Welcome to the Office of Early Learning's

Voluntary Registered Nursery Schools and Kindergartens'

Spring/Summer Newsletter
 
 
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Important Dates

July 31st -Annual Reports due



September 30th -Renewal Applications due

2023 P-3 Summer Institute

 

The New York State Education Department is pleased to announce the 2023 P-3 Summer Institute on August 17 at the NYS Cultural Education Center in Albany. The Institute is planned in partnership with the NYS Council on Children and Families. This one day session will be open to teachers, specialists, and administrators responsible for designing programs for students along the P-3 Continuum. Sessions will support educators in creating a learning environment that reflects developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate practices and instruction. Space will be limited at this free event and registration information including the agenda will be available in May. 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Instructional Cycle

This video is designed to support educators in creating quality prekindergarten curriculum, instruction, and assessment that supports young learners of all abilities and language backgrounds, and includes them as active participants in their learning. It is critical that teachers and administrators acknowledge that learning in prekindergarten is playful, interdisciplinary, and connected to the New York State Standards.

Social Justice, Equity and Anti-Bias Early Childhood Education

These professional development videos feature dynamic presenters as they discuss topics on anti-bias education, social justice education, trauma and systemic racism, and culturally reflective practices. Principal Baruti Kafele’s presentation discusses the differences between equality and equity and defines social justice education.

PBS KidPBS Kids City Island


City Island is a living city where the objects are people. The show centers around civics. In addition to civics, the series touches on other related aspects of the Social Studies framework, such as geography and economics.

 

City Island videos and activities can be viewed on the PBS Learning Media Website.


WMHT and PBS have curated even more FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more just for New York teachers on the PBS Learning Media Website.
 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


Q. Is there a required curriculum specific to preschool?

A. There is no specific curriculum that is required. However, the curriculum used must align to the NYS Prekindergarten Learning Standards.


Q. How can we involve families in our program?

A. There are many ways to involve families in your program. The school could ask for volunteers to help in the classroom, invite family members to be mystery readers, or have a day where families can share something that represents their culture and/or traditions.


Q. What does a quality preschool classroom environment look like?

A. Children should be engaged in purposely planned interactive learning experiences that allow them to grow and develop. They should allow them to explore, converse, inquire, build, and create individually and together. Please watch our video, A Look at Quality Prekindergarten Learning Environments, for additional information.

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Erik Sweet, Executive Director

Office of Early Learning

Lori Smart, Supervisor

Tanya Amodio-Kovacs, Samantha Chobot, Lauren Cosamano,

Paulette Coppin, Carly Feldman, Eric Feml-Nelsen,

Jason Gish, Noelle Lake, Christine Lyons, Brandon Orszulak,

Tina Rose-Turriglio, Christina Ryan, Michelle Sidoti, Zachary Snyder, Vicky Woods
New York State Education Department | The University of the State of New York, Albany, NY 12234
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