SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, June 3, Noon to 3 PM
Hilton Albany, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY
Keynote Speaker
Walter Gilliam, MSEd, PhD
Yale University
Associate Professor in the Child Study Center and of Psychology; Associate Professor of Psychology; Director, The Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy
Tickets go on sale April 1st! $50 for CCR&R members and $65 for community supporters of New York's youngest.
Watch your inbox for more information!
Now booking exhibitors and sponsors! Contact
Jessica Mansmith for more information:
jmansmith@earlycareandlearning.org
518.690.4217, x 22
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April 12-18
The Week of the Young Child (WOYC)
is an annual celebration sponsored by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children. It focuses public attention on the needs of young children and their families, and recognizes the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child.
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Nassau CCR&R's New Location
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After more than 20 years at their current location, Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc. is pleased to announce their relocation to central Nassau County, effective on or around April 1, 2015.
New address:
99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd.
Garden City, NY 11530
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Opportunities for CCR&R Members
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ECLC's newest publication,
The Windfall, will provide tips on fundraising, marketing, social media, share funding opportunities and trainings for members, as well as other nonprofit professionals. #GivingTuesday is just one example of info you will read in
The Windfall:
It's only March, but we're already getting ready for #GivingTuesday on
December 1st! Is your agency interested in participating? Signup for
The Windfall and get your agency prepared for your very own #GivingTuesday campaign!
Sign-up here!
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Congratulations to Lorraine Kinney-Kitchen and Richelle Singer!
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 In February,
Lorraine Kinney-Kitchen, Director at the Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension (front row, far right) was selected as a WCNY Women Who Make America Award winner. Lorraine is one of 14 women from Central New York selected for this honor, a tribute to women whose efforts enrich our local communities and help shape our nation's identity.
WCNY profiled Lorraine on it's public affairs television show,
Insight
, during a March episode.
In March, Richelle Singer, Assistant Director at Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension was selected as an Honoree for the upcoming Genesis Group "Striving for Success" awards program. The awards event honors individuals for their dedication and commitment to their profession and community.
Please join us in congratulating Lorraine and Richelle for their continued hard work and dedication to improving quality child care for families around the State!
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New Regulations for
Child Care Centers
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1. Child care centers will be obligated to serve only low-fat milk, water or 100% juice in an effort to combat obesity;
2. New procedures regarding nap time; and
3. A ban on amphibians and reptiles in the classroom!
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Ryan Hoagland
Ryan joined ECLC as the Community Engagement Coordinator in January. Ryan was previously working at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region.
Welcome, Ryan!
Elizabeth Casline
Liz received her MS in Human Evolution and Behavior from the University College of London in the United Kingdom. She is currently dedicating her time as ECLC's public policy intern. Thanks for your service, Liz!
 Farewell to Donna Hercules, ECLC's long-time events coordinator. Donna had seen 23 years of events and vast expansion of the CCR&R network. Best of luck, Donna!
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Join us in thanking our partners for supporting New York's kids with their generosity.
...and many more! To see our full list, visit our
supporters page.
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ECLC PLANS 40th ANNIVERSARY GALA
Have news to share? CCR&R members should email
Ryan Hoagland with submissions.
Corrections and
suggestions should also be forwarded to Ryan. Photo submissions are always welcome!
Ryan Hoagland
Community Engagement Coordinator
518.690.4217, x 14
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Early Childhood Advocacy Day
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February 3 (Albany) - This year's Early Childhood Advocacy Day was co-sponsored by the
Winning Beginning NY coalition. Speakers at the rally included parents, business leaders, pediatricians, law enforcement and members of the military, all citing benefits of early learning in the short and long term.
A new report,
Children Can't Wait: Make Quality Early Learning a Top Priority in the 2015 Enacted Budget
, highlights that the Governor's proposed budget includes no new funding for four-year-olds waiting for full-day pre-K, nor does it include new funding for child care. However, 62% of the state's four-year-olds promised a seat in full-day pre-K are still waiting for a seat.
This includes 51,000 children in high need communities.
"Investing in high-quality early learning is a winning strategy that will significantly close the achievement gap. It gives our youngest learners, particularly those most at risk, the opportunity to enter school fully prepared," said
Nancy Kolben
, Executive Director of the
Center for Children's Initiatives
. "Yet 61% of four year olds are still waiting for full day pre-K and 78% of children eligible for subsidized child care are still waiting for a slot. The return on investment is clearly documented by multiple research studies. High-quality pre-K and high-quality child care address both the needs of our children and make it possible for families to work and raise eager younger learners.
