This time of year often brings a focus on connection, community, and kindness, which perfectly mirrors the foundational work you do every day in nurturing young children. The December issue of REACH is full of resources and opportunities to support your professional growth and help you finish the year strong. We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the DIEEC Early Childhood Educator Leadership Board—a fantastic chance to let your on-the-ground experience inform our work! You’ll also find details on our upcoming Conscious Discipline Book Study and the final spots in our ECE Excellence in Leadership Cohort. Check out the numerous upcoming opportunities to engage in training and conversation through our partners, and don’t miss the special DECC call on December 11. Finally, we invite you to review our 2025 Provider Spotlights for a dose of inspiration and to check out an essential guide on selecting diverse and inclusive children’s books to encourage early literacy.

We wish you a peaceful and restorative close to the year!