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Welcome to a Special FreeView of RIAEYC E-News
As a benefit of membership, NAEYC/RIAEYC members receive the RIAEYC E-News monthly. Each issue is packed with information on upcoming trainings and events, current research, local and national ECE news, and much more.
For the next three months, the RIAEYC E-News will be distributed to members and non-members alike. If you like what you see, sign up to become a member of NAEYC and RIAEYC. In addition to the E-News, members receive:
- Lots of opportunities to share ideas and network with ECE professionals in RI and across the country
- Print publication of your choice - Young Children or Teaching Young Children - and online journal access
- 20% discount on hundreds of books, videos, brochures, and posters carried in the NAEYC catalog
- Discounts on registration to NAEYC conferences and the annual RIAEYC conference and other local events
We're interested in learning more about you! Join us for our Open House on Thursday, October 1, 5:30pm, 655 Main Street, East Greenwich. Or, contact us anytime at (401) 398-7605 or by email. |
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Member Spotlight On ... Kristen Greene
 Periodically, we feature RIAEYC members in the E-News. This month's member spotlight shines on...
Who I am: Kristen Greene
Proudest moment: Receiving my doctorate in 2004
Biggest challenge: Balancing being a "cool" mom and a dedicated, involved early childhood professional
Why I'm a member: RIAEYC is THE professional organization for early care and education professionals in our state. My voice can shape what happens in early care and education in RI. Very cool! |
Health Dept. To Offer Training on Immunization, H1N1
The RI Department of Health will be conducting statewide trainings for center-based and family child care providers. It is free to attend and two DCYF clock hours will be given to participants.
The training will enable participants to understand RI Immunization regulations and better understand the relationship between child care and immunizations. Topics include: Immunization Schedule, Newly Released Vaccines, Immunization Regulations, and Immunization and Lead Status report.
You must register by calling the HEALTH Information Line at 1-800-942-7434. Training schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, September 30, 6:00 p.m., RI Department of Health, Auditorium, Lower Level, 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI (ENGLISH and SPANISH)
- Wednesday October 7, 6:00 p.m., Childspan, 500 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI (ENGLISH and SPANISH)
- Thursday, October 8, 6:00 p.m., Connecting for Children & Families, Chaplin Perez Community Ctr., 37 Center Street, Woonsocket, RI (ENGLISH ONLY)
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"Starry, Starry Night" Honors BrightStars Programs; Anne Mitchell to Keynote
Save the Date for "Starry, Starry Night" on Wednesday, December 9, 6-8pm, at the Providence Marriott.
 All are welcome to help us celebrate and recognize BrightStars participating programs. Anne Mitchell, friend to the field and many in Rhode Island, will be the keynote speaker. Anne is a national expert on quality rating systems and was instrumental in the development of BrightStars.
Also in attendance will be Education Commissioner Deborah Gist, DCYF Director Patricia Martinez, and United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Tony Maione.
We'd like to recognize many of you at this event! Child care centers, preschools, and family child care homes participating in BrightStars will be featured and celebrated at the Starry, Starry Night event. Contact us now to apply.
The first 20 child care center/preschool programs to submit an application by October 16 and receive a BrightStars rating of 1 Star or above by December 1 will receive a $500 gift card that can be used for classroom supplies and materials. The first 20 family child care programs to submit an application by October 16 and receive a BrightStars rating of 1 Star or above by December 1 will receive a $250 gift card.
All programs that have a BrightStars rating will be recognized at the December 9 event.
Invitations to the Starry, Starry Night event will be mailed next month. Please contact us to confirm you are on our snail mail list. Hope to see you there! |
Resources for Families: Dental Services, Blog On
Many families are challenged to find information about local dental services that accept RIte Care/Medicaid. A new resource from Insure Kids Now! can help. This website now highlights oral health care programs, and enables site visitors to search for information about oral health care providers in Rhode Island who accept RIte Care/Medicaid and information about what services are covered. Visit the site: http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/oral_state_list.asp.
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Rhode Island-based blog, Kidoinfo, recently won the Parents' Picks Awards 2009 for Best Local Blog. Based in Providence, Kidoinfo is an independent weblog that publishes creative ideas, things to do, places to go, and links to family resources. Check them out at www.kidoinfo.com. | |
Research Roundup: Babies, Vocab, School Reform
Through its Charting Progress for Babies in Child Care project, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is profiling policy initiatives that states are undertaking to improve child care for infants and toddlers. Links to relevant legislation and regulations, a description of how the state developed and implemented the policy, and any cost data and evaluations or other data are included. Click here to access the information organized by topic and state.
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A recent article from the Harvard Education Letter discusses research-based strategies for building vocabulary from Pre-K to Grade 3. Written by Laura Pappano, writer in residence at Wellesley College, it discusses which words to teach, the framework for teaching them, how to help children grasp the meanings of words and rates of acquisition of words. Click here to access the article.
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The FPG Child Development Institute recently published the issue brief Using Developmental Science to Transform Children's Early School Experiences. The six-page brief is part of FirstSchool, a pre-K to grade 3 initiative to promote public school efforts to become more responsive to the needs of an increasingly younger, more diverse population. The brief concludes that "infusing knowledge about child development into the education system for young children would transform early schooling and help all children achieve and succeed". |
Member Benefit Spotlight: Teaching Young Children
Teaching Young Children, NAEYC's magazine for preschool educators and NEXT: The Teaching Young Children Staff Development Guide are now available online. And, don't forget to visit the TYC website which offers articles, discussion boards, resources, and other useful information for preschool teachers.
 A sample issue of Teaching Young Children is online and available to all. Feel free to explore this publication geared towards preschool teachers and pass the link on to your colleagues.
Each issue of TYC includes Message in a Backpack, a printable letter (English/Spanish) to send home to families. Past letters include topics such as: playing games, helping children be fit and healthy, and building an inexpensive home library.
Teaching Young Children in Spanish is also now as a membership benefit. New and renewing NAEYC members can choose to receive either Young Children, Teaching Young Children, or Tesoros y Colores. |
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... Member Postings ...
Publications
The Story in the Picture: Inquiry and Artmaking with Young Children
By Christine Mulcahey
Christine Mulcahey is a professor at Rhode Island College, where she is an art specialist at the Henry Barnard Laboratory School, teaching art to children from preschool to fifth grade. Her new publication includes lesson ideas, examples of activities, and photographs of children working and interacting with one another and with works of art.
Professional development opportunities for fall and winter from CHILDSPAN. Contact Chris Salaun, 721-6498, for more information and to receive copies of the items listed below
- 2009 Fall Training Calendar
- 2009 I am Moving, I am Learning Conference Brochure
- Fall 2009 CDA Flyer
- Fall CDA Info Session Flyer (for South County)
- Fall 2009 Family Child Care A-Z Flyer
NAEYC Online Store
Now save 20% off all resources on the online store. Visit the online store to begin taking advantage of your member savings today!
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Upcoming Events
RI Early Childhood Conference Committee
Sept 24, 5:30pm
RIAEYC Office
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RIAEYC Membership Committee
Sept 28, 4pm
RIAEYC Office
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RIAEYC Open House & Meeting
October 1, 5:30pm
RIAEYC Office
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CDA Informational
October 3, 9am
N. Kingstown, RI
Contact Yeimy at Childspan for details
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Providence, RI
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October 23
Providence, RI
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October 29-31
Rhode Island College
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I am Moving, I am Learning
November 7
Pawtucket, RI
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Childspan's 2009 Keys to Quality Conference
December 5
Pawtucket, RI
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