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Wed Nov 12, 2025
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council to hear early childhood literacy and Q3 2025 report
The Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes from September and receive informational reports on early childhood language and literacy and the 2025 Q3 quarterly report. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled.
- Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
- Informational report on early childhood language and literacy
- Informational report on 2025 Q3 (July-September) Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report
early-childhoodeducationadvisory-councilliteracyquarterly-report
✓ Decided: Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council approves September minutes
The Council met to approve the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. The Louisiana Department of Education provided informational reports on language, literacy, and the Quarter 3 report. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of the September 17, 2025 meeting
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Claiborne Building | Thomas Jefferson Rm. | 1201 N. Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. Livestream
Council Members
Tara Baudean Maria Blanco Carmen Brabham Brigit Bryant Rep. Kim Carver Zanovia Curtis Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere Sen. Rick Edmonds Capt. Saleem El-Amin Aimee Ewing
Jim Garvey Deputy Chief Nicholas Heinen Antoinette Hoard Arielle Hughes Rep. Jason Hughes Jodie Joseph Dr. Ashley Lucas Tafta Miller Amy E. Moran Caroline Oglesby
Norma Palma Jonathan Pearce Dr. Paula Polito Jen Roberts Dr. Libbie Sonnier Dr. Shanda Theriot David Thibodeaux Kahree Wahid Shannon Wyche Amy Zapata Live streaming may be provided as a service to the public and is not intended for participation or public comment.
Streaming
is
dependent
upon
the
technology
capabilities
of
the
facility
in
which
the
meeting
is
held.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed at this public meeting of the LDOE, please notify Caitlyn Robinson via email at [email protected], at least three business days prior to the public meeting.
Agenda I. Opening: A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
II. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held September 17, 2025
III. Informational Reports: A. Early Childhood Language and Literacy
B. 2025 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report–Quarter 3
(July-September)
Louisiana Dep …
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Minutes The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE AC) met on Wednesday,
November
12,
2025,
in
the
Thomas
Jefferson
Room,
located
in
the
Claiborne
Building
in
Baton
Rouge,
Louisiana.
The
meeting
was
called
to
order
at
1:07
p.m.
by
Dr.
Paula
Polito,
Chair.
Members
present
were
Tara
Baudean,
Maria
Blanco,
Carmen
Brabham,
Zanovia
Curtis,
Dr.
Michelle
DeMeulenaere,
Sen.
Rick
Edmonds,
Capt.
Saleem
El-Amin,
Jim
Garvey,
Antoinette
Hoard,
Arielle
Hughes,
Jodie
Joseph,
Dr.
Ashley
Lucas,
Jonathan
Pearce,
Jen
Roberts,
Dr.
Libbie
Sonnier,
Dr.
Sandra
Theriot,
David
Thibodeaux,
Kahree
Wahid,
and
Shannon
Wyche.
Keenan Glover served as proxy for Aimee Ewing, Cindy Bishop served as proxy for Tafta
Miller,
and
Olivia
Moppent
served
as
proxy
for
Norma
Palma.
Brigit Bryant, Rep. Kim Carver, Aimee Ewing, Deputy Chief Nicholas Heinen, Rep. Jason
Hughes,
Tafta
Miller,
Amy
E.
Moran,
Caroline
Oglesby,
Norma
Palma,
and
Amy
Zapata
were
not
in
attendance.
A quorum was present. Representing the Louisiana Department of Education were Barry Carter and Karen Powell. 1. On motion of Ms. Curtis, seconded by Ms. Brabham, the Early Childhood Care and
Education
Advisory
Council
approved
the
minutes
of
the
meetin …
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Wed Sep 17, 2025
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to revise early learning center licensing rules per Act 409
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will consider revisions to Bulletin 137, the Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations, in response to Act 409 (2025). They will also receive informational reports on child care teacher pay supplements and early language and literacy development. The meeting includes a review of the previous meeting's report and updates on upcoming activities.
- Revisions to Bulletin 137–Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations under Act 409 (2025)
- Informational report on Child Care Teacher Pay Supplements in Louisiana
- Informational report on Supporting Early Language and Literacy Development
- Review of the report of the meeting held July 17, 2025
early-childhoodeducationlicensingchild-careteacher-payliteracybulletin-137
✓ Decided: Council endorses revisions to early learning center licensing regulations
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 137 regarding Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations. The Louisiana Department of Education provided informational reports on teacher pay supplements, language and literacy development, and upcoming activities.
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 137 - Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
LaSalle Building | Griffon Rm. | 617 N. Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. Livestream
Council Members
Maria Blanco Carmen Brabham Lt. Dustin Browning Brigit Bryant Rep. Kim Carver Zanovia Curtis Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere Sen. Rick Edmonds Aimee Ewing
Jim Garvey Deputy Chief Nicholas Heinen Antoinette Hoard Arielle Hughes Rep. Jason Hughes Jodie Joseph Dr. Ashley Lucas Tafta Miller Amy E. Moran Caroline Oglesby
Norma Palma Jonathan Pearce Dr. Paula Polito Jen Roberts Dr. Libbie Sonnier Dr. Shanda Theriot David Thibodeaux Kahree Wahid Shannon Wyche Amy Zapata Live streaming may be provided as a service to the public and is not intended for participation or public comment.
Streaming
is
dependent
upon
the
technology
capabilities
of
the
facility
in
which
the
meeting
is
held.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed at this public meeting of the LDOE, please notify Caitlyn Robinson via email at [email protected], at least three business days prior to the public meeting.
Agenda I. Opening: A. Call to Order B. Roll Call
II. Review of the report of the meeting held July 17, 2025
III. New Business: Revisions to Bulletin 137–Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
in
response
to
Act
409
(2025)
IV. Informational Reports: A. Child Care Teacher Pay Supplements in Louisiana B. Sup …
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Minutes The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE AC) met on Wednesday,
September
17,
2025,
in
the
Griffon
Room,
located
in
the
LaSalle
Building
in
Baton
Rouge,
Louisiana.
The
meeting
was
called
to
order
at
1:04
p.m.
by
Dr.
Paula
Polito.
Members
present
were
Carmen
Brabham,
Zanovia
Curtis,
Sen.
Rick
Edmonds,
Antoinette
Hoard,
Arielle
Hughes,
Jodie
Joseph,
Dr.
Ashley
Lucas,
Tafta
Miller,
Amy
E.
Moran,
Caroline
Oglesby-Nailor,
Norma
Palma,
Jen
Roberts,
Dr.
Libbie
Sonnier,
Dr.
Shanda
Theriot,
David
Thibodeaux,
Kahree
Wahid,
and
Shannon
Wyche.
Allison Vicknair served as proxy for Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere, and Keenan Glover served
as
proxy
for
Aimee
Ewing.
Maria Blanco, Brigit Bryant, Rep. Kim Carver, Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere, Aimee Ewing, Jim
Garvey,
Deputy
Chief
Nicholas
Heinen,
Rep.
Jason
Hughes,
Jonathan
Pearce,
and
Amy
Zapata
were
not
in
attendance.
A quorum was present. Representing the Louisiana Department of Education were Barry Carter and Karen Powell. Public comment was received from Brianna Nelson, Archdiocese of New Orleans. 1. On motion of Mr. Wahid, seconded by Dr. Sonnier, the Early Childhood Care and
Education
Advisory
Council
endorsed
the
proposed
revisions
to
Bulletin
137
-
Lou …
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Thu Jul 17, 2025
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to revise bulletins per Act 409 of 2025 Regular Session
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will meet to consider revisions to bulletins in response to Act 409 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session. The council will also receive informational reports, including the 2024 annual report and two quarterly reports for 2025.
- Revisions to bulletins in response to Act 409 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session
- 2024 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Annual Report
- 2025 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report (Q1: January-March)
- 2025 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report (Q2: April-June)
✓ Decided: Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council meeting adjourned for lack of quorum
The meeting was adjourned at 1:11 p.m. because a quorum of the membership was not present. No formal decisions were made. Members held informal discussions and received updates from the Louisiana Department of Education.
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Claiborne Building | Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136 | 1201 North Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Wednesday, July 17, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. Livestream
Agenda I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held February 12, 2025
IV. New Business: Revisions to Bulletins in response to Act 409 of the 2025 Regular Legislative
Session
V. Informational Reports: A. 2024 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Annual Report
B. 2025 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report–Quarter 1
(January-March)
C. 2025 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report–Quarter 2
(April-June)
Council Members
Kristy Bennett Maria Blanco Carmen Brabham Lt. Dustin Browning Brigit Bryant Rep. Kim Carver Zanovia Curtis Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere Sen. Rick Edmonds Aimee Ewing
Jim Garvey Deputy Chief Nicholas Heinen Antoinette Hoard Arielle Hughes Rep. Jason Hughes Jodie Joseph Dr. Ashley Lucas Tafta Miller Amy E. Moran Caroline Oglesby
Norma Palma Jonathan Pearce Dr. Paula Polito Jen Roberts Dr. Libbie Sonnier Dr. Shanda Theriot David Thibodeaux Kahree Wahid Shannon Wyche Amy Zapata
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed at this public meeting of the LDOE, please notify Caitlyn Robinson via email at [email protected]
,
at
least
three
business
days
prior
to
the
public
meeting.
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Report The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE AC) met on Thursday, July
17,
2025,
in
the
Thomas
Jefferson
Room,
located
in
the
Claiborne
Building
in
Baton
Rouge,
Louisiana.
The
meeting
was
called
to
order
at
1:08
p.m.
by
Dr.
Paula
Polito.
Members
present
were
Carmen
Brabham,
Zanovia
Curtis,
Aimee
Ewing,
Jim
Garvey,
Jodie
Joseph,
Tafta
Miller,
Norma
Palma,
Jonathan
Pearce,
Dr.
Paula
Polito,
Dr.
Libbie
Sonnier,
Dr.
Shanda
Theriot,
and
David
Thibodeaux.
Allison Vicknair served as a proxy for Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere, Jennifer Stevenson served
as
a
proxy
for
Arielle
Hughes,
and
Ashley
Cox
Coates
served
as
a
proxy
for
Amy
Zapata.
Kristy Bennett, Maria Blanco, Lt. Dustin Browning, Brigit Bryant, Rep Kim Carver, Dr. Michelle
DeMeulenaere,
Sen.
Rick
Edmonds,
Deputy
Chief
Nicholas
Heinen,
Antoinette
Hoard,
Arielle
Hughes,
Rep.
