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A Note of Thanks...
On this Thanksgiving Eve, RIAEYC thanks its members, friends, and supporters. We are grateful for your ongoing engagement and support of RIAEYC, BrightStars, the Rhode Island Early Childhood Conference, and our other good work together.
Best to you and your families for a relaxing and fun Thanksgiving holiday.
Warmly,
Your RIAEYC Board & Staff
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Last FreeView of RIAEYC E-News
Have you enjoyed reading the RIAEYC E-News over the past three months?
This is the last Special FreeView issue. RIAEYC members will continue to recieve the E-News monthly.
Not a member? Join today to help build better futures for all young children-and all of us. Since 1926, NAEYC has led the way toward excellence in early childhood education. Our nearly 90,000 members are teachers, administrators, parents, educators, policymakers, and others committed to bringing high-quality early education and care to all young children. RIAEYC is the state affiliate of NAEYC and shares NAEYC's goals of working behalf of young children and the early childhood profession.
Questions about NAEYC/RIAEYC membership? Contact us at (401) 398-7605 or by email. |
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H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Updates from the RI Health Dept.
The RI Department of Health has issued a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) specifically for child care providers. You can access the pdf by clicking here. The FAQ includes very helpful information about support for staffing issues during an outbreak, advice for prevention, and a list of contacts at DCYF for more specific guidance.
The Health Dept. has also created posters to promote H1N1 vaccination that may be posted in schools, child care, and early learning programs. Click here to access the posters (listed on right side of page under Educational Resources). |
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The First Three Years: The Foundation for Life
Registrations still accepted for the RIAEYC Fall Event on December 3.
 "The First Three Years: The Foundation for Life" is an interactive session designed to engage practitioners, program administrators, education coordinators, family child care providers, relative caregivers, and home visitors in best practices for babies and toddlers.
The event will take place Thursday, December 3, 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Kristen Greene, Infant and Toddler Specialist for the RI TTA Center. The evening will also include a host of experts serving as informational educators within specific age groups, including: "Young Infants" (0-9 mos.), "Mobile Infants" (8-18 mos.), "Terrific Toddlers" (17-36 mos.), and "Transitioning into Preschool" (36 mos.).
Access information and a registration form here. |
RI Early Childhood Conference Call for Presenters; Nominate a "Special Friend of Rhode Island's Children"
Save the Date - 2010 RI Early Childhood Conference
Preconference Friday, May 7; Conference Saturday, May 8
Bryant University, Smithfield RI
The Conference Committee is seeking candidates for the "Special Friend of Rhode Island's Children Award". The committee will select an individual who:
- Is a facilitator of change in the Rhode Island Early Childhood field
- Has had a profound and broad-based impact on the early childhood community
- Is a dedicated professional who supports children and families
Please email nominations to Dave Kulick, Conference Chair. The deadline for nominations is February 19, 2010. |
BrightStars Enrolls First Ten Participating Programs
BrightStars congratulates is first ten participating programs!
 Angela Dyndur/A.B.C. Child Care
- Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center
- Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center
- Elisabeth Fuller/Little Imaginations Home Day Care
- Imagine Preschool of the Providence Center
- Nickerson Community Center
- Ready to Learn Providence at CCRI
- Rhode Island College Cooperative Preschool, Inc.
- Woonsocket Head Start - Cass Park Center
- Woonsocket Head Start - Park Square Children's Center
For more information on the programs listed above visit www.BrightStars.org. Interested in learning more about BrightStars?Contact us at (401) 398-7605 or info@BrightStars.org. |
Resources for Families: Home Visting in South County
Families First Rhode Island recently received a grant award of $40,000 from the Rhode Island Foundation to expand its services into Southern Rhode Island. Families First provides in-home evaluations, treatment referrals, social support, and parenting education to pregnant and postpartum women who are experiencing or at risk for depression.
The group will provide 30 mothers with peer mentoring, clinical assessments and referrals, and social and educational gatherings. Volunteer mentor mothers will offer social support and build relationships with participating mothers through weekly home visits.
Services are provided at no cost to families and are not restricted to first time mothers or to families based on income, insurance status or other characteristics.
To learn more about Families First Rhode Island, visit their website at www.familiesfirstri.org or contact them at (401) 383-9933.
Source: kidoinfo.com, November 25, 2009 |
Research Roundup: Newborn Needs; Perry Preschool
Zero to Three
Meeting the Needs of the Youngest Infants in Child Care
by Amanda Perez and Sandy Petersen
This article explores the challenges of serving a newborn in child care from three perspectives: that of the infant, that of the parents, and that of the caregiver. Particular attention is given to fussy babies. Recommendations are offered for child care administrators, family support practitioners, child care trainers, and policymakers. Click here to download this free article.
