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Quest for Quality Podcast
Hosted by Community Connections for Children · EN
Listen along for bite-sized insights surrounding quality program practices. Led by the dedicated STARS Coaches from Community Connections for Children, serving ELRC Regions 8, 9, & 10, this podcast is your go-to source for early learning and child development information and resources.
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41: You Matter Too (a 5 minute reset for teachers)
Feb 300:07:05Tap to summarizeEarly childhood teaching is meaningful—and exhausting. In this episode, we slow things down and speak directly to infant, toddler, and preschool teachers about burnout, well-being, and the emotional weight of the work. Through real classroom scenarios and gentle, practical strategies, this episode offers a moment of validation, reflection, and support—without asking you to do more. This is a reminder that your well-being matters too.
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40: Understanding STARS & the Supports Behind Quality
Jan 2000:09:43Tap to summarizeCurious about STARS or wondering what support is available? This episode breaks down what the STARS program is, how the process works, and how coaching and resources help programs build and maintain quality over time. Designed to support long-term success, STARS offers guidance, structure, and partnership—and this episode helps bring it all together in a clear, approachable way.
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2: Rapid Response
Jul 23, 2024Tap to summarizeRapid Response may not be a new term to you, but how the support service is implemented has recently changed. Check out our conversation with rapid response coordinator Kim Alloway and learn the history of rapid response, the importance of such a program, and the process steps for utilizing the support program. See additional documents here:RR Expectations – Programs – BilingualUpdated Flow Chart & Contacts – 5.6.24
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