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Iowa AEYC offers a variety of programs to help early childhood professionals build their skills and provide high quality education for young children.
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We’re excited to give a big shout-out to our newest staff member: Katie!
Katie came on board as our Controller a few months ago and she has been doing an incredible job. We are so grateful she’s on our team!
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welcome Katie!! we are lucky to have you onboard!
According to a recent article, the Administration is considering a budget proposal that would cut Head Start funding. While no final decisions have been made, the potential impact is significant!
Families, Head Start and Early Head Start staff, partners, allies, and champions across the early childhood field are being called to speak up. At IHSA, we stand with our Head Start and Early Head Start staff, children, and families — and we’ll continue to raise our voices because #HeadStartWorks!
🚨Join us and take action today – send a letter to members of Congress at this link: nhsa.org/take-action 📢
Learn more about Head Start and check out the new Head Start video – www.youtube.com/watch?v=uudXBJooUrQ
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May is a full month!
On May 2-3, join us for our annual Spring Institute, a fun opportunity for professional development and connection with others in the field.
On May 9, we’re excited to celebrate Provider Appreciation Day with others across the state!
And on May 12, join us in observing Day Without Child Care, where we envision a world without child care. How would that affect you, your family, your community, and our state? That is the story we hope you’ll share on Day Without Child Care.
P.S. You can pick up a full DWOCC packet free of charge when you attend the Spring Institute! This is a great advocacy tool that we’re excited to share with you, and it will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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The wait is over🎉
We are thrilled to announce an updated WAGE$ scale, effective July 1, 2025! In order to better support you, the workforce behind the workforce, we have increased the supplement amounts for all tiers and levels.
We’re so excited to roll out this change in a few months!
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Ramona Laura Bates
What are the different tiers ?
Hollie Allen I thought you had to be one of the IQ4K levels to receive WAGE$.
Another Credential down, a lifetime of learning to go!
We’re so proud of these CDA candidates who have recently earned their Credential! Congratulations to Jasmin, Mindy, Jayden, and Crystal for this incredible accomplishment.
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WE’RE HIRING!
Come join our team as the new Communications Coordinator! This position coordinates and drives our outreach and marketing in ways that lead to increased program and organization performance. Applications are due May 9th, and you can find more information about the position and how to apply on our website: iowaaeyc.org/about-us/employment/
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As Spring Institute approaches, we wanted to give a big shout-out to our amazing event sponsors! Without these organizations, the Spring Institute would not be possible.
You can also be on the look-out for door prizes from incredible organizations like the Science Center of Iowa, Iowa Cubs, Kids Empire, and many more when you attend our Spring Institute👀
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Let’s carry on the momentum!
We absolutely LOVED seeing all of your Week of the Young Child posts, how you participated in advocacy, and how you involved your community in this special week. We have a collection of even more mayors signing Week of the Young Child proclamations from the cities of Boone, Creston, Marion, and Moville.
You have the opportunity to carry the momentum by participating in this year’s Day Without Child Care, which is one month from today on May 12.
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My favorite week of the year!!
Last but not least… celebrating Family Friday!
Engaging and celebrating families is at the heart of supporting our youngest learners. We applaud family members’ role as young children’s first and most important teachers.
How are you engaging families today and every day?
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Get ready for Artsy Thursday! 🎨🖼️
Children develop creativity, social skills, and fine muscles with open-ended art projects that let them make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands.
What are you creating today?
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Here comes Work Together Wednesday! ⚙️🪛🔨
️When children build together, they experience teamwork and develop their social and early literacy skills. Grab some materials and create!
What are you building today?
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Celebrating Tasty Tuesday! 🍉🍊🍍🥝
Tasty Tuesday isn’t just about eating your favorite snacks together. It’s also about cooking together and connecting math with literacy skills and science while introducing ways to incorporate healthy habits into children’s lifestyles.
What delicious recipes have you concocted today?
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