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
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…
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…
The McCormick Center was founded by Paula Jorde Bloom from an initial grant of just $600. Paula’s legacy supports the competencies of early childhood program leaders and brings credibility to the important and complex role of these leaders, or as she was known to call them, the “gatekeepers to quality.” The Paula Jorde Bloom Scholarship Fund, first awarded in 2019, is intended to support emerging early childhood leaders who are dedicated to providing the highest quality care and education for…
Quality First is now enrolling more early care and education programs - and wants to partner with you! Quality First supports early childhood education programs and professionals in what they do best - helping young children learn and grow. Fill out a brief application as the first step to get the support you need. When you join, your support team and resources will include: A coach to help identify and prioritize what your program needs. Financial support to improve the quality…
Date: December 15, 2021 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join us to learn about the new CCEI online training subscriptions funded by First Things First. Those who are eligible have access to a free unlimited online training library. Learn more about: Eligibility criteria How to access the training subscriptions How to search for individual trainings How to access the New Employee Orientation Pathway How to fulfill some of the state training requirements using the CCEI subscriptions We will save time to answer your…
1. Begin the Bonus application by clicking, “Request FTF Scholarship Bonus” under the “My Scholarships” tab. 2. To get a list of documents needed for the Bonus application, click where it states, “Click here.” 3. Once you are ready to complete the Bonus application, click on “Continue to Bonus Application.” 4. Before you can continue with the Bonus application, you must click the “Terms of Agreement” link. Once you read the Terms of Agreement, you can return to the application…
In 1994, Kay and Fred Lokoff launched the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Teacher Awards to honor their daughter Terri who was a devoted childcare teacher. The Awards are designed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of outstanding early care and education teachers and bring attention to the critical role these teachers play in the lives of young children. Early childhood teachers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and on U.S. Military bases and installations around the world…
If you are a director or owner of an ECE program in Arizona that serves children 0-5, consider this FREE, exciting opportunity!Create an online Go NAPSACC account (one account per program) for the following benefits:Access to 35 FREE training courses* on health, nutrition, and physical activitySelf-assessment tools to examine your program's practices against "best practices"Create goals and action plans to make improvements in your programAccess to hundreds of tips and materials in the resource libraryAnd more!*Trainings to be listed in the…
Building a New Generation of Readers (BNGR) Early Literacy Outreach Library Team The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (State Library) is seeking applicants for two (2) grant-funded contractors to facilitate early literacy programming for Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers in Arizona libraries. Contractors will be part of the BNGR Early Literacy Outreach Library Team (EL Library Team). This will be a temporary, grant-funded project and independent contractor position with some flexibility to work around existing employment. The EL…
The average wait time for processing your college transcripts is 30 Days. For questions regarding your Registry account, please contact info@thearizonaregistry.org.