Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Thank You For Participating In Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2024!

Check out photos from our time together in Springfield To view this email as a webpage, click here. Thank You For Participating in Early Childhood Advocacy Day!On April 16, Start Early along with our partners at Child Care For All, COFI, Il…

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April 18, 2024 at 8:31 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

April Edition Save the Date! Join us and our 2024 Annual Luncheon Chair James Reynolds, Jr. for an inspirational program featuring parents, early learning providers and advocates, including award winning New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof.  Learn more. …

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April 17, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Reminder: Join Us for a Webinar on April 23

Register for Moving the Needle: How States Can Support More Inclusive Childhood Systems To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join early learning and inclusion advocates for Start Early’s upcoming webinar, “Moving the Needle: How St…

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April 16, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Save the Date! Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2024

Join us June 11 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Save the date for Start Early’s Annual Luncheon, presented by the Hasten Foundation and Helen Zell. Join us for an inspirational program featuring parents, early learning providers…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Today's The Day! Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2024

Participate Virtually and Join the Action! To view this email as a webpage, click here. It's Early Childhood Advocacy Day! We know that not everyone is able to travel to Springfield with us today, so we've compiled resources and virtual adv…

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  Michael-John Myette, Start Early · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Impact Initiative – Call for Applications

Complimentary Consulting for Community Leaders To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Colleagues,  We are thrilled to bring back Start Early’s Impact Initiative for 2024 – a limited-time opportunity designed to advance the work o…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 3:41 PM

Action Alert! Urge the Illinois General Assembly to Invest a Total of $40 Million in Funding for EI

#babiescantwait To view this email as a webpage, click here. On Friday, the House Appropriations-Health & Human Services committee will meet to hear from the Illinois Department of Human Services about Governor Pritzker’s proposed Fiscal…

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March 29, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Registration for Early Childhood Advocacy Day Closing Soon!

Join us in Springfield on April 16, 2024! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Registration Closing Soon For Early Childhood Advocacy Day!Calling all advocates! There are just a few days left to register to join us in Springfield, I…

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March 28, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Policy Perspectives Spring Edition

New resources to advance equity & inclusion for young children with disabilities and developmental delays and their families in ECE systems. Join Us on Tuesday, April 23 at 12 p.m. CT Moving the Needle: How States Can Support More Inclusive Early Childho…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 4:15 PM

*Corrected* ISBE Releases FY2025 RFP For Early Childhood Block Grant

Proposals are due May 16, 2024 no later than 4 p.m. CT To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Early Childhood Block Gra…

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March 26, 2024 at 8:41 PM

ISBE Releases FY2025 RFP For Early Childhood Block Grant

Proposals are due May 16, 2024 no later than 4 p.m. CT To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Early Childhood Block Gra…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 3:40 PM

There's Still Time To Register for Early Childhood Advocacy Day!

Join us in Springfield on April 16, 2024! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Don't Forget To Register For Early Childhood Advocacy Day!Calling all advocates! Join us in Springfield, Illinois on April 16, 2024 for Early Childhood A…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Action Alert! Urge Your Legislators to Address the Early Intervention Crisis

Echo Our Strong Support For A Total of $40 Million in Additional Funding for EI To view this email as a webpage, click here. This February, Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal included only $6 million in increased funds in FY25 for the s…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Don't Forget to Register for Early Childhood Advocacy Day

Join us in Springfield on April 18, 2023! To view this email as a webpage, click here. There's Still Time To Register For Early Childhood Advocacy Day!Calling all advocates! Join us in Springfield, Illinois on April 16, 2024 for Early Child…

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  Michael-John Myette, Start Early · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Expand Your Bench With Customized Systems Consulting

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Colleagues –   Start Early has a dedicated, highly qualified team of consultants ready to join your efforts to increase quality and equity within your early childhood system.   Leaders at th…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 1, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Winter Early Edition

