As a member of the Southern Tier Leadership Initiative, you are invited to join our monthly virtual networking meetings. Meeting topics are driven by your questions and needs.
Sessions Available Between Tuesday, January 16th 2024 and Monday, December 30th 2024
Children in early childhood programs are suspended and expelled at more than three times the rate of those in grades K-12. Black boys are suspended and expelled at a disproportionate rate of 46% — despite the fact that they make up only 18% of the preschool population.
Early childhood programs that utilize culturally responsive practice have the opportunity to make lifelong impacts on the children in their care. During this learning community, participants will examine the research for culturally responsive practices in early childhood programs and how they can support leaders, educators, families and children. We will also examine key features of anti-bias education and its impact in building relationships.
During this three-part Learning Community, leaders will be provided with materials to review for each session.
Facilitated by: Rachel Dowd, Family Enrichment Network
Sessions Available
Thursday, September 19th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Thursday, October 3rd, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Thursday, October 17th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Summary: Reflective listening is a communication skill that can be beneficial in many situations as leaders in education. It involves repeating back what someone has said to you in short statements to help the speaker feel understood and clarify their own thoughts. Reflective listening can have many benefits, including improving understanding, building relationships and communicating respect. In this learning community, participants will spend time building these skills and learn how to apply them in the workplace. |
During this two-part, virtual event, Participants will:
This event will be co-facilitated by: Christine Duffy-Webb and the Southern Tier Quality Improvement Specialist Team |
Sessions Available
Wednesday, October 23rd, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday, November 6th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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The Leadership Initiative serves leaders from all areas of early childhood, including direct services and support services in family/group family homes, centers, schools, shelters, and faith based settings. Non-direct care leadership roles such as system leaders, policy advocates, and promoters of our workforce are also supported by our community.
The excellence of early childhood programs is reliant on the quality and caliber of the leader. The program leader sets the mission, vision, philosophy, and culture of a program. And yet, too many leaders come to the work with limited knowledge and expertise in early childhood management and leadership. The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute leads the Leadership Initiative, designed to support the professional development and success of current leaders and prospective leaders in the early childhood field. The Leadership Initiative and this website provide early childhood leaders, as well as those who aspire to leadership roles in the future, with resources and opportunities to engage with their peers and support professional development promoting access to excellence for all young children.
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Read the Latest: June, 2022 Browse our newsletter archiveWe've compiled a list of degrees and credentials that leaders can pursue to advance their careers and enrich their practice. From NYAEYC credentials to Master's degrees for school principals this guide will help you find your next step in your journey.
The Children’s Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) is a state-recognized credential that addresses the components essential for running early childhood and school-age programs. Both new and experienced administrators may choose to obtain the credential, as well as current teachers who aspire to administrative positions. Those individuals without program management experience will need to complete an internship to obtain the credential.
Learn more about the CPAC on our Career Development Services page.
Sherry Cleary, Executive Director of the New York Early Childhood Institute shared her thoughts about the importance of leadership with HiMama's The Preschool Podcast