Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I’m excited to share that our team has updated DIEEC’s mission statement to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring high-quality early childhood experiences for all children. You can find the full statement in the DIEEC News section below. Together, we’ll continue working to build brighter futures for Delaware’s … Read more
As we close another impactful year in early childhood education, I want to take a moment to reflect on all we’ve accomplished together. Through Quality Improvement planning, Pyramid Model and Zero to Three cohorts, and a multitude of other professional learning experiences, your dedication to nurturing Delaware’s children has been unwavering, and the difference you … Read more
One thing we can all agree on in the early childhood education community is this: Early literacy is a critical building block of child development. The week of November 4 is national Children’s Book Week, and DIEEC staff are excited to be visiting programs across Delaware as guest readers. Throughout this issue of REACH, you’ll … Read more
If you’re anything like us, you’re wondering how on earth it can be October already! Our calendar for the coming month is packed, and this issue of REACH is your guide to all of the good things we have in store. In this month’s Provider Spotlight, FCC educator Tredena Trott shares how she stays connected … Read more
Our fall calendar is filled with good things for the early childhood community! First, we invite you to visit our table at Newark’s Community Day event, where DIEEC will be sharing information about how we support Delaware early childhood educators and programs in providing high-quality care to our children. Next, note that registration for two … Read more
August is a month of transition for many of us, as we prepare to move children into new classrooms, send our own children back to school, or think ahead to the coming school year and all that we want to accomplish. At DIEEC, we’re excited about the possibilities and opportunities ahead. This month, we preview … Read more
Welcome to summer! This month’s resource highlight focuses on summer safety, highlighting resources designed to help your program prepare for fun activities while prioritizing safety. We’re kicking off the new fiscal year with a lot of activity. Applications are open to join upcoming cohorts for the Pyramid Model or the Zero to Three Critical Competencies … Read more
Greetings! As we welcome June and the start of summer, we’re excited to share some news and upcoming opportunities with you in this issue of REACH. Applications are now open to join cohorts focused on the Pyramid Model and cohorts focused on the Zero to Three Critical Competencies for Infant-Toddler Educators. Both of these new … Read more
Welcome to the next edition of REACH, your trusted resource with information and supports for Delaware’s early childhood community. This is an exciting issue! Following our “Welcoming All Children” webinar last month, we’re highlighting the Delaware Early Childhood Inclusion Guide as a support for early childhood programs and professionals working to meet the needs of … Read more
Spring brings new opportunities for us to reflect on and renew our commitment to supporting the growth and wellbeing of the early childhood workforce and the young children and families we serve. As part of this month’s celebration of Week of the Young Child, the annual initiative from the National Association for the Education of … Read more
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