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Back to SearchEpisode 43 - Community Impact Grants
Season 7 Episode 43
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For the second time, DECAL has awarded Community Impact Grants—a bold step aimed at closing opportunity gaps and fostering long-term positive outcomes for children birth to eight and th…
Published on 2 months ago
Episode 42 - Prevent Child Abuse Georgia Rebrand
Season 7 Episode 42
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Prevent Child Abuse Georgia has rebranded to Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia. This shift marks a change in the organization’s evolving commitment to creating safe and nurturing envi…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 41 - Adaptive Learning Mini-Grants
Season 7 Episode 41
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Today we’re talking about building learning environments where every child, regardless of ability, can thrive. DECAL has introduced an exciting initiative, the Adaptive Learning Mini-Gr…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 40 - We Care Child Care Sweepstakes
Season 7 Episode 40
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This week we’re talking about a great partnership between DECAL and Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan: the annual We Care, Child Care Sweepstakes. Now open for entries, this initiative wi…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 39 - Taste of DECAL: Best Places to Eat in Georgia
Season 7 Episode 39
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With a workforce of 800 employees spanning Georgia, the DECAL team travels extensively between cities to visit child care programs and engage with community partners and advocates. Thro…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 38 - New Officers for Board of Early Care and Learning
Season 7 Episode 38
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At their May 15 quarterly meeting, members of the Board of Early Care and Learning elected new officers. The 14-member body is an advisory board to Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs and the Ge…
Published on 3 months ago
Episode 37 - CAPS Advisory Councils
Season 7 Episode 37
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This week we're diving into the new CAPS Advisory Councils…one for parents and one for providers. These groups are here to share insights and feedback on the Childcare and Parent Servic…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Episode 36 - Internships at DECAL
Season 7 Episode 36
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Today we’re diving into the exciting world of internships with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Whether you're a student considering a career in early childhood educat…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 35 - Evaluating COVID Funding for Georgia
Season 7 Episode 34
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From 2020-2023, DECAL received $2B+ in federal relief funds, fueling initiatives for Georgia’s child care providers, workforce & families. Dive into the impact w/ insights from DECAL & …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 34 - Quality Rated Workforce Bonuses
Season 7 Episode 34
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DECAL has recently announced the launch of our Quality Rated Workforce Bonus payments, a groundbreaking effort that stands among the first of its kind in the nation. This initiative und…
Published on 4 months ago