The results of a recent study at Yale University have just been released, examining child care and the spread of COVID-19. The Institute is pleased to share information about this study, which was carried out in part in cooperation with the Aspire Registry. A new study conducted by researchers at Yale University shows that child…
Juneteenth
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute is proud to observe the resolution, following Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, and adopted by the City University of New York yesterday, declaring Friday, June 19, 2020, as a CUNY-wide holiday “in observance of Juneteenth [which] honors the history, perseverance, and achievements of African Americans, and celebrates America’s…
Authentic Assessment: A Critical Tool for Early Childhood Educators
Elisa A. Hartwig Authentic assessment is a powerful tool for early childhood educators to analyze information gathered during everyday classroom activities and routines in order to understand each unique child’s development. Consistent and comprehensive reflection on observation notes, photos, artistic creations, emergent writing, and dictations provides teachers with meaningful insight about each child and about…