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For decades, Georgia Public Broadcasting has been the perfect teacher’s aide welcomed in classrooms all across the state.  Now with robust content across all of their platforms…on air and online….there are even more resources for early childhood educators.  Our special guest is Laura Evans, director of education at GPB, where she plans and implements education projects and oversees educational content for teachers and students.  Of course, we think she’s great because prior to that she was an instructional learning manager here at DECAL! 

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For the fourth consecutive year, we’re seeking applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year.  Since 2016, DECAL has recognized a winner from a local public school system and a private child care center.  Joining us to talk about this program are Meghan McNail, Summer Transition and Outreach Manager for Georgia’s Pre-K Program, and our 2018-2019 Teachers of the Year Becky Haden and Stephanie Westhafer.

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All this week, the State of Georgia and all of us here at the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning are celebrating Inclusive Early Learning Week.  It’s our effort to increase public awareness and advocacy for inclusion…and to celebrate inclusive classrooms here in Georgia.  Here to talk about this special week and how you can get involved is Brandy Lochetta, Program Director, Inclusion and Behavioral Support for DECAL; Veronica Thomas, Program Manager, Inclusion and Behavioral Support; and Shawnell Johnson, Quality Improvement, and Training Unit Director from our Child Care Services Division.  

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From rolling over and crawling…to walking and playing, your child’s developmental milestones are something worth celebrating!  But they also offer important clues about your child’s overall development.  On this episode we talk with Bridget Ratajczak, Child Development Specialist in DECAL's Instructional Supports Division.

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The National Association for the Education of Young Children says that early childhood inclusion means that every infant and young child and their family has the right...regardless of ability…to participate in activities as full members of families, classrooms, communities, and society.  Here in Georgia, we celebrate Inclusive Early Learning Week February 11-15, 2019.  This week we talk with Brandy Lochetta, Program Director, Inclusion and Behavioral Support for DECAL, along with Michelle Clark, one of our Inclusion Specialists. 

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Since 1965, Head Start has offered comprehensive services to children and families to ensure that children, especially those of low income, are healthy and ready to learn. Learn more about Georgia's Head Start Collaboration Office and meet Director Allison Setterlind.  

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Carrie Ashbee, Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Early Care and Learning, is interviewed by John Clark with Georgia News Network about DECAL's efforts to assist child care programs in Southwest Georgia impacted by Hurricane Michael.

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It’s a big week here on Capitol Hill as the 2019 Georgia General Assembly convenes.  There’s a new governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, over 30 new house members, some new senators, new committee chairs.  Always an exciting time when the Legislature is in session…even more so this year with the 155th Georgia General Assembly.  We'll discuss with Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs, DECAL Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration Rian Ringsrud, Director of Government Relations Liz Young, and Polly McKinney, Advocacy Director with Voices for Georgia’s Children. 

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On November 30, 2018, Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Deal celebrated a milestone in her eight-year commitment to serving our state’s youngest learners and their families.  On that day, she visited her 1,000th school since Governor Deal took office in 2011.  Now, as the Deals prepare to leave office, we grab a few minutes with Mrs. Deal at the Governor's Mansion.

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Happy New Year!  It is officially 2019, and we thought we would look back on 2018 today…with a look ahead to 2019 as well.  From CAPS and Child Care Services...to Georgia's Pre-K Program and Quality Rated...plus Nutrition, Inclusion, the 2019 Legislative Session, and more!  

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