Learn more about how pre-K teachers use creative ways for academic and social/emotional learning! To view this email as a webpage, click here. We know that high-quality early childhood education is essential to getting children ready for kindergart…

Please join us in requesting a $150 million increase to the Early Childhood Block Grant To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Fiscal Year 2021 budget process is already underway, and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) hearings a…

Ounce receives IACET accreditation for professional development programs To view this email as a webpage, click here. Hello John, The Ounce has been committed to providing the highest quality early learning and professional development programs for decade…

Join the Ounce’s Illinois Policy Team for an informative webinar on priority populations on Oct. 22. Join the Ounce’s Illinois Policy Team for an informative webinar on priority populations—hosted in partnership with Illinois Action for Children’s Commun…

Add your name to our thank you card before tomorrow Oct. 6 >> To view this email as a web page, click here. Dear John, Do you remember the best teacher you have ever had? The one who made the biggest impact on you? Every kid deserves a teacher…

Check out the inspiring story of Payton who is thriving thanks to the early intervention services he received at birth. To view this email as a web page, click here. This hits close to home The inspiring story of Payton & the power of Early Intervention…

Add your name to our thank you card today >> To view this email as a web page, click here. Dear John, Schools across the country are back in full swing, and that means pre-K teachers are back in the classroom. Teachers who feel supported and v…

...taking place on Thursday, Sept. 5, 3 - 4 p.m. ET (2 - 3 p.m. CT). To view this email as a web page, click here. Hello John, Join us for an upcoming webinar in partnership with the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Lear…

Vote for our panel to be included at next year's conference! To view this email as a web page, click here. Deadline to vote is Friday, Aug. 23The Ounce is thrilled to be considered as one of South By Southwest (SXSW) EDU’s panels this year. We need…

Vote for our panel to be included at next year's conference! To view this email as a web page, click here. The Ounce is thrilled to be considered as one of South By Southwest (SXSW) EDU’s panels this year, and we need YOUR HELP to make sure our pane…

These students are ready for the next step in life! To view this email as a web page, click here. Get inspired by these amazing Educare graduates Preparing students for the next step Big changes in life can be scary, especially when it comes to transitions …

Check out highlights from this year's Policy Exchange, including video, notes and resources. To view this email as a web page, click here. Everything Policy Exchange At the end of June, over 100 attendees, including partners, advocates, and Educare leaders a…

Stay up to date on policy and advocacy issues impacting early childhood. To view this email as a web page, click here. We had some great policy wins this year!  Close of legislative session includes significant funding increases The legislative session close…

A significant win to strengthen the state's early childhood workforce Dear John, Last month, we applauded the Illinois General Assembly and the Pritzker administration for increasing state dollars for the Early Intervention (EI) program by $12 million i…