OUR Local Lead Organization

10/06/2026

Got Licensing Questions? OEC Licensing has answers! Want a training for yourself and/or the early childhood providers in your community? Reach out to your Local Leads to schedule a community training!

10/02/2026

Looking to improve your connection and relationship with the infants and toddlers you teach? This one is for you!
Click to register.
👉https://ecep.uark.edu/online/

10/02/2026

Proud to work alongside these passionate educators.

⚓💙 Anchored in Collaboration. Focused on Arkansas Children. 💙⚓

A big THANK YOU to the leadership at the Office of Early Childhood for taking time to meet with some Local Lead “Anchors” today! (Shasta Turner Pentecost...we need to photoshop you in!)

We are grateful for the positive communication, genuine collaboration, and thoughtful conversation as we continue working together to strengthen early childhood education across our state.

The best part? No matter the topic, Arkansas children remain at the forefront of every conversation and every decision. ❤️

Faulkner County Local Lead is thankful to be part of a team committed to listening, learning, problem-solving, and moving this important work forward—together!

10/01/2026

Fantastic opportunity here! 🌱👩‍🌾👶

October is National Farm to School Month, and we’re bringing the celebration to Arkansas’s littlest learners!

The Arkansas Farm to ECE Coalition created a FREE Farm to ECE Guide with simple, fun ways to connect young children with local food, agriculture, and the people who grow our food.

Inside you’ll find:
🌾 Farm to ECE BINGO
🌾 Farm-to-Home Scavenger Hunt
🌾 Book recommendations
🌾 Songs & movement ideas

Want the guide? Join our new Arkansas Farm to ECE mailing list and we’ll send it straight to your inbox!

Sign up here: https://curriculaconcepts.ac-page.com/farm-to-ece?test=true

Providers, farmers, families, and community partners—we’d love to have you join us!

Share your Farm to ECE adventures with ❤️

09/29/2026

Join us October 1 @ noon for an update focused on what you need to know right now, including Child Count, CLASS expectations and updates, upcoming trainings, CPR, and the supports available to YOU through our Local Leads team.

You’ll also hear more from April Wyas, our CLASS Specialist, and Lisa Cenobio, our Foundational Support Specialist about how they can support you, your staff, and your program.

👉https://zoom.us/j/91282443289?pwd=Nkc8AnDltjFYF6bLSin1clT1ygFheQ.1

09/24/2026

Providers, tune in to learn more about this opportunity.

What could technology-enabled solutions mean for Arkansas early childhood programs? Don’t miss this webinar hosted by the this Friday, September 25 to explore brightwheel and discover how the platform can help providers streamline everyday operations and better connect with families!

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4Ab7Pbp

09/21/2026

WATCH YOUR INBOX! 📩
Arkansas Market Rate Survey
Email coming TODAY from:
Brodsky Research and Consulting
Look for:
[email protected]
Don’t see it?
✔ Check your spam/junk folder
✔ Make sure OEC has your director’s current email
EMAIL UPDATES DUE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

09/21/2026

Happy Fall Y'all!! 🍂⛅

This is a great time to remember that falling in love with reading really does start early. 📖👨‍👧💗👩‍👧.

Want to impact your community and your state? Do it like Dolly!

Give to Arkansas Imagination Library or your local Boone County Imagination Library this week!
To donate 👇
https://arkansasimaginationlibrary.org/give/

09/18/2026

📣 Work Sampling System & Ounce Scale Training Opportunities

If you or your staff need WSS or Ounce Scale training, there are several upcoming options for both new and returning ABC staff.

The schedule includes:

WSS Administrative Overview for directors/administrators
WSS Introduction for new teachers & paras
WSS Refresher for returning staff
Ounce Scale Introduction
Ounce Scale Refresher

There are online options this fall, with additional dates in January.

👉 Use this link to view the full training schedule and access the LIVE registration links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nSSiA-gV26Jz3RywWztCZwpvtdW6W0VG/view?usp=drive_link