OakSmartStrong @OakSmartStrong
The Oakland Starting Smart and Strong collaborative exists so that every Oakland child and family can access high-quality early learning experiences. oaklandsmartandstrong.org Oakland, California Joined August 2020-
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TOMORROW! Hear from local parents, educators, policymakers, and advocates at a FREE live recording of the hit podcast "No One is Coming to Save Us" on June 15 at KDOL TV. Did we mention it’s free? Reserve your tickets today at bit.ly/noictsuOakland
Early learning leaders are supporting fathers throughout the year. Read our newsletter to find out how. mailchi.mp/oaklandsmartan…
How do children and families show up in the City Council budget priorities and in the Mayor’s budget proposal? Read our summary here: bit.ly/23-25OakBudget…
Registrants will also receive information for our in-person, drop-in event on April 29th where we will be giving away children's books, fanny packs, and resources related to our symposium topic!
Join us on 4/26 from 6:30-8pm online for the Oakland Early Learning Symposium: Renew & Restore, Part II: Building Community with LGBTQ+ Families! Interpretación de idiomas disponible 提供語言翻譯 Register at:bit.ly/OELSPartII
Read more in our most recent newsletter featuring the positive impact of ROCK, our trauma responsive initiative, here: mailchi.mp/oaklandsmartan…
“We can’t save young children from everything they’ll experience on their journey, but if we invest in them so they believe in themselves, we can help them have a better future.” - Read more from Featured Leader Domonique Wilson of @First5Alameda here: oaklandsmartandstrong.org/domonique-wils…
@AsmMiaBonta's Universal Early Care bill will promote equity for CA families by ensuring access to child care, PreK, and TK for all. #AB51 would strengthen Oakland's early childhood ecosystem. We're proud to contribute to these state-wide conversations!
This bill is very important to me. Today is only the first of many long conversations because at the end of the day, we are doing this for our children.
Oakland Family Child Care providers hosted an OUSD School Board Candidates Forum! Learn more about what candidates think about school closures, child care, and Oakland's Early Childhood Ecosystem youtu.be/BU88C7C6LHE Thanks @BananasBunch for organizing with OSSS and FCCs!
Election Day is on November 8! There are many candidates who want to represent Oaklanders. Find out about their vision for Oakland’s Early Childhood Ecosystem @ bit.ly/2022OSSSCandid…
22-23奧克蘭早期學習研討會：復興和恢復! 第一部分：與有特殊需要兒童的家庭合作 通過zoom的線上活動 在這裡註冊 : bit.ly/ELSRenewRestor… 提供語言翻譯
Simposio sobre aprendizaje temprano de Oakland 22-23:¡Recuperar y restaurar! Parte I: Trabajar conjuntamente con familias que tienen niños con necesidades especiales. Evento en línea a través de zoom. Regístrese aquí: bit.ly/ELSRenewRestor… ¡Interpretación de idiomas disponible!
Registration is open for 22-23 Oakland Early Learning Symposium: Renew & Restore! Part I: Partnering with Families of Children with Special Needs! Register at bit.ly/ELSRenewRestor… + more info on the Saturday Symposium Social! Interpretación de idiomas disponible 提供語言翻譯
Join us this WED, MAY 4, 6-7:30pm to get the latest on best practices for supporting multilingual learners. Register today: bit.ly/EarlyMLL For more information and to view our flyers, visit our website: bit.ly/EarlyMultiling…
Honoring Black Maternal Health Week. This week was founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (@blackmamasmatter) to spread awareness, advance policy initiatives, and continue working to reduce race-based disparate health outcomes.
Let’s celebrate children who are multilingual learners! Join us Weds May 4 for our online Early Learning Symposium. Free books for registrants (Oakland). Interpretación de idiomas disponible 提供語言翻譯 bit.ly/EarlyMultiling… #EarlyLearning #MultilingualLearners
Can we create cultures in #preschool that disrupt racism? Can we transform #preK classrooms into those that center and celebrate BIPOC children? New brief shares how one district made it happen: newamerica.org/education-poli… via @NewAmericaEd
Calling all childcare providers! Did you know families can still claim the full 2021 Child Tax Credit — up to $3,600 per child? Join TOMORROW March 9 at 4pm and learn how you can claim this credit + help families claim the credit. In English and Spanish: bit.ly/CTCMarch9
Did you know that picture books can help build the foundations of STEM for our youngest learners? And those same books can help explore themes of identity & racial equity? Register and join @Tandem_BayArea's free author event on 3/15 at 6pm: buff.ly/3rOF3L4 #EarlyLearning
These screenings: ✔️ help parents/guardians + providers discuss sensitive topics. ✔️ help tailor lessons to children’s developmental stages. ✔️ support referring children to services when necessary. Now on the @OakSmartStrong blog: bit.ly/OaklandScreeni…
The majority of children at OUSD Child Development Centers are now screened using both the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). Now available online and in 5 languages, the ASQ can be easily pulled up on families’ phones. bit.ly/OaklandScreeni… #DevelopmentalScreening
Did you know that developmental screenings are a vital tool to learn about children’s development and identify delays or concerns for early intervention? bit.ly/OaklandScreeni… #DevelopmentalScreening
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