The South Central Child Care Zone is selecting five individuals (one per county) to become Conscious Discipline Endorsed Facilitators serving Cowley, Montgomery, Sumner, Elk, and Chautauqua counties.

This cohort will build local expertise to support child care providers, families, and communities well beyond the life of the grant.

What This Opportunity Includes

Selected applicants will receive a fully supported professional development experience, including:

• Paid registration to a Conscious Discipline Endorsed Facilitator Institute

• Travel and lodging covered for an out-of-state, multi-day training

• Additional training and support throughout the process

Total investment per participant: over $11,500

This is a significant opportunity to gain nationally recognized training while building leadership capacity in your local community.

About the Approach

This work is grounded in Conscious Discipline, an evidence-based, brain-based approach that helps adults and children build self-regulation, connection, and safe, supportive environments.

Watch a short overview of the approach below:

👉Conscious Discipline Institute 2026

Role & Commitment

Endorsed Facilitators will:

• Provide ongoing support, leadership, and training within their county

• Support their local Early Years Village network of providers and families

• Help build shared language and consistent practices across the region

This is a leadership role with a long-term impact, not just a training opportunity.

Selected participants will be asked to sign a commitment agreement outlining these expectations.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for individuals who:

• Live or work in one of the five Child Care Zone counties

• Are connected to child care, early learning, or family support

• Are ready to step into a leadership role within their community

• Are willing to travel for a multi-day training (expenses covered)

Why This Matters

Strong child care systems support working families, strengthen the workforce, and help communities grow.

This cohort is designed to reduce isolation among providers, build local leadership, and create sustainable support systems across our region.

Application Details

• Deadline: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

• Selected applicants will be invited to a Zoom interview

👉 Apply via link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchx5N3_UBdXmhECCn2scGg0XhSE94uxI5SHLT9gjjbVV0Bug/viewform

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