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.
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.
Getting ready for kindergarten with the Staten Island Alliance
The Staten Island Alliance for North Shore Children and Families hosted the “We Got Your Back” event at PS 21 on Aug. 3 for incoming kindergarten students and their families.
Early Childhood Career Development Center receives prestigious Heckscher Grant
The Institute’s Early Childhood Career Development Center has been awarded a grant from the Heckscher Foundation for Children for an […]
Congratulations 2022 Early Career Scholars
The NYC Early Childhood Research Network have announced their new Early Career Scholars awardees. The 2022 cohort will be: David Vining a […]
Dona Anderson will serve as the new Executive Director of the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute
The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute is pleased to announce that Dona Anderson has been named the new […]