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Your source for news and information from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. You will hear from Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs and special guests to give you an update on all things DECAL.
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S8E22 Episode 22 - Audits & Compliance Team
Send a textIn a field where the well-being and developmental growth of our youngest children is at stake, it’s essential that standards, policies, and regulations are upheld with diligence and…
S8E21 Episode 21 - Hiring at DECAL
Send a textThis week we’re delving into a topic that’s both exciting and essential: hiring at DECAL. Whether you’re interested in joining our team or just curious about what it takes to work in state…
S8E20 Episode 20 - DECAL Scholars
Send a textDECAL Scholars is a transformative initiative designed to support early childhood educators on their journey to earning a degree or credential. From personalized educational counseling to…
S8E19 Episode 19 - Georgia Pre-K Classroom Refurbishment Grants
Send a textOn this episode we’re focusing on an exciting opportunity for Pre-K programs here in Georgia: the Pre-K Classroom Refurbishment Funding. These funds bring a chance to further enhance…
S8E18 Episode 18 - Meet Monica Griffin
Send a textNutrition plays a crucial role in early care settings by supporting children's growth, development, and ability to learn. Establishing healthy eating habits during these formative years…
S8E17 Episode 17 - Inclusive Early Learning Week
Send a textThis week we’re preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Inclusive Early Learning Week, happening all across Georgia February 9-13, just before Valentine's Day. This milestone event…
S8E16 Episode 16 - GPEE Early Learning Panel
Send a textToday, we’re diving into highlights of the annual Media Symposium hosted by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, held on January 9, 2026. One of the standout sessions was a…
S8E15 Episode 15 - Preview of the 2026 Georgia General Assembly
Send a textOn Monday, January 12, 2026, the Georgia General Assembly continues its 158th session…which began with the 2025 General Assembly in the traditional two-year cycle. It gets pretty busy…
S8E14 Episode 14 - Helping Mamas
Send a textThis week, we are excited to shine a light on Helping Mamas, a remarkable nonprofit organization here in Georgia dedicated to connecting essential baby supplies to families in need. From…
S8E13 Episode 13 - Starting Early in Early Childhood Education
Send a textSome Georgia high school students are getting a jump start on their careers in early childhood education by taking classes on the subject as early as high school. For example, Maxwell High…
S8E12 Episode 12 - Meet the Interns
Send a textThis week we’re excited to talk with the talented college interns who joined us during the 2025 fall semester and learn more about the projects they tackled, and the valuable lessons…
S8E11 Episode 11 - Chat with the Commissioner
Send a textThis week an insightful conversation with Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs as she shares updates on early childhood education, key initiatives shaping the future of Georgia’s youngest learners,…
S8E10 Episode 10 - Chop Look Listen Brunswick
Send a textToday a special episode of DECAL Download coming to you from Brunswick, Georgia…the site of a recent media event announcing the launch of Chop, Look & Listen, our new statewide…
S8E9 Episode 9 - Chop Look Listen Alpharetta
Send a textOn this week’s episode, we’re taking you outside the studio to Seven Branches Academy in Alpharetta, Georgia, where October 28 we held the first of two Chop Look Listen events. This…
S8E8 Episode 8 - Happy Helpings
Send a textFor many kids across Georgia, summer vacation means more fun and free time. But for kids facing food insecurity, made worse by COVID’s impact on already tight-family budgets, no school can…
S8E7 Episode 7 - Small Wonders
Send a textThis week we’re introducing a new feature on DECAL Download called Small Wonders. Partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Small Wonders will bring you trusted expert advice on…
S8E6 Episode 6 - Chop Look Listen
Send a textMeals and snacks can be dangerous. Choking accidents remain a leading cause of injury and even death among young children both in child care settings and at home. In 2024, Georgia…
S8E5 Episode 5 - Meet the New Georgia's Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year
Send a textOn September 30, DECAL named our new Georgia Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year with surprise visits to their classrooms. We were thrilled to spotlight two…
S8E4 Episode 4 - Update on Quality Rated Workforce Bonuses
Send a textToday we’re discussing a topic that’s bringing well-deserved recognition—and financial support—to the educators who are the backbone of our child care system: the Quality Rated Workforce…
S8E3 Episode 3 - Open Enrollment
Send a textOpen Enrollment for health benefits is a pivotal time for employees here at DECAL. During this annual window…this year October 20 to November 8…staff members can review, select, or update…
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DECAL Download has published 396 episodes since September 2018, covering topics in Arts, Education.
DECAL Download is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.
