Directors Collaboration Meetings
We offer regular Directors’ Collaboration Meetings to help directors network and learn more about important topics. These sessions are completely free, and open to directors (and other administrators) at Type I, Type II and Type III centers, as well as family child care providers.
Upcoming Meetings
| August 19th, 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm:
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Calendar Invitations
We send out calendar invitations with the meeting links email addresses that are provided to us by LDE as the main point of contact for each center. If your email isn’t on that list, just email us to receive the meeting links.
Past Meeting Resources
2026 Meetings
June 17, 2026 12:00 PM-1:00PM: Please join us for a discussion on Changes to Infant and Toddler CLASS measure by Manager of Program Observations and Accountability Content Ana Hall
LDOE June 2026 Early Childhood Newsletter
Ana Hall with a presentation on CLASS 2nd Edition Infant-Toddler Measurement
Agenda For Children Weather Alert and Storm Preparedness Information
May 20, 2026 12:00 PM-1:00PM: Please join us for a discussion on Emergency Preparedness and Post Disaster Resources to help ensure your center and staff are adequately equipped to support families and staff. We will share State and National strategies and resources for preparing for an emergency and supporting your families and staff recover and rebuild post disaster. The latest Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children updates will also be shared.
LDOE May 2026 Early Childhood Newsletter
Register for the Child Care in Emergencies Forum
Learn more about the Child Care in Emergencies Forum
April 15, 2026 12:00 PM-1:00PM: Please join us for a presentation on Tips and Tricks to Writing Successful Grant Applications by Agenda's ECHO Program Manager. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
LDOE April 2026 Early Childhood Newsletter
Dr. Cherie Goins with Agenda for Children, the manager of our Echo Grants, has put together a training based on writing successful grant applications.
March 18, 2026 12:00 PM-1:00PM: Please join us for a presentation on Early Childhood Advocacy Efforts and Priorities by the Louisiana Policy Institute. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
LDOE March 2026 Early Childhood Newsletter
Mattilyn Batson with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.
February 25, 2026 12:00 PM-1:00PM:Please join us to learn about our Partner Resources for your program and families. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
LDOE February 2026 Early Childhood Newsletter
2026 Propeller ECE Resources Presentation
January 21, 2026 12:00 PM-1:00PM:Please join us to learn Key Early Childhood Updates for this Spring 2026 semester from the LDOE and Agenda. Providers will also vote on topics for this Spring's Directors' Meetings.
LDOE January 2026 Early Childhood Newsletter
LSU Health School Tigers and Tots Indoor Playground Information
The Generation Hope Scholarship Program Information
Generation Hope Scholar Application
Agenda For Children's PD Spring 2026 Trainings
2025 Meetings
December 17, 2025 12:00 PM-1:00PM: Please join us for a presentation on the LSU's Health Foundation Tiger & Tots Playspace for play and therapeutic growth by Dr. Dugan, Dean of School of Allied Health Professionals. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
LDOE December 2025 Early Childhood Newsletter
November 19, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Please join us for a presentation on the School Readiness Tax Credit Program by Agenda SRTC Consultant Melissa Erekson. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
LDOE November 2025 Early Childhood Newsletter
October 15, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Please join us for a presentation on Agenda's NEW Family Resource Library for Early Childhood Professionals by Emma Maddox, Agenda's Director of Professional Development . Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
LDOE October 2025 Early Childhood Newsletter
September 17, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Please join us for a presentation on Wise Words - a program supporting teachers' feeding practices by Julie Rutledge from ENRICH. Propeller will also give a presentation on their Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Roadshow. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
LDOE September 2025 Early Childhood Newsletter
August 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Please join us for an overview on CLASS data and Observation Protocols by Agenda's Manager of Program Observations and Accountability, Analiezel Hall. Propeller will also give a presentation on their Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate Roadshow and Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
LDOE August 2025 Early Childhood Newsletter
July 16, 2025: 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Get ready for 2025-2026 school year. Join us to vote on Directors’ Collaboration Meeting Topics for next school year. Early Childhood Updates from the Department of Education and Agenda will also be shared.
