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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS:* WHEN THE CALL BEGINS PARTICIPANTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE MUTED.* DON’T FORGET TO SIGN IN BY PUTTING YOUR NAME AND PROGRAM IN THE CHAT BOX.
* QUESTIONS FOR SPEAKERS CAN BE SHARED IN THE CHAT BOX.* THIS MEETING WILL BE RECORDED, THE RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT WWW.FIRSTUP.ORG/COVID-19 BY END OF DAY.
SEPECC MeetingTuesday, June 2, 2020
Agenda:9:00 Welcome & Quiet Reflection
9:05 OCDEL & ELRC Updates
9:35 Funding Update
9:40 Advocacy Skill Building
9:55 Planning for Reopen
10:25 Wrap-Up
10:30 Small Group Discussion
The meeting will begin in:
WE STAND TOGETHERA STATEMENT FROM NAEYC AND SEPECC LEADERSHIP
NAEYC Position Statement: Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education
KAREN [email protected]
DIANE GETZINGER - [email protected]
Updates from OCDEL and ELRCs
ELRC UPDATES
Payment through June 30All licensed providers (open or closed – mandatory or voluntary) will be paid through June 30, 2020 (service period) based on enrollments as of March 13, 2020. The only enrollments that will “fall off” will be when the family becomes ineligible for one of the following reasons:
Over income Loss of appeal Child turns 13 Family moves out of PA Family assets over $1 million Intentional fraud TANF cases determined ineligible by the County Assistance Office
Parents can also request to be removed from the subsidy program, but would have to reapply if/when care is needed again.
This means that payments are now guaranteed through July 20th.
Parents who need care because their program is currently closed should contact their ELRC. While we cannot process a “transfer” at this time, we can pay a second provider for care.
Closures for fiscal year 2020-21Late last week, OCDEL shared materials for this annual mailing with ELRCsWe will have an update next week to report how each ELRC is collecting closures, deadlines, etc. We understand how much you have on your plate, and are here to support you through this. When you get your mailing, please reach out if you have questions.
ELRC UPDATES
CARES UpdatesThe deadline for submitting Attestations is June 22, 2020 for all counties.
LATE SUBMISSIONS: There is no guarantee of payment if the Attestation is received after June 22nd. Providers who apply in time will take priority on receiving payments.
APPEALS: Programs who are appealing the determination that they are not qualified to receive funds should include a copy of their attestation when they file their appeal.
ELRC UPDATES AND CARES CONTACT INFO
Region 15 – Delaware CountyPreferred Method: e-mail to [email protected] Date: Between June 22 and June 30, 2020Questions: Tammy Jolaoso (267) 773-4400
Region 16 – Bucks CountyPreferred Method: e-mail to [email protected] Date: Between June 22 and June 30, 2020Questions: Angie Somogyi 215-486-2524 or [email protected]
Region 17 – Montgomery CountyPreferred Method: e-mail to [email protected] Dates: June 19, 2020 and June 26, 2020 Questions: [email protected]
Region 18 – Philadelphia CountyPreferred Method: e-mail to [email protected] Date: June 30, 2020Questions: Diane Getzinger, (267) 504-4179 or [email protected]
Region 19 – Chester CountyPreferred Method: e-mail to [email protected] Date: June 30, 2020Questions: Betsy Vassallo – [email protected] or 215-606-7328
Funding Update
FUNDING UPDATE- FEDERAL
Grants can be used for: Personnel costs, including premium pay,
employee benefits, and employee salaries.
Sanitization and cleaning, personal protective equipment, and other necessary equipment.
Training and professional development related to health and safety practices.
Fixed costs, including mortgage obligations, rent, utilities, and insurance.
Mental health supports for children and employees.
Modifications to child care services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other goods and services necessary to maintain or resume operation of the child care program, or to maintain the viability of the child care provider.
FUNDING UPDATE- STATE
$51 million of the CARES funds will be distributed mid-month Remaining $55 million are held for time being Senator Browne's bill PASSED, awarding: $116 million to stabilize child care providers $9 million for to help stabilize Pre-K and Head Start providers,
including offering summer programs if it is safe to do so
FUNDING UPDATE: PHLPREK
Shirlee [email protected]
Advocacy Skill Building
WWW.STARTSTRONGPA.ORG/TAKE-ACTION
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WHY EVERYONE SHOULD VOTE IN THE PRIMARY
With fewer people voting, every vote carries more weight.
Primaries separates the stronger candidates from weaker ones.
They may feature important ballot measures. Primary voters are generally older and whiter,
not representative of the full voting population.
Primary voters are also more partisan than general election voters, which is how fringe candidates end up in the general.
WHY EVERYONE SHOULD VOTE IN THE PRIMARY
Even if a candidate loses the primary, the winning candidate may adopt some of their platform to appeal to more voters.
Primaries help determine where campaigns and parties will put attention and resources towards the general election.
Every time you vote, it builds the habit.
THE PRIMARY IS PART OF BEING IN APARTICIPATORYDEMOCRACY.IT’SYOUR RIGHT.
USE IT.
DID YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION YOUR MAIL IN BALLOT WAS RECEIVED?
From: [email protected]: May 29, 2020 at 9:37:37 AM EDTSubject: Your Ballot Has Been ReceivedDear JACQUELINE M GROETSCH,
Your ballot has been received by BUCKS County on 05/29/2020.
Your ballot status has been updated to reflect your official ballot has been received timely and recorded.
Please note: You are no longer permitted to vote at your polling place location now that you have returned your ballot timely.
If you have questions about your ballot, please contact BUCKS County at (215) 348-6163.
