CHILD CARESERVICES

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STABILIZATION GRANT UPDATESThe current grant application period ended July 30th and we have over 2500 programs that

applied for cycle 1 of the Child Care Services Stabilization Grant. We are beginning theprocess of reviewing all applications. Each program will recieve an email message (to the

email address provided on the application) that informs them if their application has all theneeded information to move forward or if additional information is needed. If you receive anemail stating additional information is needed it will detail what information is missing alongwith a link to access your application. If your application is moving forward payment should

be expected via mail within 2-4 weeks. The next grant cycle opens on October 1st.

We will have adesignated call center forgrant support beginning

September 13th.Additional information tocome via the September

newsletter.

OKDHS will continue to fund the following Covid-19 related interventions utilizing ARPAfunds through May 2022:• Child Care Subsidy benefits for employees of licensed child care regardless of family income• Additional absent days (minimum of 11 days attendance required each month) • Coverage of subsidy co-payment for families, paid directly to providers • Continuation of $5 added to subsidy rate per child per day based on attendance• All school-age children approved for the weekly rate• Business training resources for providers • Four stipends awarded to program staff with 30 hours of professional development (anincrease from two stipends)• Additional training opportunities through OU-CECPD at no cost to the workforce

CONTINUED COVID-19 INTERVENTIONS

Did you know that you can find additional QRISresources on the CECPD website at

www.cecpd.org? These resources weredeveloped to assist early care and education

teachers in meeting the Reaching for the Starsquality criteria. These resources include

examples, templates, and information that isorganized for both child care programs and

family child care homes. Feel free to use theseexamples and modify them to meet your uniqueneeds. In addition, you can link to the Reaching

for the Stars applications for both child careprograms and family child care homes in English

and Spanish. You may contact your localResource and Referral Agency if you needassistance in completing the application.

QRIS

Look at the amazing updates from the Center of Early

Childhood Professional Development: FY 21PD hours offered: 616,401

Registry applications: 23,580 (the most ever)!Stipends awarded: 2,020 Stipend total: $1,210,800

Launched Oklahoma Wages: 4,405 applications; Total paidout - $768,700

Caring for school-age children offers unique opportunities with different school holidays,start and stop dates, and other days when the regular school day may vary from the normal

schedule. We all know that children still need to have opportunities that allow them to bechallenged to learn new skills, have fun, and remain safe in group care. The links below offeryou resources to use in planning for the care of school-age children. It is important to limit

the amount of time children spend working solely on screens and outside play andmovement are important for children’s growth and development.

Oklahoma Core Competencies for Out-of-School Time Practitioners

http://www.okdhs.org/OKDHS%20Publication%20Library/14-32.pdf Oklahoma Department of Libraries

https://libraries.ok.gov/ Metro Family Magazine

https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/ After School Alliance

https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/covid/reopening-outreach.cfm Disney Book Group

https://books.disney.com/free-online-resources-for-teachers-and-librarians/ Disney Inspired Learning Packs

https://www.everystarisdifferent.com/2015/05/free-disney-inspired-learning-printable.html Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/ National Association of Nurse Practitioners

https://www.napnap.org/school-age-resources-5-10-years National Center on After-School and Summer Enrichment (NCASE)

https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/centers/national-center-afterschool-summer-enrichment National Center for Quality After-School

https://sedl.org/afterschool/training/enrichment.html National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NOIST)

https://niost.org/ National Summer Learning Association (NSIA)

www.summerlearning.org/webinars School age Resources

https://jbrary.com/category/school-age-resources/ We are Teachers

https://www.weareteachers.com/free-online-learning-resources/ OK Shared Services

https://www.oksharedservices.orghttps://okregistry.org/v7/trainings/search The Center for Early Childhood Professional Development (CECPD)

Several trainings related to things to do with school age children (when you search under topic-school-age there are more than 10 courses)

https://okregistry.org/v7/trainings/search

RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

HAVE YOU HEARD THAT CHILD CARE SERVICESHAS QUALITY COACHES?

Child Care Services Quality Coaches are providing Pyramid Model training and coachingservices across the state. Coaching is a no-cost service to program directors, teachingstaff/caregivers.Coaches are available to provide support for caregivers as they implementquality teaching and administrative practices into their center, home, or classroom. The coachwill assist with identifying a goal, creating a plan and providing support each step of the way. What is Pyramid Model? The Pyramid Model provides the foundation for child care providers to develop teacherpractices needed to develop young children’s social and emotional skills and effectively addresschallenging behavior. These practices address relationships, environment, intentional teaching,and individualized supports. The Pyramid Model also provides support for administrativepractices. What participants are saying about the Pyramid Model training? • “The Pyramid Model has taught me how to reframe my thoughts. I have also learned how to make meaningful connections and relationships with both parents and children.” • “I have improved parent involvement by encouraging open communication with all of our parents.” • “I am more culturally in tune and have brought in books and easy songs to integrate into my lesson plans.” • “I rearranged the playroom to separate active and quiet areas in my home.” • “It helped me build positive relationships with children and their parents.” • “I am making deposits with children and engaging with children by praising childrenthroughout the day and acknowledging their efforts.”

For more information about the Pyramid Model including resources for classrooms, homes andfamilies: www.challengingbehaviors.org. For upcoming Pyramid Model professionaldevelopment opportunities the Quality Coaches are offering in your area please go towww.okregistry.org. You can search by keyword, county, or city. If you would like moreinformation about coaching services for your program/classroom, you may email Vikki Dobbinsat Vikki.dobbins@okdhs.org

Children & COVID-19There is a lot of information circulating regarding Covid-19. Below is an

additional resource for families.

https://covid.ouhealth.com/protecting-your-health/children-covid-19/

TOWNHALLAUG. 27 | 12 TO 1 P.M.

Join us to learn more about the submission process and have

any questions answered.

Submission acceptance will begin Sept. 1.

Who Should Attend?

Potential researchers, providers, practitioners, or anyone

interested in submitting ideas, making suggestions, or wanting

to understand more about the process of submission.

ZOOM MEETING LINKZoom Meeting ID: 891 0334 9835

Zoom Passcode: 835980

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