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Your source for news and information from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. You will hear from Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs and special guests to give you an update on all things DECAL.
Podcasting since 2018 • 348 episodes
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Latest Episodes
Episode 24 - NASLEE Leadership Academy Fellow Angela Shelton + Pre-K to College Sweepstakes with Bethany Whetzel
On this week’s podcast, we’re thrilled to announce that DECAL’s own Workforce Supports Supervisor Angela Shelton has been accepted into the 2025 cohort of the National Association of State Leaders in Early Education (NASLEE) Leadership Academy....
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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Episode 23 - CAPS 2Gen Student Parent Pilot
The CAPS 2Gen Student Parent Pilot is an innovative initiative launched by DECAL in collaboration with the Technical College System of Georgia and WorkSource Georgia OneStops. This pilot program focuses on supporting the Student Parent Priority...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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30:19
Episode 22 - Preventing Choking in Child Care
Today we are discussing a critical issue: preventing choking in childcare settings. Choking is a leading cause of injury and even death in young children, but it is preventable with the right knowledge and practice. Joining us to talk about the...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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34:33
Episode 21 - Applying for Georgia's Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year 2025-2026
If you’re passionate about teaching in Georgia’s Pre-K Program, making a difference in the lives of young learners, and want to be recognized for your hard work, this episode is for you! DECAL is now accepting applications for Georgia’s P...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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30:03
Episode 20 - Early Childhood Educators of the Year
For the fourth consecutive year, DECAL and the Georgia Foundation for Early Care and Learning are recognizing three individuals as Georgia’s Early Childhood Educators of the Year for 2024-2025. Joining us to talk about serving as Georgia’s Earl...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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41:07