Dubuque County Empowerment Board does not meet in December.
Dubuque County Empowerment Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 12:00 p.m.
Keystone AEA, 2310 Chaney, Dubuque
Announcements
Seeking Public Feedback
The board for Dubuque County Empowerment (now called Dubuque County Early Childhood) is seeking public comment on board functioning. Please consider completing a brief survey to help strengthen the organization (link below). Thank you.
Click here to take survey
Model of Quality Child Care Available
Every wonder how local citizens define quality in child care? Dubuque County Empowerment can help and has just released a short, easy-to-read publication that explains just that. Obtain a copy today by calling (563) 588-1620. Parents, child care providers, and anyone interested can see what is important in offering the best care for our young children.
Dubuque County Empowerment Seeking Board Member Candidates
If you are interested in making a real difference in quality early childhood opportunities for Dubuque County families, consider applying to be a board member. Call (563) 588-1620 for an application, a brochure, and a job description.
Thanks to the Dubuque Racing Association
Dubuque County Empowerment is grateful to the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) for their generous support. In 2011, the DRA awarded Dubuque County Empowerment a grant to support the Mississippi Valley Early Childhood Education Conference. The grant will allow each participant to take home a book and CD from the keynote speakers. Thank you, DRA!
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Preschool Scholarships Available
In Dubuque County
Preschool scholarships are available from Dubuque County Empowerment through Child Care Resource & Referral for families in Dubuque County. Scholarships are income based and awarded on a first come, first serve basis for families that meet requirements. However, if a family is income eligible for Head Start, then they are not eligible for this program.
For those that qualify, families must choose a preschool that has committed to implementing the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (IQPPS) or another specific quality criteria. IQPPS is a State of Iowa initiative to increase the quality and standards in educating young children. Many preschools throughout Dubuque County are taking part in IQPPS. Only preschools participating in a quality criteria can accept students on preschool scholarships in collaboration with this program.
To obtain more information, find out if a family is eligible for a scholarship, or learn more about IQPPS, call Tara Roddick, Program Specialist, Child Care Resource & Referral at (563) 557-1628 or toll free at 1-866-296-5331.
Speaker's Bureau Opportunity
You can invite Empowerment to speak at the next meeting of your group or organization. For more information, call (563) 588-1620.
State Empowerment News
New State Website
Early Childhood Iowa (formerly Iowa Empowerment) has a new website that combines the latest in early childhood support efforts for our state. Visit the site at: www.state.ia.us/earlychildhood/