Professionalism in early childhood education
What does it look like and feel like to be “professional” in an early learning environment? How can early care and learning providers strengthen their sense of professionalism in the field?
“An incredible journey of learning”
Working in early childhood education and feeling responsible for the impact I make on young children and the partnerships and relationships I develop with families, I wanted to learn more to be a better leader.
Fostering curiosity and interest in young children
An essential strategy that I use as an early childhood educator to cultivate curiosity and stimulate children’s interest is to provide an environment that promotes exploration and inquiry.
Leading learning spaces for all learners
“Sometimes as leaders we feel like we need to have all the answers, but sometimes not having the answer and taking the time to ask the right questions can be so powerful.”
Free trainings for legally exempt child care providers
“Family child care providers can sometimes feel invisible and isolated, but this is their place to build relationships and give each other advice.”
Nancy Klinger Memorial Scholarship awarded
Each year, the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute honors a student enrolled in the Children’s Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) program at the CUNY School of Professional Studies with the Nancy Klinger Memorial Scholarship.
Jabari Brisport visits QUALITYstarsNY
Equitable pay and respect for early childhood educators were themes of New York State Senator Jabari Brisport’s remarks at the QUALITYstarsNY all-staff convening.
Celebrate National Family, Friend and Neighbor Appreciation Week
This week (Sept. 10-14) is National Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) Appreciation Week!
Staff recruitment funds available to New York State child care programs have doubled
The Office of Children and Family Services has DOUBLED the amount of grant funding available to eligible New York State child care programs through the Workforce Retention Grant.
It’s time to apply for the OCFS Workforce Retention Grant
Nearly 5,000 programs have already received funding from the OCFS Workforce Retention Grant, which provides eligible programs with funding for […]