Thank you
****Please do not reply to this email.****
Council District Location Address Date
District 1Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office
520 N. Columbus Boulevard 19123
District 2 Tilden Middle School 6601 Elmwood Avenue 19142
District 3 Lucien Blackwell Library
52nd and Sansom Streets 19139
District 4 Hillside Recreation Center
203 Fountain Street 19128
District 5 Council President's District Office
2815 Ridge Ave, Ste B 19121
District 6Councilperson Henon's District Office
6730 TorresdaleAvenue 19135
District 7 Harrowgate PAL Center 851 E Tioga Street 19134
District 8 Councilperson Bass District Office
4439A Germantown Avenue
19144
District 9 West Oak Lane Library
2000 Washington Lane 19138
District 9 Wadsworth Library 1500 Wadsworth Avenue 19150
District 10Councilperson O’Neill’s District Office
Bustleton Ave & Bowler Streets 19115
BALLOT DROPOFF LOCATIONS *BALLOTS DUE 8 PM*
Bucks
The Lower Bucks Government Services Center, 7321 New Falls Road, Levittown
The Bucks County Administration Building, 55 E. Court St., Doylestown
The Upper Bucks Government Services Center, 261 California Road, Quakertown
Chester 601 Westtown Rd, West Chester, PA
19382.
Delaware The county will have drop-off boxes
outside at polling locations, so voters won't have to go inside. There will also be a mobile collection at retirement homes.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BALLOT DROPOFF LOCATIONS
Ballots are due by 8 p.m. June 2
Norristown - One Montgomery Plaza – Walk-up drop-off 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Green Lane - Green Lane Park –Drive-up drop-off 2144 Snyder Road, Green Lane, PA 18054
Lansdale - Montgomery County Community Connections Office –Drive-up drop-off 421 West Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446
Pottstown - Montgomery County Community College Pottstown Campus – Drive-up drop-off 101 College Drive-South Hall, Pottstown, PA 19464
TAKE ACTION!
Take a few moments to think about what your staff and families need to cast their ballot today.
www.vote411.org & https://ballot.seventy.org/ Share what you did in the chat box to
inspire and encourage others!
Planning for Re-Open
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:GIVING OF SELF PARTNERSHIP
SHIRLEY [email protected]
KADEEM [email protected]
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:M & L LEARNING CENTER
LINDA [email protected]
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS:SHANE’S 1 & SHANE’S 2 THE AVENUE
NICOLE [email protected]
MARIA [email protected]
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Five Critical Constituencies
Support AgenciesProviders
Teachers/StaffParents/GuardiansChildren
Purpose
Create and execute a collaborative and adaptable
plan that provides the structures needed to re-open childcare through FY21 that
best meets:• Regulatory requirements• Family needs• Provider needs
Reopening Childcare in Five (5) Phases
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Phase 5
2020-21 School Year
August & Sept
Phase 4
Preparation for 2020-21
July & August
Phase 3
During Code Yellow
Mid June-July
Phase 2
Preparation for Code YellowCurrently
Phase 1
Stay at Home Order
March 17
• Establish health/safety protocols• Collect, analyze, and share clear
information with critical constituencies• Stakeholder feedback (surveys and other
counties)• Provide sufficient time for providers to
prepare staff and physical spaces and communicate with families
• Consider trauma-informed approaches• Identify solutions to procure PPE• Build supports for the workforce to
return and sustain necessary services• Continue summer learning opportunities
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Phase 2
Preparing to Reopen Childcare
Effectively collaborate to ensure childcare reopens
successfully
Current Status
RESOURCE SHARING
https://www.firstup.org/covid-19 SEPECC Companion Tool Sample Re-Opening Checklist
FREE WEBINAR- TOOLS TO EVOLVE YOUR COVID-19 CHILD CARE STRATEGY
Tue. June 2nd 12:00-1:30PMThe CDC Foundation is hosting a virtual seminar that will introduce child care providers across settings to a new tool for identifying and mitigating risks in child care programs. Discuss how the virus works and spreads Share a process that can help you analyze the risks in your unique settings Work through some relevant scenarios with public health expertsFeatured speakers: Dr. Judy Monroe, CDC Foundation President and CEO Governor Mike Leavitt, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Representatives of facility-based and home-based child care providers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...and more!
Please register in advance using this link: https://info.leavittpartners.com/cdcf_childcare_onlineseminar
FREE WEBINAR- SOCIAL DISTANCING IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION: FEASIBLE OR IMPOSSIBLE?
Tue. June 2nd 12:00-1:00PM Do you have questions regarding social distancing in your early care and education
program? Join this one-hour chat discussion to review the CDC guidance for early care and education programs and provide practical strategies for implementation in a variety of early care programs.
Registration link https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1322240&tp_key=120a2ca7cd&cid=1eb002340789686da8613be93ea3f1cc
The registration link can be used for both the live event and on-demand viewing. The recording will be available to watch on-demand starting 30 minutes after the event ends until June 15, 2020. Because access to the live event is limited and the session may be full, we recommend watching the webinar on-demand.
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TO BE ADDED TO THE SEPECC NEWSLETTER E-MAIL: [email protected]
Karen Grimm-Thomas - [email protected] [email protected] Farwell-Ozer - [email protected] Groetsch – [email protected] Scatiffe – [email protected] Lawrence – [email protected] Washington – [email protected] Regalbuto – [email protected] Regalbuto – [email protected]
BREAKOUT GROUP DISCUSSION
We will break out into randomly assigned small groups for discussion from 10:30-11:00 for all who wish to join. Please discuss the following questions in your small groups.
What tools are available to help you plan to reopen? Which one(s) will be most helpful to use at you plan for reopening?
