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September 9, 2025
Happy Tune-In Tuesday!
This issue includes the following sections:
- Register for Our PD!
- News from DHS
- New! Child Care WAGE$ Update
- New! DHS Woonsocket Office Update
- DHS, RICDHH Offers Walk-In Appointments with American Sign Language Services
- News from RIDE
- New! Register for the Fall RIELDS!
- Interested in Hosting a RIELDS Class?
- New! News from SUCCESS
- Foundations of Reflective Supervision for Early Care and Education Professionals
- News from LISC: Resources for Providers and Potential Providers Hoping to Open a New Location or Expand
- Higher Education Pathways
- Resources for You
- Share your News and Calendar Events!
Register for Our PD!
CELP PD offerings will help you acquire new skills and competencies and improve program management practices as you start the new school year.
Course from ProSolutions
Eco-Healthy Child Care® – Protecting Children’s Environmental Health Course. This course is being offered for free by RIDOH to the first people who register for the course. Use code: RIDOHCEHN24 in the “Promo Code” box and click “Apply”. Click here to read more.
Ready to Host Our PD at Your Location?
CELP staff will deliver professional development on a topic of your choice— at your program—for your staff and community providers. It’s a convenient and effective way to support your program’s quality improvement goals. Let us bring the training to you! Click here to submit a request.
Get Ready for the New School Year with these Self-paced Online PD Offerings
- Boost Your Math Practices
- From Chaos to Calm: Fostering Independence through Daily Routines
- Read Aloud Basics
- Supporting Playful Learning at Home
New! News from DHS:
Child Care WAGE$ Update
We’re excited to announce the launch of the CHILD CARE WAGE$ Rhode Island Program, providing wage supplements to highly qualified early childhood educators across the state. While the goals of the new program remain aligned with those of the Step Up to WAGE$ pilot program, there are a few key changes to the structure and eligibility requirements between both programs.
As a result, some individuals who qualified for the Step Up to WAGE$ pilot program may find they are no longer eligible under the updated criteria. We recognize this may be disappointing, and we want to emphasize that these changes are intended to help us focus our limited resources where they can have the greatest impact, based on what we’ve learned from the pilot.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Hold one of the eligible roles: teachers, assistant teachers, floaters and family child care providers of children ages birth-5 without holding dual roles.
- Earn $23 per hour or less
- Register with the Rhode Island Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry (RISES).
- Meet a level of education appearing on the WAGE$ supplement scale (if awarded at a temporary education level, participants must increase their education within two years to retain eligibility.*)
* Visit riaeyc.org/child-care-wage for more information regarding eligibility
Please note that all applications must be submitted online through the WAGE$ official application portal. Unfortunately, paper applications will not be accepted. The WAGE$ team will be available to help with the online application process.
More detailed information about the new program, including eligibility guidelines and how to apply, is available on https://riaeyc.org/child-care-wage/. We strongly encourage all past participants to review these updates, as you may still be eligible under the revised criteria.
Sincerely,
Nicole Chiello
Associate Director, Office of Child Care, DHS
Lisa Hildebrand,
Executive Director, RIAEYC
New! News from DHS:
DHS Woonsocket Office Update
Valued partners,
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) will be temporarily closing the Woonsocket Office at 219 Pond Street in order to complete important customer-focused renovations.
The closure is expected to be for about one week starting September 10 and ending September 15 from the customer’s perspective. This means walk-in customers going to the Woonsocket Office will be redirected to other offices should they need in-person services, until the Woonsocket Office is reopened on September 16. While other DHS offices remain open, it is important for customers to be aware of resources that remain available 24/7 including the Customer Portal (healthyrhode.ri.gov), the mobile app, and the self-service Call Center line (1-855-697-4347).
The renovations will bring important updates to the DHS Woonsocket Office that are necessary and greatly beneficial to customers and our staff. Through these renovations, the updated office space will provide more seating, offer more interview spaces, and maximize the space that is available, which are all important for helping redistribute case populations only as needed. Importantly the changes to the space will improve case processing, help shorten wait times, and improve overall operational efficiency.
During this time, we respectfully request that customers you interact with are informed of the temporary closure of the Woonsocket Office and connected to our other resources, services, and supports.
We appreciate your continued partnership to help connect Rhode Islanders to critical services. Together, with your partnership, we hope to continually improve the customer experience at DHS.