Jason
Hughes,
Dr
Ashley
Lucas,
Amy
E.
Moran,
Caroline
Oglesby,
Jen
Roberts,
Kahree
Wahid,
Shannon
Wyche,
and
Amy
Zapata
were
not
in
attendance.
A quorum was not present. Representing the Louisiana Department of Education were Barry Carter and Karen Powell. Without a quorum of the membership present, the meeting was adjourned at 1:11 p.m. Informal
discussion …
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to vote on revisions to kindergarten screener rules and school licensing
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will consider revisions to Bulletin 118 (statewide standards) and Bulletin 741 (school administrator handbook) regarding kindergarten screeners. Members will also receive the 2024 Q4 quarterly report and participate in a discussion panel on family engagement strategies.
- Revisions to Bulletin 118 – Statewide Standards and Practices and Bulletin 741 – Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators regarding kindergarten screeners
- Informational report: 2024 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report – Quarter 4 (October-December)
- Discussion panel: ECCE Family Engagement Strategies
✓ Decided: Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education approves November minutes
The Council met to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports on statewide standards and quarterly activities. No new policies were enacted during the session.
- Approved minutes of the November 20, 2024 meeting
- Received Revisions to Bulletin 118 (Statewide Standards and Practices) and Bulletin 741 (Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators) regarding kindergarten screeners
- Received the 2024 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly 4 Report (October 2024 - December 2024)
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Claiborne Building | Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136 | 1201 North Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. Livestream
Agenda I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held November 20, 2024 IV. New Business: Revisions to Bulletin 118 - Statewide Standards and Practices and Bulletin 741 -
Louisiana
Handbook
for
School
Administrators
regarding
kindergarten
screeners
V. Informational Report: 2024 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly
Report-Quarter
4
(October-December)
VI. Discussion Panel: ECCE Family Engagement Strategies
Council Members
Capt. Larry Badeaux Kristy Bennett Maria Blanco Carmen Brabham Brigit Bryant Rep. Kim Carver Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere Sen. Rick Edmonds Aimee Ewing Jim Garvey
Jane Hamilton Deputy Chief Nicholas Heinen Antoinette Hoard Arielle Hughes Rep. Jason Hughes Jodie Joseph Dr. Ashley Lucas Tafta Miller Amy E. Moran Caroline Oglesby
Norma Palma Jonathan Pearce Dr. Paula Polito Jen Roberts Dr. Libbie Sonnier Dr. Shanda Theriot David Thibodeaux Kahree Wahid Shannon Wyche Amy Zapata
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed at this public meeting of the LDOE, please notify Caitlyn Robinson via email at [email protected], at least three business days prior to the public meeting.
Louisiana Department of Education doe.louisiana.g …
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Minutes
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE AC) met on Wednesday,
February
12,
2025,
in
the
Thomas
Jefferson
Room,
located
in
the
Claiborne
Building
in
Baton
Rouge,
Louisiana.
The
meeting
was
called
to
order
at
1:12
pm.
by
Maria
Blanco,
Vice
Chair.
Members
present
were
Kristy
Bennett,
Maria
Blanco,
Carmen
Brabham,
Brigit
Bryant,
Dr.
Michelle
DeMeulenaere,
Sen.
Rick
Edmonds,
Aimee
Ewing,
Jim
Garvey,
Jane
Hamilton,
Antoinette
Hoard,
Arielle
Hughes,
Dr.
Ashley
Lucas,
Tafta
Miller,
Amy
E.
Moran,
Norma
Palma,
Jonathan
Pearce,
Dr.
Paula
Polito,
Jen
Roberts,
Dr.
Libbie
Sonnier,
Dr.
Shanda
Theriot,
David
Thibodeaux,
and
Kahree
Wahid.
Lt. Markus Smith served as proxy for Capt. Larry Badeaux, Tessa Holloway served as proxy
for
Jodie
Joseph,
and
Ashley
Cox
Coates
served
as
proxy
for
Amy
Zapata.
Capt. Larry Badeaux, Rep. Kim Carver, Deputy Chief Nicholas Heinen, Rep. Jason Hughes,
Jodie
Joseph,
Caroline
Oglesby,
Shannon
Wyche,
and
Amy
Zapata
were
not
in
attendance.
A quorum was present.
Representing the Louisiana Department of Education were Mellynn Baker, Ashley
Townsend,
and
Karen
Powell.
Public comments were received …
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Wed Nov 20, 2024
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to review revisions to child care licensing regulations
The Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will consider revisions to Bulletin 137 (Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations) and Bulletin 139 (Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs). The council will also receive an informational report on the 2024 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report for Quarter 3 (July-September).
- Referral – Revisions to Bulletin 137 – Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Referral – Revisions to Bulletin 139 – Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs
- Informational Report: 2024 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report – Quarter 3 (July-September)
✓ Decided: Council endorses revisions to early learning center and child care fund regulations
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council approved the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes. The Council endorsed revisions to licensing regulations for early learning centers and child care and development fund programs. The Louisiana Department of Education provided a quarterly report for July through September 2024.
- Approved minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting
- Endorsed revisions to Bulletin 137–Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Endorsed revisions to Bulletin 139–Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs
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EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil
ClaiborneBuilding| ThomasJeffersonRm. 1-136| 1201NorthThirdSt.,BatonRouge,LA 70802Wednesday,November20,2024| 1:00p.m.Livestream
AgendaI. Call toOrderII. Roll CallIII. Approval oftheminutesofthemeetingheldSeptember18, 2024IV. Referral –Revisionsto Bulletin137-LouisianaEarlyLearningCenterLicensingRegulationsV. Referral –Revisionsto Bulletin139-LouisianaChildCareandDevelopmentFundProgramsVI. Informational Report: 2024EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil QuarterlyReport-Quarter3(July-September)
CouncilMembers
Capt. LarryBadeauxKristyBennettMariaBlancoCarmenBrabhamBrigitBryantRep. KimCarverDr. MichelleDeMeulenaereSen. RickEdmondsAimeeEwingJimGarvey
JaneHamiltonDeputyChiefNicholasHeinenAntoinetteHoardArielleHughesRep. JasonHughesJodieJosephDr. AshleyLucasTaftaMillerAmyE. MoranCarolineOglesby
NormaPalmaJonathanPearceDr. PaulaPolitoJenRobertsDr. LibbieSonnierDr. ShandaTheriotDavidThibodeauxKahreeWahidShannonWycheAmyZapata
InaccordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct, ifspecial assistanceisneededatthispublicmeetingoftheLDOE, pleasenotifyCaitlynRobinsonviaemail [email protected], atleastthreebusinessdayspriortothepublicmeeting.
LouisianaDepartmentofEducationdoe.louisiana.gov | P.O. Box94064• BatonRouge, LA• 70804-9064
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EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil
Minutes
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE AC) met on Wednesday,November 20, 2024, intheThomas JeffersonRoom, locatedintheClaiborneBuildinginBatonRouge, Louisiana. The meeting was called to order at 1:08 p.m. by Dr. Paula Polito, Chair.Members present were Capt. Larry Badeaux, Carmen Brabham, Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere,AimeeEwing, JimGarvey, JaneHamilton, AntoinetteHoard, ArielleHughes, Rep. JasonHughes,JodieJoseph, Dr. AshleyLucas, TaftaMiller, NormaPalma, JonathanPearce, Dr. ShandaTheriot,DavidThibodeaux, KahreeWahid, andShannonWyche.
Dr. CandaceWeberservedasproxyforDr. LibbieSonnier.
Kristy Bennett, Maria Blanco, Brigit Bryant, Rep. Kim Carver, Sen. Rick Edmonds, Amy E.Moran, Caroline Oglesby, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Jen Roberts, and Amy Zapata were not inattendance.
Aquorumwaspresent.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartmentofEducationwereMellynnBakerandKarenPowell.
Public comments were received fromDr. Sarintha Stricklin, Jefferson ParishEarlyChildhoodCommunityNetwork/ReadyStartNetwork.
1. On motion of Mr. Pearce, seconded by Dr. DeMeulenaere, the Early Childhood Care andEducationAdvisoryCouncil approvedtheminutesofthemeetingheldSeptember18, 2024.
2. On motion of Rep. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Hamilton, the Early Childhood Care andEducationAdvisoryCouncil endorsedtherevisions toBulletin137–LouisianaEarly LearningCenterLicensingRegulations.
3. On motion of Rep. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Hughes, the Early Childhood …
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Wed Sep 18, 2024
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider revisions to early learning center licensing regulations
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education is meeting to discuss updates to state licensing regulations. The body will also review reports on early childhood language and literacy.
- Consideration of revisions to Bulletin 137-Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Informational report on Early Childhood Language and Literacy
- Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
early-childhood-educationlicensing-regulationsliteracyeducation-policy
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EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil
ClaiborneBuilding| ThomasJeffersonRm. 1-136| 1201NorthThirdSt.,BatonRouge,LA 70802Wednesday,September18,2024| 1:00p.m.Livestream
AgendaI. Call toOrderII. Roll CallIII. Approval oftheminutesofthemeetingheldJuly17, 2024IV. Considerationofrevisionsto Bulletin137-LouisianaEarlyLearningCenterLicensingRegulationsV. Informational Reports:A. EarlyChildhoodLanguageandLiteracyB. UpcomingActivities
CouncilMembersCapt. LarryBadeauxKristyBennettMariaBlancoCarmenBrabhamBrigitBryantRep. KimCarverDr. MichelleDeMeulenaereSen. RickEdmondsAimeeEwingJaneHamilton
DeputyChiefNicholasHeinenAntoinetteHoardArielleHughesRep. JasonHughesJodieJosephDr. AshleyLucasTaftaMillerAmyE. MoranCarolineOglesbyNormaPalma
JonathanPearceDr. PaulaPolitoJenRobertsDr. LibbieSonnierKellieTaylor-WhiteDr. ShandaTheriotDavidThibodeauxKahreeWahidShannonWycheAmyZapata
InaccordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct, ifspecial assistanceisneededatthispublicmeetingoftheLDOE, pleasenotifyCaitlynRobinsonviaemail [email protected], atleastthreebusinessdayspriortothepublicmeeting.
