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Promoting Excellence in Early Care and Education
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July 2011
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Greetings!
We are excited to once again be hosting an early childhood statewide conference. What a great way to kick-off the new academic year - joining early childhood colleagues at Boise State University for a first rate conference!
Our theme this year, Head to Toe, embraces the many areas of research and effective practices in Early Care and Education. Our goal is to provide you with an opportunity to go beyond a broad overview of select topics in Early Care and Education by choosing an educational track.
In conjunction with the conference, Idaho AEYC is hosting a fund-raising event on Saturday, September 10. This includes a gala and live auction in the evening. Lots of fun networking will be taking place in the Student Union Building on the BSU campus in Boise.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us at a great event - the Idaho AEYC 2011 Early Childhood Statewide Conference, September 8-10, 2011. More information will be coming soon.
Beth Oppenheimer
Executive Director
Idaho AEYC
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Hot News from IdahoSTARS: Changes Starting July 1st
IdahoSTARS would like to share with you important information regarding changes in the IdahoSTARS Professional Development System.
IdahoSTARS has been fortunate over the past several years to provide funds to early childhood facilities and providers across Idaho. However, with the remarkable increase in enrollment in the IdahoSTARS Professional Development System, and a reduction in funds by over 49%, the IdahoSTARS Project incentives will change as of July 1, 2011.
Follow this link (PDF) to find NEW information for these programs in the IdahoSTARS Project:
 Professional Development System (PDS) Registry Career Pathway (PDF)- Training Scholarships
- Academic Scholarships
- Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS)
- Mentor/Coaching Program
- Enhancement Grants
- Child Care Health Consultant Program
We want to thank you for all you do every day for young children in your home, school, child care, or preschool. You are central to the success of each child and we at IdahoSTARS commend you on your efforts!
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Meet the New Governing Board Members
Idaho AEYC welcomes Cheryl Allen, Alicia Estey, Colleen Fellows, and John Wilson to the Governing Board.
Congratulations also to Jill Bielenberg and Kathleen Miller Green who were elected to a second term of service. Kris Freeland and Rosemary Shockley will be continuing their work as president and past president respectively.. Appreciation is extended to Stan Burton, Charo Wohlsen, and Geoff Black who are finishing their terms. The board members will be electing the board officers when they meet in Boise in mid-July. |
Kid's Day in the Park
The North Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children will be hosting their 20th Annual "Kid's Day in the Park" event on Saturday, July 16th from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Coeur d'Alene Sherman Park downtown. Open to the community and families, the event will be celebrating children with fun activities, free food and entertainment! Local community organizations that support children's health and education will be providing information and a fun activity for your child to enjoy!
Last year over 250 families and children participated. Another successful event is expected this year.
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Jane Zink (IdahoSTARS QRIS Coordinator) collaborates with Jean McIntosh(Center for the Study of Social Policy) at the Strengthening Families Training in Los Angeles in May.
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Strengthening Families Specialization Completed by 80 Participants
Congratulations to the 80 IdahoSTARS child care providers who completed the Strengthening Families Specialization process from October 2010 to June 2011! The Strengthening Families Specialization is a broad, deep, personal exploration of the Strengthening Families framework.This process involved completion of 17 hours of basic level training, 15 hours of intermediate or advanced level training, plus the submission of a portfolio. The portfolio documents personal implementation of the strategies learned in the trainings plus plans for future actions to continue the work of partnering with parents to improve the quality of child care and to reduce child abuse and neglect.
A quote from one of the participants: The "Strengthening Families" Specialization program... is one of the best programs I have ever seen.I know at my center it has opened my eyes to the many different ways of caring not only for children but for families as well. I have always cared about the day care families, but this program has put a whole new light on it....Thank you for offering this program and giving us the opportunity to participate."
Strengthening Families Train-the-Trainer Event in LA
The National Network of Toolbox Trainers in the Strengthening Families curriculum gained 25 new members in May 2011! Maureen Durning, Jane Zink, and Elena Rodriguez conducted a train-the-trainer event for trainers from Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) who work with child care providers and preschool teachers. This was the first group to purchase the materials in Spanish as well as in English. This brings the number of trainers trained in the toolbox curriculum to over 150 in Idaho and 7 other states.
