Welcome to the August issue of REACH! Late summer is a vibrant season in early childhood education, and this month is filled with meaningful opportunities to gather, reflect, and celebrate. We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming DIEEC Block Party on August 18 to tour our brand-new home on the University of Delaware’s Children’s Campus. You will also find registration details for the 1st State Family Child Care Conference, a save-the-date for this fall’s Children’s Book Week, and actionable strategies in Coach’s Corner for making the most of morning check-ins.

As we mark the completion of all FY26 intensive cohorts, we offer our deepest gratitude to the programs and classrooms that partnered with us this past year. Your dedication to continuous growth directly elevates the quality of early experiences for Delaware’s young children. In this issue, you’ll also find important updates on FY27 Quality Improvement Planning and practical insights from Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child on fostering a deep sense of mattering in young learners. Thank you for your continued partnership and for the heart you bring to your work every day.