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Welcome to the 2026 3-Day DFSS PreService

đź“ŤPalmer House Chicago
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
 
Breakfast and Registration open at 8:00am
Conference programming from 9:00am -4:10pm
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Tuesday, August 4
 

9:20am CDT

For Federal Funding Agencies. ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance)
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 2
Review of Early Childhood Federal Funding Head Start and Early Head Start Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Fredy Carranza

Fredy Carranza

SSC Program Management Quality Unit, DFSS
Former federal reviewer and Adjunct CDA professor at St. Augustine College Currently City of Chicago Children Services Division. Specializing in Systems Evaluation Compliances, Federal and State Eligibility, Human Resources, Health and Safety, Ongoing Monitoring etc.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 2
  DFSS

11:10am CDT

From Private Initiative Home Base Program to Prevention Initiative Home Base Programs
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 2
To provide State Implementation Requirements, Record-keeping and Reporting.
Speakers
avatar for Fredy Carranza

Fredy Carranza

SSC Program Management Quality Unit, DFSS
Former federal reviewer and Adjunct CDA professor at St. Augustine College Currently City of Chicago Children Services Division. Specializing in Systems Evaluation Compliances, Federal and State Eligibility, Human Resources, Health and Safety, Ongoing Monitoring etc.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:10am - 12:10pm CDT
Salon 2
  DFSS

1:20pm CDT

Peer to Peer Networking Session: Home visiting
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 5
Speakers
avatar for Fredy Carranza

Fredy Carranza

SSC Program Management Quality Unit, DFSS
Former federal reviewer and Adjunct CDA professor at St. Augustine College Currently City of Chicago Children Services Division. Specializing in Systems Evaluation Compliances, Federal and State Eligibility, Human Resources, Health and Safety, Ongoing Monitoring etc.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 5
  DFSS

1:20pm CDT

DFSS CSD FY 26-27 Data Training
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:20pm - 3:00pm CDT
Salon 12
Did you know about our new enrollment application process through Banyan?  Come see what's new on the attendance form that will roll out September 1st? What new requirements are on the ISBE rpt?  Did you hear about PIR this year? Oh, snap let's talk about that data collection.

Speakers
CZ
JB

JOCELYN Buchanan

Supervisor of Children Services Division, Department of Family and Support Services

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:20pm - 3:00pm CDT
Salon 12
  DFSS
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

9:20am CDT

Planning with Purpose: The Importance of Effective Lesson Planning and Timely Documentation
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 2
Creating intentional lesson plans and completing documentation in a timely manner are essential components of high-quality early childhood education. This presentation will highlight how effective planning supports individualized instruction, promotes meaningful learning experiences, and ensures alignment with curriculum goals and child outcomes. Participants will also explore the importance of accurate and consistent documentation in tracking children’s progress, supporting assessments, maintaining compliance, and strengthening communication with families and stakeholders. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, educators will gain tools to improve organization, accountability, and overall classroom success.
Speakers
avatar for Natasha Belt

Natasha Belt

Quality Education Service Coordinator, City of Chicago Department of Family Support Services
Natasha Belt was born on April 28, 1982, in Chicago’s Altgeld Gardens community, where she discovered her passion for service, education, and the arts at an early age. From singing in the choir to mastering martial arts, she embraced every opportunity while attending Grissom Elementary... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:20am - 10:20am CDT
Salon 2
  DFSS

9:20am CDT

Budget Ready
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:20am - 11:00am CDT
Salon 6
Do you want to know how not to have you budget help up in the city process? Do you know all the right documentation to send in along with your budget? Come let's talk about the documentation and allow us to explain the reasoning why?
Speakers
ET

Eleni Tianis

Supervisor of Children Services, DFSS CSD
JP

Jacinta Passamentt

Assistant Director Program Admin/Fiscal, DFSS CSD
AJ

Angel Jones-Dotson

Simple Servant, DFSS
Dr. Jones-Dotson has worked in the field of H/R, Grants Management, & Auditing for over 30+ years.  She is found of learning new things and helping others bridge the gap to what they thought numbers were to what the possibilities of what they could be.
Budget Ready Preservice Training 2026 2027 pdf
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:20am - 11:00am CDT
Salon 6
  DFSS

11:00am CDT

Quality Support Service Coordinator
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Salon 2
Creating intentional lesson plans and completing documentation in a timely manner are essential components of high-quality early childhood education. This presentation will highlight how effective planning supports individualized instruction, promotes meaningful learning experiences, and ensures alignment with curriculum goals and child outcomes. Participants will also explore the importance of accurate and consistent documentation in tracking children’s progress, supporting assessments, maintaining compliance, and strengthening communication with families and stakeholders. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, educators will gain tools to improve organization, accountability, and overall classroom success.
Speakers
avatar for Natasha Belt

Natasha Belt

Quality Education Service Coordinator, City of Chicago Department of Family Support Services
Natasha Belt was born on April 28, 1982, in Chicago’s Altgeld Gardens community, where she discovered her passion for service, education, and the arts at an early age. From singing in the choir to mastering martial arts, she embraced every opportunity while attending Grissom Elementary... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Salon 2
  DFSS

2:10pm CDT

DFSS CSD FY 26-27 Data Training
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:45pm CDT
Salon 1
Did you know about our new enrollment application process through Banyan?  Come see what's new on the attendance form that will roll out September 1st? What new requirements are on the ISBE rpt?  Did you hear about PIR this year? Oh, snap let's talk about that data collection.

Speakers
CZ
JB

JOCELYN Buchanan

Supervisor of Children Services Division, Department of Family and Support Services

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:45pm CDT
Salon 1
  DFSS
 
Thursday, August 6
 

9:20am CDT

Budget Ready
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 11:00am CDT
Salon 6
Do you want to know how not to have you budget help up in the city process? Do you know all the right documentation to send in along with your budget? Come let's talk about the documentation and allow us to explain the reasoning why?
Speakers
ET

Eleni Tianis

Supervisor of Children Services, DFSS CSD
JP

Jacinta Passamentt

Assistant Director Program Admin/Fiscal, DFSS CSD
AJ

Angel Jones-Dotson

Simple Servant, DFSS
Dr. Jones-Dotson has worked in the field of H/R, Grants Management, & Auditing for over 30+ years.  She is found of learning new things and helping others bridge the gap to what they thought numbers were to what the possibilities of what they could be.
Budget Ready Preservice Training 2026 2027 pdf
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:20am - 11:00am CDT
Salon 6
  DFSS

1:20pm CDT

Peer to Peer Networking Session for Health
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 9

Speakers
avatar for Beatrice Nichols

Beatrice Nichols

Director, Children's Services, CSD
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon 9
  DFSS

2:30pm CDT

Peer to Peer Networking Session: Health, Mental Health, Hearing & Vision and Disabilities
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 1

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Salon 1
  DFSS
 

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