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The Perry Preschool Project is one of the most famous education experiments of the last 50 years. The project was the first major study to examine the impact of a high-quality preschool program on the lives of African American children who were born in poverty.
A new podcast on American RadioWorks, Early Lessons by Emily Hanford, discusses the experiences of people directly involved in the project. It includes interviews with teachers who were at the school and personal descriptions of what the experience was like. Click here for more information and to access the podcast.
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has published a new Working Paper, The Rate of Return to the High/Scope Perry Preschool Program, by James J. Heckman et al. Click here to read an abstract (free) or to download the full report (fee). | |
NAEYC Accreditation Update: Scholarships Defray Costs
Did you know that NAEYC offers scholarships for accreditation fees?
NAEYC Accreditation Scholarships are awarded to programs on the basis of financial need and are available to programs seeking NAEYC Accreditation, ready to engage in self-study, as well as to programs seeking to maintain their NAEYC Accreditation.
Download the scholarship application here. For more information contact the Accreditation Program Support Information Center at 1-800-424-2460, option 3, then option 1 or email accreditation.information@naeyc.org.
The Accreditation Program Support (APS) department has also developed a variety of resources as a part of ongoing efforts to support programs engaged in the accreditation process. The Program Support Resources flyer summarizes these resources and provides information to help programs access the help they need. |
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Job Postings...
Ready to Learn Providence Early Reading First Program Hiring Early Literacy Associates
Ready to Learn Providence (R2LP), a program of The Providence Plan is a citywide project with a vision that all children in Providence will enter school healthy and ready to learn. Our goal is to improve early learning opportunities for all children in Providence.
The Early Literacy Associate position is funded by the Early Reading First program of the US Department of Education. The Early Reading First project will provide young children with the early literacy skills they need for a successful transition into kindergarten. The Early Literacy Associate will work closely with a team of professionals to implement and support the early literacy and professional development activities provided by the Early Reading First grant to the five early care partner sites. The position is grant funded through September 30, 2012.
The Associate will be employed by and report to the Director of early care at the site to which she or he is assigned. The Associate will work in collaboration with an Early Literacy Mentor Coach. The Associate will have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Model appropriate interaction with children in ERF classrooms
- Observe, plan, and assist in the creation and implementation of early literacy curriculum
- Assist in the documentation of classroom activities
- Serve as permanent substitute for ERF classroom teacher while she or he is participating in ERF activities
- Accommodate work schedule to allow ERF classroom teachers to participate in appropriate early literacy and professional development activities
- Create parent outreach opportunities with AmeriCorps member for center literacy efforts
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with ERF classroom teaching staff, center director, parents, and Early Reading First grant staff
- Participate in ERF professional development activities as appropriate and able
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualified candidates for this position should possess a CDA credential or an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a minimum of one year experience in an early childhood program. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The position is available immediately. Applicants should send a detailed cover letter and resume via mail, email or fax to:
Ms. Gail Wing
Ready to Learn Providence
945 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
email: gwing@provplan.org
Fax: 401-490-9959 Events...
Meeting Street is is hosting a parent seminar -- Strategies for Children with a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) -- on Wednesday, December 9 at 6 p.m. Free dinner and free child care will be provided. To register, call the Meeting Street Seminar Office at 533-9299 or email lkiely@meetingstreet.org.
Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States.
CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for the free repair kit, and do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit. They should find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free repair kit that converts the drop-side on these cribs to a fixed side.
Major retailers in the United States and Canada sold the recalled cribs including BJ's Wholesale Club, J.C. Penney, Kmart, Meijer, Sears, USA Baby, and Wal-Mart stores and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com from January 1993 through October 2009. To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10046.html. Discounts...
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Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Holiday
RIAEYC Office Closed
November 26-27
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December 3
5:30-8pm
Quidnessett Country Club
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December 5
Wheelock College
Keynote by Dee Smith
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Childspan's 2009 Keys to Quality Conference
December 5
Pawtucket, RI
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DHS Child Care Community Meeting
December 8, 1:30pm
United Way of RI
50 Valley St., Prov
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BrightStars Event: Starry, Starry NightDecember 9, 6-8pm
Providence Marriott
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RIAEYC Accreditation Committee
December 9
3:15 - 4:45pm RIAEYC Office
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RI Early Childhood Conference Committee
December 10 5:30-7:30pm
RIAEYC Office
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Chris Amirault
December 18 8:30am
Rhode Island Hospital
Fri, May 7, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Bryant University |
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