July’s Weekly Memos
“Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much.”
Week of July 7
Submit Today!
Please submit today your mileage claims, cash buy outs, travel reimbursements, incidental claims, and June 16th to June 30th time sheets as we need to start closing the 24-25 fiscal year.
Thank you in advance for your support on this yearly project.
Is it too hot to go outside?
To answer this question, we will be following the guidance of the National Weather Service https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/heatrisk/. We will be reviewing this website weekly to plan for safe outdoor time. For the week of July 7-11 we are expected to be in Yellow Mon-Wednesday & Orange Thursday & Friday. Here is the Heat Risk Guidance for Sites (print and reference weekly). Also, for more detailed information, here is the full Heat Risk Grid from the National Weather Service (English/Spanish)
Head Start Works!
A new call to action from the National Head Start Association has been released today. Please review and take the most appropriate action you deem necessary in support of Head Start, including sharing out with your networks. https://nhsa.org/take-action/
Overtime/Comp time Opportunity—HELP NEEDED
CFS is hosting monthly Escuchen Mi Voz Workshops for Spanish Speaking families who suspect or have children diagnosed with Autism from July 2025 through June 2026 at TCEC 1325 H Street. Two-Three staff with Child Development Permits are needed to provide childcare for these 5:00 PM-9:00 PM sessions. Staff should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the session and will submit timesheets for over time. If you are interested and hold a current child development permit, respond at this link: https://forms.gle/dmtvzt4bzD6Mj1on9
Year-At-A-Glance
Year At A Glance updated for 25/26 school year for both Center Educators and Family Staff.
DRDP 2025 Implementation
Here is a temporary version of the DRDP 2025 Infant Toddler Framework for your use. The official version is not yet ready, so we improvised. Hard copies will be route mailed out. The preschool tool was shared last week.
The DRDP 2025 Infant Toddler & Preschool Measures Comparison has been corrected and updated to align with our current school readiness goals. Please discard previous copies.
Be aware that since we are early adopters of DRDP 2025, the tool will likely change over the course of the year. We will do our best to communicate changes with you as we are made aware of them. Even though this may not be the smoothest year, fewer measures should provide relief. For English Only Preschool Children with no IEP/IFSP, instead of 37 measures, the tool is 29 measures. For Dual Language Learners instead of 41 measures, it’s 32. For Infants and Toddlers instead of 29 measures, its 24. This year is holds-harmless for early adopters. The tool will be required next year. By then, we will be pros!
Launch Follow Up
Here is a copy of the Health Check PowerPoint from Launch
Forms Clarification
SCOE CFS Grantee Forms (forms that are also used by the delegates) are saved on Incident IQ in the “Knowledge Check” section.
SCOE GO Forms (forms created and used by GO) are now saved in our Canva Google Drive in the “GO Forms” folder. We hope that will make them easier for you to find. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dPbZQCSSoPI5dicdPtCQ3gzbkOItHapt?usp=sharing
Parent Volunteers
The Parent Volunteer procedure has been updated to the Canva format and translated into Spanish, Arabic and Farsi. This procedure, along with the Volunteer Packet is housed WeRock and our Canva Resource Drive
Art of Sculpture Supplies
The Art of Photography was so successful last year that we will be implementing a sculpture unit this year. The boxes of supplies have been routed out to all preschool classrooms. They are labeled. Please do not open them until you are instructed to do so in the spring. Please keep them somewhere you will remember so you have the supplies you will need ready. Thank you, Angelica, for your work sorting and sending everything out.
25/26 Parent / Teacher Referrals Google Sheet
Teachers and Family Advocates, please note the following:
The 2025-2026 Parent/Teacher Referrals Google Sheet is now live for the new school year.
Educators: Once Initial Parent/Teacher Conferences and Screening Results are complete, please enter the following into the sheet: Child's Name, Child ID #, Select which of the two (Conference or Screening) was completed.
Family Advocates: After the teacher's entry, please proceed to enter the Referral information into COPA.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping this process efficient!
Food Service Feedback
Please share any feedback for Sylvan USD Nutrition at this link https://forms.gle/mzRFPZKcjNm8M6UK9
Active Supervision-
New Active Supervision Plans should be in posted and being implemented now. Please update if you make any changes including new staff.
Family/Community Services –
The 2025-2026 FCE Training schedule has been shared.
