Early Learning Program Orientations

Child Care Services Orientation (Required)

As part of the onboarding process to obtain a Child Care Services (CCS) Agreement, all prospective Early Learning Programs (ELP)are required to attend the Child Care Services Orientation. This mandatory session is designed to help early learning programs understand the expectations of partnering with Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas. The orientation provides a comprehensive overview of Child Care Services, including the Early Learning Program agreement, the ELP Child Care Services Manual, and the Texas Rising Star entry-level requirements. It also introduces the resources and support systems available to assist you as a CCS program.

Orientation Dates

All orientation sessions are conducted virtually, and pre-registration is not required
 
June 5 at 10:00 a.m.
June 12 at 10:00 a.m.
June 26 at 10:00 a.m.
July 3 at 10:00 a.m.
July 10 at 10:00 a.m.
July 17 at 10:00 a.m.
July 24 at 10:00 a.m.
July 31 at 10:00 a.m.

To join a session, click the link and it will open directly in your browser via Microsoft Teams.

Join CCS Orientation

Texas Rising Star Orientation (Required)

After completing the CCS Orientation and signing your provider agreement, the first required step toward Texas Rising Star certification is attending the Texas Rising Star Orientation. This mandatory session provides essential guidance for both onboarding and certified Early Learning Programs. It offers a detailed overview of the Texas Rising Star program and outlines the steps needed to achieve and maintain certification.

To ensure a productive and engaging experience for all participants:

• Late Entry: Attendees will not be admitted more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.
• Participation: Active engagement and having your camera turned on are required to receive attendance credit.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to your participation!

Administrator & Owner Orientation Session

To attend the Director/Owner session, please click the link to join on the 1st Monday of every month. Director orientation begins at 12:00 p.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.

Administrator & Owner Orientation

Staff Orientation Session

To attend the staff orientation, please click the link to join on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Staff orientation begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m.

Staff Orientation