LouisianaDepartmentofEducationdoe.louisiana.gov | P.O. Box94064• BatonRouge, LA• 70804-9064
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EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil
Minutes
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE AC) met on Wednesday, September 18,2024, in the Thomas Jefferson Room, located in the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Themeeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Dr. Paula Polito, Chair. Members present were Capt. LarryBadeaux, Kristy Bennett, Carmen Brabham, Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere, Sen. RickEdmonds, AimeeEwing,Jane Hamilton, Antoinette Hoard, Arielle Hughes, Jodie Joseph, Dr. Ashley Lucas, Tafta Miller, CarolineOglesby, Norma Palma, Jonathan Pearce, Jennifer Roberts, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Dr. Shanda Theriot, KahreeWahid, andShannonWyche.
Jodi LoarservedasproxyforDavidThibodeaux, andBrittanyHarrisservedasproxyforAmyZapata.
Maria Blanco, Brigit Bryant, Rep. KimCarver, Dep. Chief Nicholas Heinen, Rep. JasonHughes, Amy Moran,DavidThibodeaux, KellieTaylor-White, andAmyZapatawerenotinattendance.
Aquorumwaspresent.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartmentofEducationwereMellynnBaker, KarenPowell, andAmyPoirier.
1. On motion of Dr. DeMeulenaere, seconded by Ms. Hughes, the Early Childhood Care and EducationAdvisoryCouncil approvedtheminutesofthemeetingheldonJuly17, 2024.
2. On motion of Mr. Pearce, seconded by Ms. Miller, the Early Childhood Care and Education AdvisoryCouncil deferred “Consideration of revisions to Bulletin 137–Louisiana Early Learning Center LicensingRegulations”until theNovember20, 2024, ECCEACmeeting.
Aroll call votewastaken:Yeas: 14Nays: …
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Wed Jul 17, 2024
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to review Q2 2024 report and workforce pilot programs
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will meet to approve minutes from May 8, 2024, and receive informational reports on the 2024 Q2 quarterly report and Louisiana's early childhood workforce pilots. No votes on policy or funding are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from May 8, 2024 meeting
- 2024 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report – Quarter 2 (April–May 2024)
- Louisiana Early Childhood Workforce Pilots report
early-childhoodeducationworkforceadvisory-councillouisiana
✓ Decided: Advisory Council endorses Q2 report and receives workforce pilot report
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council approved the May 8, 2024 meeting minutes. The council received an informational report on the Louisiana Early Childhood Workforce Pilot and endorsed the Quarter 2 report covering April and May 2024.
- Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Received Louisiana Early Childhood Workforce Pilot Informational Report
- Endorsed Quarterly Report - Quarter 2 (April - May 2024)
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AgendaI. Call toOrderII. Roll CallIII. Approval oftheminutesofthemeetingheldMay8, 2024IV. Informational Reports:A. 2024EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil QuarterlyReport-Quarter2(April -May2024)B. LouisianaEarlyChildhoodWorkforcePilots
CouncilMembersCapt. AdamAlbrightKristyBennettMariaBlancoCarmenBrabhamBrigitBryantRep. KimCarverDr. MichelleDeMeulenaereSen. RickEdmondsAimeeEwingJaneHamilton
DeputyChiefNicholasHeinenAntoinetteHoardArielleHughesRep. JasonHughesJodieJosephDr. AshleyLucasTaftaMillerAmyE. MoranCarolineOglesbyNormaPalma
JonathanPearceDr. PaulaPolitoJenRobertsDr. LibbieSonnierKellieTaylor-WhiteShandaTheriotDavidThibodeauxKahreeWahidShannonWycheAmyZapata
InaccordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct, ifspecial assistanceisneededatthispublicmeetingoftheLDOE, pleasenotifyCaitlynRobinsonviaemail [email protected], atleastthreebusinessdayspriortothepublicmeeting.
LouisianaDepartmentofEducationdoe.louisiana.gov | P.O. Box94064• BatonRouge, LA• 70804-9064
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Minutes
TheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil metonWednesday, July17, 2024,intheThomas JeffersonRoom, locatedintheClaiborneBuildinginBatonRouge, Louisiana.Themeetingwas calledtoorder at 1:02p.m. byMariaBlanco, ViceChair. Memberspresentwere Kristy Bennett, Carmen Brabham, Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere, Aimee Ewing, JaneHamilton, ArielleHughes, JodieJoseph, Dr. AshleyLucas, TaftaMiller, AmyE. Moran, NormaPalma, Jonathan Pearce, Jen Roberts, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Dr. Shanda Theriot, and DavidThibodeaux.Lt. Markus Smith served as aproxyfor CaptainAdamAlbright, andJessicaNelsonservedasaproxyforDr. PaulaPolito.
Capt. Adam Albright, Brigit Bryant, Rep. Kim Carver, Sen. Rick Edmonds, Dep. ChiefNicholas Heinen, Antoinette Hoard, Rep. JasonHughes, CarolineOglesby, Dr. PaulaPolito,Kellie Taylor-White, Kahree Wahid, Shannon Wyche, and Amy Zapata were not inattendance. Aquorumwaspresent. RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartmentofEducationwereMellynnBakerandKarenPowell.
1. On motion of Mr. Pearce, seconded by Dr. Theriot, the Early Childhood Care andEducationAdvisoryCouncil approvedtheminutesofthemeetingheldonMay8, 2024.
2. On motion of Dr. Sonnier, seconded by Ms. Miller, the Early Childhood Care andEducation Advisory Council received the Louisiana Early Childhood Workforce PilotInformational Report.
3. On motion of Dr. Sonnier, seconded by Mr. Pearce, the Early Childhood Care andEducation Advisory Council endorsed the Quarterly Report - Quarte …
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Wed May 8, 2024
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to review annual and quarterly early childhood care reports
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will meet to consider the 2023 Annual Report and the first quarter 2024 Quarterly Report. The council will also review an updated report regarding the timeline for Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan.
- Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Consideration of 2023 Annual Report (January-December 2023)
- Consideration of 2024 Quarter 1 Quarterly Report (January-March 2024)
- Review of Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan timeline update
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✓ Decided: Advisory Council endorses 2023 Annual Report and Q1 2024 Quarterly Report
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council approved previous meeting minutes and endorsed two reports. The council also received a report on the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan timeline.
- Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Endorsed 2023 Annual Report
- Endorsed Quarterly Report-Quarter 1 (January-March 2024)
- Received report on Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan timeline
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AgendaI. Call toOrderII. Roll CallIII. Approval oftheminutesofthemeetingheldFebruary20, 2024IV. Considerationofthe2023EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil AnnualReport(January-December2023)V. Considerationofthe2024EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncilQuarterlyReport-Quarter1(January-March2024)VI. ConsiderationofanupdatereportregardingLouisiana’sChildCareandDevelopmentFundStatePlantimeline
CouncilMembersCapt. AdamAlbrightKristyBennettMariaBlancoCarmenBrabhamBrigitBryantRep. KimCarverDr. MichelleDeMeulenaereSen. RickEdmondsAimeeEwingJaneHamilton
DeputyChiefNicholasHeinenAntoinetteHoardArielleHughesRep. JasonHughesJodieJosephDr. AshleyLucasTaftaMillerAmyE. MoranCarolineOglesbyNormaPalma
JonathanPearceDr. PaulaPolitoJenRobertsDr. LibbieSonnierKellieTaylor-WhiteShandaTheriotDavidThibodeauxKahreeWahidShannonWycheAmyZapata
InaccordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct, ifspecial assistanceisneededatthispublicmeetingoftheLDOE, pleasenotifyCaitlynRobinsonviaemail [email protected], atleastthreebusinessdayspriortothepublicmeeting.
LouisianaDepartmentofEducationdoe.louisiana.gov | P.O. Box94064• BatonRouge, LA• 70804-9064
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EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil
Minutes
TheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil metonWednesday, May8, 2024,intheThomas JeffersonRoom, locatedintheClaiborneBuildinginBatonRouge, Louisiana.The meeting was called to order at 1:02 p.m. by Dr. Paula Polito, Chair. Members presentwere Kristy Bennett, Maria Blanco, Carmen Brabham, Brigit Bryant, Dr. MichelleDeMeulenaere, Jane Hamilton, Deputy Chief Nicholas Heinen, Antoinette Hoard, ArielleHughes, Jodie Joseph, Tafta Miller, Amy E. Moran, Norma Palma, Jonathan Pearce, JenRoberts, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Shanda Theriot, David Thibodeaux, Shannon Wyche, andAmyZapata.
Lt. Markus Smithservedas proxyfor CaptainAdamAlbright, andKeenanGloverservedasproxyforAimeeEwing.
Capt. Adam Albright, Rep. Kim Carver, Sen. Rick Edmonds, Aimee Ewing, Rep. JasonHughes, Dr. Ashley Lucas, Caroline Oglesby, Kellie Taylor-White, and Kahree Wahid werenotinattendance.
Aquorumwaspresent. RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartmentofEducationwereMellynnBakerandKarenPowell.
1. On motion of Ms. Bryant, seconded by Dr. Sonnier, the Early Childhood Care andEducationAdvisoryCouncil approvedtheminutes of themeetingheldonFebruary20,2024.
2. Onmotionof Dr. Sonnier, secondedbyDr. DeMeulenaere, theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil endorsedthe2023Annual Report.
3. On motion of Ms. Miller, seconded by Ms. Hoard, the Early Childhood Care andEducationAdvisoryCouncil endorsedtheQuarterlyReport-Quarter1(January-March2024).
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Tue Feb 20, 2024
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider revisions to childcare licensing and program regulations
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will review proposed updates to Bulletin 137 and Bulletin 139. The council will also consider the Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund State Plan and various progress reports.
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 137 regarding early learning center licensing regulations
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 139 regarding child care development fund programs
- Consideration of the Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund State Plan
- Election of Council Chair
- Review of the Early Learning Center Emergency Plan update
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✓ Decided: Council endorses revisions to early learning and child care regulations
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education elected new leadership and endorsed revisions to two state bulletins. The council also received reports on the state's Child Care and Development Fund State Plan and the Early Learning Center Emergency Plan.
- Elected Dr. Paula Polito as chair
- Elected Ms. Maria Blanco as vice-chair
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 137 regarding licensing regulations
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 139 regarding Child Care and Development Fund Programs
- Received report from November 15, 2023 meeting
- Received Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan overview
- Received Louisiana's Early Learning Center Emergency Plan
- Received 2023 Quarterly Report-Quarter 4
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE)
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed, please notify
Leslie Doyle via email at [email protected], five business days prior to the public meeting.