LDOE July 2025 Early Childhood Newsletter
June 18, 2025: 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Join us for a presentation and discussion on Beat the Heat initiatives for Child Care Programs. The latest Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children updates will also be shared.
May 21, 2025: 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Join us for a discussion on Emergency Preparedness and Post Disaster Resources to help ensure your center and staff are adequately equipped to support families and staff. We will share NOLA Ready and Save the Children’s strategies and resources for preparing for an emergency and supporting your families and staff recover and rebuild post disaster. The latest Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children updates will also be shared.
April 16, 2025: 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Please join us to learn about Agenda’s Curated List of Indoor and Outdoor Classroom Resources and Updates on CCHC Trainings. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
March 19, 2025: 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Please join us for a presentation on Early Childhood Advocacy Efforts and Priorities by the Louisiana Policy Institute. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
February 19, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Please join us for a presentation on Louisiana’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program by the Louisiana Department of Health. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
January 15, 2025: 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Childhood Updates and Child Count Presentation
2024 Meetings
December 18, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us to select meeting topics for Spring 2025 and discuss Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda.
LDOE December 2024 Early Childhood Newsletter
Intentional Learning Environments Opportunity
We are offering a new round of the Intentional Learning Environments Opportunity (ILEO) in January! The Infant & Toddler: Artfully Awesome workshop provides educators working with children ages birth- 36 months an overview of making meaningful connections and learning through a variety of arts experiences . This opportunity includes:
- An IN PERSON 2-hour workshop with clock hours
- A 1-hour virtual Lunch and Learn workshop and clock hour
- A curated kit of supporting materials (valued over $600) upon workshop completion
- An invitation to join an ILEO online community group with additional resources and peer collaboration
This opportunity is only available for Type III Child Care Centers and Academically Approved Family Child Care Providers in Orleans Parish. Only one participant per center will be considered for the first round of applications. Any additional applications submitted by the same center will be placed on a waitlist. Past ILEO participants MAY apply for this opportunity.
Don’t miss your chance to improve the quality of interactions with the arts in your classroom by applying for the ILEO Artfully Awesome workshop!
To learn more and apply, visit the Artfully Awesome application page. Application closes Friday, December 20th. For questions, contact pd@agendaforchildren.org
In Person Workshops Throughout January
In Person: Centers, Culture, and Carnival
South Slidell Library
In Person: Centers, Culture, and Carnival
Agenda For Children(NOLA)
In Person: Centers, Culture, and Carnival
Houma- Terrebonne Parish Library- Main Branch
November 20, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us for a presentation on the School Readiness Tax Credit Program by Agenda Consultant Melissa Erekson. Propeller will also present updates on their Early Learning Resource Hub and Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
LDOE November 2024 Early Childhood Newsletter
October 16, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us for a presentation on providing healthy food options to young children through Farm to Early Childhood Education’s program and the New Orleans Food Policy Action Council. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
LDOE October 2024 Early Childhood Newsletter
EdLink Trainings and KinderConnect Support Links
Farm to ECE Enrichment Activity Guide Download
September 18, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us for an overview on CLASS data and Observation Protocols by Agenda’s Manager of Program Quality & Improvement Luz Kief. Propeller will also give a presentation on the launch of their Early Learning Resource Hub and Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
LDOE September 2024 Early Childhood Newsletter
Links for CLASS on LDOE Website
August 21, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us for an overview on CLASS data and Observation Protocols by Agenda’s Manager of Program Quality & Improvement Luz Kief. Propeller will also give a presentation on the launch of their Early Learning Resource Hub and Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
July 17, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Join to discuss the primary needs for this school year. Early Childhood Updates from the Department of Education and Agenda will also be shared.
LDOE July 2024 Early Childhood Newsletter
Family Guide to the Special Education Process
June 26, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Let’s Vote! Join us to vote on themes for our upcoming School Readiness Tax Credit ECHO Grant to be launched in July/August 2024 and to vote on Directors’ Collaboration Meeting Topics for next school year. Early Childhood Updates from the Department of Education and Agenda will also be shared.
