Early Childhood Education Alliance

#

ECEA is grateful for the support of the United Way of Greater Stark County.

A beautiful MUGshot from the Executive Director of the Early Childhood Education Alliance, Elizabeth Hibbs! 🌟

The Early Childhood Education Alliance (ECEA) is a nonprofit organization that supports early education initiatives for families and early learning centers in Alliance, Ohio. ECEA is a unique collaboration between Alliance City Schools, the University of Mount Union, and the City of Alliance. ECEA is grounded in research-based best practices for young children and supports the strengths and needs of families in the Alliance community.

Thank you to the Early Childhood Education Alliance for helping us spread the word! 🌼

We love our libraries. ❤️📚 Have you read with your child today? Reading increases vocabulary and improves school performance.

Rodman Public Library Sebring Library

Advocacy involves fostering relationships with elected officials. Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Congressman Michael Rulli, a dedicated advocate for our community and country. Our collaboration during the pandemic to support the SPARK program was impactful. At the time, he was Senator Rulli. It was and remains evident that he genuinely cares. It's reassuring to have such a passionate and capable individual in a crucial position. —ECEA Director, Liz Hibbs

Head Start families, The ECEA team is at the Alliance Franklin Head Start today until 4:00 pm for the Open House. We hope to see you.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/DXEDavVs8y2z8NDr/?mibextid=ox5AEW

We are excited to present Potter in the Park Featuring the Fantastic Beasts of Raptor Hallow Sanctuary on October 5th at Silver Park! Join us for LIVE shows featuring the Fantastic Beasts of Raptor Hallow Sanctuary, sponsored by the Greater Alliance Foundation, science experiments with Dr. Culpepper's Mad Science, train rides on the Hogwarts Express, a Mystical Trail around Kidwell Lake, crafts, magic, refreshments, and more! Mark "going" on the event for schedules and updates!

The fun doesn't stop on the 5th, the live animal shows and science demonstrations will continue on the 12th and 19th at their respective times!

This FREE event offers fun and learning for all ages, we can't wait to see you there!

Feed your family for FREE tomorrow night at The Commons. We hope to see you there.

If you ever have the opportunity to attend a Jim Gill professional development, do it! He’s phenomenal! Here are a few pictures from tonight’s session.

As a reminder, the Jim Gill Sing-a-thon of Celebrated Songs has been relocated to the Alliance High School Auditorium and begins at 6:00 PM. ECEA is thrilled to be hosting this event and we’re looking forward to seeing you there! ❤️

Today is the annual Backpack 🎒 Giveaway at Alliance Friends Church. ALL are welcome. This is the 19th year of this FREE event, and ECEA’s 7th year participating. It’s incredibly heartwarming to see the community come together each year in support of children and families. This is what it means to be a community. This is what makes the greater Alliance community SO special. Thank you to everyone who comes together to make this happen and for ensuring all children have the supplies and support needed to be ready for school. We are one. Together we succeed.❤️

Mark your calendar for this Saturday, August 3rd, and we’ll see you at the annual Backpack 🎒 Giveaway!

Enjoy this Read Aloud from ECEA's DiscoveREAD channel. Many thanks to the University of Mount Union and local collaborators who helped make this happen.

DiscoveREAD. A Peanut Sat on The Railroad Tracks Written By: Elizabeth Redhead Kriston Voice: Barbara

Enjoy this Read Aloud from ECEA's DiscoveREAD channel. Many thanks to the University of Mount Union and local collaborators who helped make this happen.

DiscoveREAD. I Can Do That Written By: Dr. Susan LedererVoice: Natalie

Hears a look at ECEA's DiscoveREAD channel. Many thanks to the University of Mount Union and local collaborators who helped make this happen.

DiscoveREAD. Run Turkey Run Written By: Peggy C. AgeeVoice: Kevin

FYI…


https://www.facebook.com/share/p/4jW493trMkSGWKqx/?mibextid=QwDbR1

Bubblemania was a blast! Thank you to The Great Lakes Science Center for traveling to Alliance and making this possible for our community. Thank you to everyone who came out today.

We had great conversation today with Kara Wente, the Director of the Department of Children and Youth.

We're thrilled to have Ohio Department of Children and Youth Director Kara Wente with us at the Early Learning Advisory Council! We're discussing her department's goals and how we can work together to support Ohio's children and families.

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Join us for food, fun, music, and fireworks! Food trucks will be in the valley 5-9, The John Hampu Band will be on the soundstage at 6pm, and fireworks will launch from the ballfields at dusk. We can't wait to see you in Silver Park!
Vendors include: A-Town Burgers & Brews, Here to Serve Bar-B-Que, Koine Coffee, Homeworth Lions, 408 Concessions, LLC, Alliance Friends of the Park, BJs Kitchen LLC/BJBakes LLC, Kona Ice of Central Canton, and Body Art by the Burns.

Once a SPARK family, always a SPARK family…
Our hearts are grieving for the loss of Bella. We’re so sorry for your loss. 😔
She will be missed.

Donate to Support Charity in Bella's Funeral Costs, organized by Ted Gates This is for my daughter Charity. She lost her daughter today she passed away. Her n… Ted Gates needs your support for Support Charity in Bella's Funeral Costs

It was great seeing everyone at the annual Sebring Fireman’s Parade. SPARK is FREE. Call 330-829-1234 ext. 1941 to enroll.

https://www.facebook.com/share/UtJKWikwbBWnMB2Q/?mibextid=WC7FNe

We are excited to partner with to offer free lunches for kids all summer! Stop in Monday-Thursday from 10a.m.-noon. Lunch will be provided for children age 1-18 and we will have games, coloring and books available. StarkFresh and the YWCA are also open during this time and you can check out the other agencies in the building.

Happy Mothers Day to all the Pet Mommas, Mentor Mommas, Mommas who have experienced loss, Future Mommas, Foster/Adoptive Mommas, Step Mommas, Momma’s in-love, Grandmommas, and Birth Mommas! ❤️ Thank you for ALL you do.

Teachers,
Thank you for all you do. All professions are made possible because of you. We appreciate you—especially our SPARK Parent Partners.❤️

What an amazing conference! ECEA was able to send early childhood educators from the Alliance area centers to the OAEYC conference this year via grant support from the Sisters of Charity Foundation and the Department of Education and Workforce.
The OAEYC conference is a rewarding and submersive experience in all things pertaining to early childhood and developmentally appropriate practices. People from ALL around the world 🌎 come together in Ohio to celebrate children and obtain professional development that ensures we’re best meeting their needs. How awesome it is to be part of this world wide community of lifelong learners, leaders, advocates and educators.
Let’s continue working together to change lives for the better one moment at a time. In the words of Debbie Clement, “I think you’re wonderful. I think you’re marvelous. I think you’re beautiful, and magical and filled with curiosity…and dreams.”

Do you have a child under the age of six? Groundwork Ohio needs your input. If you have at least one child under the age of six, we want to hear from you! Please take this brief, 15- minute survey. Completion earns you a $5 gift card!



Survey:

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

“Engaging and celebrating families is at the heart of supporting our youngest learners. NAEYC applauds family members’ role as young children’s first and most important educators.”—NAEYC

Share your Family Friday by tagging us and using the hashtag

“Children develop creativity, social skills and fine motor skills with open-ended art projects where they can make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands.”—NAEYC

To see your children's artwork featured on our social media, tag us and use the hashtag