Subject : I. Call to Order
Meeting : Feb 20, 2024 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
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Subject : II. Roll Call
Meeting : Feb 20, 2024 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
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Subject : III. Introductions
Meeting : Feb 20, 2024 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
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Subject : IV. Election of Chair
Meeting : Feb 20, 2024 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
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Subject : V. Consideration of an update report regarding the
meeting held November 15, 2023
Meeting : Feb 20, 2024 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
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Type :
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File Attachments
ECCE Commission Meeting Report 11-28-23.pdf (85 KB)
Subject : VI. Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 137,
Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
regarding policy alignment, definitions, and technical edits
Meeting : Feb 20, 2024 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advi …
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EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil
Minutes
TheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil metonTuesday, February20, 2024,intheThomasJeffersonRoom, locatedintheClaiborneBuildinginBatonRouge, Louisiana.Themeetingwascalledtoorderat1:06p.m. byMellynnBaker. MemberspresentwereMariaBlanco, CarmenBrabham, BrigitBryant, Rep. KimCarver, Dr. MichelleDeMeulenaere, AimeeEwing, JaneHamilton, DeputyChiefNicholasHeinen, AntoinetteHoard, ArielleHughes, JodieJoseph, TaftaMiller, AmyE. Moran, NormaPalma, JonathanPearce, JenRoberts, Dr. LibbieSonnier, KellieTaylor-White, ShandaTheriot, DavidThibodeaux, KahreeWahid, ShannonWyche, andAmyZapata.
Lt. MarkusSmithservedasproxyforCaptainAdamAlbright, andDr. SarinthaStricklinservedasproxyforDr. PaulaPolito.
Capt. AdamAlbright, KristyBennett, Sen. RickEdmonds, Rep. JasonHughes, Dr. AshleyLucas,CarolineOglesby, Dr. PaulaPolito, andAmyZapatawerenotinattendance.
Aquorumwaspresent.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartmentofEducationwereDr. JennaChiasson, KarenPowell,andMellynnBaker.
1. OnmotionofDr. Sonnier, secondedbyMs. Taylor-White, theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil electedDr. PaulaPolitotoserveaschair.
2. OnmotionofDr. Sonnier, secondedbyMs. Taylor-White, theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil electedMs. MariaBlancotoserveasvice-chair.
3. OnmotionofMs. Taylor-White, secondedbyMs. Roberts, theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil receivedthereportregardingthemeetingheldNovember15, 2023.
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Wed Nov 15, 2023
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to review 2023 Quarter 3 Early Childhood Care and Education report
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider an update report for the third quarter of 2023.
- Approval of September 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Consideration of the 2023 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report - Quarter 3
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE)
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed, please notify
Leslie Doyle via email at [email protected], five business days prior to the public meeting.
Subject : I. Call to Order
Meeting : Nov 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
Subject : II. Roll Call
Meeting : Nov 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
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Subject : III. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held
September 11, 2023
Meeting : Nov 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
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Type :
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File Attachments
09_2023_ECCEAC_Minutes.pdf (516 KB)
Subject : IV. Consideration of an update report regarding the 2023
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Quarterly Report - Quarter 3
Meeting : Nov 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
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Subject : Appendix
Meeting : Nov 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
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11_2023_ECCEAC_Presentation.pdf (2,333 KB)
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Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood Care and Education
Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council
Minutes
The Early Childhood Care and Educaon Advisory Council met on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in the Thomas
Jefferson Room, located in the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The meeng was called to order at 1:17 p.m.
Members present were Janine Borne, Rabbi Yossi Chesney, Falicia Coleman, Dr. Susannah Craig, Rep. Lance Harris, Dr.
Michelle Joubert, Chriscella Metoyor, Dr. Paula Polito, Jennifer Roberts, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Rep. Chris Turner, and Kahree
Wahid.
Angela Barnes served as proxy for Shenoa Webb, Tarnisha Mayfield served as proxy for LaTrese LeCour, and Tara Emery
served as proxy for Jonathan Pearce.
Edy Addison, Nicole Angelle, Maria Blanco, Melissa Dresher, Linda Lambert, Lt. Lorre Claiborne, Shenoa Webb, LaTrese
LeCour, Dr. Toni Ledet, Dr. Ashley Lucas, Capt. Aaron Marcelle, Nora McCarstle, Joy Mitchell, Dr. Tamanika Odinga,
Jonathan Pearce, and Kelli Taylor-White were not in aendance.
A quorum was not present.
Represenng the Louisiana Department of Educaon was Karen Powell.
Without a quorum of the membership present, the meeng was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Informal discussion among
members present regarding agenda items connued unl 2:23p.m.
The LDOE provided an update regarding:
● The 2023 Early Childhood Care and Educaon Advisory Council Quarterly Report - Quarter 3, Key and
Upcoming Acvies.
Louisiana …
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Mon Sep 25, 2023
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to review 2023 Quarter 2 report and set 2024 meeting dates
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will meet to approve previous minutes and consider an update report for the second quarter of 2023. The body will also consider the schedule for council meetings in 2024.
- Approval of May 18, 2023 meeting minutes
- Update report regarding the 2023 Quarterly Report - Quarter 2
- Consideration of 2024 Council meeting dates
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✓ Decided: Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council meeting adjourned for lack of quorum
The meeting was adjourned at 11:43 a.m. because a quorum was not present. No formal decisions were made. Members held informal discussions and received updates from the Louisiana Department of Education.
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE)
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed, please notify
Leslie Doyle via email at [email protected], five business days prior to the public meeting.
Subject : I. Call to Order
Meeting : Sep 25, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
Subject : II. Roll Call
Meeting : Sep 25, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
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Subject : III. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held May
18, 2023
Meeting : Sep 25, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
File Attachments
ECCE AC Minutes May2023.pdf (200 KB)
Subject : IV. Consideration of an update report regarding the 2023
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Quarterly Report - Quarter 2
Meeting : Sep 25, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
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Subject : Consideration of 2024 Council meeting dates
Meeting : Sep 25, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
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Subject : Appendix
Meeting : Sep 25, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
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Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood Care and Education
Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council
Minutes
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council met on Monday, September 25, 2023, in the
Thomas Jefferson Room, located in the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The meeting was
called to order at 11:40 a.m. by Paula Polito, Chair. Members present were Janine Borne, Falicia
Coleman, Dr. Michelle Joubert, Dr. Ashley Lucas, Joy Mitchell, Sen. Beth Mizell, Dr. Tamanika Odinga,
Jonathan Pearce, Jennifer Roberts, Libbie Sonnier, Rep. Chris Turner, Kahree Wahid, and Shenoa Webb.
Michelle Demeulenaere served as proxy for Dr. Susannah Craig
Edy Addison, Nicole Angelle, Maria Blanco, Rabbi Yossi Chesney, Lt. Lorre Claiborne, Lesley Corban,
Melissa Dresher, Rep. Lance Harris, Linda Lambert, LaTrese LeCour, Dr. Toni Ledet, Capt. Aaron Marcelle,
Nora McCarstle, Chriscella Metoyor, and Kelli Taylor-White were not in attendance.
A quorum was not present.
Representing the Louisiana Department of Education were Karen Powell and Dr. Jenna Chiasson.
Without a quorum of the membership present, the meeting was adjourned at 11:43 a.m.
Informal discussion among members present regarding agenda items continued until 12:36 p.m.
The LDOE provided an update regarding:
e the 2023 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report - Quarter 2, and
e 2024 Council meeting dates.
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Thu May 18, 2023
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council considers revisions to early childhood care and education bulletins
The Advisory Council is reviewing several regulatory updates for early childhood programs. The meeting includes consideration of revised standards for licensing, network observations, and ratios.
- Revisions to Bulletin 137: Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Revision to Bulletin 140: Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education network regarding family child care, observations, and ratios
- Revisions to Bulletin 136: Louisiana Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Programs
- Update report on Louisiana's Early Learning Center Emergency Plan
- 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Quarter 1 Quarterly Report
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✓ Decided: Meeting minutes contain no readable substantive decisions
The provided source text consists of numeric codes and symbols rather than legible language. No substantive decisions, votes, or proposals can be identified from the record.
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE)
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed, please notify
Leslie Doyle via email at [email protected], five business days prior to the public meeting.
Subject : I. Call to Order
Meeting : May 18, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
Subject : II. Roll Call
Meeting : May 18, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
Subject : III. Approval of the minutes of the meetings held
November 16, 2022, and February 15, 2023
Meeting : May 18, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
File Attachments
ECCE AC - 2023 Minutes - 2.15.23.pdf (178 KB)
ECCE AC - 2022 Minutes - 11.16.22.docx.pdf (53 KB)
Subject : IV. Consideration of revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana
Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations, in response
to the three year review
Meeting : May 18, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
File Attachments
B137_3Y_Review_May2023.pdf (125 KB)
Subject : V. Consideration of revision to Bulletin 140 Louisiana
Early Childhood Care and Education network, regarding
family child care, observations, and ratios
Meeting : May …
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Wed Feb 15, 2023
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council considers child safety regulation revisions and quarterly report
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council will review proposed changes to licensing regulations and fund programs regarding child safety. The council will also consider the Quarter 4 report for 2022.
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs regarding child safety
- Consideration of the 2022 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report - Quarter 4
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE)
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed, please notify
Leslie Doyle via email at [email protected], five business days prior to the public meeting.
Subject : I. Call to Order
Meeting : Feb 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
Subject : II. Roll Call
Meeting : Feb 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
Subject : III. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held
November 16, 2023
Meeting : Feb 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
File Attachments
AGII_ECCEAC_Dec2022.pdf (64 KB)
Subject : IV. Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 137,
Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations and
Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund
Programs regarding child safety
Meeting : Feb 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
Access : Public
Type :
Public Content
File Attachments
ECCEAC_B137_139_Feb2023.pdf (83 KB)
Subject : V. Consideration of the 2022 Early Childhood Care and
Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report - Quarter 4
Meeting : Feb 15, 2023 - Early Childhood Care and Education
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The Early Childhood Care and Educaon Advisory Council met on Wednesday, February 15,
2023, in the Thomas Jefferson Room, located in the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana. The meeng was called to order at 1:17 p.m. by Paula Polito, Chair. Members present
were Janine Borne, Rabbi Yossi Chesney, Falicia Coleman, Lesley Corban, Dr. Susannah Craig, Dr.
