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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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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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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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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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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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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August 22, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Time Is Running Out: We Need Your Help This School Year

Don’t miss out on back-to-school giving To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  During the back-to-school season, parents and caregivers know just how essential being prepared is for a successful academic journey. However,…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Summer Early Edition

Survey Opportunity Share Your Experience with DCFS Background Checks   Start Early is continuing advocacy efforts to reform DCFS’ background check procedures and we would love your input! Over one year has passed since DCFS issued updated policies regarding ba…

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August 17, 2023 at 8:17 PM

We’re Still Counting on You, John

Time is running out!  To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  The first five years of life are the most important when it comes to setting the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success. Falling behind during this cri…

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August 15, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Don’t Wait John—Help Us Start the New School Year Off Right!

Support our littlest learners. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Schools across the country are opening back up and welcoming thousands of children for the start of a new school year.    But for too many of those chi…

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  Start Early National Policy Team · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Take Action: Young Children & Families at Risk of Being Cut from Federal Budget Negotiations

This is a critical moment to remind your elected officials that children, families and early learning providers across the country are relying on them to be champions for early childhood To view this email as a webpage, click here. Right now…

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July 20, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Consulting Impact Initiative – Apply Before August 2nd!

Deadline approaching, apply today!  To view this email as a webpage, click here. Don’t forget to apply for the Start Early Impact Initiative before the deadline of August 2nd!   The Start Early Consulting Impact Initiative will provide 10-12 selec…

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June 30, 2023 at 1:21 PM

Kindergarten is too late!

Please consider a monthly gift today To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   When families can’t find access to quality child care it often means they need to stop working. For families living in under-resourced communitie…

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June 29, 2023 at 3:17 PM

We Are Jeopardizing Our Future

Help support our littlest learners To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   As our fiscal year comes to a close, we urgently need your help. Child care services are in high demand across the country. Nearly half of the neig…

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June 28, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Will We See You at BUILD 2023? 👋

Join one of our sessions at the conference To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join us at the BUILD Conference in July!    Going to be there? Let's connect!  We'd love to see you at one of our sessions: Cross-System Approaches to …

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June 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Consulting Impact Initiative - Applications Now Open!

Apply today for the Impact Initiative To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Start Early Consulting Impact Initiative will provide 10-12 selected applicants with 100+ hours of tailored support from Start Early Consulting.  The …

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June 18, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Happy Father’s Day from Start Early

Celebrating the importance of fathers To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,   This Father’s Day, we want to celebrate the incredible impact that fathers have on the early years of a child's life. Fathers like Dequann, who …

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June 15, 2023 at 3:16 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

June Edition Maternal Health Can Change a Child’s Future! Start Early’s 2023 Annual Luncheon Last month, we hosted our 21st Annual Luncheon at the Hilton Chicago, where we welcomed hundreds of supporters to discuss advancing maternal health equity. Through powe…

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June 14, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Join Our Webinar: Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings

Join a discussion with Start Early Consulting To view this email as a webpage, click here. Register for a New Webinar   Providing Early Childhood Special Ed Services in Community-Based Early Childhood Settings Join the Start Early Consultin…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Spring Early Edition

Illinois General Assembly Approves State Budget and Several Measures Impacting Early Care and Education  The Illinois General Assembly has approved the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) budget (SB250) which contains nearly $300 million in new investments for child care,…

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May 30, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Illinois General Assembly Approves A Budget Aligned with Governor Pritzker’s Smart Start Illinois Plan

Start Early applauds the inclusion of Smart Start Illinois investments in the final budget To view this email as a webpage, click here. Early Saturday morning, the Illinois General Assembly approved the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) spe…

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May 23, 2023 at 1:31 PM

May eNews: Start Early Professional Learning and Resources for the Field

See You at NAEYC PLI Next Month Start Early will be at the NAEYC Professional Learning Institute!   Join us at our sessions in Portland, OR, June 4-7:  June 4 at 2-4pm – Making Your Program Data Work for You: Planning Intentional, Data-Informed Embedded Profe…

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May 14, 2023 at 2:23 PM

It’s Not Too Late to Send a Heartfelt Gift

Join us in championing mothers and families To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  On Mother’s Day, we are reminded of the incredible strength, love, and care that moms bring to our lives. But not all moms have the suppor…

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May 11, 2023 at 1:32 PM

Give a Gift that Gives Back this Mother's Day

Make a difference this Mother's Day To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John,  Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we all know how important it is to show appreciation to the moms in our lives. This year, we invite yo…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Action Alert! Make Smart Start Illinois A Reality!

Contact Your Legislators Today! To view this email as a webpage, click here. It’s May, which means the Illinois General Assembly is busy building and finalizing the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget. We have just two weeks left to make …

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May 3, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Still Time To Submit Proposals For ISBE FY2024 Early Childhood Block Grant RFP

Proposals are due June 14, 2023 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 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Early Childhood Block Gr…

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May 2, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Celebrate Mother’s Day by Supporting Maternal Equity

Give a gift that gives back this Mother's Day To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, All mothers deserve to feel loved and appreciated on Mother's Day, but we know that not every mom has access to the same level of support …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 8:20 PM

Thank You For Participating In Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2023!

