PDG Newsletter November 30, 2022

Doing What’s Best for Our Kids: January 2021-June 2022 PDG Activities 

In December 2020, Wisconsin was awarded a Preschool Development Grant Birth to 5 (PDG B–5) Renewal, totaling $30 million and spanning three years (2021–23). The PDG B–5 Renewal Grant activities are based on the strategic plan developed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), and other partners, and includes feedback and guidance from Wisconsin’s early care and education (ECE) stakeholders. 

Recently, DCF released a report titled Doing What’s Best for Our Kids, detailing the activities made possible between January 2021 and June 2022 by the Preschool Development Grant. In this document, you will find: 

  • PDG: Making a Difference Across Wisconsin – learn about different areas of Wisconsin awarded grant funding or services supported by grant funding, provided by PDG funds 
  • PDG Research Activities – review several research initiatives funded by PDG and access their findings 
  • Ongoing and Completed PDG Supported Programs/Resources – discover various other projects funded by PDG, which support the early childhood system in Wisconsin 
  • Leadership Bodies – read about two leadership bodies that are direct results of PDG investments: the Governor’s Leadership Council on Early Years (LCEY) and the Parent/Caregiver Equity Advisory Cabinet (PCEAC). 

Download the full report to catch up with PDG. 

Early Childhood Health Consultation Discussion Webinar – December 1 at 1 p.m.  

When can my child return to child care? This question is often asked with the expectation of specific criteria being laid out— of a purely medical decision. The reality is that it’s actually a shared decision between health care professionals, parents, and early childhood educators.  

In this 60-minute webinar, Dr. Dipesh Navsaria will facilitate a discussion with the panel of experts exploring the topic of shared health-related decision-making. The panel offers a collection of perspectives including Barbara Katz, Family Voices of Wisconsin Co-Director; Corrine Hendrickson, Corrine’s Little Explorers Family Child Care Center Owner and former Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Board President; and Dr. Wendy Molaska, Dedicated Family Care Owner & Physician and Wisconsin Medical Society President. Additionally, time will be available for live question & answer with the audience and panelists. 

Join the Early Childhood Health Consultation, a Registry Training Sponsored Organization, in exploring best health & safety practices for early childhood care & education, while having the opportunity of continuing education credits for early childhood providers. 

See flyer for more details. After registering, a confirmation email will follow-up with details on joining the webinar. Questions? Reach out to the Early Childhood Health Consultation team at echc@sohe.wisc.edu. Register today. 

Questions? Email echc@sohe.wisc.edu or call 608-228-1377. 

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