One thing we can all agree on in the early childhood education community is this: Early literacy is a critical building block of child development. The week of November 4 is national Children’s Book Week, and DIEEC staff are excited to be visiting programs across Delaware as guest readers. Throughout this issue of REACH, you’ll find resources and tips to celebrate and support early literacy in your own program, this week and beyond.

Another key element of early childhood education? Movement and active play! Check out our upcoming Physical Activity Learning Sessions for an opportunity to create experiences that will get your children moving while having fun!

If your program hasn’t yet created a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), we encourage you to get started now. This month’s issue has information about upcoming deadlines, updates to the Quality Improvement System (QIS) guide, and how to co-create your QIP with a Quality Improvement Specialist.

As we move into the season of holidays and celebrations, know that DIEEC is thankful for the partnership we have with the early childhood education community and for the opportunity to support you in creating high-quality experiences for Delaware’s children.