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PRE-K UPDATE
JUNE 26, 2019
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Here's the latest news from The Long Island Pre-K Initiative, your source for
expert training and useful resources:
www.nassauboces.org/pre-k
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New York State wants to know what you think about early education in our region; please participate in a focus group
Date:
Place:
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Nassau BOCES Administrative Center, Garden City
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for administrators and directors, public schools, CBOs, child care centers and private schools,
10:30 a.m. to 12 noon for teachers, teacher assistants and other classroom staff
(continental breakfast provided; $25 gift card for every participant) |
The New York State Council on Children and Families (CCF) is conducting a state-wide needs assessment that is examining the availability and quality of existing early care and education programs in New York. In particular, they are looking for gaps between resource availability and demand. (To learn more about CCF, visit https://www.ccf.ny.gov)
As you know when it comes to state-funded Pre-K, Long Island is the least-funded region in New York. And the high cost of quality child care vs. what parents can afford has been well documented. Please help make sure the State understands the pressures on parents and providers on Long Island.
If you can participate, please email
prek@nasboces.org using the subject line "Focus Groups." Please provide your name, school, title and phone number. If you have questions, please call The Long Island Pre-K Initiative 516-396-2263 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or call Joy Connolly at the Child Care Council of Nassau, 516-.358-9250, ext. 30.
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New Census data: Long Island is increasingly diverse--and especially so in younger age groups
In 2018, about 59% of Nassau County residents and 67% of Suffolk County residents were white, according to a report in Newsday on June 20. This dip is "for the first time in modern history," says reporter David Olsen, noting that the decades-long trend
toward diversity in our region is continuing.
However, there are aspects of the data of particular interest to educators. For one thing, minority residents are typically younger than whites, including a higher proportion of women of child-bearing age.
"With a growing number of young Long Islanders who are Latino, Asian or African-American, our future students and future workforce are primarily going to come from these communities," says Newsday.
Read more.
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Good news and bad news about diversity in children's books--what you need to know
Three years ago, researchers at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN published
the depressing results of a study of diversity in children's books. Now they've updated their data to reflect the situation as of 2018. The good news: a higher percentage of books depict characters who are Latinx, Asian or African American. The bad news: underrepresented communities may not be depicted accurately.
The creators of this year's infographic (at right) made the decision to crack a section of the children's mirrors shown in the illustration. "...we wanted this infographic to show not just the low quantity of existing literature, but also the inaccuracy and uneven quality of some of these books. Read more in School Library Journal.
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New York State Education Department offering SEL workshop
Social Emotional Learning for Positive School Climate
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Place: Nassau BOCES Administrative Center, Garden City
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.*
This session will offer strategies schools can use to develop a climate where every student can learn to their full potential. Attendees will:
- be introduced to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as a key component of school climate
- learn about SEL implementation resources prepared by NYSED
- gain a thorough understanding of how SEL implementation can help meet the legislative intent of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA).
* Participants will have an hour lunch break and are asked to bring or obtain lunch on their own.
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This week's job listings for early ed on Long Island
Leadership Initiative Regional Coordinator--Long Island
This is a Part-Time position, funded through the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, housed at the City University of New York. The Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the Leadership Initiative project model on Long Island, through a partnership between CUNY and The Long Island Pre-K Initiative. The Coordinator, who will be anchored to Nassau BOCES, will engage stakeholders, recruit members, identify local professional development resources and leadership needs, and craft appropriate and effective responses to those needs.
Click here for a complete job description, preferred qualifications and information about how to apply.
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For the Long Island Head Start positions listed below
Email resume to humanresources@liheadstart.org or fax 631-758-2953
Full-Time Teacher
Full-Time Teacher Assistant
Full-Time Teacher II (Infant/Toddler)
Full-Time Teacher Aide
Full-Time Family Educator/Home Visitor--Bilingual
Substitute Teacher Aide
Long Island Head Start, various locations
Part-Time Family Advocate--Bilingual
Long Island Head Start, North Fork
Full-Time Teacher (Infant/Toddler)
Long Island Early Head Start, Patchogue
Full-Time EHS-CCP Secretary
Full-Time Program Services Secretary
Mental Health Consultant
Long Island Head Start, Central Administration, Patchogue
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Here's how to add your school's staffing needs to this list:
In the body of the e-mail, include the following information:
For our records:
- Your name
- Your position
- Your e-mail and phone number
For the listing in our e-newsletter
- The name of your school and the town it's located in. You can include your web address, if you have one.
- A very brief description of the position or positions you want to fill. (For example: "Part-time Teacher Assistant" or "Full-time Pre-K Teacher."
- Information about how potential applicants should contact your for details or to apply. (For example: "Call Jane Smith at 631-xxx-xxxx" or "Send e-mail to jane.smith@schoolname.org")
It's important to understand that:
We will not include information about salary. We will not include any descriptions of your school or program, although we can include a link to your school's web site.
We will publish your information a single time. If you still have openings, you can e-mail us again with the details and we will run the information again.
Our e-newsletter is typically sent out on Wednesday mornings. However, it may be mailed on a different day, depending on content or technical considerations.
The Long Island Pre-K Initiative reserves the right to edit information; space in the e-newsletter is very limited.
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About Us
The Long Island Pre-K Initiative is a grant-funded project that seeks to strengthen partnerships between school districts and community-based organizations and to share information about research, policy and best practices for early learning. Administered by Nassau BOCES, it is supported with expertise from The Early Years Institute and funds from the Rauch and Hagedorn Foundations. Our partners: Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Western Suffolk BOCES, and the Child Care Councils of Nassau and Suffolk.
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NASSAU BOCES DEPARTMENT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530-9195
Phone: (516) 396-2220 Fax: (516)-396-2355
www.nassauboces.org
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