October 11 Child Care Provider Updates October Tuesday Talks with DECE: YoungStar Transition Our next Tuesday Talks with DECE will take place on Tuesday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. through Zoom. Next week’s talk is on the YoungStar Transition. No need to register. Just follow the Zoom link posted on our website at the time of the webinar. You can also download the re-occurring calendar invite with the Zoom information in it. Spanish interpretation will be available (Información en español). View the lineup on our website. Subscribe to our child care listserv to receive updates on upcoming talks. T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Wisconsin Spring Application Deadline is Nov. 1 Wisconsin Early Childhood Association’s T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Wisconsin program is still accepting applications for the spring 2023 semester – deadline is November 1! New applicants and current T.E.A.C.H. scholars are able to reap the wide-ranging benefits of the program’s expansion, including a significant stipend to assist with the purchase of technology to support your educational journey. Looking ahead, summer 2023 application deadline is April 1, 2023, and fall 2023 is July 1, 2023. T.E.A.C.H. helps make higher education nearly free for early childhood educators in Wisconsin – now, more than ever before. Review application information and FAQs on WECA’s website for more details. Questions? Contact WECA at teach@wisconsinearlychildhood.org. For more details, visit T.E.A.C.H. on WECA’s website. Free Child Care Foundational Training Available! DCF and our training instructor partners have listened to your requests for accessible and affordable training and support. In response to the workforce shortage in child care, we are pleased to announce that free Child Care Foundational Training is available. Individuals who begin one of the courses listed below on or after June 1, 2022 are eligible for this program. The Child Care Foundational Training courses covers the following noncredit trainings delivered in person or in an interactive online or interactive correspondence format: Introduction to the Child Care Profession Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care Fundamentals of Family Child Care Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher See DCF's website for additional information, a media bundle, and FAQs, including which training agencies offer these courses and how you can sign up. Wisconsin Out of School Time Conference – Afterschool Strong: Together We Make A Difference Join the Wisconsin Out of School Time Conference – November 1-2, 2022 – for an opportunity for out of school time professionals to gain information, education, and resources which will support their programs, staff and participants. November 1- Virtual Conference geared to group leaders The Virtual Out of School Time Conference is intended to reach frontline staff who work day-to-day to offer a quality experience for youth and their families. The staff who attend the virtual sessions will walk away with ideas and inspiration to help them be successful in their onsite, day-to-day program interactions with youth and coworkers. November 2 – In-person, all day, geared to program administrators and directors. Glacier Canyon Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells The In-Person Out of School Time Conference in-person conference day is intended to reach program coordinators, directors, and administrators. Individuals will walk away with ideas and inspiration to design and lead programs that offer a quality experience for their frontline staff and program participants. Register today. Questions? Contact Continuing Education at 715-346-3838 or uwspce-conf@uwsp.edu. Ensure Your Child Care Provider Portal Information is Accurate Child care providers are reminded to regularly update their program’s information in the Child Care Provider Portal (CCPP) to ensure the individuals listed include only current or prospective employees or household members. DCF conducts ongoing compliance monitoring based on information entered in the Portal, so accuracy is important. Inaccurate information also may impact eligibility for potential funding opportunities in the future. For more information about updating your CCPP account, review the Child Care Provider Portal Tip Sheet. If you have questions, please contact your licensing or certification specialist. You can also contact the Child Care Background Unit by email to DCFPlicBECRCBU@wisconsin.gov or by calling 608-422-7400. Reminder: Child Care Counts September Application Period Closed The latest payment program application period is closed. Applications for the September Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program are being reviewed. Providers will be notified of their eligibility for funds by October 21, 2022, via a payment letter uploaded to the Child Care Provider Portal. The next update/application period is October 24-28, 2022. See the Child Care Counts Calendar for future Count and Application Weeks. If you need assistance, please email DCFDECECOVID19CCPayments@wisconsin.gov or call and leave your detailed questions at 608-535-3650. Child Care Counts Información en español. Reminder: Pathways to Quality Conference and Resource Fair! The Pathways to Quality Conference provides an opportunity to share information about current topics in early learning with child care providers living and working in the Greater Milwaukee area. The conference targets programs participating in YoungStar, Wisconsin’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Pathways provides information and resources for all early learning professionals who work with children ages birth through 12 years of age. Information and support for programs participating in YoungStar, Wisconsin’s Child Care Quality Rating and Improvement System sessions on: Literacy and Language Learning Creating Environments that Support Learning Supporting Children’s Behavior YoungStar Updates And much more! Conference Dates: October 24-29, 2022 – Hybrid format. See the conference website for complete details. Visit the Pathways Facebook page or the 4C website for more information. Easiest way to register is on the Wisconsin Registry. Reminder: DCF is Hiring The Division of Early Care and Education, Bureau of Early Care Regulation, is hiring a Background Analyst. This position performs professional analysis of the Caregiver Background Check requirements to ensure compliance with statutory and administrative code requirements for childcare programs regulated by the Department. The deadline to apply for this position is October 13. DCF offers flexibility for predominantly remote work, and staff can report to any of the DCF offices. View all open DCF positions at Wisc.Jobs.