Our Response to Governor Pritzker's Proposed Budget  Last week, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker again demonstrated his continued commitment to young children and their families by proposing a Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) state budget that includes funding increases f…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 27, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Registration Is Now Open for Early Childhood Advocacy Day

Join us in Springfield on April 16, 2024! To view this email as a webpage, click here. You're Invited! Early Childhood Advocacy DayCalling all advocates! Join us in Springfield, Illinois on April 16, 2024 for Early Childhood Advocacy Day. U…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

February 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM

February eNews: Professional Learning and Resources for the Field

Dear John, As we celebrate Black History month, we wanted to share our commitment to creating equitable early childhood environments for children, families, and professionals. We hope the resources below are supportive of the work you’re doing to build a strong…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

February 22, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Introducing Shaping Futures Together: An Early Childhood Research & Policy Agenda

Over the past year, we have engaged people from the broad early childhood ecosystem to develop our first-ever research and policy agenda. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Start Early has long partnered across states a…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 22, 2024 at 12:15 AM

Start Early's Response to Governor Pritzker's Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget Address

We applaud the investments laid out in Year Two of Smart Start Illinois and call for additional state funding to meet the needs of families and providers across the state. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Earlier today, Illinois …

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February 14, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Spread Love This Valentine's Day

Give a Gift in Honor of Someone Special 💖 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, During Valentine's Day, our hearts are filled with love and appreciation for those who make our lives brighter every day. This year, why not c…

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February 11, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

STEM Resources for Toddlers To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, While women and girls represent half of the world’s population, they continue to be underrepresented in the workforce in all levels of science, technology, …

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January 31, 2024 at 10:15 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

January Edition 2023 Year in Review: Promoting Equitable Access to OpportunityWe are excited to share our annual Start Early 2023 Year in Review, which showcases and celebrates accomplishments and growth from the last fiscal year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)!…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Save the Date for Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2024

Early Childhood Advocacy Day is April 16, 2024! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Save the Date for Early Childhood Advocacy DayCalling all advocates: Early Childhood Advocacy Day is April 16, 2024! We need your support to speak …

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January 1, 2024 at 3:15 AM

FWD: Deadline approaching—help us reach our 2023 goal

Just hours left to make your gift To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  We are so close to hitting our $20,000 year-end goal. Can you help us reach our goal? Every dollar you give will be MATCHED by our generous donor, bu…

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December 31, 2023 at 11:35 PM

Make your year-end gift now, please. Deadline TONIGHT.

Time is running out, John To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The year is almost over, which means just hours left to make your tax-deductible gift and have it MATCHED by our generous Start Early donor! How much we raise…

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December 30, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Your Gift MATCHED. Deadline Tomorrow!

You can still make 2x impact To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The gift match on your year-end donations from our generous Start Early donor is only good until our midnight deadline tomorrow.  Give now and your gift wil…

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December 29, 2023 at 8:15 PM

We're running out of time.

We cannot afford to fall short, John To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Time is running out to make your end of year tax-deductible gift! Seeing so many of you step up this year to support Start Early and our comprehensi…

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December 28, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Deadline approaching—help us reach our 2023 goal

Please give today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, 2023 is drawing to a close, and there are just a few days left in the year before our tax-deductible giving deadline. We are counting on your support to hit our $20,0…

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December 26, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Help us reach our 2023 goal

Make your tax-deductible gift now! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, As we look to the new year, we know that the status quo isn't acceptable. Families across the country don't have access to critical services like hom…

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December 21, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Happy Holidays from Start Early!

Wishing you a festive and safe holiday season To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, As we look back on this past year, we continue to be amazed by your ongoing generosity and commitment to our mission. With your support we…

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December 20, 2023 at 12:15 AM

Still Gifting? Make It Count with a Last-Minute Donation to Start Early!

