NAFCC Community of Practice (Accredited Educators) BLG, Hybrid

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

Luz Martinez, CT Education Coach/Facilitator

Nilda Aponte, Program Quality Senior Manager