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
May 17 2023 12:00 pm – 1pm:
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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 Meetings
April 19, 2023 12:00 pm – 1pm:
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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.
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March 22, 2023 12:00 pm – 1pm:
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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.
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January 18, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Resources Shared:
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
LDOE January 2023 Early Childhood Newsletter
December 14, 2022 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm:
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Join us for a special two-hour workshop, Adverse Childhood Experiences, during December’s monthly Directors Meeting. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress can jeopardize the critical development period of early childhood by overwhelming physiological stress systems and potentially altering brain structure. Attendees will learn how ACEs have been found to be linked to lifelong challenges, and will be introduced to early prevention and intervention strategies that can significantly improve outcomes. This workshop will cove evidence-based strategies that can prevent ACEs by supporting individuals and families, and attendees will be sent materials for sharing with their communities. Registratio
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November 16, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Resources Shared:
Please join us for our monthly Directors’ Collaboration Meeting. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will be shared.
LDOE November 2022 Early Childhood Newsletter
TIKES webpage
Renew Your Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate (ECAC) to Continue Eligibility for School Readiness Tax Credits (SRTCs)
Licensing Consultant Contacts: A licensing consultant can be found below by the first letter of the center’s name excluding A, An, and The.:
- Alicia.Bourgeois@la.gov– L,T
- Alicia.Brown@la.gov– M,S
- Autumn.Sullivan@la.gov– K, D, J
- Curieni.Jackson2@la.gov-A, N, O, U, V, W
- DaryNeisha.Weaver2@la.gov– C,I, Y,Z
- Phyllis.Politz@la.gov– P, G, R
- Stacie.Griffin@la.gov– B, E, F, H, Q, X
October 19, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Resources Shared:
LDOE October 2022 Early Childhood Newsletter
Community Network Lead Agency Contact Information
Early Childhood Ancillary Certificates application
Tulane University Paid Survey Opportunity for Caregivers of Young Children
NOEEN Slide for October 2022 Directors‘ Meeting
September 21, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
Please join us for an Overview and Presentation on TS Gold and Child Count by Agenda’s Caitlin Boley, and a special presentation on Code Ana – the organization designated by Licensing to conduct epinephrine administration training.
LDOE September 2022 Early Childhood Newsletter
Louisiana Department of Health Covid-19 Information
New Leaders Fellowship Website Link
New Leaders Fellowship Application
NOEEN Director’s Collaborative
TS Gold Upcoming Webinars:
- Fall Checkpoint Support for Teachers:September 29 at 12 p.m.
- Fall Checkpoint Support for Teachers:October 4 at 3 p.m.
August 24, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
Please join us for a presentation Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources and a special presentation by New Orleans Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families on a Housing Loan Program for Child Care Staff. Early Childhood. Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared.
LDOE August Early Childhood Newsletter
Louisiana Department of Health Covid-19 Information
Staying In-Sync: Creating Positive Interactions Between Teachers
The 2022-2023 Early Childhood Teacher and Leader of the Year Nomination Form
Ochsner Connected Anywhere Virtual Therapy Services
Early Childhood Be Engaged Birth – 5 Framework
Child Care Crisis and Disaster Resources:
Parish of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Institute for Childhood Preparedness
Talking with Children about Trauma by ChildCare Education Institute
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) – Before, During, and After a Disaster
Reinstatement of a Child Care Center License Following a Disaster
July 20, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
The Louisiana Department of Health provided a special presentation on the latest COVID Vaccine available for our youngest children. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared and Directors will be surveyed to select the topics for our next 11 director collaboration meetings.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
LDOE July Early Childhood Newsletter
Louisiana Department of Health Covid-19 Information
Ochsner Connected Anywhere Virtual Therapy Services
The Removing Barriers in Play to Include ALL Children webinar
Agenda for Children CCMSi and Curriculum Initiative Resource Information
Protecting our Children & Youth from Covid-19 Webinar Information
Pediatric Mental Health Summit
June 22, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
We discussed emergency preparedness for this hurricane season and reviewed next school year’s Child Care Resource and Referral Contract. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda including the Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity were also provided.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
LDOE June Early Childhood Newsletter
PowerUP Early Childhood Conference July 2022
Waterford Upstart Free PreK Resources
Child Care Crisis and Disaster Resources:
Parish of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Institute for Childhood Preparedness
Talking with Children about Trauma by ChildCare Education Institute
Virtual Therapy by Ochsner Health
May 31, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
