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As New York State slowly begins to re-open, many early care and education providers are wondering what work will look and feel like when they return to their centers. In the coming weeks, Teaching, Leading and Caring (TLC) will be sharing the perspectives of leaders of programs across the state that have stayed open throughout…
In April, the Slate School launched its Education Idea Lab, a virtual event series that features leaders and participants from all sectors of education and innovation. The series is open to the public and is scheduled through May 31, 2020. The Institute’s Executive Director, Sherry Cleary, participated in a panel entitled “A Deep Dive into…
One of the goals of the TLC blog at the Institute is to share a variety of perspectives on teaching, leading, and caring as we all adapt to new and different circumstances. In recognition of the learning that is happening through everyday interactions in loving families, we invited one of our Screening and Assessment Specialists,…
The Institute’s Early Childhood Career Center has established the ECE Employment Network for employers and professionals at all levels. The goal of the Network is to connect job seekers with available employment in early childhood. Inspired by the early childhood needs created by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Network will assist New York’s early childhood programs as…
As New York State slowly begins to re-open, many early care and education providers are wondering what work will look and feel like when they return to their centers. In the coming weeks, Teaching, Leading and Caring (TLC) will be sharing the perspectives of leaders of programs across the state that have stayed open throughout…
Remote learning doesn’t make a lot of sense with young children, but puppets can help. They can be made out of anything on hand. They draw out children’s creativity, language and emotions. And, best of all, they turn the corporate video conference space into a children’s puppet playspace. At Teaching, Leading and Caring we have…
QUALITYstarsNY is New York State’s voluntary 5-Star early childhood quality rating and improvement system. Since its inception, QUALITYstarsNY has focused its evidence-based practices on ensuring that young children in participating programs have access to excellence and families can trust the level of quality in the program they choose. As Quality Improvement Specialists with QUALITYstarsNY, we…
“I want to include math in remote learning.” Checking in with Ms. Spencer, I heard her concern for her toddlers and a new goal. As an early childhood coach, I have seen Ms. Spencer and her partner teacher, Ms. Lakisha, give 110% as they collaborate with families to support children’s learning at University Settlement’s Children’s…
Since the statewide shutdown, our class rosters have grown significantly, but not in the way you might expect. Although our preschool is no longer accepting new enrollees, we find ourselves serving more children as our students invite their siblings to join our virtual programming. “Lucy, it’s time for school!” three-year-old Sam calls off-screen to her…
Leadership is most needed during times of stress and crisis. Jenna Pettinicchi is currently transitioning from her role as the Director of FirstStepNYC, a high quality early childhood program located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, to take a leadership role at the Institute’s Early Childhood Leadership Initiative. As a program director, Jenna demonstrated how…
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