Monitoring
The updated FCE Monitoring Tools (Agency Guidance and Checklist and File Guidance and Checklist) are now available and can be accessed on Incident IQ.
Here is the SCOE GO Monitoring Plan for 25-26. It has been updated to reflect the changes for Home Based programs
Education and Disabilities-
SCOE GO is holding a DRDP 2025 training Friday July 11 from 12:30-3:30.
Additionally, the California Department of Social Services is offering free virtual and in-person trainings of the DRDP 2025 that are presented by WestEd. Use this link to register for upcoming Administrator and Teacher trainings and to keep checking for updates on future trainings. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/83084285a03c47c59ea617eecfd86a5f
Teachstone resource: Setting up your classroom for success
Advocacy Day 2026
Save the Date: Head Start California Advocacy Day in Sacramento, Tuesday, March 17th Early Bird: $119 (ends January 30) Regular: $149 (January 31-March 2).
Play the Head Start Way
The Office of Head Start has launched a monthly newsletter called Play The Head Start Way. Education staff can use this series to plan and carry out open-ended play activities focused on fun topics with children and families in Head Start programs. Each topic includes joyful activities, ideas for materials and adaptations, and resources to dig deeper into play and child development. Discover how different play activities support children's development across Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains.
You will be directed to another site where you will need to choose “Development, Teaching, and Learning,” and select "Subscribe.”
Parent To Teacher Program
Parent to Teacher Program Celebration: Please join us on July 10th at MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave, Modesto, from 11:30 am -2:00 pm to celebrate the 24/25 Parent to Teacher Program participants. They have completed all four Child Development courses, and some are on track to complete their 150 hours of work experience.
Health Resources
Help is available when you need it:
Access support from CFS Mental Health & Wellness team at cfs-mentalhealth@stancoe.org
SCOE’s Employee Assistance Program—In the moment counseling support is available by phone 24/7 at 800-295-8323.
Please Live Hotlines: https://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/
Stanislaus County Warm Line—available by phone 24/7. Call 209-558-4600 Stanislaus Co residents can call when they are having a hard time making it through the day but not in crisis, need a caring listener to provide effective feedback to help explore options, or want support, assistance and resources toward recovery.
Stanislaus Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (STAN BHRS) Access Line: 1-888-376-6246
CA state hotline 833-544-2374 that people — particularly older, isolated Californians — can call for local non-medical services, such as food delivery and mental health care.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—available by phone 24/7. No holds and no busy signals Dial 988
Your health insurance. Call the phone number on your card to access a provider who accepts your insurance. You can access a professional at just the cost of a co-pay
Anthem Total Health, Total You-created to help you take care of your health, work on lifestyle changes and connect with specialized health professionals. Services include 24/7 Nurseline, Behavioral Health Resource, Case Management, Emotional Well-Being Resources & Inclusive Care
Carelon Wellbeing provides support with counseling, work-live support, legal services and financial services
Kaiser-Mental Health and Addiction Care Services
Week of July 14
Is it too hot to go outside?
To answer this question, we will be following the guidance of the National Weather Service https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/heatrisk/. We will be reviewing this website weekly to plan for safe outdoor time. For the week of July 14-18 we are expected to be in Orange Monday and Yellow the rest of the week. Here is the Heat Risk Guidance for Sites (print and reference weekly). Also, for more detailed information, here is the full Heat Risk Grid from the National Weather Service (English/Spanish)
Head Start Works!
National Head Start Association has provided a website for those wishing to advocate for the Head Start Program https://nhsa.org/take-action/
HHS Rule Change
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (which oversees Head Start) released a press release and draft rule change that requires certain Head Start grant recipients (including school districts) to check the citizenship/immigration status of children before being enrolled. This type of rule (an interim final rule) is effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register, even though there will be an open comment period of 30 days for the public to respond to this rule. Do not implement any process changes yet, we will provide guidance to CFS eligibility staff soon.
Here are some talking points from the National Head Start Association:
The National Head Start Association (NHSA) is alarmed by the announcement that Head Start programs will be required to check children’s citizenship or immigration status prior to enrollment and believes the decision undermines the program’s fundamental commitment to children.
Head Start Act has never before required documentation of immigration status as a condition of enrollment over the last 60 years and attempts to impose the requirement threatens to create fear and confusion among all families who are focused on raising healthy children, ready to succeed in school and life.
