Community Events

In addition to the $3.5 billion for CCDBG provided by Congress in the recent CARES Act, there are multiple options for child care programs across states and settings to get financial support to survive this crisis. Since these processes may be complex, this webinar from NAEYC is bringing together expertise from the banking, business, and

Además de los $3.5 mil millones para CCDBG proporcionado por el Congreso en la reciente ley CARES, existen múltiples opciones para programas de cuidado infantil, incluidos centros y hogares de cuidado infantil familiar, y aquellos que operan como pequeñas empresas, contratistas independientes, trabajadores independientes y propietarios únicos—para obtener apoyo financiero para sobrevivir esta crisis. Este

Facilitated by expert attorneys, this dynamic workshop will cover many relevant HR and employment law topics for ECE programs in the face of COVID-19, including: Differences between independent contractors and employees Paid Sick Leave regulations Emergency measures taken to provide relief to workers Exempt and Nonexempt employees under the wage and hour laws Developing/updating personnel

Presenters TBD. Alleviating bias in our ECE settings is complex. Creating inclusive classrooms requires that we understand and acknowledge our own biases and recognize verbal and non‐ verbal messages conveyed by other adults and children. We need to know how to address these remarks and actions as they occur without causing a shutdown in communication.

Presenters TBD. Alleviating bias in our ECE settings is complex. Creating inclusive classrooms requires that we understand and acknowledge our own biases and recognize verbal and non‐ verbal messages conveyed by other adults and children. We need to know how to address these remarks and actions as they occur without causing a shutdown in communication.

Space is limited, selections will be made to achieve a cross-community representation of youth, parents, educators, and other service providers of age groups from 0-5/8, youth through 24 (TAY), and representing diverse neighborhoods, race/ethnicity, and gender identity. We want educators of 0-3 and 3-5 year-olds there! Let me know your interest and availability, send email

CPAC Policy & Legislative Committee has combined forces with the SF ECE Advocacy Coalition to allow for quick response to policy needs and greater participation. Meetings will be held two times a month.

The Workforce Committee collects input and reviews information on  workforce needs, the impact of current policy and program, and the need for additional supports or changes that will enhance services and workforce wellbeing. Next meeting we will be reviewing wage scales, programs, and workforce data.

Early Childhood Policy Council (ECPC) Virtual Meeting March 17, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Join for a discussion about the State Budget Year 2021-2022 priorities and a review of State Budget Year 2021-2022 ECPC survey results. See agenda. You must register in advance for this meeting.

CPAC Policy & Legislative Committee has combined forces with the SF ECE Advocacy Coalition to allow for quick response to policy needs and greater participation. Meetings will be held two times a month.

THIS MEETING MAY BE RESCHEDULED. More information coming soon. Citizens’ Advisory Committee meetings are held from 4:00-6:00 PM on the following scheduled dates in 2021: January 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, and November 18, 2021

Child Care Aware® of America has partnered with 14 organizations to host a webinar discussing the COVID-19 vaccines for early childhood professionals on March 18, 2021 at 5 pm PDT. Learn how the vaccines were developed and tested, and answer common questions including how to access them and what to expect. During this hour-long event

This training guides caregivers in having meaningful conversations with children around race, ability, and gender. Participants will learn and practice concrete strategies for implementing the 4 Core Anti-bias Education goals in early learning environments to support and scaffold children’s ongoing growth and development.   Deminika Spears is an early childhood consultant and coach, specializing in

In this embodied online workshop, participants will learn how to integrate movement, yoga, and breath work with children in order to increase social-emotional skill development (like confidence and resiliency), as well as practice ways to improve teacher physical, mental, and emotional health.   Justine Luong has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis

Virtual Public Hearing Session with Early Learning and Care Stakeholders for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) 2022-2024 State Plan The CDE will hold a virtual Public Hearing on March 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., to receive public comments on the draft 2022-24 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan. Every three years states and territories receiving

San Francisco Office of Early Care and Education (OECE) and First 5 SF are working on developing policy options for compensation. Over the next week, they are hosting two webinars to provide funding updates to educators. During the webinar, OECE/F5 will give an overview of compensation policy in SF and collect initial compensation priority input

San Francisco Office of Early Care and Education (OECE) and First 5 SF are working on developing policy options for compensation and they are hosting two webinars to provide funding updates to educators. During the webinar, OECE/F5 will give an overview of compensation policy in SF and collect initial compensation priority input from ECE site

More information coming soon. Citizens’ Advisory Committee meetings are held from 4:00-6:00 PM on the following scheduled dates in 2021: January 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, and November 18, 2021

AB 22 Organizing meeting Zoom session # 3 of the Coalition for a Mixed Delivery System in Child Care.

This Restorative and Transformative Justice Workshop highlights the experiences, thoughts, and feelings of children, families, and individuals impacted by the justice system. Everybody Reads is a literacy program focused on the diversity of readers and sharing books that promote celebrating diverse cultures, experiences, seeing yourself in the story, and respecting the differences reflected in the