Check out photos & video from our time in Springfield To view this email as a webpage, click here. Thank You For Participating in Early Childhood Advocacy Day!On April 18, Start Early along with our partners at Child Care For All, COFI,…

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April 24, 2023 at 3:16 PM

ISBE Releases FY2024 RFP For Early Childhood Block Grant

Proposals are due June 14, 2023 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 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Early Childhood Block Gr…

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April 18, 2023 at 3:35 PM

April eNews: Start Early Professional Learning & Resources for the Field

Learn about professional opportunities, research, and innovation supporting the early childhood workforce.  See You at NHSA in May! Start Early Will be at the National Head Start Association Conference! Join us at our sessions in Phoenix, AZ, May 8 – 11:  Ma…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Today's The Day! Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2023

Participate Virtually & In-Person! To view this email as a webpage, click here. It's Early Childhood Advocacy Day! We're excited to share that Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton will be joining us in the Rotun…

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April 17, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Preview Start Early’s 2023 Annual Luncheon!

Join us April 25 as we explore how maternal health can change a child’s future. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2023 is right around the corner, and it’s not too late to register to join us in Chica…

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April 13, 2023 at 6:40 PM

JOIN US: Sign Our Petition

Maternal health matters! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Women of color have disproportionate access to maternal health care, resulting in health disparities that compound inequalities in education and economic outco…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 9:37 PM

See You In Springfield Next Week!

Early Childhood Advocacy Day April 18 To view this email as a webpage, click here. It's Almost Time! Next week we will be gathering again in Springfield after several years to advocate around Smart Start Illinois! We're excited to share tha…

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April 11, 2023 at 4:29 PM

New Maternal Health Equity Learning Series for Family Professionals

Start Early is offering a three-part, virtual learning series about maternal health equity and well-being To view this email as a webpage, click here. Start Early is offering a three-part, virtual learning series about maternal health equity …

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April 11, 2023 at 3:22 PM

ACT NOW: Protect the Health of Black Moms and Their Babies

Sign our petition To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Approximately 6.9 million women living in the U.S. lack adequate access to maternal health care, making our country the most dangerous developed nation for a woman to…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2023: Advocacy Training

Prepare to Advocate on April 18 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Advocacy Training Opportunity Before we gather in-person and virtually to advocate for our youngest learners, our partners at COFI, Latino Policy Forum and We, the…

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March 30, 2023 at 3:21 PM

eNews: What’s Happening at Start Early

40th Anniversary Edition Celebrating 40 Years of Changemaking  Start Early is now 40! Early childhood education and care has changed dramatically in America over the past four decades, and Start Early has always been at the forefront of that change. Learn more…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Registration Is Now Closed for Early Childhood Advocacy Day 2023

Join the Waitlist! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Registration is Now Closed!We’re excited to share that advocates like you are so dedicated to our youngest learners that we’ve reached capacity for Early Childhood Advocacy Day…

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March 23, 2023 at 7:58 PM

You’re Invited! Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2023

Join us April 25 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Every child deserves the best start in life. Their health in the earliest years begins with the well-being of all mothers and birthing parents. Ensuring e…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 2:10 PM

New Resources! Universal Newborn Support Systems

An Exploration of Ways Illinois Can Create A System of Universal Supports For Families To view this email as a webpage, click here. When welcoming a new baby, all parents and families--regardless of zip code or family income--could benefit…

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March 16, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Say Happy Birthday by Giving a Gift That Lasts a Lifetime

Help Us Celebrate To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, We’re celebrating a milestone birthday – 40 years! Early childhood education and care has changed dramatically in America over the past four decades, and Start Early …

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 6:15 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 18, 2023 for Early Childh…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Winter Early Edition

Start Early's Spring 2023 Illinois Legislative AgendaIn February, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered a bold plan to advance our collective vision for Illinois to be the best state in the nation in which to raise young children. His comprehensive, multi-ye…

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  Start Early Professional Development · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 4:15 PM

March eNews: Start Early Professional Learning & Resources for the Field

Learn about professional opportunities, research, and innovation supporting the early childhood workforce. Addressing Systemic Conditions that Fuel Pervasive Issues for Family Professionals Going Beyond Workforce Recruitment and Retention in Home Visiting Perv…

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  Start Early Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Registration Is Now Open for Early Childhood Advocacy Day

Join us in Springfield on April 18, 2023! 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 18, 2023 for Early Childhood Advocacy Day. U…

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February 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Add Your Voice To Those Testifying In Springfield Today

Echo Our Strong Support for Proposed Investments in Early Learning and Care Programs! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Today in Springfield, in the House Elementary and Secondary Education Appropriations Committee, early childho…

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February 23, 2023 at 10:30 PM

You’re Invited! Start Early’s Annual Luncheon 2023

Please save the date To view this email as a webpage, click here. Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Please join us this spring for Start Early’s 21st Annual Luncheon! We are excited to welcome guests in person to honor young children and celebrate th…

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