Over six decades of service to children and families, Head Start has been a launch pad to success in life for more than 40 million children. An investment in Head Start means healthier children, safer neighborhoods, more parents working and contributing, and fewer families needing public assistance.
As the impact of this rule change is understood and guidance is developed, we will issue direction related to this rule.
Overtime Pay Opportunities—HELP NEEDED
Child Care is needed for Escuchen Mi Voz Workshops for Spanish Speaking families who suspect or have children diagnosed with Autism from monthly at TCEC 1325 H Street. Some dates still open for one additional staff with a Child Development Permit! Sessions are 5:30 PM-8:30 PM. Staff should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the session and will submit timesheets for overtime. If you are interested and hold a current child development permit, respond at this link: https://forms.gle/dmtvzt4bzD6Mj1on9
Child Care is needed for Stanislaus Head Start Policy Council Meetings this year. If you hold a current child development permit, and are interested in earning some extra cash and helping out the program, please respond here: https://forms.gle/Dh4jcradypxZsQnR7. Two staff with a Child Development Permit are needed to provide childcare for these 5:00 PM-8:30 PM monthly meetings.
Family Advocate Resource
Here is new resource that has been developed for Family Advocates regarding Monthly Family Communication
2025 Mandatory Trainings
The window to complete annual mandatory trainings will open July 15, 2025 with a deadline of September 12, 2025. Today, Lisa Henry will send out a memo regarding the mandatory trainings. For Full Year staff, I recommend you dedicate the afternoon of preservice for this purpose. That afternoon, the DRDP 2025 training will be provided. Since you have already received this training, you can work on mandatory trainings instead. To access your assigned trainings, look for an email from Target Solutions with links to the mandatory trainings.
Hands-On Summer Workshop
CFS QRIS is hosting a Hands On Summer Workshop the morning of Thursday, July 24th. Here is a flyer
Disclosure of non-SCOE Employment
As a reminder, SCOE staff who hold other positions outside of SCOE and/or work outside of SCOE were required to complete the Disclosure of non-SCOE Employment form by 7/7/2025 for the 2025-26 school year. If you work outside of SCOE and have not met this requirement, please complete the form now and submit it to your supervisor. This form must be updated during the school year if here are any changes to their outside of SCOE employment.
Case Management Schedule
Here is the SCOE GO Case Management Schedule for 2025-2026.
Sign up for Case Management please submit a new ticket in Incident IQ under CFS ADMIN special project/other with the child’s name, preferred date, preferred time, and indicate if the family is shared with another site or homebased.
Please use the guidance on the Case Management Schedule to prepare for case management by entering a Case Management Child Case Note following the appropriate template.
DRDP 2025 Implementation
Learning Genie
We have been notified that the DRDP 2025 will be ready in Learning Genie by the end of next week. In the meantime, rating periods have been entered in Learning Genie under the Default Portfolio Framework. Observations may now be entered for children without saving them as a draft. For each observation, you will need to assign a general learning domain (ex: language) to save it. Once the DRDP 2025 is available, PIM will assign children to the appropriate version of the DRDP. At that point you will be able to return to your observations to select DRDP measures.
DRDP 2025 Resources
Infant Toddler DRDP 2025 Framework, and Infant Toddler DRDP 2025 Measure Tracking Sheet (no numbers)
Preschool DRDP 2025 Framework, and Preschool DRDP 2025 Measure Tracking Sheet (no numbers)
Individualization (updated for returning children with IFSP/IEP)
As you are aware, individualization on Activity Plans and Home Visit Plans is required beginning the 3rd week. We realized that individualizing for returning children based on last year’s School Readiness goals (DRDP 2015) while using the DRDP 2025 is too challenging so a change to our process has been approved by Eva Blevins (School Readiness). This year, we will start fresh and begin the year individualizing for all children based on a SED goal. Due to the timing of this change, we are extending the individualization deadline to the 4th week (July 21 for centers.)
For All Children: We will individualize based on the SED goal for all children. This includes new & returning children.
For Children with no IFSP/IEP: Use the DRDP 2025. Document the family’s chosen SED Goal on the Child and Family Transition Plan With Toileting Plan (DRDP 2025 Version) English/Spanish
Returning children: Complete only the first page of the new Transition Plan to select the DRDP 2025 SED goal & preschool toilet training plan, if needed. Do not take time to transfer transition strategies over to the new transition plan. File this plan on top of the existing transition plan.