Michelle Joubert, Linda Lambert, Dr. Toni Ledet, Rep. Chris Turner, and Kahree Wahid.
Keenan Glover served as proxy for Melissa Dresher, Courtney Rogers served as proxy for Jennifer
Roberts, RuthAnn Oakey-Frost served as proxy for Dr. Libbie Sonnier, and Kay Lewis served as
proxy for Kelli Taylor-White.
Edy Addison, Nicole Angelle, Maria Blanco, Lt. Lorre Claiborne, Rep. Lance Harris, LaTrese
LeCour, Dr. Ashley Lucas, Capt. Aaron Marcelle, Nora McCarstle, Chriscella Metoyor, Joy
Mitchell, Sen. Beth Mizell, Dr. Tamanika Odinga, and Shenoa Webb were not in aendance.
A quorum was not present.
Represenng the Louisiana Department of Educaon was Karen Powell .
1. On moon of Ms. Coleman, seconded by Rabbi Chesney, the Early Childhood Care and
Educaon Advisory Council received the minutes of the meeng held November 16, 2022.
2. On moon of Ms. Borne, seconded by Ms. Coleman, the Early Childhood Care and Educaon
Advisory Council received proposed revisions to Bullen 137, Louisiana Early Learning
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Wed Nov 16, 2022
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council considers revisions to early learning and child care regulations
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to consider revisions to state bulletins regarding child care regulations and eligibility. The body will also review an update report for the second and third quarters of 2022.
- Revisions to Bulletin 137 (Louisiana Early Learning Center Regulations) regarding auto-injectable epinephrine
- Revisions to Bulletin 139 (Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs) regarding CCAP eligibility
- Update report for 2022 Quarter 2 and 3
- Approval of July 13, 2022 meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Advisory Council receives licensing and program revisions
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council met on November 16, 2022. The council received minutes from a previous meeting, proposed revisions to two bulletins, and quarterly reports. A quorum was not present.
- Received minutes of the July 13, 2022 meeting
- Received proposed revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Received proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs
- Received Quarter 2 and 3 Reports
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE)
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed, please notify
Leslie Doyle via email at [email protected], five business days prior to the public meeting.
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Subject : III. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held July
13, 2022
Meeting : Nov 16, 2022 - Early Childhood Care and Education
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ECCE AC - 2022 Minutes - 07.13.22.docx.pdf (54 KB)
Subject : IV. Consideration of revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana
Early Learning Center Regulations, regarding auto-
injectable epinephrine
Meeting : Nov 16, 2022 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
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Subject : V. Consideration of revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana
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Minutes
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council met on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in the
Thomas Jefferson Room, located in the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The meeting was
called to order at 1:16 p.m. by Paula Polito, Chair. Members present were Nicole Angelle, Janine Borne,
Rabbi Yossi Chesney, Falicia Coleman, Dr. Michelle Joubert, Linda Lambert, LeTrese Lacour, Dr. Toni Ledet,
Sen. Beth Mizell, Dr. Taminika Odinga, Jennifer Roberts, Rep. Chris Turner, Kahree Wahid, and Shenoa
Webb.
Maria Blanco, Lt. Lorre Claiborne, Lesley Corban, Rep. Lance Harris, Dr. Ashley Lucas, Capt. Aaron
Marcelle, Chriscella Metoyer, Joy Mitchell, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Kelli Taylor-White, and Alan Young were not
in attendance.
Gina Easterly served as a proxy for Nora McCarstle, Pheriche Perkins served as a proxy for Edy Addison,
and Melissa Andrew served as proxy for Dr. Susannah Craig.
A quorum was not present.
Representing the Louisiana Department of Education were Karen Powell, Amy Poirier, Kim Nesmith, and
Shelia Campbell.
1 On motion of Dr. Odinga, seconded by Falicia Coleman the Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory
Council received the minutes of the meetings held July 13, 2022.
2 On motion of Dr. Odinga, seconded by Rabbi Yossi Chesney, the Early Childhood Care and Education
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Wed Jul 13, 2022
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council considers revisions to early childhood care and licensing standards
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to review proposed changes to state standards and licensing regulations. The body will also consider its own membership and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Revisions to Bulletin 136 regarding Early Learning Development Standards
- Revisions to Bulletin 137 regarding safety specifications for Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Consideration of Advisory Council membership
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 23, 2022, and May 18, 2022
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✓ Decided: Council endorses revisions to early childhood care and licensing standards
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council approved previous meeting minutes and a new member. The council also endorsed revisions to state standards for early childhood programs and licensing regulations regarding safety specifications.
- Approved minutes from March 23, 2022 and May 18, 2022
- Approved Rep. Lance Harris as the Designee from the House Committee on Education
- Endorsed revisions to Bulletin 136 (Louisiana Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Programs) regarding Early Learning Development Standards
- Endorsed revisions to Bulletin 137 (Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations) regarding safety specifications
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council (ECCE)
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed, please notify
Leslie Doyle via email at [email protected], five business days prior to the public meeting.
Subject : I. Call to Order
Meeting : Jul 13, 2022 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council (ECCE)
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Subject : III. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held March
23, 2022, and May 18, 2022
Meeting : Jul 13, 2022 - Early Childhood Care and Education
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ECCE AC - 2022 Minutes - 03.23.22.docx (4).pdf (54 KB)
ECCE AC - 2022 Minutes - 05.18.22.docx.pdf (60 KB)
Subject : IV. Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and
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Meeting : Jul 13, 2022 - Early Childhood Care and Education
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory CouncilWednesday, July 13, 20221:00 p.m.MinutesThe Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council met on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in theThomas Jefferson Room, locatedintheClaiborneBuildinginBatonRouge, Louisiana. Themeetingwascalledtoorder at 1:10p.m. byPaulaPolito, Chair. Members present were:NicoleAngelle,MariaBlancoJanineBorne, Rabbi Yossi Chesney,FaliciaColeman,LesleyCorban,Dr.SusannahCraig,MelissaDrescher,Dr. MichelleJoubert, LaTreseLeCour, Dr. Toni Ledet, Dr. AshleyLucas,NoraMcCarstle,JoyMitchell,Rep.Lance Harris, Sen. Mark Abraham, Dr. Tamanika Odinga, Paula Polito, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Rep. ChrisTurner, Kahree Wahid, and Shenoa Webb.
Edy Addison, Lt. Lorre Claiborne, Capt. Aaron Marcelle, and Chriscella Metoyer were not in attendance.
AngelaKellyservedasaproxyforLindaLambert,CourtneyRogersservedasaproxyforJenniferRoberts,Bethany Thomas served as a proxy for Kelli Taylor-White, and Tara Emery served as a proxy for AlanYoung.
Representing the Louisiana Department of Education were Lisa Brochard, Dr. Jenna Chiasson, LeslieDoyle, and Karen Powell.
Public comments were received from Bert Callais, Tiffany Hatten, and Paige Lowry.
1 On motion of Dr. Sonnier, seconded by Ms. Blanco, the Early Childhood Care and Education AdvisoryCouncil approved the minutes of the meetings held March 23, 2022 and May 18, 2022.
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Wed May 18, 2022
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider revisions to early childhood education standards and regulations
The Advisory Council is reviewing several proposed revisions to state bulletins regarding early learning development, safety specifications, and licensing regulations. The council will also consider its own policies and procedures and review a quarterly report.
- Revisions to Bulletin 136 regarding Early Learning Development Standards
- Revisions to Bulletin 137 regarding safety specifications for licensing
- Revisions to Bulletin 139 regarding family child care providers and LA Pathways
- Revisions to Bulletin 140 regarding Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund timelines
- Approval of March 23, 2022, meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Advisory Council receives revisions to early childhood care bulletins
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council met on May 18, 2022, though a quorum was not present. The council received several reports and revisions to state bulletins regarding licensing, safety, and funding standards.
- Received minutes from March 23, 2022 meeting
- Received report on advisory council policy and procedures
- Received revisions to Bulletin 136 regarding Early Learning Development Standards
- Received revisions to Bulletin 137 regarding safety specifications
- Received revisions to Bulletin 139 regarding family child care providers and LA Pathways
- Received revisions to Bulletin 140 regarding Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund timelines
- Received the Advisory Council Quarterly Report
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special assistance is needed, please notify
Leslie Doylel via email at [email protected], five business days prior to the public meeting.
Subject : I. Call to Order
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Advisory Council
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Subject : III. Approval of the minutes of the meeting held March
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ECCE AC - 2022 Minutes - 03.23.22.docx.pdf (54 KB)
Subject : IV. Consideration of advisory council policy and
procedures
Meeting : May 18, 2022 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Advisory Council
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AGII_B140_ECCEAC_Apr2022.pdf (57 KB)
Subject : V.Consideration of revisions to Bulletin 136, Louisiana
Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education
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Meeting : May 18, 2022 - Early Childhood Care and Education
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MinutesThe Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council met on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in theThomas Jefferson Room, locatedintheClaiborneBuildinginBatonRouge, Louisiana. Themeetingwascalledtoorder at 1:16p.m. byPaulaPolito, Chair.Memberspresentwere:NicoleAngelle,JanineBorne,Rabbi Yossi Chesney, FaliciaColeman, Dr. MichelleJoubert, Dr. AshleyLucas, NoraMcCarstle, ChriscellaMetoyer, Joy Mitchell, Paula Polito, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, and Kahree Wahid.
Edy Addison, MariaBlanco, Lt. LorreClaiborne, LaTreseLeCour, Capt. AaronMarcelle, Sen. BethMizell,Dr. Tamanika Odinga, Kelli Taylor-White, and Rep. Christopher Turner were not in attendance.
CayleeCorbanservedas aproxyfor LesleyCorban, Dr. MichelleDemeulenaereservedasaproxyforDr.Susannah Craig, Carol Neusetzer served as a proxy for Melissa Drescher, Karen Schexnyder served asproxyfor LindaLambert,BrendaSharpeservedasaproxyforDr.ToniLedet,CourtneyRogersservedasaproxyfor Jennifer Roberts, AngelaBarnes servedas aproxyforShenoaWebb,andTaraEmeryservedasa proxy for Alan Young. A quorum was not present.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartment of EducationwereLisaBrochard, Dr.JennaChiasson,andKarenPowell.
Also present was Derrick Toups, member of the Early Learning Development Standards ReviewCommittee.
