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Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that New York State will administer nearly $1.1 billion in stabilization grants to support child care providers and enable New York’s families to return to work. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is now accepting applications for the Child Care Stabilization Grant. The Grant aims…
CDA Graduation 2021
The CUNY School of Professional Studies held a virtual commencement celebration on May 26th, 2021, with its largest graduating class ever. The 56 students who graduated from the credit-bearing Child Development Associate (CDA) program did so under tremendous adversity. Many started the program before COVID began and completed the program while navigating the ever-changing landscape…
QUALITYstarsNY Receives $40 Million Investment in NYS Budget
We have exciting news! The New York State budget made historic investments in New York’s early childhood system. QUALITYstarsNY will receive $40 million funding to sustain and expand their services across the state. This unprecedented funding for the work comes from a $5 million continued investment from the state and $35 million funding from the…
New Partner for the CDA Program – SUNY Schenectady County Community College
We are excited to share that our CDA Program is expanding! In collaboration with SUNY Schenectady County Community College, we are offering credit-bearing courses that lead to the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. The program, funded through a federal grant known as the PDG Birth to 5 grant, started this spring semester and provides…
Going to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The High Quality Early Learning Project created a new video set –Going to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic to honor all of the educators who have persevered in serving children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. It features the educators and children of the Child Care Center at Lehman College at The City University of New York,…
#KidsAreEssential
The Institute is proud to share a new movement, #KidsAreEssential, a group of organizations committed to the success of children that calls on our leaders to invest in children and their families as early as possible, and address the economic, racial, and health disparities that were made worse by the pandemic. As the nation attempts…
NYS Early Childhood Advisory Council Spotlights
The Institute is pleased to share a resource from our partners at the NYS Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC). The ECAC released a new set of Local, State and National Spotlight Interviews that highlight innovative early childhood initiatives. The Institute’s Diana Diaz, Director of the Aspire Registry, is featured in her role as President of…
The Institute’s Jenna Pettinicchi and Cristina Medellin to Serve on the NYAEYC Governing Board
We are pleased to share that two of our staff members will serve on the New York Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC) Governing Board. NYAEYC is an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Its mission is to promote excellence in early care and education for New York…
Vacuna COVID-19 disponible para educadores de la primera infancia de Nueva York
La vacuna COVID-19 está disponible para todos los educadores de la primera infancia en el estado de Nueva York. Los neoyorquinos elegibles para la vacuna incluyen: Escuelas P-12: facultativos y personal de la escuela P-12 o del distrito escolar (Esto incluye a todos los maestros, maestros sustitutos, estudiantes en practica, administradores escolares, personal paraprofesional y…
COVID-19 Vaccine Available for New York’s Early Childhood Educators
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all early childhood educators in New York State. New Yorkers eligible for the vaccine include: P-12 Schools: P-12 school or school district faculty or staff (includes all teachers, substitute teachers, student teachers, school administrators, paraprofessional staff and support staff including bus drivers) Contractors working in a P-12 school…
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