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The Sixth NAREA Summer Conference |
| Mark your calendars! The Sixth NAREA Summer Conference is planned to take place in beautiful Chicago, Illinois on June 23-25, 2010, in collaboration with Reggio Children and Crossroads in Chicago (City of Chicago Department of Family Support Services, Chicago Commons, Columbia College Chicago and Chicago Children's Museum). The conference will feature speakers from Reggio Emilia and North America, and include visits to "The Wonder of Learning - The Hundred Languages of Children" exhibit as well as Reggio-inspired schools in Chicago. Watch for more details in future eNewsletters, the Annual Conference - Current page of the NAREA website and in the 2010 Summer Conference brochure, which will be mailed in March.
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| The February NAREA Initiative in Massachusetts |
| Dialogues for Quality in Education: Inspiring Change through Collaboration and Community Building
An exciting North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA) initiative in partnership with New England NAREA members took place in Weston, Massachusetts on February 6, 2010. It was hosted by The Children's Garden at The Cambridge School of Weston. The speakers were Amelia Gambetti and Lella Gandini. Participants selected an interactive small group presentation to attend during lunchtime that focused on current Reggio-inspired work in New England. A Friday evening reception was held for all participants at the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
These photos represent a sampling of the activities during the weekend:
The NAREA reception at the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
Lella Gandini (l) and Amelia Gambetti (r) Reception attendees
Mugar Center at Cambridge School of Weston Friends and staff from The Children's Garden
A variety of interactive small group presentations met during lunchtime
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"The Wonder of Learning" Exhibit
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"The Wonder of Learning - The Hundred Languages of Children"
A New Exhibit from Reggio Emilia, Italy - North American Version
Schedule
June-November 2010: Chicago IL
January-June 2011: Newark, Ohio
July-December 2011: Monterey County CA
January-June 2012: Portland OR
July-December 2012: Vancouver BC Canada
January-June 2013: Owensboro KY
July-December 2013: Honolulu HI
January-June 2014: Greenville SC
July-December 2014: Albuquerque NM
For ongoing information about "The Wonder of
Learning - The Hundred Languages of Children" Exhibit
and the NAREA
Professional Development Series initiatives,
log onto the Exhibit - Current Version page in the NAREA section of the NAREA website.
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| North American Study Groups to Reggio Emilia, Italy |
A general North American Study Group will take place May 1 - 8, 2010 for those interested in developing a deeper understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach.* See Study Groups - Current section of NAREA website for further information. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Ferrario, 508-473-8001.
*Attention New Jersey Educators--Fifty spaces within the May 2010 North American Reggio Emilia Study Group have been allocated to the group, New Jersey Educators Exploring the Principles of Reggio Emilia (NJEEPRE). For more information about how to register as part of the New Jersey/NJEEPRE delegation, contact Alba DiBello, Chair NJEEPRE, Inc., 732-842-9434 or Angela Ferrario, U.S. Liaison for Study Groups to Reggio Emilia, 508-473-8001. You can also download the May 2010 NJEEPRE Registration Form from the Study Groups - Current page of the NAREA website. |
| Hosting a Fundamental Workshop |
| The NAREA Professional Development Committee would like to encourage NAREA members to participate in the annual "Fundamental Values of the Reggio Approach Workshop" Initiative in 2010. The NAREA professional development initiative is an opportunity to connect our work across North America. For more information about hosting a fundamental workshop or to find a list of current and/or historical workshops, please go to Fundamental Workshops section of NAREA website.
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| Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Exchange |
| The winter 2010 issue of Innovations, v. 17. n. 1, will focus on the relationship between pedagogy and architecture. This issue will be published in March 2010 and features: "The Relationship Between Pedaogogy and Architecture in the Experience of the Reggio Municipal Infant-Toddler Centers and Preschools" by Lella Gandini and "Follow Your Vision: Inspiration for Dreamers" by Sherry Hoffman, Ellen Khokha and Susan Wood. For more information on Innovations including publication guidelines, log onto the Innovations Periodical page of the NAREA website. |
| Narea Membership |
| Renew your membership now. NAREA membership is only $75 per calendar year, and entitles you to discounts on NAREA initiatives, including the Fundamental Workshops and the NAREA Summer Conference, as well as most Reggio-related initiatives organized by schools and organizations in North America. In fact, NAREA members pay $100 less for the NAREA Summer Conference so you could get your membership for free! NAREA membership also includes an annual subscription (four issues) for Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Exchange and special access to the Members Only Area of the NAREA website. Join NAREA or Renew Membership NOW! Contact Cheryl Rapaport with questions about NAREA membership. |
| Calendar |
January 31 - April 25, 2010 "The Wonder of Learning - The Hundred Languages of Children" Exhibit, Santa Monica, California
May 1 - 8, 2010 North American Study Group, Reggio Emilia, Italy
June - November 2010 "The Wonder of Learning - The Hundred Lanuages of Children" Exhibit, Chicago, Illinois
June 23 - 25, 2010 The Sixth NAREA Summer Conference, Chicago, Illinois
July 4 - 17, 2010 First International Summer School, Reggio Emilia, Italy
October 17 - 22, 2010 In Depth Study Week - The Experience of the Infant-Toddler Center and Its Contexts, Reggio Emilia, Italy See NAREA Professional Development and Other Professional Development sections of the NAREA website for more information about upcoming professional development initiatives. |
NAREA Website Re-Organized
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The NAREA website has been recently re-organized so that Reggio-inspired educators can more easily access information and resources, which support their ability to strengthen their dialogue and professional development related to the Reggio Emilia philosophy of education. In the public section of the website, you will now find the following nine sections, which include the pages indicated:
- NAREA (Goals & Mission, Logo Story, Lifetime Achievement Award, In Partnership with NAREA Logo, FAQ)
- NAREA Communication & Networking (What's New, E-Newsletter, NAREA Column, Schools & Organizations/formerly Map of Contexts, Related Links)
- NAREA Professional Development (Fundamental Workshops, Annual Conference, Exhibit, Innovations Periodical)
- NAREA Membership (Benefits, Join NAREA, Renew Membership, Membership Coordinators, Annual Study Tour Drawing, Members Only Area)
- Donate to NAREA (Volunteer, Donate)
- Contact NAREA (Office, Board)
- Other Professional Development (Study Groups, Conferences & Initiatives, Print & Video Resources)
- Reggio Emilia, Italy (Infant Toddler Centers & Preschools, History, Maps, Reggio Children, Rights
- International Network (Reggio Children International Network, Colleagues)
The NAREA website is always in a process of continual evolution and new content is added on a regular basis. NAREA members are welcome to send comments and suggestions regarding the NAREA website to Judith Allen Kaminsky, NAREA Exhibit Project Coordinator & Communication Consultant.
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