Early Childhood Education and Training Program

Jun 10, 2013

Another school year is rapidly coming to an end, but it's never too early to begin thinking about next year. To give you ideas of ways you can help children, beginning in infancy, get ready for school through the use of hands-on, play experiences we will be presenting our third Videoconference of the 2013 series, "Observation and Assessment with a Focus on School Readiness" on the evening of Thursday, June 20, 2013. Join us for this informative training where experts in the field will discuss the three prongs of school readiness as defined by the National Education Goals Panel (NEGP) which includes describing the five dimensions of children's readiness for school. It's going to be packed with information that you're not going to want to miss, so register today by visiting the link above.

May 20, 2013

Some significant changes are being made to the 2013 Educational Incentive Program (EIP) that may impact the training services your organization provides to the early childhood education community. In an effort to meet the training needs of your community, please visit the link above for more information, carefully consider the implementation dates, and let your trainers know of these important milestones.

May 14, 2013

Spring has finally arrived and it's time to get outdoors. To get you in the spirit we will be presenting our second Videoconference of the 2013 series, "Environment and Curriculum with a Focus on Learning Environments: A Return to Nature" on the evening of Thursday, May 23, 2013. Join us for this informative training where experts in the field will discuss the effects of environment on children's development, share tips for designing your child care environment both indoors and out and share how to use natural elements in play spaces for children. It's going to be packed with information that you're not going to want to miss, register at the link above.

Apr 11, 2013

April is Autism Awareness Month. April is Autism Awareness Month and in honor of that we will be presenting our first Videoconference of the 2013 series, "Child Growth and Development with a Focus on Autism" on the evening of Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 6:45 PM. Join us for this informative training where experts in the field will discuss Autism, the causes, symptoms to look for, how it is diagnosed, treatment options and advice for working with children who have been diagnosed with Autism. It's going to be packed with information that you're not going to want to miss, register at the link above.

Apr 05, 2013

Important information about EIP. In order to participate in EIP after June 1, 2013, early childhood trainers must join Aspire, New York's workforce registry, create an Aspire Individual Professional Profile and pursue approval as a New York State Early Learning Credentialed Trainer, Verified Trainer, or Content Specialist Trainer. Please visit the link above for more information.

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