New children: Use the Child and Family Transition Plan With Toileting Plan (DRDP 2025 Version)
For children with an IFSP/IEP: Use the DRDP 2015. Use the Child and Family Transition Plan With Toileting Plan (DRDP 2015 Version) English/Spanish. In addition to the SED goal, individualize based on a goal related to their IFSP/IEP.
Returning Children: Use the previous year transition plan and school readiness plan. Individualize based on SED goal and IFSP/IEP Goal
New children: Use the Child and Family Transition Plan With Toileting Plan (DRDP 2015 Version)
Center Staff: Since you are using both the DRDP 2015 and DRDP 2025 you will need to use both a DRDP 2025 Measure Tracking Sheet AND a DRDP 2015 Measure Tracking Sheet
Note: Because we are piloting this year, programs will be extended GRACE and will not receive findings in education monitoring. Supervisors, please check in with staff to ensure that staff understand the changes. Please reach out if you have any questions.
July 11, 2025 DRDP 2025 Training Follow Up
If you attended the DRDP 2025 Training on Friday, July 11th and did not sign in, please sign in using the links below. Please be sure to sign into your SCOE google account prior to clicking on the links. As a reminder, you will need to provide your care registry number.
Infant and Toddler training: https://forms.gle/tr4nccZRqhdmgoVZ7
Preschool training: https://forms.gle/65Wa73jBES9B2bD87
For any staff who have not yet signed up for the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry, please sign up here: https://caregistry.org/#splash-profile-title
Help is available when you need it:
Access support from CFS Mental Health & Wellness team at cfs-mentalhealth@stancoe.org
SCOE’s Employee Assistance Program—In the moment counseling support is available by phone 24/7 at 800-295-8323.
Please Live Hotlines: https://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/
Stanislaus County Warm Line—available by phone 24/7. Call 209-558-4600 Stanislaus Co residents can call when they are having a hard time making it through the day but not in crisis, need a caring listener to provide effective feedback to help explore options, or want support, assistance and resources toward recovery.
Stanislaus Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (STAN BHRS) Access Line: 1-888-376-6246
CA state hotline 833-544-2374 that people — particularly older, isolated Californians — can call for local non-medical services, such as food delivery and mental health care.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—available by phone 24/7. No holds and no busy signals Dial 988
Your health insurance. Call the phone number on your card to access a provider who accepts your insurance. You can access a professional at just the cost of a co-pay
Anthem Total Health, Total You-created to help you take care of your health, work on lifestyle changes and connect with specialized health professionals. Services include 24/7 Nurseline, Behavioral Health Resource, Case Management, Emotional Well-Being Resources & Inclusive Care
Carelon Wellbeing provides support with counseling, work-live support, legal services and financial services
Kaiser-Mental Health and Addiction Care Services
Week of July 21
Is it too hot to go outside?
To answer this question, we will be following the guidance of the National Weather Service https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/ (updated link). We will be reviewing this website weekly to plan for safe outdoor time. For the week of July 21st we are expected to be in Yellow all week. Here is the Heat Risk Guidance for Sites (print and reference weekly). Also, for more detailed information, here is the full Heat Risk Grid from the National Weather Service (English/Spanish)
Head Start Works!
National Head Start Association has provided a website for those wishing to advocate for the Head Start Program https://nhsa.org/take-action/
DRDP 2025 Implementation
Our mantra this year: “Isn’t piloting the DRDP 2025 fun?!”
We received confirmation today that the state has approved the use of the DRDP 2015 Preschool Fundamental View for preschool children with IFSPs/IEPs. Previously, we had been informed that the DRDP 2015 Preschool Comprehensive View was required. This update means the following measures have been removed when using the Fundamental View:
COG 8 – Cause & Effect
COG 9 – Inquiry Through Observation and Investigation
COG 10 – Documentation and Communication of Inquiry
COG 11 – Knowledge of the Natural World
Please note that this change applies only to preschool children. There is no change for Infants and Toddlers, as a Fundamental View is not available for that age group.
Updated tracking sheets will be distributed as soon as they are finalized. Stay tuned!
DRDP Framework Assignments in Learning Genie
Monique Aispuro from PIM has set up the appropriate DRDP frameworks in Learning Genie for all children. If you believe a child has been assigned the incorrect framework, please connect with your supervisor who can submit a ticket to Monique via PIM Incident IQ if needed.