Sincerely,
Jose Garcia
Chief Program Development
(Legislative Affairs and Communications)
RI Dept. of Human Services
Louis Pasteur Building 57, Room 141
25 Howard Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Cell: 401-569-7846
Jose.Garcia@dhs.ri.gov
News from DHS
DHS, RICDHH Offers Walk-In Appointments with American Sign Language Services
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services and the Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are collaborating to offer a series of walk-in appointments at the DHS office located in Pawtucket.
Walk-in American Sign Language services will be available on the following dates at the Pawtucket Office, located at 249 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860. Free parking is available.
- Thursday, September 11, 9 – 12 pm
- Thursday, October 23, 9 – 12 pm
- Thursday, November 13, 9 – 12 pm
- Thursday, December 11, 9 – 12 pm
If you are a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community and need support in a timely manner or other information, please contact the Commission by calling phone/vp: (401) 256-5511 or email cdhh.main@cdhh.ri.gov. Visit www.cdhh.ri.gov for more information on programs and services.
You can read more about the partnership of the RI Department of Human Services (RI DHS) with the Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (RICDHH) here: DHS, RICDHH Offers Walk-In Appointments with American Sign Language Services – Center for Early Learning Professionals.
New! News from RIDE:
Register for the Fall RIELDS!
The fall RIELDS trainings are now open for registration! There are online, hybrid and in-person opportunities. You can see all the Fall RIELDS and register here: RIELDS PD – Center for Early Learning Professionals. You can also view the entire calendar by clicking here. Highlights include:
Highlights include:
Classrooms – Curriculum and Planning Preschool at Children’s Friend, 621 Dexter Street, Central Falls
10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17
5:30-7:30pm
Classrooms – Curriculum and Planning for Infant/Toddlers at the Center for Early Learning Professionals, 535 Centerville Rd., Suite 201, Warwick
9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3
5:30-7:30
Programs for Education Coordinators at East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence
9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15
3:30-5:30pm
Programs for Administrators at the Sargent Center, 800 Quaker Lane, Warwick
9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
4:00-6:00pm
Contact Elaine Remillard if you have any questions: Elaine.remillard@ride.ri.gov
News from RIDE
Interested in Hosting a RIELDS Class?
- Do you have an adult learning space large enough for 20?
- Do you have internet access?
- Do you have a Smart TV or projector and screen?
As a host you would have 10 seats reserved for your staff!
Contact Elaine Remillard if you are interested or have any questions: Elaine.remillard@ride.ri.gov.
New! News from SUCCESS:
Foundations of Reflective Supervision for Early Care and Education Professionals
SUCCESS, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Human Services is offering a free, professional development series for supervising professionals (e.g., Education Coordinators/Managers, Directors) focused on deepening knowledge and use of Reflective Supervision principles and practices. You may use the below link to learn more about registration. Registration for this program is limited and will close on Tuesday September 16, 2025.
https://forms.gle/t1UdyyPqLSyJm5Mi8
Prerequisites:
Must be a supervisor
Must pre-register
Must attend both dates
Must work in a DHS-licensed program
News from LISC:
Resources for Providers and Potential Providers Hoping to Open a New Location or Expand
Are you a child care provider (or potential child care provider) thinking about opening a new child care site or expanding one you already operate? Before you sign a lease or commit to a new project, take a look at the resources below. They can help you evaluate your options, make a plan based on estimated costs and demand, and build a strong team of experts to help you succeed. Read the Guide.
Higher Education Pathways
Community College of Rhode Island: Learn more about the opportunities CCRI has designed to help students prepare for admission into formal teacher certification programs and other opportunities for success in teaching. A few options included on the CCRI Early Childhood Education Program pathways page are below, take a moment to pause and explore!
- CDA Application – Preschool Fall 2025 (Click Here)
- CDA Application – Infant-Toddler Fall 2025 (Click Here)
- CDA Application – Family Child Care Provider Español Fall 2025 (Click Here)
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Registered Apprenticeship Program: The Registered Apprenticeship Program (Level 1) through RIAEYC is now closed and will begin September 2025. Stay tuned for more information about recruitment for their Level 2 apprenticeship that will begin in January. Learn More: apprentice@riaeyc.org | 401-739-6100.
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T.E.A.C.H. Program: Click here to learn about the T.E.A.C.H. program. You can learn more about scheduling an information session and the benefits of sponsoring a T.E.A.C.H. scholar here.