New York State cannot afford to do less.
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| Left to right: Tamara Frazier of the Empire Justice Center, ECLC's Public Policy Director Jessica Klos Shapiro and Public Policy Intern Elizabeth Casline. |
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| AmeriCorps VISTA Fellows from Siena College |
February 10 (Voorheesville) - Despite the continued obstacles Mother Nature threw at us this winter, ECLC pressed on to host its rescheduled Beat the Blues event at the Colonie Country Club. Guests were treated to specialty wines, tasty bites and desserts, entertainment from Nite Train and an excellent talk by Michael Petro of The Committee for Economic Development. Petro discussed the impact of high quality child care on New York's economic development. Thanks to all who attended and make the event happen!
Special thanks to Siena Office of Academic Community Engagement for rallying their VISTA cohort to assist!
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IBM Supports CCR&R Network
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March 20 (Albany) -
IBM consultants presented a workshop designed to focus on the most current, effective trends concerning leadership in today's marketplace. "Growing Your Leadership and Collaborative Skills" emphasized the importance of collaborative skills within not-for-profit organizations. The workshop applied to executive directors, CCR&R program directors and leaders of tomorrow.
Topics included:
aligning with your purpose, attributes of a
leader,
understanding the power of influence, elements of motivation, leadership and collaboration and creating an engaging climate. A special thanks to
Kelli Bosman
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Samantha Russell
and
Mary Murray
of IBM for working with us!
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Sesame Workshop, Child Care Council
Collaborate to Teach Resilience to Young Children
Sesame Workshop and Child Care Aware® of America are partnering with Child Care Council, Inc., to launch a community outreach effort to build resilience and self-esteem among young children. Through this collaboration, the Child Care Council will offer Sesame Workshop's Little Children, Big Challenges
outreach program to the greater Rochester region. Designed to help increase self-awareness and boost self-esteem, this program introduces the skills and strategies children ages 2 to 5 need to build resilience and perseverance, such as dealing with significant transitions and situations including mean or aggressive behavior, sibling rivalry and relocation; and day-to-day challenges like trying new things, learning from mistakes, making new friends, not being able to do something yet, and resolving problems with friends.
The Council is offering free tool kits with activities and positive routines to help parents, caregivers and educators foster young children's resilience. The bilingual (English and Spanish), multimedia tool kits are composed of a Sesame Street DVD featuring a Muppet story and music videos with real children and families; a family guide with tips and strategies for dealing with grieving, incarceration and divorce; a community guide for child care, nursery school and other programs working with children; and links to additional materials online.
"Child Care Council is delighted to be selected for this exciting partnership with Sesame Workshop and Child Care Aware of America," said Child Care Council CEO Barbara-Ann Mattle. "As a leading agency working to improve child care quality in the region, the Council is in a unique position to provide Sesame Workshop's Little Children, Big Challenges materials, through our ongoing outreach to child care providers, parents and community organizations."
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On Friday, February 27, the Child Care Council graduated its first Spanish CDA Class! Fifteen Spanish-speaking Family Child Care Providers completed the 42-week course with Instructor Hector Santiago. The Child Care Council plans on facilitating future Spanish CDA classes.
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Herstory Writers Workshop Series for
Family & Group Family Providers
Last autumn, a group of women and an early childhood specialist from
Child Care Council of Nassau gathered together to create memoirs of their experiences as family child care providers with the guidance of
Erika Duncan. The stories created by this group were heartbreaking, joyous and relatable for many child care providers participating in the writers series. One memoir was chosen by the Herstory writers group and shared at Early Childhood Advocacy Day on February 3. Participants were incredibly moved upon hearing that the writing they created was being shared at the State Capitol on such a momentous occasion. For more information on the Herstory Writers Workshop series, please visit
Herstory.
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Statewide Infant & Toddler Conference
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Grantees touring the EATON facility.
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The
Chemung County Child Care Council
received a generous grant from EATON for their First Book program. This is the 4th year that the Council has received this funding. The grant allows the Council to purchase books that are delivered via a partnership with the Home Visiting Nurses from the Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Development Services (CIDS) program. Nurses deliver books every month to 150 children in the Healthy Families program. By year's end, the children have a library to call their own.
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So many wonderful things are happening at ECLC and across the state in 2015. Mark your calendars for these great events!
