Tuesday Tidbits: Changes to Child Care Scholarship Program

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page . DIVISION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD NEWS Child Care Scholarship Program Changes Effective May 23, 2022 Some families will be eligible for a $0.00 Assigned Copay per week, per scholarship. Maximum Assigned Co payment is based upon the Unit of Care: 3 Unit Scholarships, the maximum Assigned Copayment ($3.00 per week, per scholarship) 2 Unit Scholarships, the maximum Assigned Copayment ($2.00 per week, per scholarship) 1Unit Scholarships, the maximum Assigned Copayment ($1.00 per week, per scholarship) Providers DO NOT collect the amount of copayment that is on the scholarship, if it is above $0.00. Instead collect the copayment amount based upon the scholarship’s Unit of Care. MSDE will pay the copayment amount that was on the scholarship. If the prior child care Scholarship AND the Assigned Copayment did not cover the child care provider’s tuition, the parent will continue to pay the difference owed until the new scholarships are received. However, the total amount the parent is paying should be reduced based upon the maximum copayment for any scholarship being set at $3.00 per scholarship, per child. Learn more at money4childcare.com Child Care Central Has a New Email Address Effective June 1, 2022 , the new email address for Conduent/ Child Care Central is MCCCredential@conduent.com The old email address will no longer be valid effective June 1, 2022. Training Voucher and Reimbursement Program Training Vouchers and Reimbursement are designed to assist child care professionals participating in the Maryland Child Care Credential Program at Level Two or higher with the costs of training for professional development. Click here for more information on funding availability and how to apply. Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to download an approved training voucher and upload a certificate of successful completion in Maryland OneStop. Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance March 2, 2022 Get the Quarantine Guidance MSDE will pay for your CDA! Eligible Registered Family Child Care Providers and Licensed Child Care Center Staff can apply to receive funding to cover the cost of the initial and renewal application fees and competency standards books for new applicants. For more information on eligibility, funding and CDA requirements, please visit: https://earlychildhood. marylandpublicschools.org/CDA Learn more Training for Child Care Providers Looking for Training? Search the Maryland Child Care Training Calendar Lists of trainers, training organizations and online training organizations Basic Heath & Safety and COVID-19 Trainings Information and registration for the FREE trainings are available here . Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Center Staff and Family Child Care Providers Through this series, center staff and family child care providers will gain the knowledge in the areas of budgets, financial planning, marketing, and recruitment and retention. Approved Business Practices Trainers Supporting Maryland’s Multilingual Learners: WIDA Early Years Essential Actions - Training Now Available Series of 8 modules that promote the implementation of the WIDA Early years 14 Essential Actions to support early childhood educators as they work with multilingual children and their families. Approved WIDA Trainers Employment Opportunities with MSDE Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainees Early Childhood Grant Specialist For more MSDE job openings, visit marylandpublicschools.org Other jobs in child care Child Care Scholarship Reimbursement Explained If you have a child in your program who is eligible for scholarship funds, we know you‘re eager to get paid. Completing the invoice correctly will speed up that process. Watch this short video from MSDE and Maryland Family Network which explains all you need to know to fill out the paperwork correctly. vimeo.com/671185163 . Also available with Spanish subtitles ! Outdoor Learning in a Nutshell: Taking Learning Outside Hybrid Course This 12-hour course pairs benefits of outdoor learning with strategies for implementation in your preschool, daycare, public or private school setting. Thanks to PNC grant funding this course is FREE to any Baltimore City early childhood educator or director working with children ages birth-5 years. Additional Achievements Maryland EXCELS has re-launched its Additional Achievements initiative for participants who provide child care services above and beyond the Maryland EXCELS Standards. Programs earn Additional Achievement badges, which are highlighted in their online profile on the Maryland EXCELS website. When using the website’s “Find A Program” feature, prospective families can easily identify programs that have attained Additional Achievements, which are: Accredited Program, Asthma & Allergy Friendly, Eco-Friendly Program, Cultural and Linguistic Competency, Health and Wellness, and Quality Business Practices. These Additional Achievements can be earned by ANY program participating in Maryland EXCELS at ANY Quality Rating level. Learn how to earn an Additional Achievement badge by visiting the Maryland EXCELS Additional Achievement page . Early Learning Assessment Updates The next enrollment for child care programs to complete the interest survey for the of the Early Learning Assessment ( ELA ) is: June 15 Click the flyer to learn more and register for the ELA . MFE Presents: Toni’s Outdoor Adventures Checklist! Get Up and Get Out. Seek Adventure with Toni this summer! Create great memories that will last a lifetime. Encourage your little ones to check a box every time you complete a new adventure together. Share your outdoor adventures with @MDEngageEarly using the Hashtag #SeekOutdoorAdventures. Teachers/Providers: Share with parents and families. Download your Outdoor (14) Adventures Checklist here: https://bit.ly/3iJToWn MECLP Spring Newsletter We are delighted to share MECLP's Spring Newsletter which shares updates and information about MECLP's new initiatives, our expanding program and Community of Practice. In addition, we are still accepting applications for Cohort IV. Please visit our website to view the Spring Newsletter and Cohort IV application . Zero to Three 45 Hour Critical Competencies for Infant-Toddler Educators Provides current knowledge and skills for supporting our youngest learners in Social Emotional Development, Cognitive Development and Language and Literacy Development. Alternative to the Infant & Toddler 45 Hour Curriculum Course. Approved Zero to Three trainers Here’s How to Submit to Tuesday Tidbits MAY 31, 2022 2022 Early Childhood Education Virtual Colloquium Featuring Dr. Iheoma Iruka Come join us for a FREE virtual colloquium on June 7th from 4-6pm hosted by the Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention. We aim to foster conversations around creating equitable learning opportunities and ensuring justice in early childhood education with esteemed professor and author Dr. Iheoma Iruka. Register here Free Clock Hours to Kick-Off 2022! MPT presents: Media Literacy for Early Childhood Professionals Join MPT to pilot Media Literacy for Early Childhood Professionals, a new online course designed to provide high-quality, interactive professional development training for early childhood providers and educators. This free course will offer self-paced, online learning as well as two virtual, facilitated sessions over one week . In return, you will earn 6 MSDE-approved clock hours for your participation and feedback. Learn more and register for the pilot course Early Educators Leadership Conference The 2022 EELC will be held October 5-8, 2022, in Orlando, FL Join us as we explore: Leading Career Pathways to Equity . Register Now! 2022 EELC also provides an opportunity to share your expertise with ECE professionals. If you’re interested in presenting at EELC, submit your proposal! FAMILY CHILD CARE AND PRE K: JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT! The Alliance is taking applications for its Pre-K Program, ASPIRE. If you have a Bachelor's degree or are currently working toward your ECE degree, learn more at www.fccamd.org We Moved! The Maryland EXCELS Toolkit has a new address: marylandexcelstoolkit.org Visit our new home and explore the latest updates: Alignment to current Maryland EXCELS standards Updated the policy and statement builder experience Addition of language translator Update your bookmarks or visit us through marylandexcelstoolkit.org ! 9th Annual Maryland Early Childhood Conference Save the Date September 16th and 17th 2022 Location: Hagerstown, MD Registration opens July 6, 2022 Learn more CHILD CARE CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND The Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) is a tuition assistance program for child care providers to obtain a college education at participating colleges/universities in Maryland. Funding is available for child care providers to earn a college degree in the following areas: Early Childhood Education Child Development Elementary Education Special Education Application Due Dates: Continuation applications for current participants are due June 30, 2022 Transfer applications for students transferring from a participating 2-year college to a participating 4-year university are due June 30, 2022 New applications for first time applicants are due March 1, 2023 Want to share Tuesday Tidbits on social media or email it to a colleague? Click View it as a Web page at the top of this email. Manage Subscription | Unsubscribe | Contact Us | Help 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 410-767-0100

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