Coalition Updates
Coalition Updates
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The next monthly coalition meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2023 from 12-2 p.m. MDT. We will review the strategic plan and evaluation and how to begin implementation. There are other coalitions working toward similar goals in unique ways and are all welcome to join and strategize how we can all support one another to realize thriving communities and families. Here is the virtual Zoom meeting log in:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84339338813?pwd=Ulk4VTQ5UWRtVnUzMkkrS2FvTE9sdz09
Meeting ID: 843 3933 8813
Passcode: 038841
On April 8, 2023, coalition coordinator attended Kids Day at Ford Canyon Park in Gallup, NM and distributed approximately 340 toddler books. Snacks were shared with everyone who stopped by the table and to all who chose to "hopscotch" past the tent. Avenues Early Childhood Program and the Community Pantry were also present at the event, along with many other community organizations.
Families seemed to prefer the toddler books on ABCs, Colors, Animals, and Counting, and interestingly, the older siblings appreciated the images in the book on Colors and picked up a copy for themselves. Toddlers choosing their own book gravitated toward the Animals, Baby Things, and books with a young child on the cover. There are many ways we can support community and families in early literacy. Raising Readers has resources at: https://www.raisingreaders.org/blog/category/early-childhood-literacy/ The The Book Fairy Pantry Project looks very doable. Read more here: https://www.raisingreaders.org/blog/the-book-fairy-pantry-project/
The coalition also supported the Navajo Indigenous LAUNCH program's Week of the Young Child events which ran daily from April 3-7, 2023. The coalition extended support with several $25.00 Walmart Gift Cards for presenters and raffles, along with delicious Camille's wraps on Artsy Thursday; toddler books and flashy toys as a distraction during hearing screenings on Work Together Wednesday.
A pat on the back to all the organizations focusing on the wellbeing of children and families throughout communities.
Upcoming Virtual Trainings in May and June
Parents Reach Out (PRO), an organization "providing support, training and tools for for families of and youth with disabilities or complex medical needs", and McKinley County Early Childhood Coalition are teaming up to provide virtual training that are intended to help parents, especially those with special needs, begin the journey to "navigate the healthcare system and understand their rights • Gain an understanding of the public education system, especially special education procedures • Build collaborative partnerships with educators, healthcare providers, and other professionals • Develop knowledge and skills to enhance their family leadership skills and decision making." There are two upcoming virtual sessions scheduled as follows:
Register for RECORD KEEPING or "Keeping It All Together" (KIAT) (2 hrs.) This hands-on, in-depth record keeping workshop uses a binder system to keep all your child's records and important documents together. If you can register by May 1, 2023, a binder will be delivered to you prior to the virtual session so you can explore the binder while watching and listening in.
5.10.23, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ufuuhqj8jGdGzD9TZzLVPW5tn0hcMQcTS
Register for "Let's Begin the Journey" which is an overview of the Special Education Process - 6.21.23, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ld-mqqTwqHtehwED-zDd6cSvESKzMr1IM
Download a flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GL5xaudUS2XWFwFZ-9jaldSA_2w3XG6u/view?usp=share_link
Positive Dine Parenting Classes
Positive Dine Parenting Classes
Navajo Project Indigenous LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health) program completed a week long series of events celebrating the National Week of the The Young Child April 3-7, 2023. Now, the ILAUNCH program has open registration for the upcoming Positive Dine Parenting Classes which is a four-week curriculum developed by the National Indian Child Welfare Association and infuses indigenous child-rearing practices with Navajo values and present day skills. The classes begin April 25th and conclude on May 18th. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. You can find Navajo Project ILAUNCH on Facebook and register for the parenting classes at: https://forms.gle/Kn8gbw7Rs5qB3go9A
2023 National Form "All About Fathers and the Men in Children's Lives will feature a Roundtable Spotlight on Two Native fathers
2023 National Form "All About Fathers and the Men in Children's Lives will feature a Roundtable Spotlight on Two Native fathers
The 2023 National Form "All About Fathers and the Men in Children's Lives will feature a Roundtable Spotlight on two Native fathers on May 2, 2023 11:30 - 1PM ET/8:30 - 10 AMPT/9:30 - 11 am MT. For more info and registration, go to:
What is Tips By Text
What is Tips By Text
Quick Info about Tips by Text
Parents receive texts about helping their children develop literacy and math skills, starting in the fall
For parents whose children will be in kindergarten in Fall 2024
Helps parents help their children get ready for kindergarten 100% free
Parents are paid for participating ($100+ available to participate!)