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MARCH
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March 29-April 2
Sunday-Thursday
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Annual Head Start Conference & Expo
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APRIL
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Month of the Young Child
Month of the Military Child
National Autism Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Wine Tasting with Child Care Council of Westchester
More information |
April 9-10
Thursday-Friday |
NYSAEYC Annual Conference
Turning Stone Resort & Conference Center, Verona NY
(518) 690-4217, ext. 21
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April 12-18
Sunday-Saturday
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1st Annual Early Childhood Art Show, hosted by the Tri-County AEYC
Southside Mall, Oneonta, NY
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April 13-15
Monday-Wednesday
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Prevent Child Abuse NY Conference
Albany, NY
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April 14
Tuesday
12 pm-3 pm |
ECLC Board Meeting
Early Care and Learning Council, Albany
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April 18
Saturday |
Little Superstars Kids Show, hosted by the Schoharie County Community Action Program's Child Care Resource Center
Now taking applications for children ages 3-12 interested in performing in the show.
(518) 234-2568 |
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April 18
Saturday
10 am-2 pm
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Community Celebration, hosted by the Schoharie County Community Action Program's Child Care Resource Center
Veteran's Park, Cobleskill NY
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April 18
Saturday
10 am-3 pm
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Spring Fling
Child Care Resources of Rockland
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Children's Champions Awards Celebration and Dinner
Child Care Resources of Rockland, Inc.,
Nyack
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April 25
Saturday
10 am-2 pm
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Child Care Provider Resource Day±
Sponsored by NYC Child Care & Referral Consortium
New York Public Library Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch,
Staten Island
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April 30
Thursday
8:30 am-2 pm
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Community Champions For Children
Symposium & Luncheon
Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc.
The Carltun, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow
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MAY
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Family Wellness Month
National Mental Health Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Toddler Immunization Month
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| May TBD |
Risk Management Webinar for CCR&Rs and Providers
More details forthcoming |
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May 7
Thursday
6 pm
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Annual Champions of Child Care Celebration
Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam
The Grandview in Poughkeepsie
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NYS Head Start Association Training & Professional Development Conference
Albany, NY
More details forthcoming
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Wednesday
10:30 am-4 pm
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Membership Meeting*
Early Care and Learning Council, Albany
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May 13
Wednesday
6 pm-9 pm
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30th Annual Child Care Provider Appreciation Dinner
Capital District Child Care Council
Glen Sanders Mansion,
Scotia
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May 14-15
Thursday-Friday
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Annual Infant Toddler Planning Retreat
Albany NY
More details forthcoming
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May 16
Saturday
10 am-2 pm
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Child Care Provider Resource Day
Sponsored by NYC Child Care & Referral Consortium
Hunter College-Silberman School of Social Work, NYC
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May 30
Saturday
10 am-2 pm
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Child Care Provider Resource Day
Sponsored by NYC Child Care & Referral Consortium
LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City
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JUNE
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National Safety Month
Professional Wellness Month
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June 2
Tuesday
3-6 pm
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ECLC Board Meeting
Early Care and Learning Council, Albany
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June 3
Wednesday
12-3 pm
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ECLC Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Hilton Albany, Albany
Tickets on-sale April 1st
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June 5
Friday
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Child Care Council of Westchester Annual Awards Breakfast
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Tarrytown
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June 20
Saturday
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FAMILY of Woodstock's 10th Annual Midtown Make a Difference Day
Kingston, NY
For more information, call
Megan at
(845) 331-1110
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June 24
Wednesday
10 am-2 pm
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Delaware Opportunities 7th Annual Children's Festival
For more information, call (607) 746-1620
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JULY
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National Make A Difference to Children Month
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July 8
Wednesday
10:30 am-3 pm
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ECLC Membership Meeting*
Early Care & Learning Council, Albany
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| July TBD |
ECLC Grantwriting Webinar
More details forthcoming
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AUGUST
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Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
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August 10
Monday
3-6pm
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ECLC Board Meeting
Early Care & Learning Council, Albany
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August 11
Tuesday
9 am-4 pm
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ECLC Board Retreat
More details forthcoming
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SEPTEMBER
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Baby Safety Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
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September 9
Wednesday
10:30 am-3 pm |
ECLC Membership Meeting*
Early Care & Learning Council, Albany
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September 24
Thursday |
ECLC's 40th Anniversary Gala
Hilton Albany, Albany, NY
More details forthcoming |
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September 24-25
Thursday & Friday
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ECLC Leadership Summit
Hilton Albany, Albany, NY
More details forthcoming
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Calendar subject to change.
ECLC will be closed on May 25, 2015 in observance of Memorial Day
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