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Heather Gerrard
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- Camano Island, WA
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The Community Cafe's
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Thrive by Five Washington
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Washington State Child C…
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Parent Ambassadors
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Parent Ambassadors need help with a state wide advocacy orentation event
I am currently organizing a state wide advocacy orentation event for Head Start/ Early Head Start/ ECEAP parents. At this time I am looking for help on creating some goodie/ information bags for center parents that attend these events. I was wonderting if you might know of any one in your ogranization that could help out on this, or know of other organizations that could help out? (examples are bags for the event, pre-school friendly goodies, low-income resource information, ect..)Thank you for…See More
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Parent Ambassadors
Past, Present, Future early childhood education program parent that stands up and advocate for early learning programs for low income children- help to keep low-income parents informed on what is going with these programs.
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Katy this pitcher is from my AA I get to attend my BA at WWU the week after my Birthday/ Wedding. That date is 8/22... I have to give up 3 tickets as I have 3 extra that I have no one to use them...
Parent Ambassadors
Past, Present, Future early childhood education program parent that stands up and advocate for early learning programs for low income children- help to keep low-income parents informed on what is going with these programs.
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Thrive by Five Washington
Thrive by Five Washington brings together people, resources, and proven programs and practices—from around the state and around the world—to help create the early learning supports, services and system Washington families need.
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Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network
Working through 11 local child care resource and referral programs serving every county in the state, the Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network is building momentum for children's success!See More
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Parent Ambassadors
Past, Present, Future early childhood education program parent that stands up and advocate for early learning programs for low income children- help to keep low-income parents informed on what is going with these programs.
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Early Learning Section Vetoed
I just learned that the early learning section of the basic education reform bill was vetoed by the Governor today. In her message to folks she said that she could not support early learning services for at risk children only and that it needed to be broader based. Apparently, no one was told about the veto until this morning when DEL and early learning advocates lined up to be part of the bill signing and were informed of the situation. As you can imagine this is not only a major set-back for…See More
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2nd Annual Early Learning Community Fair at Over 100 locations across WA State
August 8, 2009 all day
The Foundation for Early Learning is hosting the second annual statewide Early Learning Community Fair on Saturday on August 8, 2009. Organizations, community groups, early learning centers, health providers, schools, libraries, and other supporters of early learning will be participating around Washington State.Get InvolvedThis is a powerful way to support children in your local community! Want to get involved? Register your site by completing the…See More
Heather Gerrard is attending Foundation for Early Learning's event
Skagit Early Learning Leadership Breakfast at McIntyre Hall
June 3, 2009 from 7am to 8:30am
The Leadership Committee of the Early Learning Coalition in Skagit County invites business and community leaders to come and hear David Lawrence, retired publisher of The Miami Herald and president of The Early Learning Initiative in Miami, Florida. Dave has spear-headed a coalition and foundation to fund early learning activities. To help Skagit County advance a similar effort Dave will share insights and approaches.Register: $15EDASC Website www.skagit.org…See More
Heather Gerrard is attending Margy Miller's event
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Parent Ambassadors need help with a state wide advocacy orentation event
I am currently organizing a state wide advocacy orentation event for Head Start/ Early Head Start/ ECEAP parents. At this time I am looking for help on creating some goodie/ information bags for center parents that attend these events. I was wonderting if you might know of any one in your ogranization that could help out on this, or know of other organizations that could help out? (examples are bags for the event, pre-school friendly goodies, low-income resource information, ect..)
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Posted on September 3, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments
Early Learning Section Vetoed
I just learned that the early learning section of the basic education reform bill was vetoed by the Governor today. In her message to folks she said that she could not support early learning services for at risk children only and that it needed to be broader based. Apparently, no one was told about the veto until this morning when DEL and early learning advocates lined up to be part of the bill signing and were informed of the situation. As you can imagine this is not only a major set-back for… Continue
Posted on May 19, 2009 at 10:20am — 7 Comments
Looking for advocacy training & events
The WSA Parent Ambassadors are looking for Advocacy trainings and events all over the state- (as we are all over the state)- low cost would be great as we are all Head Start or ECEAP parents (past and pres). If you know of anything please let me know!-
I am trying to create a calendar of all the events- just trying to get everything to fit... tips and help always welcome
I am trying to create a calendar of all the events- just trying to get everything to fit... tips and help always welcome
Posted on May 12, 2009 at 2:48pm — 2 Comments
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- At 7:16am on May 13, 2009,
Katy Warren said… - Hi Heather - it's great to see you in your graduation robe!! Congratulations on your great accomplishment, and good luck in the job search
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