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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…

This feature of the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry will give Program Administrators and Multi-site Administrators the ability to list data and upload documents that are relevant to DHS Licensing. Note: only Program Administrators of DHS Licensed programs will see these tools. 1. Log into the Arizona Early Childhood Registry at www.azregistry.org. 2. Click on Program Administration. 3. Click on Childcare Licensing Dashboard near the bottom of your function list. 4. A list of the staff who have aligned themselves to your program…

Cómo Acceder a CCEI para Capacitación Preguntas Frecuentes   ¿Por qué necesito activar una membresía con CCEI? DA partir del 1 de junio de 2022, TODOS los proveedores de cuidado infantil que tengan un Acuerdo de Registro de Proveedores (PRA, por sus siglas en inglés) actual con DES deberán utilizar CCEI para tomar la capacitación Previa al Servicio de Salud y Seguridad requerida por DES. El Child Care Education Institute (CCEI, por sus siglas en inglés) es una agencia de…

The "Honor the Past and Reimagine the Future" Early Childhood Scholarship, sponsored by Arizona AEYC, acknowledges and honors the outstanding service of early childhood professionals — past, present and future. Arizona AEYC will award one $1,250 scholarship each to 2 students attending an accredited Arizona university/college and majoring in early childhood education (or a closely related field) with an interest in equitable quality early childhood experiences, early childhood public policy, and advocacy efforts on behalf of young children and families. This…

Program Guidelines: Daily Routines & Schedules  Saturday, August 20th 8:30am-11:30am Register Here Program Guidelines: Family Engagement & Support Saturday, August 20th 11:00am-1:00pm Register Here Challenging Behaviors Tuesday, September 13th 6:00pm-8:00pm Register Here Strengthening Families Protective Factors: Introduction Saturday, September 17th 9:00am-11:00am Register Here ACEs and Trauma Module 1: Understanding ACEs Saturday, September 17th 9:00am-12:00pm Register Here