CRESC Newsletter
Welcome, JULY!
Thank You to Our Amazing CLASS Observers! ❤️
When I asked to collect your booklets, you all sprang into action with zero questions asked. Your hard work and diligence in ensuring CRESC have physical paper copies of your observations has been absolutely above board!
Everyone was so incredibly sweet to ensure that your Local Lead here at CRESC has full access to all of your hard work.
⭐ A Special Shoutout: Ms. Bohanon, you are a absolute SUPERSTAR! She walked in first thing Monday morning and handed over all of their observations without missing a beat. There were many others that reached out and followed her quickness! 🥰 🥰
📬 Missing Your Booklets?
If you haven't turned yours in yet, please check your emails and respond as soon as possible. Anna and I will be out and about this Tuesday and Wednesday collecting them!
Thank you all for everything you do, I appreciate you so much!
Wendy Green
If you missed the QRIS Zoom!
Previous Meetings:
OWNERS & DIRECTORS SIGN UP FOR 3-DAY CLASS TRAINING
Free Training Window: The Office of Early Childhood is currently covering all training material costs for the July sessions.
Target Audience: Owners and directors (excluding teachers tied to rosters) are strongly urged to get certified now in the 2nd Edition Pre-K and/or 2nd Edition Infant & Toddler .
Priority Registration: Spaces are limited at Crowley's Ridge Educational Service Cooperative (CRESC), with registration priority given to owners and directors.
EVERY FACILITY SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST ONE PERSON TRAINED!
LINK to REGISTER Your INTEREST:https://forms.gle/p9CpFHWEsv9eWyyE9
CLASS Transition Quality Payments
I am incredibly excited to share that the first round of CLASS Transition Quality Payments is being processed this week! This is our way of recognizing the vital role providers play in coordinating and supporting CLASS observations across your regions. They can expect to see these payments hit sometime within the next week.
As a quick refresher on how eligibility works for this round:
What Counts: Any CLASS observations conducted during the entire pilot period will count toward provider eligibility. This includes observations completed by any trained observer—not just center staff or directors—and spans the full pilot period, not just the current fiscal year.
FCC Homes & Single-Classroom Centers: If a program has only one classroom (or is an FCC home) and participated in a CLASS observation during the pilot, they automatically qualify for the Tier 1 (highest tier) payment.
Timeline Reminder: Distribution for Provider payments (Tier 1 and Tier 2) is kicking off right now for Summer 2026. Tier 3 and Tier 4 will continue to follow our overview timeline as funding allows.
Don't forget, there will also be a second window in July to process additional payments for Tier 1 and Tier 2!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
This week's topic is incredibly close to our hearts, and we are so excited to share the magic of books! Every child should have a home filled with stories.
The Program: A 100% free book-gifting program that mails one high-quality, age-appropriate book directly to a child's home every month, addressed right to them. No costs, no fees, and no income requirements!
Quick Facts for Providers:
Who qualifies: Children from birth up to their 5th birthday.
Where it's available: Eligibility is based on local zip code availability.
How families register: 1. Visit imaginationlibrary.com (or scan the flyer's QR code). 2. Enter their zip code to check local availability. 3. Fill out the quick online form.
PRINT FORM WITH THIS LINK:https://canva.link/23li2xlatk92za9
Launchpad Professional Development
Dear Providers,
The Office of Early Childhood has partnered with Really Great Reading to offer tailored Launchpad professional development opportunities for your programs. Launchpad is a high-quality foundational literacy supplement that equips children with the essential skills needed for kindergarten readiness. These trainings are designed to be flexible and can be customized to best meet your needs, including scheduling, course content, and preferred method of delivery.
To secure your spot, please complete the Google Form provided by the Office of Early Childhood.
Please note: If you have already received this information from the Office of Early Childhood, there is no need to submit the form again.
Prekrise Support
Email:
TO SIGN UP FOR LAUNCHPAD
Please download the Launchpad TA Request Form and complete all sections.
Please return it by attaching it to an email addressed to PreKRISE.support@ade.arkansas.gov.
The ADE DESE EC team will contact you within 48 hours to schedule a visit.
CDA Requirement
Obtain proof of current membership in a local or national early childhood education organization.
Here is a link that may be helpful to those providers helping staff sign up.
🚨 Important Reminder: Professional Development Changes Effective July 1
Please remember that starting July 1, all professional development guidelines will have changed! I have shared the complete updates in our past two newsletters, but you can also head directly to my website at any time to refer to the new changes.
As always, we are incredibly happy to support you through this transition. If you have any questions at all, please contact your local lead!
Wendy Green
Website: https://sites.google.com/crmail.k12.ar.us/local-leads/resources-for-facilities?authuser=0