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Wed Mar 23, 2022
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider revisions to early learning center licensing and network regulations
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to elect leadership and review membership. The body will consider updates to the state's emergency plan and the 2021 annual report. Members will also discuss proposed revisions to licensing regulations and the early childhood care and education network.
- Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Update on Louisiana’s Early Learning Center Emergency Plan
- Review of the Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Annual Report 2021
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✓ Decided: Council endorses revisions to early learning center licensing and network regulations
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council approved leadership appointments and membership changes. The Council also endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 137 and Bulletin 140 regarding licensing and network regulations.
- Approved minutes of the February 23, 2022 meeting
- Approved Paula Polito as Chair
- Approved Dr. Libbie Sonnier as Vice Chair
- Approved membership changes: Rabbi Yossi Chesney and Edy Addison
- Received update on Louisiana’s Early Learning Center Emergency Plan
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 137 (Licensing Regulations) and Bulletin 140 (Network)
- Received presentation on the 2021 Annual Report
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LOUISIANADEPARTMENTOFEDUCATION
EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil
ClaiborneBuildingThomasJeffersonRoom1201N.ThirdStreet,BatonRouge,LA70802Wednesday,March23,2022,1p.m.
CouncilMembers
Maria Blanco Dr.LibbieSonnier,ViceChairDr.MichelleJoubertDr.TamanikaOdingaDr. Susannah Craig JanineBorneChriscellaMetyorFaliciaColemanEdyAddison
RabbiYossiChesneyJenniferRobertsShenoaWebbDr.AshleyLucasAlanYoungPaulaPolito,ChairJoyMitchellLesleyCorban
KellieTaylor-WhiteCapt.AaronMarcelleNicoleAngelleRep.ChrisTurnerLindaLambertMelissaDrescher
LaTreseLeCourSen.BethMizellDr.ToniLedetLt. Lorre Claiborne NoraMcCarstleKahreeWahid
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I. CalltoOrderII. RollCallIII. ApprovaloftheMinutesofFebruary23,2022AdvisoryCouncilMeetingIV. ElectionofaChairandVice-ChairV. ConsiderationoftheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncilmembershipVI. ConsiderationoftheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationWorkgroupVII. ConsiderationofanupdateonLouisiana’sEarlyLearningCenterEmergencyPlanVIII. Considerationof proposedrevisionstoBulletin137,LouisianaEarlyLearningCenterLicensingRegulationsIX. ConsiderationofproposedrevisionstoBulletin140,LouisianaEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationNetworkX. ConsiderationoftheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncilAnnualReport‒2021XI. Adjournment
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Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory CouncilWednesday, March 23, 2022Unofficial Minutes
The March 23, 2022, meeting of the Early Childhood Care andEducation(ECCE) AdvisoryCouncil wascalled to order at 1:15 p.m. Members present were: MariaBlanco, Dr. MichelleJoubert, JanineBorne,Falicia Coleman, Edy Addison, Rabbi Yossi Chesney, Shenoa Webb, Paula Polito, Joy Mitchell, MelissaDrescher, and Nora McCarstle.
Dr. TamanikaOdinga, ChriscellaMetyor,Dr.AshleyLucas,KelliTaylor-White,Capt.AaronMarcelle,NicoleAngelle, Rep. Chris Turner, Sen. BethMizell, Dr. Toni Ledet, Lt. LorreClaiborne,andKahreeWahidwereabsent.
CandaceWeber servedasaproxyforDr.LibbieSonnier,Dr.MichelleDemeulenaereservedasaproxyforDr. SusannahCraig, CourtneyRogersservedasaproxyforJenniferRoberts,TaraEmeryservedasaproxyfor AlanYoung, CayleeCorbanservedas aproxyfor LesleyCorban, ElaineStrauss servedas aproxyforLinda Lambert, and Kyra Johnson served as a proxy for LaTrese LeCour.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartmentofEducation(LDOE)wereLisaBrochard,Dr.JennaChiasson,andKaren Powell.
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Polito at 1:15 p.m.
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Ms. Polito requested a motion toapprovetheminutes of theFebruary23, 2022, EarlyChildhoodCareand Education Advisory Council meeting. The Council’s response was as follows:
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Wed Feb 23, 2022
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to review membership and the quarterly report for Quarter 4. The body will also consider an update on early childhood care and education in Louisiana and a state plan amendment for the Child Care and Development Fund.
- Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
- Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Membership
- Quarter 4 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report
- Update on Early Childhood Care and Education in Louisiana
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LOUISIANADEPARTMENTOFEDUCATION
EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil
ClaiborneBuildingThomasJeffersonRoom1201N.ThirdStreet,BatonRouge,LA70802Wednesday,February23,2022,1:00p.m.
CouncilMembers
Maria Blanco Dr.LibbieSonnier,ViceChairDr.MichelleJoubertDr.TamanikaOdingaDr. Susannah Craig FaliciaColemanEmilyHunyadiCaroleElliot
JenniferRobertsShenoaWebbDr.AshleyLucasAlanYoungPaulaPolito,ChairJoyMitchellLesleyCorban
KellieTaylor-WhiteCapt.AaronMarcelleNicoleAngelleRep.ChrisTurnerLindaLambertMelissaDrescher
LaTreseLeCourSen.BethMizellDr.ToniLedetLt. Lorre Claiborne NoraMcCarstleKahreeWahid
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I. CalltoOrderII. RollCallIII. ApprovaloftheMinutesofNovember17,2021IV. ConsiderationoftheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncilMembershipV. ConsiderationofanUpdateonEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationinLouisianaVI. ConsiderationofLouisiana’sChildCareandDevelopmentFundStatePlanAmendmentVII. ConsiderationoftheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncilQuarterlyReport‒Quarter4VIII. Adjournment
NOTICE:InaccordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,ifyouneedspecialassistanceatthismeeting,pleasecontactLeslieDoyleatleastthreebusinessdaysinadvanceofthemeetingdescribingtheassistancethatisneeded.
Tue Feb 22, 2022
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✓ Decided: Council approves membership changes and receives state childcare updates
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council approved changes to its membership and the minutes from November 17, 2021. The Council received updates on early childhood care and education in Louisiana, the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment, and the Quarter 4 Quarterly Report.
- Approved minutes of the November 17, 2021 meeting
- Approved membership change: Chriscella Metoyer replaces James Evans
- Approved membership change: Janine Borne replaces Mathilde Mulkinas
- Received update on early childhood care and education in Louisiana
- Received presentation of Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
- Received presentation of the Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report-Quarter 4
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LouisianaDepartmentofEducation(LDOE)
EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncilWednesday,February23,2022Minutes
TheFebruary23,2022,meetingoftheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducation(ECCE)AdvisoryCouncilwascalledtoorder at 1:22p.m. Members presentwere:MariaBlanco,Dr.LibbieSonnier,JanineBorne,FaliciaColeman, Jennifer Roberts,ShenoaWebb,AlanYoung,PaulaPolito,MelissaDrescher,SenatorBethMizell,Dr.ToniLedet,andKahreeWahid.
Dr.MichelleJoubert,Dr.TamanikaOdinga,ChriscellaMetyor,CaroleElliot,Dr.AshleyLucas,JoyMitchell,Kelli Taylor-White, Capt. AaronMarcelle, NicoleAngelle, Rep. Chris Turner, LaTreseLeCour,Lt.LorreClaiborne,andNoraMcCarstlewereabsent.
Melissa Anders servedas aproxyfor Dr. SusannahCraig, EdyAddisonservedas aproxyfor EmilyHunyadi,CindyBishopservedasaproxyforLesleyCorban,andDavidThibideauxservedasaproxyforLindaLambert.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartmentofEducation(LDOE)wereLisaBrochardandKarenPowell.
ThemeetingwascalledtoorderbyMs.Politoat1:22p.m.
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Ms.PolitorequestedamotiontoapprovetheminutesoftheNovember17,2021,EarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncilmeeting. TheCouncil’sresponsewasasfollows:
1 OnmotionofMr.Young,andsecondedbyMs.Blanco,theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncilapprovedtheminutesoftheNovember17,2021,meetingoftheCouncil.
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Ms.PolitorequestedamotiontoapprovethefollowingchangesinmembershiptotheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil.
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Wed Nov 17, 2021
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider revisions to early childhood care and education bulletins
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to review proposed revisions to three state bulletins and a state plan amendment. These items concern the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network, the Child Care Development and Funds Program, and teacher preparation program standards.
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 140 (Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network)
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 139 (Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program)
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 996 (Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs)
- Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
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✓ Decided: Council endorses revisions to early childhood care and education bulletins
The Council approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021, meeting. Members endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 140 and Bulletin 139. The Council also received presentations on Bulletin 996 and the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment.
- Approved October 20, 2021, meeting minutes
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program
- Received proposed revisions to Bulletin 996, Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs
- Received presentation of Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Claiborne BuildingThomas Jefferson Room1201 N. Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
Council Members
Maria Blanco Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Vice ChairDr. Michelle JoubertDr. Tamanika OdingaDr. Susannah Craig Falicia ColemanEmily HunyadiCarole Elliot
Jennifer RobertsShenoa WebbDr. Ashley LucasAlan YoungPaula Polito, ChairJoy MitchellLesley Corban
Kellie Taylor-WhiteCapt. Aaron MarcelleNicole AngelleRep. Chris TurnerLinda LambertMelissa Drescher
LaTrese LeCourSen. Beth MizellDr. Toni LedetLt. Lorre Claiborne Nora McCarstleKahree Wahid
Agenda
I. Call to OrderII. Roll CallIII. Approval of the Minutes of October 20, 2021IV. Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 140,Louisiana Early Childhood Care andEducation NetworkV. Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 139,Louisiana Child Care Development andFunds ProgramVI. Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 996,Standards for Approval of Teacherand/or Educational Leader Preparation ProgramsVII. Consideration of Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan AmendmentVIII. Adjournment
NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct, if you need special assistance at this meeting, pleasecontactLeslie Doyleat least three business daysin advance of the meeting describing the assistance thatis needed.
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Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory CouncilWednesday, November 17, 2021Minutes
The November 17, 2021, meeting of the Early ChildhoodCareandEducation(ECCE) AdvisoryCouncilwas called to order at 1:24 p.m. Members present were: Maria Blanco, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, FaliciaColeman, Jennifer Roberts, ShenoaWebb, AlanYoung, PaulaPolito, KellieTaylor-White, LindaLambert,and Melissa Drescher.
