NWTC Early Childhood Education

09/25/2020

Greater Fox Valley Region Virtual Child Care Forum

Greater Fox Valley Region Virtual Child Care Forum

At Virtual Event Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time

09/18/2020

The Family and Community class is participating in a service learning project with House Of Hope this semester. Last night our students taught mom's about bedtime routines! The mom's made a routine flip book and received a child's book to read to their children. All virtually! Awesome night!!

09/11/2020

Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Emergency Payment Program

Check it out! This program opened yesterday and has a short deadline for applications!

COVID-19 Emergency Payment Program covers open or temporarily closed child care programs. There are three payment programs and three application periods. Read more about the Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Emergency Payment Program and apply on the department’s website.

08/15/2020

Welcome Early Childhood Students! Courses begin on Monday and we are so excited to start this first group of 8-Week courses!

08/14/2020

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New at #NWTC this fall, No Risk Enrollment. An amazing opportunity for anyone who is unsure about college. @WBAY help us explain how you can take classes for one week and if find out the class is not right for you, you owe us nothing.

08/14/2020

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Did you know you can order your textbooks and supplies online? We can’t wait to welcome you back to our Bookstore locations, but until then, we're ready to serve you virtually! Order your textbooks, supplies, and #NWTC merchandise on our website 24/7. We’ll ship to your home. Free shipping with a minimum $25 order. Our Bookstore locations are closed to students and the public. Visit the website now: nwtcbookstore.com

08/05/2020

The FDA's list of dangerous hand sanitizers has now grown to more than 100

Also, it's important providers and families are aware of the unsafe hand sanitizers that are out there. Here is the updated list.
https://www.channel3000.com/the-fdas-list-of-dangerous-hand-sanitizers-has-now-grown-to-more-than-100/

The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning about hand sanitizers to avoid, with the list now topping 100.

08/05/2020

dcf.wisconsin.gov

Here's a good morning posting with the new mask rules as of the week of 8/3/20.
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/childcare/covid/pdf/mask-order-faq.pdf

07/30/2020

www.naeyc.org

This just in from NAEYC! A State-by-State Look: How Child Care Programs are Holding On Until Help Comes

07/08/2020

Thought this might be a helpful visual about licensing during COVID.
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/press/2020/covid/licensing-visits-expectations.pdf

07/02/2020

| Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

| Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been approved to use $51 million to support Wisconsin’s early care and education community. The funding comes as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Emergency Payment P...

06/25/2020

Congratulations an early childhood graduate Cecilia Corona! Way to go!

Congratulations, Cecilia Corona! You’re the random drawing winner for our #NWTC grad cap decorating contest. Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo. They were all amazing and creative! Check the comments for all the contest photo submissions. And, make sure to watch Virtual Graduation on Friday at 6 p.m. Details: nwtc.edu/virtualgrad

#NWTC2020 #NWTCproud

06/17/2020

DHS Awards $1.2 Million to Local Programs to Support Innovation in Addressing the Social and Emotional Needs of Children

This is great and I’m so happy to see earlier intervention efforts!

GET THE LATEST ON COVID-19 — www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/ BADGER BOUNCE BACK PLAN — www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/prepare.htm PUBLIC MEETINGS — during a public health emergency

06/10/2020

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We are #NWTC family!

We are unified in dignity and diversity. We are one #NWTC family.

06/05/2020

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Congratulations NWTC 2020 Graduates! 🎓

We are celebrating the NWTC class of 2020 at the Grad Bash. We are #nwtcproud

05/29/2020

Dear white friends—I need you to love my sons as they grow into black men

It seems very appropriate to share this article after the extremely violence being played out in Minneapolis. Remember, every human is somebody's son or daughter, mom or dad, auntie or uncle, brother or sisters. I know moms that are scared every day for their sons. Please read. We need to make this world a better place!
https://www.upworthy.com/dear-white-friends-i-need-you-to-love-my-black-sons

"I love you for loving my boys, I do. But I need you to love them enough to demand change so parents that look like me aren't afraid our children aren't going to make it home."

05/28/2020

05/28/2020

See you at 10am Today for our next NWTC Education Live Event- Chalk!

05/27/2020

Join us tomorrow -rain or shine for our Chalk themed NWTC Education Iive event at 10am Thursday 5/28

05/21/2020

Our live event will begin shortly. We had just a little glitch, the first time around with technology! Thanks for tuning in!

05/20/2020

How can we use rain gutters to promote development? Join us for tomorrow 's NWTC Education Facebook Live Event-Water theme!

