1 SYNERGY April 2017 DCDEE Update and New Initiatives DCDEE Mission The social and economic future of North Carolina depends upon the success of our children To that end we implement quality standards increase access for families and collaborate to promote enhanced service delivery of care an ID: 762020
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1 SYNERGY April 2017 DCDEE Update and New Initiatives
DCDEE Mission The social and economic future of North Carolina depends upon the success of our children. To that end, we implement quality standards, increase access for families, and collaborate to promote enhanced service delivery of care and education for young children across the state. 2
Updates Department of Health and Human Services Race to the Top/Early Learning Challenge CCDF Reauthorization Child Care Commission Regulatory Services Section DCDEE WORKS Subsidy/NC FAST Update Question and Answer 3
4 Department of Health and Human Services Update
DHHS 5 Secretary Mandy Cohen Governor Roy Cooper
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7 Race to the Top/Early Learning Challenge Grant Overview Federal grant program administered jointly by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services NC awarded $69.9 million from 2012-2016 Grant closed December 2016
Race to the Top/Early Learning Challenge Grant Project Highlights Enhance the quality of early childhood programs Promote professional development Triple P Support healthy development Building community capacity to support children’s learning and development Building capacity to use data to inform early childhood policy and programs www.ecids.nc.gov 8
9 Race to the Top/Early Learning Challenge Grant Project Highlights Detailed information about every funded project is available at: earlylearningchallenge.nc.gov Video and fact sheets coming soon!
10 Administration/Policy Section
Legislative Update Legislation required 4 study reports Report on Statewide Vision for State Agency Collaboration on Early Childhood Ed/Transition to Kindergarten Report on Kindergarten Transition Study Costs and Effectiveness Associated with NC Pre-K Slots Study Subsidy Rate Setting 11
12 CCDF Update CCDF Requirements that were met by September 2016. New CCDF tab on the DCDEE Website
13 CCDF Update Requirements of the CCDF Fund New health and safety training requirements Consumer Education Developmental monitoring or screening Suspension and expulsion policy Supporting the homeless CCRR – Universal approach
14 EC Mental Health Consultation Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration TA Grant Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Toolbox Introduction, Systems, Models, Research and Evaluation, Competencies, Workforce Development, Financing and Communication
15 North Carolina Child Care Commission Update
16 Child Care Commission Responsible for adopting rules to implement the child care laws General Statutes 110, Article 7 Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 09
17 Child Care Commission Seventeen members Serve up to 4 consecutive terms for a total of 8 years Appointed by - Speaker of the House of Representatives - President Pro Tempore of the Senate - Governor Meets quarterly
Child Care Commission Typical Meeting Director Report Rulemaking Public Comment Public Hearing Fiscal Note Special Rules 18
19 Child Care Commission 2017 Updates Rules Review Proposed permanent rules will be published April 17. Public hearing: May 8 http ://ncchildcare.nc.gov/parents/pr_sn2_ccc.asp
20 NC Child Care Commission Office of Administrative Hearings North Carolina Register http://www.ncoah.com/rules/register/
21 Regulatory Services Section Update
22 Temporary Rules Update – Effective 9/23/16 Meets Child Care Development Fund Requirements Preservice/Orientation First two weeks Recognizing, responding to and reporting child abuse, neglect or maltreatment Review of center’s operational policies Supervision Prevention and control of infectious diseases Regulatory Services Section
23 Regulatory Services Section Within 6 weeks: Observation of daily operations Instruction in assigned duties Instruction in safe and healthy environment building premises safety… Instruction in administration of medication Review GS 110, Article 7 and 10A NCAC 9
24 Regulatory Services Section Within 6 weeks continued: Role of agencies in regulation Obligation to cooperate with government agencies CPR and First Aid Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions Review – Handling and storage of hazardous
25 Regulatory Services Section Health and Safety Topic Areas: School-Age Programs Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent; Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Building and physical premises safety; Rules Review Completion = Permanent Rules
26 Regulatory Services Health and Safety Topic Areas Continued: Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants; Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; CPR and First Aid Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment
27 Regulatory Services Section Programs serving only school-age children do not have to complete trainings in the following topic areas: Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome OR Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma
28 Regulatory Services Section Health and Safety Training Updated ProSolutions Training Website Access from homepage of Division website Print steps! Updated list of approved trainings/topics State Registry ID = NCID Username
29 Regulatory Services Section Health and Safety Trainings As of April 2: Over 30,995 EC/SA professionals have ordered the package. Over 25,650 EC/SA professionals have accessed at least one course.
30 Regulatory Services Section Emergency Preparedness and Response As of March 6: 2,788 Published Plans 1,405 Started Plans
31 Workforce Online Reporting and Knowledge System Division of Child Development and Early Education
32 DCDEE WORKS DCDEE Workforce Online Reporting and Knowledge System Web-based single portal of entry for workforce education and professional development Collect, track and report child care workforce information to support education requirements Streamline education evaluations
33 DCDEE WORKS DCDEE Workforce Online Reporting and Knowledge System Who Must register in DCDEE WORKS? Staff in all child care positions Individuals enrolled in EESLPD unit FCCH operators NC DPI teachers Program Coordinators Group Leaders
34 DCDEE WORKS DCDEE Workforce Online Reporting and Knowledge System Release Date – December 30, 2016 Requires Individual NCID Reduce paper transactions Additional Instructional information is posted on DCDEE website under the DCDEE WORKS tab
35 DCDEE WORKS DCDEE Workforce Online Reporting and Knowledge System Applicant Training Video Located on the DCDEE WORKS web page at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov
36 DCDEE WORKS DCDEE Workforce Online Reporting and Knowledge System Early Education Branch Workforce Education Unit 919-527-6600 www.ncchildcare.nc.gov
37 Subsidy Services Section Update
Subsidy Services Section NCFAST 38 First payment for pilot counties – Mid April 2017 Attendance due by April 5 Admin Letters with New Policies and Manual
39 Questions?
DCDEE – Coming Soon Criminal Background Check Portal DCDEE Website Summer Camp PPT Child Care Handbook Revisions Moodle 40