The Institute comments on the NYS Child Care and Development Fund plan
Expanding access to child care programs in New York State also means building and
strengthening a robust workforce.
Investing in New York’s early childhood workforce
Several of the Institute’s initiatives are highlighted in New York State’s new Child Care Availability Task Force report.
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!
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.
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.
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 […]
How the Credit-Bearing CDA Shapes Careers: Janell Barron’s Story
I spent an evening catching up with Janell Barron, a CUNY SPS CDA Alumni (‘2017). Janell started the program in […]
CDA Graduation 2021
The CUNY School of Professional Studies held a virtual commencement celebration on May 26th, 2021, with its largest graduating class […]
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 […]