Shine Early Learning

Last week, we had a great time in St. Louis, Missouri, at The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) National Conference. As a proud Gold Sponsor, we were thrilled to provide training and coaching to help family child care educators across the nation THRIVE! #ShineEarlyLearning #ShineBrightTogether #NAFCC

Meet Rhonda Kobylecky, Food Service Director at our parent organization, Acelero, Inc. Rhonda was recently highlighted by the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA), a leading national organization providing support to thousands within the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) community. She started her career as a cook in a Head Start kitchen, quickly discovering her passion for CACFP compliance. Rhonda is dedicated and driven to oversee and help her team feed over 4,000 children a day. She understands that some children struggle to get food at home, which inspires her even more to keep going. Her dedication goes beyond feeding children; she’s passionate about supporting families and closing the achievement gap. Her commitment to quality in CACFP has made her an invaluable contributor and leader to Acelero, Inc., and a true advocate for low-income families. We're so grateful for her dedication and commitment. #AceleroInc #EmployeeSpotlight Read more about Rhonda here: https://hubs.ly/Q02JMZZL0.

Exciting News! Our CEO, Henry Wilde, will be speaking at the Early Childhood Innovation Summit hosted by NHSA from August 5-7, in Salt Lake City, Utah! He will cohost “Observant Education,” a joint pilot study on AI use for classroom observation, with Dr. Theodore Quinn, Director of Wildflower Labs, on August 6th at 11am ET. Don't miss out on this chance to hear from someone who is truly passionate about early childhood education. Join us as we explore innovative strategies and practices to enhance early learning experiences. #EarlyChildhood #Innovation #AceleroLearning #NHSA Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gZUEy6eQ

As SLI concluded last week, we've gained so much from our time together. A highlight was learning from our keynote speaker, Anaiya McGrue, Health Disabilities Advocate at Acelero Learning Clark County. Anaiya shared her incredible journey from starting as a child in the Acelero program to becoming a dedicated advocate. She spoke about her experiences volunteering at a young age, pursuing education in early childhood, and progressing through various roles at Acelero. Her story of growth, education, and dedication to the community embodies the theme of being and becoming. Thank you, Anaiya, for inspiring us all with your passion and commitment.

Earlier this week we gathered in Philadelphia for our annual Senior Leadership Institute (SLI) Conference. SLI brings our leaders together for learning, community-building, and re-connection. This year's SLI theme is "Being and Becoming", where our focus was on strengthening our current state of being as individuals, team, and as an organization so that we may become who we aspire to be. Throughout our time together, we dove into professional development sessions focused on leadership skills and behaviors that align with our company's values. #Acelero,Inc. #AceleroLearning #ShineEarlyLearning #SLI24

Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy the festivities, fireworks, and time with loved ones. Have a safe and joyful celebration!

Today, we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom and a call for justice and equality. Also known as Freedom Day, this day marks the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy on June 19, 1865, and provides a chance to delve into the often overlooked aspects of U.S. history. It's a day to celebrate and deeply appreciate African American history. Together, we can build a future rooted in equality for all. Happy Juneteenth!

In case you haven't yet heard: there's new Head Start eligibility criteria for children in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) programs and Tribal programs. The Office of Head Start is offering webinars that will no doubt be informative to programs. New Head Start Eligibility for Children in Tribal Programs webinar will be held on June 17, 2-3PM ET. Meanwhile, on June 20, 2-3PM ET, OHS will hold New Head Start Eligibility for Children in Agricultural Programs webinar. Links to register are below. https://hubs.ly/Q02BpbyS0 https://hubs.ly/Q02Bp9Q80

Last month, in May, Yvonne Jacob and Jeremy Taylor, both Senior Directors of Partnership Management, presented 'Strategic Leadership: Building Accountability in 90 minutes' at the 2024 Arkansas Head Start Association Institute Conference. They explored leadership strategies and tools aimed at improving time management and enhancing staff capabilities through effective delegation. They engaged attendees with practical exercises to discern crucial program priorities, master task prioritization, and cultivate leadership skills among their team members. Their session equipped participants with the skills to set clear expectations and use commitment, feedback, and performance monitoring to foster accountability, thereby enhancing the success and effectiveness of their programs.

Happy Pride! In the spirit of dismantling inequities, one of our core organizational values, let's strive to create a world free from bias and injustice that impedes anyone's infinite potential. Together, let’s build an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and every individual can thrive. Let's continue to spread love and kindness.