Parents also get compensated for referring other families!
Download / View Project Snapshot, Details and Downloadable Flyers
Parents Sign Up at https://tipsbytextnm.org/
READ MORE: https://nmrec1.org/tbt/
Leadership Engagement and Development in Child Care (LEAD CC)
Leadership Engagement and Development in Child Care (LEAD CC)
The NM ECHO for Leadership Engagement and Development in Child Care (LEAD CC) is a free, virtual program designed to support child care leaders in developing new strategies for inspiring leadership while engaging with others in the NM child care community. We are excited that during these four virtual sessions we are able to provide live Spanish interpretation and training certificates for our participants. This program is open to anyone that identifies as a child care leader, across the state, including but not limited to child care directors, coaches, curriculum managers, owners, teacher leaders, family child care providers, Head Start and Early Head Start leadership, emerging leaders.
Please feel free to share the attached flyers within your network as the first session, Strengthening Program Culture - using mission, vision, and values, is next week! Sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00 MT, beginning 4/18. Questions and requests for additional information can be directed to LEADECHO@salud.unm.edu Registration can be completed at bit.ly/LEADECHO
Download flier here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19E0NInmDIZKbzsxzeIkNR0Hk_sgo_pHX/view?usp=share_link
Community Champions / Family Leaders
Community Champions / Family Leaders
The coalition is seeking interested community members with children receiving NM ECECD supports and services, including grandparents and caregivers. Training stipends of $50.00 an hour is included as well as child care and gas reimbursements where needed for community champions to fully participate and contribute to the efforts of the meetings and trainings. Please share a flier with your community. Download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PZF3HqoOqkT_tSiLhAK60SSh-reJi0Zy/view?usp=share_link
Embracing Equity Cohort
Embracing Equity Cohort
Why look at Equity Now?
MCECC volunteers reflected on what the coalition would undertake to establish a governance framework continuously rooted in equity practice and principles. The big question, “How to gauge current membership understanding of equity principles and practices now and in the future”, was the conversation leading to setting the following Equity Goals:
Maintain continuous planning to integrate Equity for all Strategic Plan goals, objectives and activities.
Offer coalition and family training to deepen shared understanding of what equity means for coalition success.
Identify local resources (including funding) to establish a continuous and sustainable practice.
A commitment from members to embrace equity training as part of governance helps to develop a shared language to effectively communicate on race with an increased comprehensive systemic awareness. (MCECC Strategic and Evaluation Plan, 2023).
The coalition has the opportunity to enter as a learning cohort with Embracing Equity, a New Mexico based organization that is prepared to support communities. As a group MCECC could move forward together to gain further understanding and a shared language to effectively communicate on race with an increased comprehensive systemic awareness. If you are interested in joining a cohort, please share with the coalition coordinator and sign up for a cohort that meets your Schedule. Please download and share the flier as well: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nOGqFWftwsY2OW67oE0GHp3Ze_LAOEo3/view?usp=share_link
Embracing Equity Mission and Vision
Mission: Embracing Equity cultivates the mindsets and practices necessary to create an affirming, inclusive, and equitable educational ecosystem.
Vision: A just society where all children are affirmed in their whole humanity and nurtured to their fullest potential.
Final NM ECECD PreK Roadshow in Gallup and Farmington - 4.11.23
Final NM ECECD PreK Roadshow in Gallup and Farmington - 4.11.23
Join ECECD this week for the Gallup PreK roadshow session Tuesday, April 11, 2023 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Gallup McKinley County Schools Student Support Center 640 Boardman, Gallup, NM 87301.
The FY24 application for New Mexico PreK is now open!
Download here: https://www.nmececd.org/prekgrant/
The New Mexico Legislature appropriated $98M to ECECD to enhance and expand the NM PreK program. ECECD is seeking applications from eligible providers to expand, enhance, or create new PreK slots and classrooms statewide, especially in areas where there is a lack of high-quality PreK for children and families.
This is the largest expansion of PreK in the state’s history and one that will require communities to come together in collaboration and coordination to create an equitable, robust mixed-delivery system that supports parent choice.
ECECD is hosting several virtual orientation sessions and ECECD leadership and PreK staff are touring the state to host in-person events to discuss how school based, community based, Head Start, and Tribal early care and education programs can participate in this historic PreK expansion. Spanish interpretation available at all sessions.
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