May 15, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Join us for a discussion on Emergency Preparedness and Post Disaster Resources to help ensure your center and staff are adequately equipped to support families and staff. We will share NOLA Ready and Save the Children’s strategies and resources for preparing for an emergency and supporting your families and staff recover and rebuild post disaster. The latest Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children updates will also be shared.
April 17, 2024 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Please join us for a discussion on Early Childhood Leadership and Development as part of Agenda’s Celebration of the Month of the Young Child. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
March 20, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00pm: Please join us to learn about Child Care Leadership and Young Family Opportunities. Generation Hope will present on their scholarship program for young parents and Propeller will discuss their 2024 Child Care Advancement Leadership Series. Spring Safety Notice for ELCs and other Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE will also be shared.
February 21, 2024: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us for a presentation on Louisiana’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program by the Louisiana Department of Health.Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
January 24, 2024: 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Please join us for a roundtable discussion on advoacy for the child care sector including a presentation on Save the Children’s Have a Heart Campaign. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
2023 Meetings
December 14, 2023: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us for a presentation on the School Readiness Tax Credit Program by Agenda Consultant Melissa Erekson. We will also share Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda.
November 15, 2023: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us for a presentation on claiming your 2020 Employee Retention Credit (ERC) by Danielle Peters of Smarter Tax Planning. We will also have news from Propeller on their next Incubator Initiative and Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
October 18, 2023: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us for a presentation on understanding the key revisions to Bulletin 137 and how it impacts your child care program. Additional Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
September, 27 2023: 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Please join us for a presentation on Understanding the Federal Legislative Process and how it impacts Early childhood Stakeholders by Agenda’s Director of the Judy Watts Center for Policy & Advocacy, Ms. Courtney Rogers. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
August 16, 2023: 12:00 – 1 pm: Join us for an overview on CLASS data and Observation Protocols by Agenda’s Manager of Program Quality & Improvement Luz Kief. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
July 19 2023: 12:00 – 1pm: Join us to discuss the latest LDOE Child Care Updates including upcoming school year deadlines, and to select our meeting topics for our 11 Director collaboration meetings.
June 21, 2023: 12:00 – 1pm: Join us for a discussion on Emergency Preparedness and Post Disaster Resources to help ensure your center and staff are adequately equipped to support families and staff. We will share NOLA Ready and Save the Children’s strategies and resources for preparing for an emergency and supporting your families and staff recover and rebuild post disaster. The latest Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children updates will also be shared.
May 17, 2023: 12:00 – 1 pm: Please join us for a presentation about how to elevate your program’s web and social media profile by Agenda’s Referral Specialist Zainya Zamorano. We will also discuss the results from the CCAP Concerns Survey and the latest Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children updates.
April 19, 2023: 12:00 – 1 pm: Please join us for a Discussion on “A Day Without Child Care” by our Advocacy Director Courtney Rogers and a presentation by the New Orleans Public Library on their Early Education Outreach Services. We will also discuss the results from the CCAP Concerns Survey and the latest Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children updates.
March 22, 2023 12:00 pm – 1pm: Please join us for a special presentation on the Geaux Far Coalition, an early education advocacy coalition Co Chaired by Libbie Sonnier and Rochelle Wilcox. We will also share a CCAP survey developed by Agenda for Children to understand key CCAP issues providers are experiencing and discuss the latest Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children updates.
February 15, 2023: 12:00 – 1 pm: Please join us to discuss the latest Louisiana Department of Education and Agenda for Children Child Care Education Updates.
January 18, 2023: 12:00 – 1:30 pm: Please join us for a Presentation on Save the Children’s FEMA Funding Guide Training. The FEMA funding training provides a simple road map to assist child care business owners in applying for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the Small Business Administration (SBA)after a disaster is declared. LDOE updates will also be shared.
Child Care Funding Guide for FEMA Assistance