Dates:
Session 1: Monday, January 26, 2026
Session 2: Monday, April 27, 2026
Session 3: Monday, July 27 (in-person, TBD)
Session 4: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Online via Zoom, one hybrid in-person session
Language: Spanish w/English Interpretation
This community of practice is a dedicated space for NAFCC-accredited educators to connect with peers who are on a similar professional journey. These quarterly gatherings are facilitated by All Our Kin staff who lead NAFCC accreditation support and provide coaching to educators. Together, participants will:
- Exchange and co-create best practices, tools and strategies rooted in collective expertise
- Explore shared challenges and problem-solve to strengthen both individual and shared practice
- Celebrate accomplishments and milestones along the accreditation journey
- Build a shared identity and collective voice to advocate for the needs of accredited educators.
Who is this Community of Practice for?
NAFCC-accredited family child care educators only
Professional Development Hours:
1 hour of professional development per session
Meet the Facilitators:
Johana Vallejo, CT Education Coach/Facilitator
Nilda Aponte, Program Quality Senior Manager