Resources for You
New! From The Autism Project
- Resources on elopement
- Free webinar: Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention for Autistic People September 10th and 25th from 5:00-7:00pm
New! From Brazelton Touchpoints Center
- Somos Latine Families: A Family-to Family Real Talk series. Free 4-episode virtual conversation. September 8, October 6 and 27, and November 10 from 3 – 4pm.
New! From Looking Upwards Parents as Teachers
- Free Online Parenting Class for parents of children 18 months to 4 years old. Starts September 29
New! National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
From the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
- Why Sleep Matters in Early Childhood Development (Podcast)
- At a Glance: Extreme Heat and Early Childhood Development (Handout and Tool)
From NAEYC
- Resource Library for The Professional Standards & Competencies for Early Childhood Educators ECE PS&Cs Resource Library
Share Your News and Calendar Events!
Do you have news for Tune-In Tuesday or calendar events that are relevant to the early childhood community of Rhode Island? You can share them through this form. (Center staff may edit your submission for clarity or decline to post any submission.)
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9 de septiembre de 2025
¡Feliz martes sintonizado!
Este boletín incluye las siguientes secciones:
- ¡Cursos en línea para ti!
- ¡Nuevo! Noticias de DHS
- Actualización de WAGE$ para el Cuidado Infantil
- ¡Nuevo! Noticias de RIDE
- ¡Regístrate para RIELDS del otoño!
- Noticias de LISC: Recursos para proveedores y proveedores potenciales que desean abrir en una nueva ubicación o expandirse
- Recursos para ti
- Recursos de nuestros socios
¡Cursos en línea para ti!
Las clases de desarrollo profesional del CELP te ayudarán a adquirir nuevas habilidades y competencias al empezar el nuevo año escolar. Haz clic en el enlace abajo para ver nuestra lista completa.
¡Tenemos un curso nuevo para ti!
Conceptos Básicos de Lectura en Voz Alta – Autoguiado
Aprende sobre las mejores prácticas de lectura. Las lecciones del curso abordan la importancia de las experiencias tempranas de lectura en voz alta, el género del libro, las estrategias interactivas de lectura en voz alta y el apoyo al desarrollo del vocabulario.
Curso de ProSolutions
Cuidado Infantil Eco-Saludable® – Mejorando el aire en ambientes interiores, realizando le prueba de radón y seleccionando materiales de arte.
RIDOH esta ofreciendo este curso gratuitamente para los primeros que se inscriben a tomar el curso. Usa el codigo: RIDOHCEHN24. Puedes encontrar mas información aquí.
Prepárate para el nuevo año escolar con estas ofertas de desarrollo profesional en línea a tu propio ritmo
- Mejore sus prácticas matemáticas
- Capacitación del Ambiente de Aprendizaje: FCCERS-3 Módulo de Descripción General
¡Nuevo! Noticias de DHS:
Actualización de WAGE$ para el Cuidado Infantil
Nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento del programa CHILD CARE WAGE$ Rhode Island, que proporciona suplementos salariales a educadores de la primera infancia altamente calificados en todo el estado. Si bien los objetivos del nuevo programa siguen alineados con los del programa piloto Step Up to WAGE$, hay algunos cambios clave en la estructura y los requisitos de elegibilidad entre ambos programas.
Como resultado, algunas personas que calificaron para el programa piloto Step Up to WAGE$ podrían descubrir que ya no son elegibles bajo los criterios actualizados. Reconocemos que esto puede ser decepcionante y queremos enfatizar que estos cambios están destinados a ayudarnos a enfocar nuestros recursos limitados donde puedan tener el mayor impacto, basado en lo que aprendimos del piloto.
Para calificar, los solicitantes deben:
- Desempeñar uno de los roles elegibles: maestros, asistentes de maestros, flotantes y proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar para niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años, sin desempeñar roles dobles.
- Ganar $23 por hora o menos.
- Registrarse en el Registro de la Fuerza Laboral de Educación Temprana de Rhode Island (RISES).
- Cumplir con un nivel educativo que aparezca en la escala de suplementos WAGE$ (si se otorga en un nivel educativo temporal, los participantes deberán aumentar su educación dentro de dos años para mantener la elegibilidad.*)
- *Visite https://riaeyc.org/child-care-wage/ para obtener más información sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad.
