Investing in child care begins with investing in the workforce
In her testimony before the New York State legislature on Feb. 12, our executive director Dona Anderson shared why statewide […]
NYS Child Care Availability Task Force releases roadmap for universal child care
New York State’s Child Care Availability Task Force, which was charged by the governor with supporting the state in developing […]
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.