ECESF Highlighted

We are pleased to announcement that the 2020 Annual Conference and Expo is moving to a hybrid event. The hybrid event will include two platforms: virtual experience June 27-29; and on-demand experience from July 1 through August 31. There will be some slight changes to the conference schedule, such as exhibit hours along with a

Our ECE community has faced tremendous challenges in response to COVID 19, and now has successfully passed Prop F, releasing over $400M to ECE. What vision do you have for the future of ECE? What plans does the Office of Early Care and Education have for the funding in the year ahead? Join the next two CPAC

ECESF plays a leadership role representing early care educator voices at CPAC. Join us at a CPAC meeting, and at an ECESF meeting to build a common vision for ECE.

Meeting materials: A meeting agenda is available at: https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/committees/early-childhood-policy-council/ Reasonable accommodations: We ask that any person who wishes to receive meeting materials in an alternative format, which would enable that person to participate at the meeting, please contact Chelsea Rau at Chelsea.Rau@chhs.ca.gov at least five business days prior to the meeting for this request. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the

San Francisco Office of Early Care and Education Citizen’s Advisory Committee (OECE CAC) first meeting of 2021 will take place on Thursday January 21, 2021 from 4pm-6pm. In this meeting, the Human Services Agency and OECE will each present a high-level overview of their proposed budget for FY 21-22. Director Mezquita will give an update on

The FRC will have a brief COVID-19 vaccine session during their Lunch & Learn/Coffee Chat on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 between 12:30-1pm  If you are interested, please register and join.

OECE and First 5 San Francisco invite you to attend their February Virtual Center Administrators’ Roundtables where we will provide an overview of: Quality Improvement and Professional Development Opportunities Future planning for Compensation Strategies and CARES 2.0 Please register in advance to one of the following virtual sessions: Session 1: February 4, 2021 4-6pm Session

The San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) will hold two upcoming budget discussions on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 6pm and Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10am. These events are fully open to the public. The OEWD budget for fiscal years 2021-2023 will include investments to deliver relief to workers and businesses,

OECE and First 5 San Francisco invite you to attend their February Virtual Center Administrators’ Roundtables where we will provide an overview of: Quality Improvement and Professional Development Opportunities Future planning for Compensation Strategies and CARES 2.0 Please register in advance to one of the following virtual sessions: Session 1: February 4, 2021 4-6pm Session

OECE Director, Ingrid Mezquita will be presenting on the OECE budget. Katie Dellamaria, SFDPH will give a COVID-19 health update.    CPAC is San Francisco’s state mandated local planning council (LPC) established to provide a forum for the identification of local ECE priorities and the development of policies and strategies that meet the needs of children, families,

The San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) will hold two upcoming budget discussions on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 6pm and Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10am. These events are fully open to the public. The OEWD budget for fiscal years 2021-2023 will include investments to deliver relief to workers and businesses,

In three languages (English, Español, and 中文). This session is open to educators in centers and family child care. Presentation from SF Dept of Public Health Schools and Child Care HUB team. They will be giving an update on COVID-19 vaccine including overview and vaccine distribution process. Darán una actualización de las vacunas COVID-19, que

For this event, SFDPH’s Katie DellaMaria will give vaccination and COVID updates, CPAC will discuss planning work regarding racial equity.   The Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC) is San Francisco’s state mandated local planning council (LPC) established to provide a forum for the identification of local ECE priorities and the development of policies and strategies

About this event Objectives: 1. Understanding and responding to issues of racism and injustice in ECE programs. 2. Understand the urgency to support and uplift Black children in ECE settings. 3. Connecting and relating to Black families in meaningful, supportive ways. 4. Disrupting the “Status Quo” to support the learning/development for Black children. 5. Understanding

This film features vignettes of anti-bias strategies in early childhood classrooms interspersed with teachers reflecting on their practice. The film shifts the focus away from the talking heads of experts and on to the voices of teachers committed to equity on a daily basis. By taking viewers into diverse early childhood classrooms, the film seeks

Start Early and the Shriver Center on Poverty Law are hosting a two-part webinar series for early care and learning professionals that will provide an overview of what is currently known about the healthcare and economic supports available through the ARPA and how to access them.

Does your work involve taking care of others? Do you struggle to manage stress or prevent burnout? Join Michelle Murano, a San Francisco preschool teacher, for Essential Aid and Community Healing.

Join Dr. Gail C. Christopher and daughter, author Heather McGhee for a stirring conversation on the impacts of systemic racism seen in the distribution of parks, equitable access to green space, and support for outdoor learning opportunities. Two of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offer a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that

More info coming soon.