Your Vote Matters in the NAEYC & RIAEYC Elections
Don't forget to cast your vote for both the NAEYC and RIAEYC 2010 Elections.
All members received their NAEYC ballot by mail. Members can vote electronically, by phone, or by mail. Electronic voting is available 24 hours a day. Electronic ballots must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. central time, March 1, 2010. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by March 1, 2010.
Members also received an email with voting instructions for the RIAEYC President Election. Voting will close at 5pm on February 2.
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RIAEYC Delivers Testimony Opposing Provider Rate Cuts
On January 13, 2010, RIAEYC Vice-President Dave Kulick testified before the House Finance Committee regarding proposed cuts to subsidy rates. A portion of his testimony follows:
The Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children (RIAEYC) opposes the proposed cut to child care funding in the Governor's supplemental budget.
While this cut of 5% ($465,473) may seem small relative to other cuts in funding included in the supplemental budget, the effect on the child care field in Rhode Island will be extremely detrimental to the services provided by child care professionals. This will have a ripple effect on working parents who rely on high quality child care so that the can work and provide for their families.
RIAEYC stands for quality for all child care programs. Any cut to state funding for child care will decrease quality. This cut will result in programs laying off experienced staff members, reducing the amount of activities for children and an overall reduction in the quality and availability of programs Rhode Island has been working for over the last 10 years.
To learn more about RIAEYC's public policy work, contact Jeff Gale, Public Policy Chair. |
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RI Early Childhood Conference Announces Friday Agenda: Commissioner Deborah Gist to Deliver Welcome Address
Rhode Island Early Childhood Conference
Pre-Conference Director's Event - Friday, May 7, 2010
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Vision of the Early Care and Education Landscape
Education Commissioner Deborah Gist & Elizabeth Burke Bryant
Supporting Staff
Holly Elissa Bruno
Facilitated Small Group Discussions -- At Tables
Breakout Sessions
Cocktail Reception and Networking Opportunities
Awards Ceremony for NAEYC Accredited Programs and BrightStars Programs
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Registration information to be mailed, emailed, and posted to the RIAEYC website soon. In the meantime, contact Dave Kulick, Conference Chair, with any questions. |
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BrightStars News & Updates
On January 6, Eastside Early Learning Center became the twenty-first program to join BrightStars. Congratulations Eastside ELC!.
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Become a fan of BrightStars on Facebook! Click here to access our page, read the latest news, and view photos from our December 2009 "Starry Starry Night" event.
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BrightStars was featured in the January 11 issue of The Baby Monitor, an online publication of ZERO TO THREE. Read the full article here. |
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Resources for Families: New Parent Website, Free Fun
The American Academy of Pediatrics has launched a new website, HealthyChildren.org, which was created to provide reliable, up-to-date information on child health and parenting issues. It also provides information on the AAP's many programs, activities, policies, guidelines and publications.
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KidoInfo.com recently blogged about "10 ways to have fun with your kids in Rhode Island without spending a dime". Did you know that Roger Williams Park Zoo is free the first Saturday of every month for Providence residents? Learn more about this free activity and 9 others here. |
Research Roundup: Impact of Maternal Depression, Conversations w/ Immigrant Moms The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child just released a new working paper on the impact of maternal depression on young children. The report examines why the failure to address the consequences of depression for large numbers of vulnerable, young children presents a missed opportunity to help families and children in a way that could support the future prosperity and well-being of society as a whole. Read the entire report (16 pages) here.
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The New York State Council on Children and Families recently published a report of focus groups conducted to learn about immigrant mothers' decision to either enroll or not enroll their children in early learning programs. One of the goals of the study was to gain a better understanding of the perceived barriers and benefits of such programs. Of particular interest was the identification of cultural factors that might contribute to differing enrollment rates. Access the report (32 pages) here. | |
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... Member Postings ...
Job Postings...
BrightStars Program Assessment Specialist
Applicants for this position should be highly motivated, have a commitment to personal excellence, and have outstanding customer service skills. This position will complete child care program quality assessments and work with participating programs to develop quality improvement plans. Click here for the position description and application instructions.
Events...
Disability Inclusion Film Series 2010
Featuring: Boy in the World, Including Samuel, Rory O'Shea was Here
January 26 - April 29
URI Student Union & RIC Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Film screenings will be followed by discussion on promising practices. Contact hours toward Professional Development from the RI Department of Education are in application.
The Power of Music in Children's Lives
An all-day conference will be presented by The Children's Music Network and Lesley University's Division of Creative Arts in Learning on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 8:30 am to 5:30pm. The conference, now in its second year at Lesley, is open to anyone who enjoys making music with children, including musicians, songwriters, teachers and child care professionals, students and parents.
Discounts...
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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The mission of RIAEYC is to support professionals in their work by promoting quality education and the healthy development of children birth through eight. | |
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Upcoming Events
RIAEYC Membership
Committee
February 2, 4pm
RIAEYC office
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RI Early Childhood Conference Committee
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
RI Early Childhood Conference
Fri, May 7, 2010
Sat, May 8, 2010
Bryant University |
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meetings & events, visit
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