Becoming an advocate for early childhood
When we have the opportunity to speak up for those who may not be able to speak for themselves, we can bring attention to the needs of the children and families we serve.
What will it take to reach equitable compensation for early childhood educators?
New York has made incredible strides over the past three years to make early care and education more affordable and accessible for families. But educators and providers who work with young children continue to receive lower wages and less robust benefits than their counterparts.
Professional development for early childhood educators and caregivers
Early childhood educators deserve top-tier professional development that is clearly aligned to relevant topic areas and led by qualified instructors.
How the Aspire Registry helps New Yorkers trust their early childhood workforce
The Aspire Registry’s dedication to supporting New York’s early learning community remains as strong as ever.
In memory of our colleague Margarita Feliz
Margarita was instrumental in designing and facilitating training for child care providers across New York City.
New Research Network study recommends pathways to address Early Intervention shortage
To enhance the quality of educational preparation for Early Intervention professionals and to address New York State’s shortage of Early Intervention providers, the research team makes three recommendations for the state to consider as pathways to increase and enhance the capacity of the state’s Early Intervention workforce.
The Institute’s office is moving to a new home
The Institute’s downtown Brooklyn office is moving to a new home in Manhattan! Effective June 3, 2024, our new address […]
A new and improved Aspire Registry
When you log in to the Aspire Registry, you’ll notice some changes to your individual profile that will improve your user experience.
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week
It’s Teacher and Child Care Provider Appreciation Week — a wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude for the work you […]
The Institute is coming to NYAEYC!
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute will be at the New York Association for the Education of Young Children’s annual conference in May!