Early Childhood
Leadership Initiative
Long Island
The Early Childhood Leadership Initiative supports early childhood directors, administrators, family child care providers and any early childhood professional who aspires to grow in the early childhood field.
Regional initiatives
We have dedicated Leadership Initiative teams in the following New York State regions. If you live and/or work in any of these regions, visit your region's website.
Get in touch
Have questions about the Leadership Initiative in your region? Our team is here to help you navigate resources and opportunities.
Long Island
Why Join the Leadership Initiative
Connect with fellow leaders, enhance your skills, and grow professionally with our specialized resources and network.
Forge Meaningful Connections
Forge meaningful connections with fellow early childhood colleagues in New York State.
Regional Networking
Network with and learn from experienced early childhood professionals in your region.
Personalized Support
Benefit from individualized and collaborative support.
Share & Learn
Share your needs and challenges and get your questions answered.
Leadership Development
Deepen your understanding of what it means to be a leader in New York's early childhood field.
Professional Events
Access exclusive workshops, seminars, and networking events designed for early childhood leaders.
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Early childhood leaders and aspiring professionals can stay informed about opportunities, events, and resources. Sign up to receive our newsletter and event announcements!
Event Announcements
Get notified about upcoming workshops and networking opportunities
Newsletters
Receive our periodic newsletter with updates and resources for early childhood leaders
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Upcoming events
The Leadership Initiative offers a variety of events to support early childhood leaders in New York State. Check out our upcoming events below!
2026 Long Island Leadership Initiative Networking Meetings
The series runs from January 6, 2026 to December 22, 2026
Home-Based Child Care Networking Meeting
The series runs from January 15, 2026 to December 17, 2026
Latinas es Poder: Serie de Grupo de Lectura – Febrero 9 y 16, 6:30–7:30 pm
The series runs from February 16, 2026 to February 16, 2026
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
The series runs from March 11, 2026 to March 25, 2026