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Let's build a community that allows hard questions and honest conversations so we can stir up transformation in one another. – Germany Kent, American journalist Today we share an invitation from the Happy Teacher Research Team at the University of Oklahoma to all full-time teachers of children birth to five, to contribute to a research project on teacher well-being and working conditions: Greetings ECE Leaders! We are the Happy Teacher Research Team at the University of Oklahoma and we are…

Calling all new Preschool Coordinators! This is for you! This is an 11-Session institute to support new pre-school coordinators in their first three years of being in their position. Cost is $220 per participant for the entire institute. Sessions are held about once a month, with a few more at the beginning of the school year to support new leaders. By the end of the year, there will be 22 hours of professional development offered. All sessions are virtual on…

In his January 2022 State of the State address, Governor Ducey announced his intention to launch a free, statewide summer learning initiative that would be fun, educational, and engaging for all school-aged Arizona children, pre-k through 12th grade. The initiative, AZ OnTrack Summer Camp, is designed to give Arizona kids back some of the time that may have been lost in their classrooms during the pandemic. The best part is, that this is FREE for Arizona families! AZ OnTrack Summer Camps will allow…

CALL FOR PRESENTERS The City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Program invites you to submit a proposal [surveymonkey.com] to present at the hybrid Annual Pre-Service: Responsive, Rebuilding, Resilient Together event. This year's conference is intended to provide all staff with the additional tools and resources they require to navigate our new pandemic normal. Expected attendance is 500 Birth to Five staff, including teachers, mentors, coaches, caseworkers, and administrators. The City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Program serves approximately…

Did you hear that Quality First is FREE and is now enrolling? Are you wondering what Quality First is all about? You are invited to attend a Quality First Information Session. These sessions are an opportunity to learn about the benefits of Quality First, facts versus myths about the program, and a chance for open dialogue with the Quality First Team. We hope you can join us! Tuesday, April 19 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Sign up here. Wednesday, April 27 6:00…