Silvia Pereida, Author at What's the DEEL?

College and Career Readiness Networking Event Highlights Regional Grant Partnership

June 9, 2025

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), in partnership with Seattle Public Schools, hosted the College and Career Access Networking event. The event provided opportunity for community-based organizations supporting Seattle middle and high school students in the area of college and career readiness to connect, share highlights of their work and build community. This event was funded by the Washington Student Achievement Regional Challenge Grant.

Filed Under: BIPOC Community Youth Programs, College and Scholarships, K-12 EducationTagged With: College and Career Readiness, Postsecondary Access

Children, Race, and Racism Institute: Centering, Cultivating, and Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Girls

May 19, 2025

On May 8 – 10, 2025 DEEL hosted the Children, Race, and Racism Institute: Centering, Cultivating, and Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Girls. The purpose of the Children, Race, and Racism institute is to continue the work started over 30-years ago when Seattle-area educators came together with the common goal… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Department News

Nearly 5,000 Seattle Child Care Staff Receiving Retention Payments

May 1, 2025

Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced that more than 4,950 child care educators and staff will receive a one-time payment of up to $555.

Filed Under: Child Care (ages 0-12), Department News, Early Learning, Education LeviesTagged With: Child Care Retention Payments

DEEL Spring 2025 Newsletter

March 31, 2025

DEEL is excited to share its spring newsletter. This quarter highlights the expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program for the upcoming 2025-26 school year – now enrolling. As well as free telehealth services for Seattle youth and young adults. Plus, the latest on the levy renewal process and information on… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Child Care (ages 0-12), Department News, Early Learning, Education Levies, K-12 EducationTagged With: Child Care Assistance Program, Kindergarten Readiness, Postsecondary Access, Seattle Preschool Program

Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program Expanding for 2025-26 School Year

March 14, 2025

The Seattle Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year – classes begin in September!

Filed Under: Department News, Early Learning, Education Levies, Preschool (Ages 3-4)Tagged With: Kindergarten Readiness, Seattle Preschool Program

Seattle Families Invited to Apply to Child Care Assistance Program

March 7, 2025

On average families save $7,500 annually with Seattle’s child care subsidy assistance program SEATTLE – (March 7) – The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is proud to announce the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is expanding its capacity to serve newly eligible families. Families living in Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Child Care (ages 0-12), Department News, Early Learning, Education LeviesTagged With: Child Care Assistance Program

DEEL Awards $805K to Six Child Care Centers to Improve Seattle Preschool Program Facilities

March 5, 2025

The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced $805,000 in funding for facilities improvements at six Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) providers.

Filed Under: Department News, Preschool (Ages 3-4)Tagged With: Seattle Preschool Program

Seattle King County’s Public Health Nurses Bridge Knowledge and Equity for Healthy Kids

January 30, 2025

Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) has a diverse team of child health specialists supporting a healthy start for Seattle’s children while unlocking the full potential of early learning educators. The Child Care Health Program (CCHP) provides consultations to child care sites across Seattle, including those who offer… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Child Care (ages 0-12), Early Learning, Education LeviesTagged With: Child Care Assistance Program

BrightSpark Early Learning Services: Sparking Connections to Child Care Services for Seattle Families with Homeless Child Care Subsidies

January 27, 2025

For over eight years, BrightSpark Early Learning Services has partnered with DEEL through the Homeless Child Care Subsidy Program (HCCSP). HCCSP is a low-barrier program predominantly serving families experiencing homelessness and facing challenges accessing child care programs.

Filed Under: Child Care (ages 0-12), Department News, Early LearningTagged With: Families Education Preschool Promise, FEPP Levy

Seattle Preschool Program Wins Third National Gold Medal for High-Quality, Accessible Early Learning Programming

January 24, 2025

The Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) has received a third gold medal for high-quality preschool programming. This is the seventh year SPP has received national recognition.