Do you have a young child with a developmental disability? Positions are open on the Early Learning Advisory Council
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The state’s Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) is
accepting applications. The council helps ensure the early learning work of the
Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is informed by the community.
Applications are due August 31.
Open positions include two charged with representing children and families from the developmental disabilities community:
- Developmental disabilities – infants and toddlers.
Representative from the developmental disabilities community representing children and families involved in Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Part C covers birth to 3 supports, also called early supports
for infants and toddlers (ESIT). If you are a parent of child who uses 0-3
supports, please consider applying.
- Developmental disabilities – preschoolers
Representative from the developmental disabilities community representing children and families involved in Part B of IDEA.
Part B covers special education services for children ages 3 to 21. If you are a parent of a preschooler using special education services, please consider applying.
Other open positions for community members include:
- An infant or early childhood mental health expert
- A family, friend or neighbor caregiver
- A pediatrician
There are also open positions that represent advocacy groups, businesses, and other organizations. The full list of openings is on the application.
To apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCN2YTC
BACKGROUND
ELAC representatives from around the state meet regularly to provide input and recommendations to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) so the department's strategies and actions are well informed and broadly supported by parents, child care providers, health and safety experts, and interested members of the public.
Governor Jay Inslee holds final authority for policy decisions.
The council has adopted a Racial Equity Framework through which it conducts its business as an advisory board to DCYF.
The council was created by the state legislature in 2007. Earlier
this year the legislature expanded membership as part of the Fair Starts for Kids Act.
More about the Early Learning Advisory Council: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/about/community-engagement/elac
You can also access meeting agendas and minutes from the ELAC webpage. All meetings are open to the public.
KNOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED? Please share this opportunity!
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