Feb. 25: How to Apply for the PPP Workshop
Child Care Providers: How to Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program—A Workshop for Child Care Providers to Access Forgivable Loans ...more
February 22, 2021
Nominations are Open for the 2021 Cindy Harrington Heart & Mind Award
Do you know a professional who is making a difference in early childhood education? Celebrate their excellence by nominating her/him ...more
February 10, 2021
Strategies for Teaching Black History in Early Childhood Education Programs
February is a time we set aside each year to celebrate Black History Month (BHM). With all the racial tensions ...more
February 2, 2021
thread Awards Additional $940K in COVID-19 Support to Child Care Statewide
thread, Alaska’s Child Care Resource & Referral Network, recently awarded $940,000 to 260 licensed early childhood and afterschool/school-age education programs ...more
January 14, 2021
thread Conducts a Second Survey of Child Care Needs During COVID-19
Since the pandemic began, the majority of Alaska’s child care programs have been open to support children and families. But ...more
January 13, 2021
thread Introduces Updated Online Training Policies
Starting Feb. 1, thread’s new online training policy will go into effect. This updated policy helps thread continue to provide ...more
January 12, 2021
SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced last week that the Paycheck Protection Program ...more
January 11, 2021
Broadcast to Child Care Assistance Program Participating Families and Child Care Providers
From the Child Care Program Office Topic: Child Care Assistance Program – Waiver of Family Co-Payments The Child Care Program ...more
January 11, 2021
thread wishes you a safe, healthy, and playful holiday season!
Here’s a warm hug todayto send you on your wayfor a happy, healthy holiday.We share our gratitude for each and every ...more
December 21, 2020
Give Your Feedback on Proposed Amendments to Early Learning Guidelines
The State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is considering adopting State of Alaska Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) regulation ...more
December 15, 2020