UD Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood

With temperatures hitting 90+ degrees for multiple days in a row, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has activated cooling centers for those needing relief from the heat. These spaces offer a safe, air-conditioned environment where anyone can cool down and stay hydrated.

ICYMI: Today's early childhood provider call is at 1:30 p.m.

Here is how you can join:
Zoom Link: https://t.e2ma.net/click/kxucgg/8rqgcd4d/wi7xts

Call in Details:
Phone Number: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 845 0967 5431
Passcode: 698562

Summer is here, and for many early childhood programs, that means welcoming school-age children into the mix. Having older children in your summer camp can add new energy and fun. The school-agers can even be involved in the planning and ex*****on of some activities!

In the latest Coach's Corner, Meghan Pallante shares practical tips to help ensure smooth sailing through the sunny months ahead. 🌞

Read more: https://dieec.udel.edu/quality-improvement-system/dieec-resources-for-you/coachs-corner/

‼️Reminder: today is the last day to complete any in-progress coursework in iPD or to download transcripts and certificates!

On June 1, the federal Office of Head Start notified all iPD users that the iPD system is transitioning to a new system called Early Education Pathways (EEP). Because of this update, all iPD users should take action by June 8, 2026, at midnight:

-Complete all unfinished courses in iPD.
-Download & save PDFs of your iPD transcript and course certificates for your records.

For more information: https://headstart.gov/professional-development/individualized-professional-development-ipd-portfolio/individualized-professional-development-ipd-portfolio

Ready to support the family child care educators who keep Delaware’s economy moving?

Partner with DIEEC for our 1st State Family Child Care Conference on October 17! Champion Delaware's early childhood professionals by becoming a sponsor, hosting a vendor table, or making an in-kind donation.

🔗 Get the sponsor/vendor packet here: http://www.udel.edu/0014757

Every child deserves a great beginning! would like to thank for their support of this year's page-a-day calendar

On June 1, the federal Office of Head Start notified all iPD users that the iPD system is transitioning to a new system called Early Education Pathways (EEP). Because of this update, all iPD users should take action by June 8, 2026, at midnight:

-Complete all unfinished courses in iPD.
-Download & save PDFs of your iPD transcript and course certificates for your records.

For more information: https://headstart.gov/professional-development/individualized-professional-development-ipd-portfolio/individualized-professional-development-ipd-portfolio

June REACH is here! 📧

➡️ We’re Moving! DIEEC is heading to a new home on the University of Delaware’s Children’s Campus.
➡️ Save the Date: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 18th, for our DIEEC Block Party! Join us for tours of the new space, summer snacks, and community fun.
➡️ And the Winner Is... View the list of winners and honorees of DIEEC's 2026 Excellence in Early Childhood Awards.
➡️ Celebrate the recent graduates from the Language & Literacy and Pyramid Model cohorts!
➡️ Coach’s Corner: Get expert tips on leveling up your school-age summer programming to keep the season running smoothly.

Check out these updates, our latest partner news, raffle opportunity, and much more at the link below!

https://mailchi.mp/mail.dieec.udel.edu/reach-june-2026

ICYMI in this month's REACH, we featured a Staff Spotlight!

If you're part of Delaware's early childhood community, you may recognize Jessica DeWese from her previous role as a DIEEC professional development coordinator. She has now hit the ground running as DIEEC’s new outreach manager, focused on building meaningful connections and helping programs and educators access the many layers of support available through DIEEC.

Read here:

Staff Spotlight: Introducing DIEEC's New Outreach Manager, Jessica DeWese | DIEEC Familiar Face, New Role If you’ve attended a professional learning experience or participated in a DIEEC initiative over the last few years, chances are you’ve met Jessica DeWese. As a former Professional Development Coordinator, Jessica has spent the past several years delivering key DIEEC init...