A weekly communication source for keeping you updated on the latest local/state/federal HS/EHS information |
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SENATOR DICK DURBIN HONORED WITH THE ROBERT E. COOKE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD |
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At NHSA's Winter Leadership Institute a few weeks ago, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin was honored with NHSA's highest honor, the Robert E. Cooke Lifetime Achievement Award.
Over decades of public service, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has been a trusted supporter of Head Start and stood with children, families, and the Head Start community.
“Senator Durbin’s leadership embodies the very spirit of the Robert E. Cooke Award,” said NHSA Executive Director Yasmina Vinci. “As he prepares to retire at the end of this Congress, we honor a legacy defined by integrity, partnership, and an unshakable belief in the potential of every child. The Head Start community is profoundly grateful for his decades of service.” |
| Senator Dick Durbin pictured here with NHSA's Deputy Director Tommy Sheridan and IHSA's Executive Director Lauri Morrison-Frichtl. |
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PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) |
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Both chambers of Congress are out this week so no movement is expected until the week of February 23 at the absolute earliest.
As expected, the parties in the Senate could not come to an agreement on DHS funding and now the agency will be shut down. Sort of. So much money was appropriated for DHS, and ICE and CBP specifically, in last year's reconciliation bill, that DHS could continue to operate with little or no interruption. Other parts of DHS like FEMA and the TSA might face operational cuts or shutdowns. This partial shutdown does not impact Head Start since Congress already passed a Labor-HHS-Education spending bill. |
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PROTECTION FOR HEAD START: Our Asks in These Discussions |
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IHSA requests that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ensure that ICE agents no longer conduct enforcement actions at Head Start programs.
We ask that Congresspeople speak with the DHS and ask them to take the following three steps: - ICE should be barred from entering Head Start classrooms;
- ICE should no longer be allowed on Head Start premises including parking lots;
- ICE should not be allowed to interfere with drop off or pick up.
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HUDDLE with IHSA: Wednesday, February 18 at 4:00PM |
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Join IHSA Executive Director Lauri Morrison-Frichtl and your Illinois Head Start community for a weekly 30-minute check-in. This space is for everyone and anyone to ask questions and to learn the latest on what's going on. See you this afternoon! |
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48th ANNUAL IHSA CONFERENCE |
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One Month until The Power of Us: Connecting Hearts. Creating Change. Cultivating Futures! |
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WANT TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AS A PARENT OF AN AUTISTIC CHILD? |
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Are you? - A caregiver of a child aged 6-11 diagnosed with autism?
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Interested in sharing your experiences and insights?
Participate in a research study! We want to hear from you!
University of Illinois Extension is conducting a research study to understand how neurotypical caregivers perceive and support the development of autistic identity in their children. |
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INDIVIDUALIZED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |
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Our Director of Learning, Cathy Welsh, aka Guru of Professional Development, leads the IHSA's professional development service. She helps tailor and individualize trainings for your HS/EHS program. Partner together to develop a subject matter that is relevant to your programs' needs, choose training style (in-person/virtual), select a date, and poof! Your program gets an amazing learning session. IHSA also has a library of professional development trainings available in-person, on-site or virtual. This week's featured PD is: |
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FINDING YOUR WHY & BRINGING IT INTO YOUR LIFE! When we clearly understand our own WHY, we can gain a greater sense of purpose and are able to contribute the best of who we are. When we are at our best, doing work that matters to us, the natural result is greater fulfillment. This is not only good for us, but also contributes to the vision, mission and the long-term progress of your Head Start program.
This very interactive workshop is designed to walk you and your team, step-by-step, through the process to: - Find your WHY,
- Articulate your WHY, and
- Pinpoint the life experiences that shaped who you are.
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| Inspired by Simon Sinek's ground-breaking TED talk & based on his best seller. |
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NEXT Quality Enrichment Circle (QEC): Tuesday, Feb 24 at 10AM-Noon. |
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Component - Education & Disabilities
QEC is designed so new participants can join at any point. Choose your component but have access to all! |
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QUESTION: The CACFP is which service/content area?
How to play: Respond to this Scoop with your answer! (or email lwang@ilheadstart.org). If correct, you'll be put in a raffle for a prize! Winner and answer will be announced in the next Scoop. Last week's Q&A
Question: True or False - Staff are often hired from the community (including former parents). Answers: YES!!!
Winner: Patty Davis, Family & Community Partnership Coordinator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Head Start in Carbondale! Look out in the mail for your prize from our friends at The Discovery Source!
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What's going on at your Head Start Program? Share your recent center activities, congressional visits, field trip adventures, staff spotlights, exciting news, and more!
Let's build community by sharing what's going on IN our community! |
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