Please refer to the guidelines below to verify correct framework assignments:
Children without an IFSP/IEP:
DRDP 2025
Infants/Toddlers and Preschoolers who will be 2 years, 11 months or younger at the end of the first collection period:
→ Use DRDP 2025 Infant/Toddler ViewPreschoolers who will be 3 years or older at the end of the first collection period:
→ Use DRDP 2025 Preschool View
Children with an IFSP/IEP:
DRDP 2015
Infants/Toddlers and Preschoolers who will be 2 years, 11 months or younger at the end of the first collection period:
→ Use DRDP 2015 Comprehensive Infant/Toddler ViewPreschoolers who will be 3 years or older at the end of the first collection period:
→ Use DRDP 2015 Preschool Fundamental View
DRDP 2025 Update
You may have noticed that the instruction pages for the DRDP 2025 have not yet been provided. WestEd is currently revising them. They intend to release them, as well as the official DRDP 2025 Infant Toddler Framework in August.
There has been a request for the DRDP 2025 in Spanish. To meet this need, a rough, unofficial translation has been created in CANVA. The translations are not perfect and there is some overlap of text and even some language that is out of order. If there are sections that need attention, please let Jewelee know. Even though it’s not perfect, I’m hopeful you can use it as a resource.
Learning Genie Parent Action Plan
Great news! Learning Genie has updated the Parent Action Plan to allow us to select 5 goals! This will streamline your work! Here is the updated guidance
MJC Practicum Class
MJC is recruiting for their Fall Preschool Practicum Class. CFS advocated for this course, which allows students to complete practicum requirements at their own classroom instead of taking time off work to complete Practicum at MJC. This class is at risk of being cancelled due to lack of sign ups. Please share this information with staff and friends who may be interested. Participants must work with the same group of preschool children each day and must work at least 20 hours per week. They are hoping to add an Infant/Toddler Practicum course in the future.
Kitchen Safety
We recently had a kitchen fire at a site that was caused by the stove being accidentally turned on while the food transport bag was resting on the stove top. To prevent this occurring in the future, we are asking that nothing be stored on the stove top. Additionally, we ordered stove knob safety covers that will be sent out to sites when received. We are looking into the availability of additional safety items to address this issue.
Pediatric First Aid & CPR Online Course with Skills Testing
Here is the flyer for the August 5th testing and flyer for August 6th & 7th testing. The Online course must be completed prior to testing. As a reminder, the expectation is that you must attend if you sign up. Fees will be charged for no-shows.
Unannounced Active Supervision & Safety Visit
The Unannounced Active Supervision & Safety Visit tool has been updated. Item #11: All educators implement positive strategies, such as the Teaching Pyramid, to support children’s well-being and prevent/address challenging behavior now has the option of selecting “Area of Concern.” This update will allow tracking of follow up related to concerns that do not elevate to the level of a finding. Concerns will not be counted as a finding for our program monitoring review.
CST Reminder
As a reminder, a CST must be held for all children in foster care. Scheduling this meeting is required but cannot delay enrollment, as it may take some time to assemble the team. Based on the needs of the child, the members attending the meeting may vary. Please reach out to Adrianna Duran aduran@stancoe.org for assistance getting information regarding children’s holder of their educational rights.
WIC Formula Transition
WIC is transiting to Enfamil and Similac Soy as of August 31, 2025. This change is related to the bidding process. Here is a flyer WIC created for families regarding WIC approved formulas. Families should contact WIC for support with this change
Harvest Of The Month Update
Federal SnapEd funding has been eliminated. This funding paid for the Harvest of the Month. As a result, the program is ending. Because nutrition is still an important area of focus, CFS is transitioning to find new ways to support nutritional education. More information will be provided later.