Dr. Michelle Joubert, Dr. Tamanika Odinga, Emily Hunyadi, Carole Elliot, Dr. AshleyLucas, JoyMitchell,Capt. Aaron Marcelle, Nicole Angelle, Rep. Chris Turner, Sen. Beth Mizell, Dr. Toni Ledet, Lt. LorreClaiborne, and Nora McCarstle were absent.
Dr. MichelleDeMeulenaereservedas aproxyfor Dr. SusannahCraig, CayleeCorbanservedasproxyforLesley Corban, Jacki Savoyservedas proxyfor LaTreseLeCour, andMelindaGeorgeservedas proxyforKahree Wahid.
Representing the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) were Lisa Brochard and Karen Powell.
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Polito at 1:24 p.m.
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Ms. Polito requested a motion to approve the minutes of theOctober 20, 2021, EarlyChildhoodCareand Education Advisory Council meeting. The Council’s response was as follows:
1 On motion of Ms. Taylor-White, and seconded by Dr. DeMeulenaere, the Early Childhood Care andEducation Advisory Council approved the minutes of the October 20, 2021, meeting of the Council.
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Wed Oct 20, 2021
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider revisions to early childhood education bulletins
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will review proposed updates to several state bulletins regarding childcare networks, development funds, and teacher preparation programs. The council will also receive a narrow cost analysis report from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 140: Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Updates on possible revisions to Bulletin 139 and Bulletin 996
- Report on Narrow Cost Analysis from Stephen Barnes of UL Lafayette
- Consideration of the Quarter 3 2021 Quarterly Report
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✓ Decided: Council endorses proposed revisions to Bulletin 140
The Council approved the minutes from the July 14, 2021, meeting and endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 140 regarding the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network. Members also received updates on other bulletins and a report on Narrow Cost Analysis.
- Approved July 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Received update on possible revisions to Bulletins 140, 139, and 996
- Received report on Narrow Cost Analysis
- Received Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report ‒ Quarter 3 2021
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
This meeting will be available viaZoomand membersof the public are encouraged to providecomments by utilizing the Zoom chat function.
Phone Number:1-312-626-6799Meeting ID:978 3083 5839
Council Members
Maria Blanco Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Vice ChairDr. Michelle JoubertDr. Tamanika OdingaDr. Susannah Craig Mathilde MulkinJames EvansFalicia ColemanEmily Hunyadi
Carole ElliotJennifer RobertsShenoa WebbDr. Ashley LucasAlan YoungPaula Polito, ChairJoy MitchellLesley Corban
Kellie Taylor-WhiteCapt. Aaron MarcelleNicole AngelleRep. Chris TurnerLinda LambertMelissa Drescher
LaTrese LeCourSen. Beth MizellDr. Toni LedetLt. Lorre Claiborne Nora McCarstleKahree Wahid
Agenda
I. Call to OrderII. Roll CallIII. Approval of the Minutes of July 14, 2021IV. Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 140,Louisiana Early Childhood Care andEducation NetworkV. Consideration of an update on possible revisions to Bulletin 140:Louisiana Early ChildhoodCare and Education Network,Bulletin 139:LouisianaChild Care Development and FundsProgram, and Bulletin 996: Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational LeaderPreparation ProgramsVI. Consideration of a report on Narrow Cost Analysis from Stephen Barnes, Director, KathleenBabineaux Blanco Public Policy Center, University of Louisiana at LafayetteVII. Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Q …
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Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory CouncilWednesday, October 20, 2021Minutes
TheOctober 20, 2021, meetingof theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducation(ECCE) AdvisoryCouncil wascalled to order at 1:04 p.m. Members present were: Maria Blanco, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Dr. MichelleJoubert, Dr. Tamanika Odinga, Falicia Coleman, Carole Elliot, Jennifer Roberts, Shenoa Webb, AlanYoung, PaulaPolito, JoyMitchell, LesleyCorban, Rep. Chris Turner, LindaLambert, MelissaDrescher,Dr.Toni Ledet, and Nora McCarstle.
Mathilde Mulkin, James Evans, Emily Hunyadi, Dr. Ashley Lucas, Kellie Taylor-White, Capt. AaronMarcelle, Nicole Angelle, Sen. Beth Mizell, and Lt. Lorre Claiborne were absent.
Dr. Michelle DeMeulenaere served as a proxy for Dr. Susannah Craig, Jacki Savoy served as proxy forLaTrese LeCour, and Anthony Martin served as proxy for Kahree Wahid.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartment of Education(LDOE)wereLisaBrochard,Dr.JennaChiassonandKaren Powell.
Public comment was received by Rabbi Yossi Chesney.
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Polito at 1:04 p.m.
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Ms. Polito requested a motion to approve the minutes of theJuly14, 2021, EarlyChildhoodCareandEducation Advisory Council meeting. The Council’s response was as follows:
1 Onmotionof Dr. Odinga, andsecondedbyDr.Sonnier,theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil approved the minutes of the July 14, 2021, meeting of the Council.
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Wed Jul 14, 2021
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider revisions to child care licensing regulations and ARPA funding plan
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will meet to consider updates to Bulletin 137 (licensing regulations) and Bulletin 139 (child care development funds), as well as Louisiana's plan for using ARPA funding to support families and child care. The council will also receive a quarterly report and vote on minutes from the previous meeting.
- Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program
- Consideration of Louisiana’s Plan to Support Families and Child Care with ARPA Funding
- Consideration of an update on Early Childhood Legislation
- Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report – Quarter 2 2021
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✓ Decided: Council endorses revisions to early learning center and child care fund regulations
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 137 and Bulletin 139. The Council also received updates on early childhood legislation, ARPA funding plans, and the Quarter 2 2021 report.
- Approved minutes of the May 19, 2021 meeting
- Received update on Early Childhood Legislation
- Received presentation on Louisiana’s Plan to Support Families and Child Care with ARPA Funding
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Endorsed proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program
- Received Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report ‒ Quarter 2 2021
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Claiborne BuildingThomas Jefferson Room1201 N. Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802Wednesday, July 14, 20211-4 p.m.
Council Members
Maria Blanco Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Vice ChairDr. Michelle JoubertDr. Tamanika OdingaDr. Susannah Craig Mathilde MulkinJames EvansFalicia ColemanEmily Hunyadi
Carole ElliotJennifer RobertsShenoa WebbDr. Ashley LucasAlan YoungPaula Polito, ChairJoy MitchellLesley Corban
Kellie Taylor-WhiteCapt. Aaron MarcelleNicole AngelleRep. Chris TurnerLinda LambertMelissa Drescher
LaTrese LeCourSen. Beth MizellDr. Toni LedetLt. Lorre Claiborne Nora McCarstleKahree Wahid
Agenda
I. Call to OrderII. Roll CallIII. Approval of the Minutes of May 19, 2021IV. Consideration of an Update on Early Childhood LegislationV. Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 137,Louisiana Early Learning CenterLicensing RegulationsVI. Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 139,Louisiana Child Care Development andFunds ProgramVII. Consideration of Louisiana’s Plan to Support Familiesand Child Care with ARPA FundingVIII. Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and EducationAdvisory Council Quarterly Report‒ Quarter 2 2021IX. Adjournment
NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct, if you need special assistance at this meeting,pleasecontactLeslie Doyleat least three business daysin advance of the meeting describing the assistancethatis needed.
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Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory CouncilWednesday, July 14, 2021Minutes – Unofficial
TheJuly14, 2021meetingof theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducation(ECCE)AdvisoryCouncilwascalledtoorder at 1:12p.m. Members present were: Dr. LibbieSonnier, James Evans, FaliciaColeman,JenniferRoberts, Alan Young, Joy Mitchell, Rep. Chris Turner, Linda Lambert, Melissa Drescher, Dr. Toni Ledet,Nora McCarstle and Kahree Wahid.
MariaBlanco, Dr. MichelleJoubert, Dr. TamanikaOdinga, MathildeMulkin, EmilyHunyadi, CaroleElliot,Shenoa Webb, Dr. Ashley Lucas, Kellie Taylor-White, Capt. Aaron Marcelle, Nicole Angelle, LaTreseLeCour, Sen. Beth Mizell and Lt. Lorre Claiborne were absent.
MelissaAnders servedas aproxyfor Dr. SusannahCraig, Dr. SarinthaStricklinservedas proxyforPaulaPolito and Kelly Coreil served as proxy for Lesley Corban.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartment of Education(LDOE)wereLisaBrochard,Dr.JennaChiassonandTaylor Dunn.
Public comment was received by Rochelle Wilcox, Monique Rouge and Tara Emery.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Libbie Sonnier at 1:12 p.m.
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Dr. Sonnier requested amotiontoapprovetheminutes of theMay19, 2021EarlyChildhoodCareandEducation Advisory Council meeting. The Council’s response was as follows:
1 Onmotionof Mr. Young,andsecondedbyMs.Mitchel,theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil approved the minutes of the May 19, 2021 meeting of the Council.
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Wed May 19, 2021
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council reviews early childhood legislation and certification standards
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on legislation and COVID-19 stimulus funding. The body will consider revisions to state certification standards for school personnel and the state plan for the Child Care and Development Fund.
- Revisions to Bulletin 746 regarding Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
- Update on Early Childhood Legislation
- Update on COVID-19 impacts and Early Childhood Stimulus Funding
- Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan
- Quarter 1 2021 Quarterly Report
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✓ Decided: Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council approves March minutes
The Council approved the minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. Members received updates and presentations regarding early childhood legislation, certification standards, COVID-19 stimulus funding, and the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan.