05/20/2020

Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Emergency Payment Program | Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Now Accepting Applications for Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Emergency Payment Program

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been approved to use $51 million to support Wisconsin’s early care and education community. The funding comes as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Child care providers are vital contributors to reopening Wisconsin’s economy. In order to ensure parents are able to return to work, Wisconsin needs child care programs to safely remain open or reopen, be staffed, and able to care for children, ages 0-13.

DCF is supporting the growing demand for child care access by supporting payment programs for open or temporarily closed child care programs during March 12 – May 25, 2020. There are three payment programs and three application periods as detailed below. Read more about the Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Emergency Payment Program and apply on the department’s website.

Child Care Counts: COVID-19 Emergency Payment Programs

* Program 1: Funding to Care for Essential Workforce Families
* Program 2: Incentive Pay
* Program 3: Support for Temporarily Closed Child Care Programs

Application Periods/Timelines

* For Period 1 (March 12 - April 11, 2020)
* Applications open on May 18 and close on May 29, 2020
* Payment letters will be issued by June 8, 2020

* For Period 2 (April 12 - May 11, 2020)
* Applications open on June 8 and close on June 19, 2020
* Payment letters will be issued by June 29, 2020

* For Period 3 (May 12 – May 25, 2020, 2-week period)
* Applications open on June 29 and close on July 10, 2020
* Payment letters will be issued by July 20, 2020

Thank you for all you do for the children and families of Wisconsin.

05/20/2020

dcf.wisconsin.gov

https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/press/2020/covid/bbb-best-practices.pdf

05/19/2020

Joim us this Thursday May 21st at 10am for our NWTC Facebook Live Series. This Thursday our theme is Water! Engaging outside activities will be shared, like home-made boat racing.

05/14/2020

05/13/2020

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Congratulations class of 2020!

Congratulations, #NWTC class of 2020! We're still celebrating you. For the next week, we will be featuring our graduates on social media. Every day, we will post a new slideshow featuring our amazing grads. Watch for your and your friends' photos. Tag your friends! #NWTCproud #NWTC2020 #NWTCgrad

05/02/2020

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The Eagle has a message for our #NWTC students: we *miss* you! Until we see you again, don't forget you can find flexible learning resources on our website: https://bit.ly/2wuVQdR

#NWTCeagles #MissYou

04/23/2020

Tell Wisconsin Legislature to support the early care and education workforce on the front lines of the COVID19 pandemic.

Please not only like this posting, but click on it to support early childcare workers. The letter is written for you, just fill in the information and send the letter. We need more signatures folks!

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-wisconsin-legislature-to-support-the-early-care-and-education-workforce-on-the-front-lines-of-the-covid19-pandemic?source=facebook&&fbclid=IwAR0Fgzdt15cm0y2XRQ2JjvcwlUFLRWNj1ldM0X9IhtVr0kphaeXhzOcMUvY

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become crystal clear that early care and education is critical in holding up Wisconsin’s essential services workforce. While our colleagues have been asked to continue to provide care and education during this health crisis, their own well-being must be priorit...

04/20/2020

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#MondayMotivation: Adjusting to a new way of learning is not always easy, but you've got this! And if you need a little extra help, connect with our #NWTC academic coaches, counselors and other staff. We're here for you! Get resources now: https://bit.ly/2wuVQdR

#NWTCeagles #InThisTogether

04/17/2020

Tell Wisconsin Legislature to support the early care and education workforce on the front lines of the COVID19 pandemic.

Please take 2 minutes to send a letter in support of childcare providers during this pandemic. Thank you!
Click on the link. There is a letter already drafted and you can change it or fill in the blanks. This matters folks!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become crystal clear that early care and education is critical in holding up Wisconsin’s essential services workforce. While our colleagues have been asked to continue to provide care and education during this health crisis, their own well-being must be priorit...

04/10/2020

April 9 Child Care Provider Updates
During these unpredictable times, the Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) Division of Early Care and Education (DECE) will send updates every Tuesday and Thursday, throughout the pandemic, to everyone who has subscribed to the DCF Child Care listserv.
Legislative Package Request to Support Child Care

This press release provides a high-level overview of the proposals within the legislative package . While the outcome of these proposals is unknown at this time, it is important you know DCF appreciates the work of all child care providers, teachers and volunteers before, during, and after this pandemic.
Mark Your Calendars: DCF is Hosting Regional Conference Calls for Child Care Providers
• Southern region: April 9 at 4-5 p.m. (CANCELLED): RESCHEDULED to April 17
• Northern region: April 14 at 1-2 p.m.
• Southeastern region #1*: April 15 at 1-2 p.m.
• Western region: April 15 at 4-5 p.m.
• Northeastern region: April 16 at 1-2 p.m.
• Southern region: April 17 at 1-2 p.m. (NEW); RESCHEDULED from April 9
• Southeastern region #2*: April 17 at 2-3 p.m.