Give a gift that gives back To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Are you still searching for that perfect last-minute gift? This year, consider giving a gift that gives back by honoring your loved ones with a donation to…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 4:10 PM

December eNews: Professional Learning and Resources for the Field

Happy Holidays from Start Early!  Dear John, As we wind down our work in 2023, we pause to reflect on the ups and downs throughout the year. The early childhood field has faced massive challenges but continues to demonstrate great resilience and commitment to …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 10:16 PM

Last Chance to Make Your Gift

John, please give today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   Our Giving Tuesday gift match deadline ends today at midnight. Can we count on your support to help children reach their full potential?  There's no telling…

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November 29, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Still Time to Make Your Giving Tuesday Donation

Together, we can make their dreams come true To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   Giving Tuesday isn’t over yet, and we need your help. Your support will leave us in the best position possible to continue our critical w…

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November 29, 2023 at 12:15 AM

Your Giving Tuesday Gift Will Be Matched

John, can we count on you? To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Some children dream of becoming veterinarians, some want to be pilots and some want to be a unicorn kitty doctor. So, let’s let them. With access to quality…

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November 28, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Together, We Can Make Their Dreams Come True

Giving Tuesday—Help Now To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday, a national day for giving back and supporting our communities. We know you understand just how important it is to support children and…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Fall Early Edition

Pritzker Administration Announces New Illinois Early Childhood State Agency Earlier this month, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the creation of a new, unified state agency focused on early childhood. This major undertaking, which will take place over several …

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  Start Early · [email protected]

November 26, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Your Gift MATCHED for Giving Tuesday!

Please give today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Giving Tuesday is this week, and we are hoping to count on your support.  At Start Early, we are uncompromising in our shared pursuit to ensure that every child in …

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November 23, 2023 at 10:15 PM

We Are Thankful For You!

Have a Festive and Safe Holiday To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, As we enter this holiday season, we continue to be amazed and thankful for your ongoing support to ensure all children—especially those living in commun…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Start Early's FY24-FY27 Illinois Policy Agenda

To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Start Early Illinois Policy team is pleased to release our newest multi-year policy agenda, guiding our work for the next four fiscal years and building on the work of our recently-concluded i…

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October 26, 2023 at 9:15 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

October Edition Start Early’s Journey with Head Start: Bridging Opportunity Gaps for Children For over 40 years Start Early has worked tirelessly to advance quality early learning and support for children and families. We know that starting early has the bigges…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces New Illinois Early Childhood State Agency

Start Early is eager to support and collaborate with the new state agency To view this email as a webpage, click here. Yesterday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the creation of a new, unified state agency focused on early childhood.…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Still time to testify at upcoming ISBE FY25 budget hearing!

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Next week, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is holding the last of its three fall budget hearings, the first step in determining next year's proposed education budget for the state. Th…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 2:30 PM

October eNews: Professional Learning and Resources for the Field

Bite-Sized Reflections for Social-Emotional Learning The Professional Learning Booster Bite-Sized Reflections for Social-Emotional Learning Teachers are worried about the state of children’s social and emotional growth…  Introducing Reflectable, a simple way…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 4:40 PM

A Plan for Reimagining How We Serve Families & Young Children Amidst Climate Change

Start Early celebrates the release of the "Flourishing Children, Healthy Communities and a Stronger Nation, The U.S. Early Years Climate Action Plan” To view this email as a webpage, click here. Today, families across the country are already…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Sign up to testify at upcoming ISBE FY25 budget hearings!

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Next week, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is holding the first two of its three fall budget hearings, the first step in determining next year's proposed education budget for the stat…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 2:30 PM

New mobile-friendly SEL tool – try it for free

Supportive ways to guide child behavior To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest professional learning resource: Reflectable®. For a limited time, we are offering it free to early c…

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August 24, 2023 at 8:30 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

August Edition Help Us Start the New School Year Off Right Schools across the country are reopening their doors and welcoming students back for the start of a new school year.    But for too many of those children, our nation’s early learning system isn’t desi…

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August 23, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Last Call: Help Children Thrive with Early Learning

We need your help! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  We’re still counting on you to help close the opportunity gap that millions of children face each year.  When you give, you help Start Early put high-quality early …

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