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Back to SearchEpisode 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 an…
1 year, 1 month 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 adv…
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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 insi…
1 year, 2 months 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 st…
1 year, 2 months 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 & fami…
1 year, 2 months 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 …
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 33 - Look Again 2025
Season 7 Episode 33
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For the twelfth consecutive year, DECAL is reminding families and caregivers of children to increase their awareness of the dangers o…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 32 - Language and Literacy
Season 7 Episode 32
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Today, we're discussing the pivotal changes and initiatives that are reshaping literacy training in Georgia. Beginning July 1, all ch…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 31 - Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS)
Season 7 Episode 31
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This week we’re diving into an impactful program designed for early care and education professionals called Physical Activity Learnin…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 30 - Navigating TV and Film Casting for Children
Season 7 Episode 30
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In 2024, film and television productions spent $2.6 billion in Georgia. If you’re a parent or know someone with young children who wa…
1 year, 3 months ago