For more information about Strengthening Families, visit the web.
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Summer Break - No August Issue
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Question:
Is IdahoSTARS Professional Development System (PDS) Registry a membership organization?
Answer:
No. The IdahoSTARS Professional Development System (PDS) Registry is a program within the IdahoSTARS Project that provides a career lattice, pathway, and incentive program based on national standards for individuals working in early care and education.
The IdahoSTARS Project is a partnership between the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (Idaho AEYC), and the University of Idaho's Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD).
Although Idaho AEYC is a membership organization, an IdahoSTARS PDS Registry participant does not automatically become a member of Idaho AEYC. To read more on this topic, see Puzzled in the April 2011 issue.
To learn more about membership in this professional organization, visit NAEYC or contact Jane Zornik.
Do you have something that is puzzling you? Send your question to Jane Zornik. One question will be selected for publication each month. Names will not be published.
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Shining Stars
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STAR ratings indicate that facilities have reached a standard of excellence.
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Community Partnerships of Idaho DBA Sandcastles (Boise/Region 4)
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Diane's Early Care and Education Center (Iona/Region 7)
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Giraffe Laugh Too (Boise/Region 4)
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Learning Garden (Post Falls/Region 1)
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Little School House (Boise/Region 4)
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Precious Moments Childcare (Coeur d' Alene/Region 1)
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Ready Set Grow (Boise/Region 4)
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The Lighthouse Preschool and Childcare (Chubbuck/Region 6)
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YMCA-St. Lukes Infant/Toddler and Preschool (Boise/Region 4)
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ABC's and 123's Child Development Center (Nampa/Region 3)
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ASISU Early Learning Center (Pocatello/Region 6)
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Christ the King Child Development Center (Coeur d Alene/Region 1)
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Deb's Childcare (Boise/Region 4)
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Deb N Rienna's Daycare (Idaho Falls/Region 7)
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Donna's Learning Center (Star/Region 4)
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Eagle Adventist Christian Center (Eagle/Region 4)
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Fingerprints Children's Center (Lewiston/Region 2)
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Funshine Home Away from Home (Idaho Falls/Region 7)
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Happy Home Daycare (Pocatello/Region 6)
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ISU Early Learning Center (Idaho Falls/Region 7)
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Kare Bear Child Care (Pocatello/Region 6)
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Kari's Korner (Pocatello/Region 6)
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Kerri's Kids (Emmett/Region 3)
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Kids Choice Childcare Center (Meridian/Region 4)
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Kids Korner (Idaho Falls/Region 7)
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Little Learners (Nampa/Region 3)
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Roni's House Family Childcare (Notus/Region 3)
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Small Spuds Childcare (Boise/Region 4)
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The Garden of Learning (Nampa/Region 3)
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The Wright Childcare and Learning Center (Nampa/Region 3)
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Turner Center (Caldwell/Region 3)
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Bonna's All Stars (Chubbuck/Region 6)
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Heaven's Daycare (Nampa/Region 3)
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Loly's Daycare (Nampa/Region 3)
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Idaho AEYC is a proud affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Did You Know...
That IdahoSTARS academic scholars maintained a GPA of 3.26 for spring semester.
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Upcoming Events | |
 Idaho AEYC Board Meeting & Retreat
July 11-12, 2011
Boise, Idaho
Kid's Day in the Park
July 16, 2011
10:00 AM to 1 PM
Sherman Park
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Summer Institute
August 3-5, 2011
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Idaho AEYC Statewide Conference
September 8-10, 2011
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Idaho AEYC Fundraising Event
Gala and Online Auction
September 10, 2011
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Children First Conference
October 1, 2011
Lewiston, Idaho
North Idaho AEYC Annual Conference
North Idaho College
October 21-22, 2011
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
NAEYC Annual Conference and Expo
November 2-5, 2011
Orlando, Florida
For more information about these events, visit our website calendar.
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Thank you | Thank you for supporting our efforts to promote quality early child care and learning in Idaho.
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Contact Information
| Jane Zornik, Idaho AEYC Newsletter Editor
contactus@idahoaeyc.org
208.345.1090 x25 |
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