*Due the high number of providers in the Southeastern region, child care providers may participate on either call.

Licensing specialists will send invites to all child care programs with conference call information.

Webinar for Child Care Small Business Owners in the Great Lakes/Midwest Region: Register now

This is a one-hour webinar on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 10 am. Please register now to attend.

As developments unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, many child care small business owners in the Midwest and Great Lakes states have questions about safety, immediate funding for operations, and resources. Join Small Business Majority, Institute for Childhood Preparedness, and Illinois SBDC for a free webinar to discuss the various resources available to early child care providers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Topics include:
• Health and safety recommendations for early child care providers, their employees, and clients
• An overview of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
• Navigating funding options and avoiding predatory lending
• Updates on federal policy proposals and recommendations to immediately help small businesses
In the News
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Immediately Available to Child Care Providers
April 3, 2020 | First Five Years Fund
What Grants and Loans Are Available to Family Child Care Providers?
April 6, 2020 | Tom Copeland
Additional Resources
• DCF COVID-19 Web page
• DCF COVID-19 Child Care Resources
• Small Business Administration
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• 211 Wisconsin (211 connects people with thousands of nonprofit and government services in their area)
Thank you.

Erin Arango-Escalante
Administrator, Division of Early Care and Education
Department of Children and Families

04/10/2020

April 9 Child Care Provider Updates
During these unpredictable times, the Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) Division of Early Care and Education (DECE) will send updates every Tuesday and Thursday, throughout the pandemic, to everyone who has subscribed to the DCF Child Care listserv.
Legislative Package Request to Support Child Care

This press release provides a high-level overview of the proposals within the legislative package. While the outcome of these proposals is unknown at this time, it is important you know DCF appreciates the work of all child care providers, teachers and volunteers before, during, and after this pandemic.
Mark Your Calendars: DCF is Hosting Regional Conference Calls for Child Care Providers
• Southern region: April 9 at 4-5 p.m. (CANCELLED): RESCHEDULED to April 17
• Northern region: April 14 at 1-2 p.m.
• Southeastern region #1*: April 15 at 1-2 p.m.
• Western region: April 15 at 4-5 p.m.
• Northeastern region: April 16 at 1-2 p.m.
• Southern region: April 17 at 1-2 p.m. (NEW); RESCHEDULED from April 9
• Southeastern region #2*: April 17 at 2-3 p.m.

*Due the high number of providers in the Southeastern region, child care providers may participate on either call.

Licensing specialists will send invites to all child care programs with conference call information.

Webinar for Child Care Small Business Owners in the Great Lakes/Midwest Region: Register now!

This is a one-hour webinar on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 10 am. Please register now to attend.

As developments unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, many child care small business owners in the Midwest and Great Lakes states have questions about safety, immediate funding for operations, and resources. Join Small Business Majority, Institute for Childhood Preparedness, and Illinois SBDC for a free webinar to discuss the various resources available to early child care providers during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Topics include:
• Health and safety recommendations for early child care providers, their employees, and clients
• An overview of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
• Navigating funding options and avoiding predatory lending
• Updates on federal policy proposals and recommendations to immediately help small businesses
In the News
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Immediately Available to Child Care Providers
April 3, 2020 | First Five Years Fund
What Grants and Loans Are Available to Family Child Care Providers?
April 6, 2020 | Tom Copeland
Additional Resources
• DCF COVID-19 Web page
• DCF COVID-19 Child Care Resources
• Small Business Administration
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• 211 Wisconsin (211 connects people with thousands of nonprofit and government services in their area)
Thank you.

Erin Arango-Escalante
Administrator, Division of Early Care and Education
Department of Children and Families

04/10/2020

From the experts! Stay home please!

Don’t take a chance!

It’s more critical than ever that we stay home as much as we can.

Consider connecting with others by using technology. How about a virtual egg hunt? https://www.womansday.com/life/a32021071/virtual-easter-egg-hunt-ideas/

Thank you from everyone at Bellin Health!

04/07/2020

Here are some fun stay at home items, that children see as New Toys!

More stay at home “isolation” craft ideas for little ones ❤️

04/03/2020

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