{"id":2663,"date":"2024-06-27T10:35:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T14:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/?p=2663"},"modified":"2024-06-27T14:41:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T18:41:54","slug":"spring-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/es\/spring-2024","title":{"rendered":"Primavera de 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2663\" class=\"elementor elementor-2663\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16caf4ac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"16caf4ac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-161af872\" data-id=\"161af872\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61f10d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61f10d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b><span style=\"font-size:16.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:&quot;Century Gothic&quot;,sans-serif\">SPRING 2024<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18a63f42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18a63f42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/March1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/March1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/March1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/March1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/March1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/March1.jpg 1088w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p><div><p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #050505; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">March 2024 | <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #050505; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">QCCN\u2019s Education Team hosted a successful in-person <b>PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY.<\/b><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"color: #050505; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">We had a great turnout with over 50 <\/span><b style=\"color: #050505; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Department of Education (DOE)<\/b><span style=\"color: #050505; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\"> affiliated programs in attendance.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"color: #050505; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">It was a wonderful day of learning and laughter with our valued early childhood providers who support over 250 DOE children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><p><style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style> <style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style> <style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 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style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #050505; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">April 2024 |<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #050505; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"> QCCN hosted a special spring event, partnering with the <b>Pajama Program,<\/b> who facilitated an informative workshop on <b>\u201cSleep Health for Young Children.\u201d<\/b><\/span><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #050505; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><br><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"color: #050505; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Parents and early childhood providers came together to learn strategies to promote healthy sleep practices.<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #050505; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Attendees received practical sleep health information along with a Pajama Program R.E.A.D.Y ROUTINE BEDTIME KIT.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #050505; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #050505; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">This wonderful experience is part of QCCN\u2019S PARENT SUPPORT and WELLNESS project funded by the&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.participate.nyc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic';\">New York City Civic Engagement Commission-The People\u2019s Money.<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #050505; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\"><br><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\n<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd1753 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dd1753\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2682 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/May12024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"419\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/May12024.png 419w, https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/May12024-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/May12024-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/May12024-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/b><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">May 2024<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">&nbsp;| QCCN was proud to have one of our affiliated early childhood<b> providers, featured in Queens Community House\u2019s \u2013 MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR series:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;<i style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">\u201cI have been a Queens Childcare Network (QCCN)<br>affiliated provider since February 2023. I opened my licensed family group program in 2022. This year, I applied to the Queens Economic Development Center &#8211; Queens Tech and Innovation Contest. I am now a second time finalist eligible to win a $20,000 prize! On May 8, I will make my final pitch to investors at the Resorts World in New York City.<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div><i style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div><i><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">I am pitching the benefits of, and need for, a 24-hour home-based childcare program that provides services for mixed aged groups of children. This model allows for childcare outside of traditional work hours. It\u2019s especially helpful for parents who are essential workers such as police officers or medical professionals, as well as restaurant workers and home attendants.<\/span><\/i><i style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><br><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div><i><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div><i><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">If I win the $20,000 prize, the funds will be used to purchase healthy food, program supplies, educational materials, and pay staff. I believe there is a strong need for quality childcare catering to families who work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends. Ultimately, I want to provide a safe space for children to learn and grow while supporting diverse working families.\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><br><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><br><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">\u2014 Shanelle Pierre, QCCN Provider<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">#QCHMeetYourNeighbor<\/span><\/p>\n<p><style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\n<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\n<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0ecd2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0ecd2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<pre><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queenschildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"457\" height=\"539\" \/><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">May 2024<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"> | QCCN had a great time checking in with our wonderful partners at <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lena.org\/lena-grow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\">LENA Grow.<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/pre><div><p style=\"line-height: 130%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">LENA Grow offers a unique, evidence-based solution to boost children&#8217;s language, literacy, and social-emotional development. It also promotes data driven professional development of early childhood educators.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height: 135%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 135%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\">During our May meeting, the QCCN team reviewed the positive impact of LENA\u2019s <b>talk pedometer technology<\/b> with our participating providers and the children in their care.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height: 130%;\"><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Since QCCN began collaborating with LENA two years ago, our providers report a greater sense of professionalism and confidence in their roles as early childhood educators.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height: 135%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 135%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\">Parents have shared how helpful it is to have clear and colorful feedback from LENA on their child\u2019s communication development. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height: 130%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">QCCN is grateful to the <\/span><b style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation<\/b><span style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\"> for making this great partnership possible.<\/span><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><p><style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style> <style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style> <style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPRING 2024 March 2024 | QCCN\u2019s Education Team hosted a successful in-person PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY. We had a great turnout with over 50 Department of Education (DOE) affiliated programs in attendance. 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