Tenga en cuenta que todas las solicitudes deben enviarse en línea a través del portal oficial de solicitudes de WAGE$. Lamentablemente, no se aceptarán solicitudes en papel. El equipo de WAGE$ estará disponible para ayudar con el proceso de solicitud en línea.
Puede encontrar información más detallada sobre el nuevo programa, incluyendo las pautas de elegibilidad y cómo postularse, en https://riaeyc.org/child-care-wage/. Recomendamos encarecidamente a todos los participantes anteriores a revisar estas actualizaciones, ya que aún podrían ser elegibles bajo los criterios revisados.
Atentamente,
Nicole Chiello
Associate Director, Office of Child Care, DHS
Lisa Hildebrand,
Executive Director, RIAEYC
¡Nuevo! Noticias de RIDE:
¡Regístrate para RIELDS del otoño!
RIDE ha anunciado los RIELDS del otoño. Puedes ver todos los cursos de RIELDS aquí: RIELDS PD – Center for Early Learning Professionals. Se anunciaran mas RIELDS en español próximamente. Y puedes ver el calendario completo haciendo clic aquí.
Classrooms -The Instructional Cycle Preschool (Aulas – El ciclo instructivo preescolar) en español en Progreso Latino, 626 Broad Street, Central Falls y en línea
9/25 (en persona)
10/2, 10/9, 10/16 (en línea)
10/23, 10/30 (en persona)
5:30-7:30pm
Foundations: The Guiding Principles (Fundaciones: los principios guiadores) en español
en CCRI, Liston Campus, 1 Hilton St., Providence
10/1, 10/8, 10/15 de 5:30-8:30pm
Foundations: The 9 Domains (Fundaciones: los 9 dominios) en español
en CCRI, Liston Campus, 1 Hilton St., Providence
10/29, 11/5, 11/12 de 5:30-8:30pm
Para preguntas sobre los RIELDS por favor contactar a Elaine Remillard en elaine.remillard@ride.ri.gov.
Noticias de LISC:
Recursos para proveedores y proveedores potenciales que desean abrir en una nueva ubicación o expandirse
¿Es usted proveedor de cuidado infantil (o proveedor potencial de cuidado infantil) y está pensando en abrir un nuevo sitio de cuidado infantil o expandir el que ya opera? Antes de firmar un contrato de arrendamiento o comprometerse con un nuevo proyecto, consulte los recursos a continuación. Estos pueden ayudarle a evaluar sus opciones, elaborar un plan basado en los costos estimados y la demanda, y formar un equipo sólido de expertos para ayudarle a que tenga éxito. Lea la guía.
Recursos para ti
Del Autism Project: Recursos sobre la prevención de fugas
La Fuerza-STEM’s Telenovela Nominated for Children’s or Family Viewing Series Emmy La Fuerza de Creer: Dulce Sazón, una telenovela con infusión de ciencia que es parte de La Fuerza-STEM, una iniciativa de EDC que apoya a las familias de habla hispana en la promoción del aprendizaje temprano de las ciencias de sus hijos, ha sido nominada para un premio Emmy a la serie infantil o familiar.
De NAEYC:
- Promover la equidad en la educación infantil
- Recursos en español de NAEYC: Globally-Focused and Translated Blogs, Books and Articles | NAEYC
Del Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
- Desarrollo del cerebro mediante el juego: actividades para bebés, niños pequeños y niños – Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
- El juego en la primera infancia: el papel del juego en cualquier entorno (disponible con subtítulos en español)
Recursos de nuestros socios
Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI): Obtenga más información sobre las oportunidades que CCRI ha diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse para la admisión a programas formales de certificación docente y otras oportunidades para tener éxito en la enseñanza. A continuación se incluyen algunas opciones incluidas en la página de vías del Programa de Educación Infantil Temprana del CCRI. ¡Tómese un momento para hacer una pausa y explorar! CCRI Esta aceptando aplicaciones para el Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA). Puede ver mas información aquí y puede ver el sitio web aquí.
De RIAIMH: Práctica reflexiva en el contexto de la cultura y el lenguaje: Levantando la comunidad es un aprendizaje colaborativo intensivo que explora las dimensiones de la salud mental infantil y de la primera infancia en las comunidades latinoamericanas. Empieza en enero y la registración está limitada a 20 participantes.
La Administration for Children & Families tiene un nuevo Marco de sistemas para apoyar el aprendizaje de dos idiomas en entornos de educación y atención temprana.