What is one of the most important routines? (Hint: It's not work-related) It’s your sleep routine! Sleep might be something you don’t think much about–until you’re not getting enough. Lack of sleep can affect your mental health, behavior and memory. No matter your age, a healthy sleep routine helps you to feel and function better. Newborns need 12 to 16 hours of sleep per day, including naps, while adults need at least 8 hours. A good sleep routine can help…
No matter what your summer plans are, one thing is for sure- There's always time for a good book! Summer is a perfect time to incorporate reading activities into your classroom. No matter the age you work with, reading aloud to children helps them increase their vocabulary and will improve their reading ability later in life, and begin to understand that written words have meaning. These acronyms from Save the Children are great reminders of how to make the most…
By: Ofelia Gonzalez A new survey says that more than three-fourths of Arizona voters believe the state should invest more in child care assistance programs for qualifying families. The survey findings highlight the connection between accessible child care, growing Arizona’s workforce and helping families be successful. The 2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda is intended to ask about a range of issues and hot-button topics, said Amanda Burke, executive vice president of the Center for the Future of Arizona, the organization that…
By: Ofelia Gonzalez Shilo Murillo stood proudly at the gates of her preschool pointing out an update to the security system that would allow her to lockdown her school immediately in case of an emergency. “Before we couldn’t do it at all,” said Murillo, who is director of the First Presbyterian Preschool in Mesa. “We had to lock the door from the outside.” The security system is one of dozens of upgrades that the Mesa preschool, which can serve up…
Have you considered how you or your early childhood program might participate in the Week of the Young Child? Participation can be easy by utilizing one of the social media or flyer templates included in our Week of the Young Child Resources page. Hosting your own WOYC event? Customize one of the various templates to share the word with families and your community. WOYC Social Media Kit WOYC Social Media Templates WOYC Flyer Templates Additional resources and ideas on how to…
Staff without a Registry account can connect their account to your program during account creation using your program’s unique Program ID number. 1. First, on the Registry homepage click on “Program Administration,” located at the upper left hand corner. 2. Next, locate your Program ID. Click on “Edit Program Details” to open your program’s information: 3. The Program ID is indicated after the Program Name 4. The Program ID can also be found on the first page in the Program Administration…
Create an account on the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry. You will use the Employer ID number listed in step 3 to add your employer. To create a Registry account:1. First, go to www.azregistry.org to create a Registry Account and click on “Register Now.” 2. After filling in your personal information, click on the Continue with Registration button 3. From the drop down menu, select “Employer ID” and type the Employer ID number provided below in the search box. Click on…
Arizona’s Pyramid Model Statewide Leadership Team is excited to recruit another round of programs to join! Participation includes access to high quality professional development around evidence based practices and access to learning materials & a program coach. Take your early child care program to the next level!
Cohorts available for Summer 2024 and School Year 2024-2025 The Arizona Department of Education is partnering with Lexia Learning to provide free LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training for Early Childhood Preschool Educators and community partners across Arizona. As you are beginning to plan for professional development for next year, consider this career-enhancing opportunity.LETRS for Early Childhood Educators professional learning provides deep knowledge of literacy instruction for the youngest learners. Lexia LETRS for Early Childhood Educators…
Help the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry be a voice for you, and the entire early childhood workforce, by making sure your Registry Profile is complete and accurate! Why is Accurate Data Important? By systematically collecting and analyzing data reported by early childhood professionals in the Registry, we gain valuable insights into the current successes, needs and challenges of Arizona’s early childhood workforce.Understanding the demographics, qualifications and experiences of early childhood educators informs policymakers and organizations about the specific needs…
The average wait time for processing your college transcripts is 30 Days. For questions regarding your Registry account, please contact info@thearizonaregistry.org.