- Approved March 17, 2021 meeting minutes
- Received update on Early Childhood Legislation
- Received presentation on proposed revisions to Bulletin 746 (Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel)
- Received update on COVID-19 Impacts and Early Childhood Stimulus Funding
- Received presentation on Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan
- Received Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report ‒ Quarter 1 2021
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Claiborne BuildingThomas Jefferson Room1201 N. Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Council Members
Maria Blanco Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Vice ChairDr. Michelle JoubertDr. Tamanika OdingaDr. Susannah Craig Mathilde MulkinJames EvansFalicia ColemanEmily Hunyadi
Carole ElliotJennifer RobertsShenoa WebbDr. Ashley LucasAlan YoungPaula Polito, ChairJoy MitchellLesley Corban
Kellie Taylor-WhiteCapt. Aaron MarcelleNicole AngelleRep. Polly ThomasRep. Chris TurnerLinda LambertMelissa Drescher
LaTrese LeCourSen. Beth MizellDr. Toni LedetLt. Lorre Claiborne Nora McCarstleKahree Wahid
Agenda
I. Call to OrderII. Roll CallIII. Approval of the Minutes of March 17, 2021IV. Consideration of an Update on Early Childhood LegislationV. Considerations of Revisions to Bulletin 746 ―LouisianaStandards for State Certification ofSchool PersonnelVI. Consideration of an Update on COVID-19 Impacts andEarly Childhood Stimulus FundingVII. Consideration of Louisiana’s Child Care and DevelopmentFund State PlanVIII. Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and EducationAdvisory Council Quarterly Report‒ Quarter 1 2021IX. Adjournment
NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct, if you need special assistance at this meeting,pleasecontactLeslie Doyleat least three business daysin advance of the meeting describing the assistancethatis needed.
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Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory CouncilWednesday, May 19, 2021Minutes – Unofficial
TheMay19, 2021meetingoftheEarlyChildhoodCareandEducation(ECCE)AdvisoryCouncilwascalledtoorder at 1:05p.m. Members present were: MariaBlanco, Dr. LibbieSonnier, Dr.MichelleJoubert,Dr.Tamanika Odinga, Dr. Susannah Craig, James Evans, Carole Elliot, Jennifer Roberts, Shenoa Webb, Dr.Ashley Lucas, Alan Young, Paula Polito, JoyMitchell, LesleyCorban, KellieTaylor-White, NicoleAngelle,Linda Lambert, Melissa Drescher, Dr. Toni Ledet, Nora McCarstle and Kahree Wahid.
Mathilde Mulkin, Falicia Coleman, Emily Hunyadi, Capt. Aaron Marcelle, Rep. Chris Turner, Sen. BethMizell and Lt. Lorre Claiborne were absent.
Tawnya Moore served as a proxy for LaTrese LeCour.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartment of Education(LDOE)wereLisaBrochard,Dr.JennaChiassonandTaylor Dunn.
The meeting was called to order by Paula Polito at 1:05 p.m.
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PaulaPolitorequestedamotiontoapprovetheminutesoftheMarch17,2021EarlyChildhoodCareandEducation Advisory Council meeting. The Council’s response was as follows:
1 Onmotionof Mr. Young, andsecondedbyDr. Odinga, theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil approved the minutes of the March 17, 2021 meeting of the Council.
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Dr. Libbie Sonnier of the Louisiana Policy Institutefor ChildrenprovidedanupdateonEarlyChildhoodLegislation.
2 OnmotionofMr.Young,andsecondedbyDr.Odinga,theCouncilreceivedanupdateonEarlyChildhoodLe …
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Wed Mar 17, 2021
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider revisions to early childhood network rules and annual report
The Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education will meet via Zoom to consider proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, which governs the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network, and to review the 2020 annual report. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and an update on the state's Early Learning Center Emergency Plan. The council is meeting remotely due to the public health emergency and will accept public comments via Zoom chat or email.
- Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Annual Report – 2020
- Consideration of an update on Louisiana’s Early Learning Center Emergency Plan
- Approval of minutes from February 24, 2021
- Consideration of Advisory Council membership changes
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✓ Decided: Council approves revisions to Bulletin 140 for early childhood care network
The Council approved proposed revisions to Bulletin 140 regarding the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network. Members also approved the appointment of a new representative from the Louisiana State Police. The Council received updates on the Early Learning Center Emergency Plan and the 2020 Annual Report.
- Approved minutes of the February 24, 2021 meeting
- Approved appointment of Capt. Aaron Marcelle to replace Capt. Mark Richards
- Approved proposed revisions to Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
- Received update on Louisiana’s Early Learning Center Emergency Plan
- Received presentation on the 2020 Annual Report
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
This meeting will be available viaZoomand membersof the public are encouraged to providecomments by utilizing the Zoom chat function.
Phone Number:1-312-626-6799Meeting ID:441 892 1159
Council Members
Maria Blanco Libbie Sonnier, Vice ChairDr. Michelle JoubertDr. Tamanika OdingaDr. Susannah Craig Mathilde MulkinJames EvansFalicia ColemanEmily Hunyadi
Carole ElliotJennifer RobertsShenoa WebbDr. Ashley LucasAlan YoungPaula Polito, ChairJoy MitchellLesley Corban
Kellie Taylor-WhiteCapt. Aaron MarcelleNicole AngelleRep. Polly ThomasRep. Christ TurnerLinda LambertMelissa Drescher
LaTrese LeCourSen. Beth MizellDr. Toni LedetLt. Lorre Claiborne Nora McCarstleKahree Wahid
Agenda
I. Call to OrderII. Roll CallIII. Approval of the Minutes of February 24, 2021IV. Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and EducationAdvisory Council membershipI. Consideration of an update on Louisiana’s Early LearningCenter Emergency PlanV. Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 140,Louisiana Early Childhood Care andEducation NetworkVI. Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and EducationAdvisory Council Annual Report ‒2020VII. Adjournment
Certification of Meeting Conducted Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.1
In accordance with R.S. 42:17.1 this notice shallserve as certification of the Early Childhood CareandEducation (ECCE) Advisory Council’s inability to otherwiseoperate in …
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Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory CouncilWednesday, March 17, 2021Minutes – Unofficial
The March 17, 2021 meeting of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Advisory Council wascalled to order at 1:02 p.m. Members present were: Maria Blanco, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Dr. MichelleJoubert, Dr. Tamanika Odinga, James Evans, Falicia Coleman, Carole Elliot, Jennifer Roberts, ShenoaWebb, Dr. AshleyLucas,AlanYoung,JoyMitchell,LesleyCorban,KellieTaylor-White,NicoleAngelle,Rep.Chris Turner, Linda Lambert, Melissa Drescher, LaTrese LeCour, Sen. Beth Mizell, Dr. Toni Ledet, NoraMcCarstle, and Kahree Wahid.
MathildeMulkin, EmilyHunyadi, Capt. AaronMarcelle, Rep. PollyThomas, andLt.LorreClaibornewereabsent.
Melissa Anders served as a proxy for Dr. Susannah Craig, and Monique Rouege served as a proxyforPaula Polito.
Public Comments were received from Melanie Bronfin.
Representing the Louisiana Department of Education were Lisa Brochard, Dr. Jenna Chiasson, TaylorDunn, and Kim Nesmith.
The meeting was called to order by Dr. Libbie Sonnier at 1:02 p.m.
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Dr. LibbieSonnier requestedamotiontoapprovetheminutes oftheFebruary24,2021EarlyChildhoodCare and Education Advisory Council meeting. The Council’s response was as follows:
1 Onmotionof Ms. Blanco, andsecondedbyDr.Odinga,theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducationAdvisoryCouncil approved the minutes of the February 24, 2021 meeting of the Council.
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Wed Feb 24, 2021
Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Council to consider revisions to child care licensing and funding regulations
The Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council is meeting to discuss proposed revisions to state licensing and fund program bulletins. The body will also consider a state plan amendment and a funding plan related to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
- Proposed revisions to Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care Development and Funds Program
- Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
- Plan for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 funding to support child care
- Quarter 4 Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report
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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple revisions to early learning center licensing regulations
The Council approved proposed revisions to 12 chapters of Bulletin 137 regarding Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations. Additionally, the Council approved revisions to two chapters of Bulletin 139 concerning the Louisiana Child Care Development Funds Program.
- Approved revisions to Bulletin 137 Chapters 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 21 (Licensing Regulations)
- Approved revisions to Bulletin 139 Chapters 1 and 3 (Child Care Development Funds Program)
- Approved minutes of the December 9, 2020 meeting
- Received update on Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
- Received presentation on CRRSA funding to support child care
- Received Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report – Quarter 4
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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
1:00 p.m.
This meeting will be available via
Zoom
and members of the public are encouraged to provide
comments by utilizing the Zoom chat function or be submitting an email to [email protected].
Phone Number:
1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID:
441 892 1159
Agenda
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Approval of the Minutes of December 9, 2020 Advisory Council meeting
IV.
Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 137,
Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing
Regulations
V.
Consideration of proposed revisions to Bulletin 139,
Louisiana Child Care Development and
Funds Program
VI.
Consideration of Louisiana’s Child Care and Development Fund State Plan Amendment
VII.
Consideration of Louisiana’s plan for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 funding to
support child care
VIII.
Consideration of the Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council Quarterly Report
‒
Quarter 4
IX.
Adjournment
NOTICE
: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance at this meeting, please
contact
Leslie Doyle
at least three business days in advance of the meeting describing the assistance that
is needed.
Certification of Meeting Conducted Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17.1
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Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory CouncilWednesday, February 24, 2021Minutes – Unofficial
TheFebruary24, 2021meetingof theEarlyChildhoodCareandEducation(ECCE) AdvisoryCouncilwascalled to order at 1:04 p.m. Members present were: Maria Blanco, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, Dr. MichelleJoubert, Dr. TamanikaOdinga, Dr. SusannahCraig, JamesEvans,FaliciaColeman,EmilyHunyadi,JenniferRoberts, Shenoa Webb, Dr. Ashley Lucas, Alan Young, Paula Polito, Joy Mitchell, Lesley Corban, KellieTaylor-White, Rep. Polly Thomas, Rep. Chris Turner, LindaLambert, MelissaDrescher, Sen. BethMizell,Toni Ledet, Nora McCarstle, and Kahree Wahid. MathildeMulkin, CaroleElliot, NicoleAngelle, LaTreseLeCour, and Lt. Lorre Claiborne were absent
Public Comments were received from Rep. Stephanie Hilferty.
RepresentingtheLouisianaDepartment of EducationwereLisaBrochard,Dr.JennaChiasson,andTaylorDunn.
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Paula Polito at 1:04 p.m.
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Ms. Polito requested a motion to approve theminutes of theDecember 9, 2020EarlyChildhoodCareand Education Advisory Council meeting. The Council’s response was as follows:
1 On motion of Dr. Odinga, and seconded by Ms. Mitchell, the Early Childhood Care and EducationAdvisory Council approved the minutes of the December 9, 2020 meeting of the Council.
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LisaBrochardoftheLDOEprovidedanupdateonproposedrevisionstoBulletin137Chapter1,LouisianaEarly Learning Center Licensing Regulations.
2 On motion …
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