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SUMMARY:Southeastern PA Early Childhood Coalition (SEPECC) Meeting - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Pennsylvania Early Childhood Coalition (SEPECC) is a group of organizations united in providing high-quality early childhood services to all families. Members include individuals from child care centers\, family child care programs\, advocacy groups\, training agencies\, early care support agencies\, and funders working together to coordinate advocacy efforts and strengthen public support for early care and education. Join us on our monthly meeting to hear the latest news\, opportunities\, and updates! \nVirtual / Registration Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/southeastern-pa-early-childhood-coalition-sepecc-meeting-june-2026/
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SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Kindergarten Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Will your child be moving to kindergarten during the 2026-2027 school year? Kindergarten registration could be a unique process for each family\, but at First Up we want to give you steps to set you up for success. The Kindergarten Registration for the new 2026–2027 school year has already begun. Join us June 2nd at 1:00 or 6:30 PM and come learn more about what you need for registration and tips on how to prepare for the transition. This 45-minute session will help you in planning ahead for the PreK to Kindergarten transition and answer your questions regarding supporting children with IEP’s going into Kindergarten. *This session will be in English and Spanish. \nEspañol: \n¿Tu hijo pasará a kinder durante el curso escolar 2026-2027? La inscripción para Kindergarten puede ser un proceso único para cada familia\, pero en First Up queremos darte pasos para prepararte para el éxito. La inscripción para Kinder para el nuevo curso escolar 2026–2027 ya ha comenzado. Únete a nosotros el 2 de junio a la 1:00 o 6:30 PM Ven a conocer más sobre lo que necesitas para registrarte y consejos para prepararte para la transición. Estos 45 minutos te ayudará a planificar de antemano la transición de PreK a Kinder y responderemos a tus preguntas sobre el apoyo a niños con IEP que entraran a Kinder. *Esta sesión será en inglés y español. \nRegister Here\nJune 2nd 1:00 PM Session- Registration Here \nJune 2nd 6:30 PM Session- Registration Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/getting-ready-for-kindergarten-sessions/
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SUMMARY:Advocacy: The Key to Impacting Change in Early Learning - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, participants will learn why it’s important to be an advocate for early learning and explore the types of activities that can be done to influence change for children\, families\, child care professionals and programs. Participants will discuss different ways to use advocacy as a tool for influencing legislators and decision makers. Presented in English with live Spanish interpretation. Participants can earn 1.5 PQAS hours. \nVirtual / Registration Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/advocacy-the-key-to-impacting-change-in-early-learning-may-2026/
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SUMMARY:Day Without Child Care Virtual Rally
DESCRIPTION:Join First Up Monday\, May 11th for a Day Without Child Care! We are making noise in support of a $10M increase for the Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program\, $2M increase for the Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program\, $7.5M increase for Pre-K Count\, thriving wages for early childhood educators and Universal Childcare for every child and family. The purpose of the Virtual Rally is to hear from the field with intent to develop “Our ask” of the ECE Task Force. \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/day-without-child-care-virtual-rally/
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SUMMARY:Empowering Early Educators and Families to Vote
DESCRIPTION:Families and early educators are powerful advocates for young children\, and your voice matters. Join us for an engaging 1-hour virtual workshop for families\, caregivers\, and early childhood professionals who want to make a difference. We’ll explore why voting in every election matters and how elections impact child care\, early learning\, and family supports. You’ll gain easy\, nonpartisan tools to feel confident voting and practical strategies to encourage civic engagement in your program or community. Offered in English with live Spanish interpretation\, and ECE professionals can earn 1 PQAS hour. Join us to strengthen your voice and help build a system that reflects the needs of young children and those who care for them! \nVirtual / Registration Here
URL:https://www.firstup.org/event/empowering-early-educators-and-families-to-vote-2/
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SUMMARY:Empowering Early Educators and Families to Vote
DESCRIPTION:Families and early educators are powerful advocates for young children\, and your voice matters. Join us for an engaging 1-hour virtual workshop for families\, caregivers\, and early childhood professionals who want to make a difference. We’ll explore why voting in every election matters and how elections impact child care\, early learning\, and family supports. You’ll gain easy\, nonpartisan tools to feel confident voting and practical strategies to encourage civic engagement in your program or community. Offered in English with live Spanish interpretation\, and ECE professionals can earn 1 PQAS hour. Join us to strengthen your voice and help build a system that reflects the needs of young children and those who care for them! \nVirtual / Registration Here
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