Introducing BCDI-Atlanta's "Healthy Eating" activity guides for November 2024! Tailored for children ages 0-5 and 6-8, these guides offer engaging activities that teach the importance of balanced nutrition in a fun and interactive way. By introducing healthy eating habits early, you are helping your child build a foundation for a lifetime of wellness. Each activity in these guides is thoughtfully crafted to be not only educational but also culturally enriching, celebrating the diversity of foods and traditions that shape our communities.

Let's empower our children to make nutritious choices with confidence and joy!



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On this Giving Tuesday, there are many ways you can donate to support our efforts to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and their families! Thank you in advance for your support!

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Introducing Our Digital Membership Cards!

BCDI-Atlanta is thrilled to unveil our new digital membership cards! As a proud supporter of Black children, you can now show your commitment with a sleek and easy-to-access membership card. Join the movement and help us elevate the future for our children.

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Join BCDI-Atlanta and the Rollins Center for Language & Literacy on November 19, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET for a thought-provoking Community Café session, Repairing Broken Mirrors and Windows. Don’t miss featured speakers Alice Oliver and Nathan Thompson as they lead discussions on empowering Black children through family engagement, literacy, and early care and education.

Be part of this important discussion to help shape a nurturing and equitable space for all children!



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Elevate your impact by attending the Elevate the Culture: Embracing All Voices summit. Whether you're a parent, educator, healthcare provider, or community leader, you'll gain valuable insights and tools to help you make a difference in the lives of young children and their families. Explore and enlighten on various topics associated with the theme - specifically around:

• Literacy and Knowledge
• Student and Family Engagement
• Assets and Resources
• Community and Cultural Identity

Don't miss this opportunity to grow and connect with like-minded advocates.

As a valued member, we're excited to offer you an exclusive 15% discount on registration for the 6th Annual Culturally Responsive ECE Leadership Summit. Check your email for the special promotional code – this is an event you won't want to miss!

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FREE LIVE EVENT

Atlanta Speech School

Love Auditorium

3160 Northside Parkway Atlanta GA 30327



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Last week, BCDI-Atlanta hosted the NBCDI Network Village Tour, uniting National Vice Presidents, local partners, and stakeholders to discuss enhancing early childhood education for Black children and families. The event began at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) and featured a McIntosh Trail Head Start tour, highlighting our impactful programs. Participants shared strategies over lunch at Paschal’s Restaurant to strengthen partnerships for accessible, quality education.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to our National Black Child Development Institute VP Team, BCDI-Atlanta Board, McIntosh Trail Head Start, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), Transformative Research & Evaluation (TRE), Southern Education Foundation, Furthering Fathering, dReam Kids Academy Inc., DH Elevation Consulting, Georgia Southern University Child Development Center, and CCS: Marketing & Technology. Your presence and insights were invaluable, inspiring our discussions and laying a solid foundation for our ongoing work.

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This forum is space for early education stakeholders to connect and share with each other. Start by introducing yourself with areas of interest, posting your relative content, sharing media, or information for advancing equity in early care and education.



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