Mental Health & Wellness team
Here is an updated flyer for MH Consultations and flyer for the Trauma Informed Program
MHW Team Contacts
Training: Maria Orozco morozco@stancoe.org
Groups: Deice Martinez dmartinez@stancoe.org
Triage/referrals/outreach: Stacy Gomez stgomez@stancoe.org
Wellness Committee: Paige Fisher pfisher@stancoe.org
Family Engagement Schedule
Here is the 25-26 Family Engagement Professional Development Plan
State Updates
Assembly Bill 1528 Child Care https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1528 Absence days due to abandonment of care are now paid
CDSS
CCB 25- 16 REVISED FAMILY FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY)2025-26 https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Letters-and-Notices/CCBs/2025/CCB_25-16.pdf?ver=sZVSUNA__BfuGJgcCOX_Zw%3d%3d
CCB 25 - 17 REVISED STATE MEDIAN INCOME (SMI) CEILINGS AND INCOME RANKING TABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Letters-and-Notices/CCBs/2025/CCB_25-17.pdf?ver=u4mUIjWBWHLzf2SrlJQ8iA%3d%3d
Funding Terms & Conditions, CCTR, CMIG Program Requirements - https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-and-development/contractor-resources
CDE
Contract Terms & Conditions CTC Link
Attendance Policies in the California State Preschool Program Proposed Regulations 45-Day Public Comment Period - Attendance Policies in the CSPP - Proposed Rulemaking & Regulations web page. DUE 8/6/25
MB 25-05 Revised State Median Income Ceilings and Income Ranking Table for Fiscal Year 2025–26 https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb2505.asp
MB 25–06 Assessment and Reporting of Family Fees for Fiscal Year 2025–26 https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb2506.asp
Employee Child Application Approval
Here is the procedure for approving an application for the child of a Head Start Employee. Nancy Miller is the Grantee contact. Please be aware, the procedures require
Roll Over Procedure Update
Roll over procedure has been updated so Pregnant Women applications carry over correctly now
WeRock Updates
We are working on improving and updating WeRock to better meet your needs. As a result, you may notice some changes in the Learning Library sections.
Help is available when you need it:
Access support from CFS Mental Health & Wellness team at cfs-mentalhealth@stancoe.org
SCOE’s Employee Assistance Program—In the moment counseling support is available by phone 24/7 at 800-295-8323.
Please Live Hotlines: https://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/
Stanislaus County Warm Line—available by phone 24/7. Call 209-558-4600 Stanislaus Co residents can call when they are having a hard time making it through the day but not in crisis, need a caring listener to provide effective feedback to help explore options, or want support, assistance and resources toward recovery.
Stanislaus Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (STAN BHRS) Access Line: 1-888-376-6246
CA state hotline 833-544-2374 that people — particularly older, isolated Californians — can call for local non-medical services, such as food delivery and mental health care.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—available by phone 24/7. No holds and no busy signals Dial 988
Your health insurance. Call the phone number on your card to access a provider who accepts your insurance. You can access a professional at just the cost of a co-pay
Anthem Total Health, Total You-created to help you take care of your health, work on lifestyle changes and connect with specialized health professionals. Services include 24/7 Nurseline, Behavioral Health Resource, Case Management, Emotional Well-Being Resources & Inclusive Care
Carelon Wellbeing provides support with counseling, work-live support, legal services and financial services
Kaiser-Mental Health and Addiction Care Services
Week of July 28
Is it too hot to go outside?
To answer this question, we will be following the guidance of the National Weather Service https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/ (updated link). We will be reviewing this website weekly to plan for safe outdoor time. For the week of July 28th we are expected to be in Yellow all week. Here is the Heat Risk Guidance for Sites (print and reference weekly). Also, for more detailed information, here is the full Heat Risk Grid from the National Weather Service (English/Spanish)
Head Start Works!
National Head Start Association has provided a website for those wishing to advocate for the Head Start Program https://nhsa.org/take-action/
DRDP 2025 Implementation Updates
No updates this week.
Red Bag Clarification
During recent Health and Safety Screener Monitoring we identified some areas of clarification that are needed. Please be sure that your Medication/First Aid “Red bag” holds only emergency contact information and first aid kits. The following items should not be stored in the bags: snacks, notes, tissues, wrappers, crayons, etc… Emergency Card Binders must be brought outside with the red bag and do not need to be inside the bag if there is not space.
Spring 2025 Parent Satisfaction Survey
The results of the Spring 2025 Parent Survey Results are in! Below is an analysis of the overall results:
(Highs)
90% very satisfied with the overall program support provided
79% very satisfied with how the program promotes their child’s learning & development
79% very satisfied with the interaction between staff & children
66% found us Extremely Helpful in Families as Lifelong Educators. 34% found us helpful and 1% found us not helpful.
55% found us Extremely helpful in Families as Learners. 42% found us helpful and 3% found us not helpful.
