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Spotlight On:
New Board President FRAN MAIER

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A Stanford MBA, serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Match.com and founder of the internet privacy company TRUSTe- Fran understands that parents in general, and women in particular, need access to child care so they can work. "When my kids were young, I found a very good provider and met some other parents who became close friends. Our kids were all raised together." Fran has always been drawn to helping mothers stay in the workforce.

Connecting Early Childhood with K-3
American early education and the K-12 system are often viewed as separate worlds, but child development experts generally agree that "early childhood" continues through age 8. A recent U.S. News article lists three educational approaches used in early education that older children could actually benefit from too.

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Community Workshops
Temperament Wise Parenting   
Presented by Lilliput Children's Services
April 29, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
1385 Mission St, Suite 340
Learn to identify your child's temperament and your own, and explore effective parenting practices. 
RSVP to Thalea Torres or call 510-459-4069
 
The Role of Parents in Developmental Screening for Young Children 
Presented by SF Inclusion Networks
May 30, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For all parents of children between birth to five years. Learn about ASQ-3, the Ages and Stages Questionnaire developmental screening tool.
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