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COVID-19 Update: As of August 24, 2020, the Childcare Resources School and contracting centers have resumed full operations. We are still following strict guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control, Department of Children and Families, Office of Early Learning and Indian River County Health Department in order to continue to mitigate the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Below is a list of how our programming pivoted as a result of COVID-19: School/Wellness Programming: • Wellness staff called all families (at least) once weekly to check in. Assisting families in numerous ways: connecting with other programs; set up mental health sessions; helped to navigate health issues (non- COVID-19 related); helped navigate how to re-employment paperwork; grocery gift card; set up virtual budgeting sessions, etc. • Therapy sessions temporarily moved to a tele -therapy platform. Children receiving Physical Therapy received 'gross motor boxes' filled with activities for parents to work with their children. These therapies have now returned to in person sessions. • Wellness staff hosted teacher cafe, parent cafe, and child cafe meetings to encourage and maintain connections and assist with trauma related concerns. • All CCR School classrooms hosted daily videoconference classes. Currently all classrooms have re -opened. • Fresh vegetables and pantry staples were available for pickup/delivery to our families once per week thanks to our collaboration with Shining Light Garden and Indian River Food Pantry. This service continues at our facility. • Program parents received a minimum of two emails a week with activities for their children and helpful topics during the closure. Parents are now receiving monthly updates, curriculum calendars, classroom newsletters, program newsletters and text reminders regarding important community events. • Our teaching staff participated in 120+ hours of online training — most sessions focused around trauma. • The build out of the addition to our school is completed, licensed by the Department of Children & Families and operational with children and staff. Early Childhood Educator Programs: • Now that the 2020-2021 academic year has commenced, the coaching team now sends a monthly newsletter offering up to date strategies and best practices. Coaching has now moved virtual and coaches are working with teachers via zoom and video observation. • Emergent Literacy workshop technical assistance wrapped up as a third and final kit was distributed to centers around the county. All professional development workshops and technical assistance has been completed with the exception of the Sensory Play for Everyday workshop. The workshop has been rescheduled for November 14, 2020. • Childcare Directors Leadership pilot wrapped up with a final webinar and individual teleconferences with each of the participants. • Credentialing Program Fall semester is underway. The program facilitator is currently supporting 20 Early Childhood Educators in a myriad of courses. 105