(Lows)
64% very satisfied with interactions with other parents
69% very satisfied with Hours of Operation (comments are primarily from extended day families)
7% found us not helpful with how to budget finances
7% found us not helpful with making connections with other parents
Highlights from the comments:
Lots of accolades to staff (organized, welcoming, perfect, amazing, outstanding, exceptional)
Gratitude for their participation (support, learning)
Staff are very easy to talk to which makes it easier to ask for help
Helped me get a job, enroll in school, improve parenting
Parents want more pictures shared of their children
Some extended day families wanted longer hours
Some want fresher or more home cooked food
Supervisors:
Please work with your teams to review the class/group level parent survey reports. (be sure to sign you’re your SCOE google account first)
Please document your site level analysis of our strengths and areas for growth. Note two strengths and 2 actionable steps to address growth areas. We will discuss this at the August 5th SCOE GO Leads Meeting
MJC Practicum Class—Fall 2025
MJC is recruiting for their Fall Preschool Practicum Class. CFS advocated for this course, which allows our staff to complete practicum requirements in their own classroom instead of taking time off work to complete Practicum at MJC. This class is at risk of being cancelled due to lack of interest. Please share this information with staff and friends who may be interested. Participants must work with the same group of preschool children each day and must work at least 20 hours per day. They are hoping to add an Infant/Toddler Practicum course in the future. You can register on MJCs website or email the instructor, Yumi Lee leey@yosemite.edu
MJC Off Site Practicum Class—Spring 2026
MJC is looking for Mentor Teachers for the Fall CDLV 128-2820 Practicum Course. This class will provide an opportunity for students to complete their practicum hours outside of the MJC Lab. The opportunity is open to both (Full Year) Preschool Teachers and (Full Year) Preschool Associate Teachers.
Mentor Teachers must:
Work in a licensed preschool classroom
Hold a Master Teacher Permit or higher
Agree to allow a student to shadow them and work in their classroom for a minimum of 8 hours per week for the duration of the 13-week course.
Observe & provide feedback on child activities the student provides and
Would receive a small stipend at the end of the semester. Note: This is still in the works
Note: If you qualify and might be interested in being a Mentor Teacher for MJC’s Practicum class, please email Yumi Lee leey@yosemite.edu for information on upcoming information sessions.
Conference Attendance
We are finalizing our conference attendance plans for this year. If you are interested in attending a conference, please respond here regarding which conference you are interested in attending. Budgets are tight so please be advised that selecting a conference does not ensure you will attend. This information will be used for planning.
WeRock Updates
We are working on improving and updating WeRock to better meet your needs. As a result, you may notice some changes in the Learning Library sections.
SCOE GO Directory Update
The SCOE GO Staff Directory has been updated. Please alert us if you see any errors.
Help is available when you need it:
Access support from CFS Mental Health & Wellness team at cfs-mentalhealth@stancoe.org
SCOE’s Employee Assistance Program—In the moment counseling support is available by phone 24/7 at 800-295-8323.
CalHOPE: Call or text the CalHOPE Warm Line: (833) 317-HOPE (4673) The CalHOPE warm line connects callers to people who have persevered through struggles with stress, anxiety, depression—emotions triggered by circumstances and events in everyday life. The peer counselors listen with compassion, provide non-judgmental support, and guide you to additional resources that can give hope and help you cope.
Stanislaus County Warm Line—available by phone 24/7. Call 209-558-4600 Stanislaus Co residents can call when they are having a hard time making it through the day but not in crisis, need a caring listener to provide effective feedback to help explore options, or want support, assistance and resources toward recovery.
Stanislaus Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (STAN BHRS) Access Line: 1-888-376-6246
CA state hotline 833-544-2374 that people — particularly older, isolated Californians — can call for local non-medical services, such as food delivery and mental health care.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—available by phone 24/7. No holds and no busy signals Dial 988
Your health insurance. Call the phone number on your card to access a provider who accepts your insurance. You can access a professional at just the cost of a co-pay
Anthem Total Health, Total You-created to help you take care of your health, work on lifestyle changes and connect with specialized health professionals. Services include 24/7 Nurseline, Behavioral Health Resource, Case Management, Emotional Well-Being Resources & Inclusive Care
Carelon Wellbeing provides support with counseling, work-live support, legal services and financial services
Kaiser-Mental Health and Addiction Care Services
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