In preparation for Hurricane season, Save the Children provided a special presentation on their Child Care Funding Guide for FEMA assistance. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda including the Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity were also provided.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
LDOE May Early Childhood Newsletter
May 2022 Teacher Leader Summit Presenters and Session Info
2022-2023 Program Partner Assurances
2022 LDOE Hurricane Preparedness Notice
April 20, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
Agenda’s Director of Advocacy Courtney Rogers presented on Early Childhood and Louisiana’s Legislative Session. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda including the Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity will also be shared.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
LDOE April Early Childhood Newsletter
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stabilization Grant Info
Teacher Leader Summit Overview
Operation Expanded Testing Website
PowerUP Early Childhood Conference July 2022
Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity
March 16, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
Propeller provided a special presentation about a business administration opportunity for child care centers in the Greater New Orleans Area. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda including the Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity will also be shared.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
LDOE March Early Childhood Newsletter
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stabilization Grant Info
Teacher Leader Summit Overview
Operation Expanded Testing Website
TIKES Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation-Spring Conference
Early Learning Provider Business Training through First Children’s FInance
Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity
Resources from Teachstone:
Baby Talk: Building Stronger Relationships with Infants and Toddlers
February 16, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
Eman Williams at the Louisiana Department of Health provided a presentation on Healthy and Safe Child Care Environment Projects. Learn the how and why in selecting safe places for child care programs and how to reduce expose to harmful chemicals. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda including the Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity will also be shared.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
LDOE February Early Childhood Newsletter
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stabilization Grant Info
Health Department-Coronavirus Guidelines
Tulane TIKES Mental Health Website
Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity
Resources from Health and Safe Child Care Environment:
First Children’s Finance Business Training
January 19, 2022 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
Luz Kief, Agenda’s Director of Education and Professional Development, presented a presentation on CLASS Observations. Learn the what, why, and how of CLASS observations. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda including the Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity will also be shared.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
Operation Expanded Testing website
Health Department-Coronavirus Guidelines
Tulane TIKES Mental Health Website
Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity
December 15, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
University of Virginia’s Education Policy and Workforce Research Team presented on their key findings on Early Childhood Workforce in Louisiana. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda including the Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity will also be shared.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
Staffing and Compensation Information
Health Department-Coronavirus Guidelines
Tulane TIKES Mental Health Website
Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity
November 17, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
Teresa Falgoust presented on what the Build Back Better Framework will mean for Louisiana’s child care sector. Early Childhood Updates from the LDOE and Agenda including the Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity will also be shared.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
Study of Early Education through Partnerships
Health Department-Coronavirus Guidelines
Tulane TIKES Mental Health Website
Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity
October 20, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm:
A presentation and discussion was given by LDOE’s Licensing Department on reopening after Hurricane Ida. Updates from the LDOE and Agenda will also be shared. From 1-1:30pm, the Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity (OLEO) will host a registration session for Type III centers that are not yet signed up for the OLEO Project.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
Waiver to temporarily operate after Hurricane Ida
Child Care Criminal Background Checks (CCCBC) locations
Tulane TIKES Mental Health Website
Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity
September 29, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Directors’ Meeting Cancelled Due to Hurricane Ida
August 25, 2021 12:00 pm-1:30 pm:
Join us to learn about a new free COVID-19 testing opportunity for all centers, updates on the OLEO project and from the LDOE will also be shared.
Resources shared during this meeting include:
Operation Expanded Testing website
Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity
Information on CPR Requirements and Instructor Directory
Early Learning Centers Reopen Request Form
Family Homes and In-Home Providers Reopen Request Form
Child Care Program (CCAP) – Before, During and After a Disaster
Reinstatement of a Child Care Center License Following a Disaster
July 21st, 2021 12:00 pm-1:30 pm:
Join us to learn about Agenda’s Outdoor Learning Enhancement Opportunity (OLEO) Project and the latest LDOE updates.
Resources shared during this meeting include: