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Back to SearchEpisode 3 - Open Enrollment
Season 8 Episode 3
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Open Enrollment for health benefits is a pivotal time for employees here at DECAL. During this annual window…this year October 20 to November 8…staff members can review, select, or upda…
Published on 11 hours ago
Episode 2 - Every Amazing Story
Season 8 Episode 2
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It's Georgia Pre-K Week and we're talking with Coy Bowles, a Grammy award-winning guitarist for the Zac Brown Band and advocate for children’s education and creativity, and Malcolm Mitc…
Published on 1 day, 22 hours ago
Episode 1 - Georgia Pre-K Week
Season 8 Episode 1
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This week we’re excited to spotlight a very special occasion: the 15th annual Georgia’s Pre-K Week, taking place October 6th through 10th, 2025. For fifteen years, this tradition has un…
Published on 1 week ago
Episode 50 - Early Literacy Alignment Mini-Grants
Season 7 Episode 50
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This week we’re talking with the Georgia Foundation of Early Care and Learning about a new round of Early Literacy Alignment Mini-Grants. With up to $5,000 in funding, these grants brin…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Episode 49 - Criminal Background Checks
Season 7 Episode 49
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This week we’re focusing on a topic that’s essential for the safety and well-being of our youngest learners, criminal background checks. Whether you are a parent, provider, or educator,…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Episode 48 - Quality Rated Family Support Call Center
Season 7 Episode 48
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This week we’re talking about a significant development that promises to enhance support for families in our community. DECAL has created the Quality Rated Family Support Call Center th…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Episode 47 - Georgia's 2Gen Academy
Season 7 Episode 47
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The third cohort of the Georgia 2Gen Academy celebrated its graduation in early June marking a significant milestone in the state’s commitment to fostering holistic support for children…
Published on 1 month ago
Episode 46 - Preparing for Your CCS Inspection
Season 7 Episode 46
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Today, we’re shining a spotlight on a vital aspect of child care—preparing for provider inspections. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned pro, the inspection process can feel d…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Episode 45 - New DECAL Homepage
Season 7 Episode 45
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Today we’re talking about the recent digital transformation of the DECAL Homepage at decal.ga.gov, freshly updated as of June 30. The new Homepage is more intuitive than ever, streamlin…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 44 - Prepping for Pre-K
Season 7 Episode 44
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This week we’re turning our attention to one of the most important milestones in early childhood education: preparing for Georgia’s Pre-K Program. We have assembled a panel of experts t…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago