Articles | Arizona Early Childhood

ZERO TO THREE Trainings

AZ Early Childhood Network
June 2, 2021

The Arizona Early Childhood Network has partnered with ZERO TO THREE to offer FREE trainings to our Arizona workforce in the Registry! Course Description Addressing Infant and Toddler Behaviors that Challenge AdultAll infant and toddler behaviors have meaning, even if adults sometimes find those behaviors challenging. Hear from Beth Zack, Ph.D., Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington, about why it’s important to reframe how we think about challenging behavior to behavior as a form of…

How To Request Unofficial Transcripts

AZ Early Childhood Network
June 2, 2021

TAGS: Registry How-To Guides,

Find and click on your college or university in the directory below for instructions on how to request your unofficial transcripts. Don't see your college or university listed? Contact your school for help getting your unofficial transcripts. ACCEPTED Unofficial TranscriptProvided by a college or university website/student portalWill likely be designated by an “Unofficial” watermark or textMust have student’s name; college or university information; course codes and course titles; and gradesUpload the Unofficial Transcript to your File Manager in the Registry…

Heat Awareness Week

AZ Early Childhood Network
May 6, 2021

TAGS: Health, Safety and Nutrition,

During May 10-14, 2021, the Arizona Department of Health Services and the National Weather Service Offices in Arizona are coordinating the 2021 Arizona Heat Awareness Week Campaign.Visit the ADHS' Heat Safety website for details on ways to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed.

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

AZ Early Childhood Network
May 6, 2021

TAGS: Admin/Director, Family Child Care Providers, Teachers,

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. If your household is eligible, you can receive: Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than…

Child Care Workforce Retention and Recruitment Grant Program

AZ Early Childhood Network
May 6, 2021

TAGS: Admin/Director,

The Child Care Workforce Retention and Recruitment (CCWRR) Grant Program provides immediate support to child care providers for hiring qualified staff and retaining existing staff by providing financial assistance to help all regulated child care providers with workforce recruitment and retention costs to support the network of child care staff in Arizona.Applications will be accepted for the CCWRR Grant Program from May 7, 2021, to May 31, 2021. Grants are not competitive, meaning if a child care provider submits a…

Let’s Share the Care! | #ShareTheCareAZ

AZ Early Childhood Network
May 3, 2021

TAGS: Admin/Director, Family Child Care Providers, Instructors, Teachers,

The last year has been challenging for everyone, but it has renewed our deep appreciation for those who provide child care and the essential role it plays for our families, our communities, and our state. Quality child care and preschool helps children learn and develop the skills and abilities they need for success in school and in life. And this year has reminded us that Arizonans from all walks of life can’t do what we do without these dedicated caregivers.Throughout…

CDC’s Milestone Tracker App

AZ Early Childhood Network
April 13, 2021

TAGS: Child Growth and Development,

Newly updated FREE app for teachers, parents, and caregivers: CDC’s Milestone Tracker. As an early care and education provider, you know the importance of tracking children’s developmental milestones, but did you know there’s a new version of the FREE app from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help make it easy, fun, and a great way to engage parents and caregivers? CDC’s Milestone Tracker app helps teachers, parents, and caregivers better understand each child’s skills and abilities,…

Week of the Young Child | #WOYC21

AZ Early Childhood Network
April 13, 2021

TAGS: Child Growth and Development,

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of WOYC! It's a fun-filled week celebrating early learning and young children as well as their teachers, families, and communities. View activity resources for ideas to help you plan your virtual celebration April 10-16, 2021.

AZ Healthy Child Care Helpline

AZ Early Childhood Network
March 15, 2021

TAGS: Admin/Director, Family Child Care Providers, Health, Teachers,

The AZ Healthy Child Care Helpline is a free service available statewide to Arizona child care providers to answer questions and get expert advice on health and safety practices and policies during COVID-19.Call 602-506-6767 (ext. 2) Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM or send an email any time to AZ.HealthyChildCare@maricopa.gov. Available Services Child care health consultants (CCHCs) from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health can provide:Brief one-on-one "on-the-spot" support via phone or emailMore intensive targeted technical assistance virtual meetings"How-To" webinars About…

Indigenous Early Childhood Educators Professional Development Fellowship

AZ Early Childhood Network
February 18, 2021

TAGS: Professional Development,

Northern Arizona University’s Institute for Native-serving Educators (nau.edu/ine) and College of Education (nau.edu/coe) are pleased to announce our inaugural professional development fellowship for teachers of 3-4 year olds in Head Start schools on and bordering the Navajo Nation. We invite preschool teachers who meet the eligibility criteria and who can commit to the program expectations to apply for this opportunity. The Indigenous Early Childhood Educators Professional Development Fellowship offers a long-term, cohort-model professional development opportunity for preschool teachers serving Native…