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers | NCECDTL Trainings

AZ Early Childhood Network
March 8, 2022

TAGS: Professional Development,

The Arizona Early Childhood Network has partnered with the National Center on Early Childhood, Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL) to offer FREE trainings to our Arizona workforce in the Registry!NCECDTL is managed by ZERO TO THREE on behalf of the Office of Head Start. As the prime partner, ZERO TO THREE is responsible for setting the overall direction for the center and providing leadership.Featured Training: Responsive Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers Baby Talks is a series of modules focused on current research, and evidence-based strategies and…

Math is Everywhere: Supporting Math Skills in Infants and Toddlers | NCECDTL Trainings

AZ Early Childhood Network
February 2, 2022

TAGS: Professional Development,

The Arizona Early Childhood Network has partnered with the National Center on Early Childhood, Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL) to offer FREE trainings to our Arizona workforce in the Registry!NCECDTL is managed by ZERO TO THREE on behalf of the Office of Head Start. As the prime partner, ZERO TO THREE is responsible for setting the overall direction for the center and providing leadership.Featured Training: Math is Everywhere: Supporting Math Skills in Infants and Toddlers Early math skills are essential to children’s school readiness and later learning.…

Celena Ambrose | PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion

AZ Early Childhood Network
January 20, 2022

TAGS: Professionalism,

A northern Arizona educator who represents Arizona PBS was named one of 11 honorees nationwide for the PBS KIDS Early Learning Champions program, which recognizes and celebrates those who work with children from infants to second-graders. Celena Ambrose of Holbrook serves as an early Head Start teacher for Holbrook Head Start, where she has worked for more than four years. She is known as a caring and dedicated teacher, role model and mentor who has balanced her duties as a…

Public Comment Opportunity | Open January 14 – 28, 2022

AZ Early Childhood Network
January 18, 2022

TAGS: Family and Community Partnerships,

The First Things First (FTF) Board is finalizing its State Fiscal Years 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. FTF and its 28 regional partnership councils statewide will use this document to plan programs and services to be implemented starting on July 1, 2023, as well as ongoing system-building work.The FTF Board is now collecting public comment on its proposed SFY24-27 Strategic Plan. Your feedback is invited for FTF’s review and consideration.You can find a short overview video and brief introductory material about the…

Celebrating DLLs: Spring into Practice | NCECDTL Trainings

AZ Early Childhood Network
January 10, 2022

TAGS: Professional Development,

The Arizona Early Childhood Network has partnered with the National Center on Early Childhood, Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL) to offer FREE trainings to our Arizona workforce in the Registry!NCECDTL is managed by ZERO TO THREE on behalf of the Office of Head Start. As the prime partner, ZERO TO THREE is responsible for setting the overall direction for the center and providing leadership.Featured Training: Celebrating DLLs: Spring into Practice This four module micro-learning course is designed to help participants learn about the latest research and evidence-based…

2021 Arizona PBS KIDS Writers Contest

AZ Early Childhood Network
December 14, 2021

TAGS: Family and Community Partnerships,

Kids in Pre-K through third grade are invited to write and illustrate a story about having healthy teeth, gums and a great smile. Stories should be submitted online by January 7, 2022. Be sure to check the official rules for word count and formatting requirements! Learn More & Enter

Bang! Squish! Leap! Supporting the A in Steam with Infants and Toddlers | NCECDTL Trainings

AZ Early Childhood Network
December 14, 2021

TAGS: Professional Development,

The Arizona Early Childhood Network has partnered with the National Center on Early Childhood, Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL) to offer FREE trainings to our Arizona workforce in the Registry!NCECDTL is managed by ZERO TO THREE on behalf of the Office of Head Start. As the prime partner, ZERO TO THREE is responsible for setting the overall direction for the center and providing leadership.Featured Training: Bang! Squish! Leap! Supporting the A in Steam with Infants and Toddlers Just like science, technology, engineering, and math, engaging with the…

ASU Nina Scholars Program

AZ Early Childhood Network
December 13, 2021

TAGS: Professionalism,

The ASU Nina Scholars application is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year! The Nina Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity where students from disadvantaged backgrounds can obtain the resources and financial support needed to successfully complete their college education. Nina Scholars provides tuition and fees assistance, an annual books and supplies award and an annual living stipend to scholarship recipients. Scholars are also provided an academic mentor. The Nina Scholars Program is highly focused on supporting all aspects…