First Up @FirstUpEarlyEd
First Up (formerly DVAEYC) provides professional development, coaching, and advocacy for families, caregivers, and ECE professionals. https://t.co/ix7jOCNOL8 firstup.org Philadelphia, PA Joined September 2011-
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First Up will be holding monthly virtual meetings with Spanish speaking providers to share and build with one another through Early Childhood Education! Click the link to register today! shorturl.at/2qL2D #FirstUp #ECE #ECELatinos
Interested in leading a workshop at the 2026 First Up Annual Conference? Submit a Request for Workshop Proposal application and take the first step toward hosting a session! Proposals are due Sept. 30 so apply today! loom.ly/RfkhjO4 #FirstUp #ECE #FirstUpconf26
Happy #TWT! It is back to school time! Comment below, what is your favorite back to school tradition or activity? This is a special time for our little learners so let us know how you get them ready for the school year. #FirstUp #TWT #ECE #backtoschool
Join First Up’s English and Hispanic ECE Fellowships! These programs will train leaders to bring about positive changes in the field of ECE. Click the link to join our info session and learn more! loom.ly/t-1EwOk #FirstUp #ECEFellowship #HispanicFellowship
Help your young learner develop fine motor skills and engage with familiar objects in a new way by taping them to a wall or new surface! Click the link to watch our full video! loom.ly/g7izWyE #FirstUp #ECE #learningtips #tape
Join First Up for the All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series! This 10-session business curriculum is designed specifically to teach you business tactics and help you thrive! Click the link to learn more! loom.ly/PX1rII0
Happy #TWT! The state budget is still not passed, which is a problem for everyone. We are asking you to use your voice on social media to affect change and advocate for Early Learning. Click the link to see sample messages and take action today! loom.ly/EAASBgs
First Up will be holding monthly virtual meetings with Spanish speaking providers to share and build with one another through Early Childhood Education! Click the link to register today! shorturl.at/2qL2D #FirstUp #ECE #ECELatinos
Join us for the @AllOurKin Family Child Care Business Series! This 10-session business curriculum is designed specifically to teach you business tactics and help you thrive! Click the link to learn more! loom.ly/PX1rII0
We have one more session left! Join us for a training series designed to support Black children’s positive racial identity. This training provides 10 PQAS credits, a book bundle giveaway for those who complete all five sessions! Click to more! loom.ly/eJK2QOk #FirstUp
Happy #TWT! The budget is past due and this will have a ripple effect through the state if our lawmakers do not act quickly to pass this budget. Click the link below to reach out to your representative so they can Take Action! loom.ly/IDh6Wz8 #FirstUp #TWT #ECE
Help your toddler learn and draw conclusions from real-life events such as the weather with this backyard investigation! Click the link to watch our full video on Weather Experiments. loom.ly/BA8KwJ8 #FirstUp #ECE #learningtips #weather
Happy #TWT! In partnership with @HomeGrownOrg and the @thrivingproproj, we've seen how livable wages empower Home-Based providers to thrive and support young learners. Let’s keep advocating for the funding and tools all early childhood educators need! loom.ly/IDh6Wz8
Join us for a training series designed to support Black children’s positive racial identity. This training provides 10 PQAS credits, a book bundle giveaway for those who complete all five sessions, and so much more! Click to learn more! loom.ly/eJK2QOk #FirstUp #ECE
Join First Up's English and Hispanic ECE Fellowships! These programs train future leaders in early childhood education. Participants must commit to the full schedule. Click the link for the info session and more details! loom.ly/6j-ILsM #FirstUp #ECEFellowship
Searching for ways to engage your kids? First Up has Tips for Tots—easy, fun ideas using household items that turn learning into a creative playground! Check out the video below for more info and subscribe to our YouTube channel for additional tips! loom.ly/Tu1ApKc
Happy #TWT! Mark your calendars for the 2026 First Up Annual Conference! Join us March 6th & 7th at the Hilton on City Ave and help us Thrive Together while Collaborating and Connecting with Community! #FirstUp #ECE #FirstUpconf26 #savethedate
THE 2026 CONFERENCE HAS A NEW DATE! Mark your calendars for the 2026 First Up Annual Conference March 6th and 7th, 2026! Come for the community, stay for the connection! #FirstUp #ECE #FirstUpconf26 #savethedate

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