PITC Resources
Early Education Central
Early Education Central has released a helpful resource Financing High Quality Center Based Infant Toddler Care Options and Opportunities!
Assessment and Diagnostic Thinking
Participants will learn about the assessment framework imbedded in the DC: 0-3R that emphasizes unique developmental and relational needs of infants/toddlers in the context of their families. This framework promotes a thorough assessment process that is a foundation for clinical formulation of the factors that are contributing to overall child functioning and capacity to successfully cope with the challenges of daily life. 
For more information
Annual Inclusion Collaborative State Conference
Registration is now open for the third annual Inclusion
Collaborative State Conference on October 27 and 28, 2016 at
the Santa Clara County Office of Education. Anyone working with children from birth to age 18 are encouraged to attend
 this professional development opportunity supporting children of all abilities
learning together. 
Shared Source

Join the
ECLC NYS Infant and Toddler Specialist
group where you can gain and exchange resources and ideas. 

June 2016
IT Specialists of the Month
Colleen Farrell
Infant Toddler Specialist at 

Education: Masters of Science in Early Childhood Education with a focus in teaching adults early childhood education. 

Goals: "To increase quality care for infants and toddlers through the implementation of responsive care giving, continuity of care and best practice. "

Personal Strengths: "I am passionate about my work and enjoy building strong relationships and partnership with child care providers, families and organizations across multiple disciplines. "

Fun Fact: "I have 2 young children and another baby on the way ! " 
Dawn Daniello
I nfant Toddler Specialist at Child Care Council of Nassau. 

Education: Bachelor's degree in  Human & Community Services, specializing in families and children.  

Goals: "For providers to become more interested in their relationships with infants, toddlers and their families. "

Personal Strengths: " Organized, knowledgeable of development and resources. "

Fun Fact: "My Christmas tree hangs upside down from my living room ceiling. I don't have to move furniture and easy to decorate" 
***If you would like to be highlighted in the IT Newsletter, please submit your IT  Questionnaire  to Karen at [email protected]***
May Infant Toddler Retreat 
We want to thank everyone for joining us at the May Infant and Toddler Retreat. We concluded the retreat with some amazing ideas, which we as a network can collaborate on and continue to build from. Also, we want to give a special thank you to all our presenters! 
 
Upcoming Events

Date
Event
June/July

Theory of Change Planning - Summer Site Vists 
June 2

Lead Agency Call
3:00-4:00 pm
June 13
Infancy Leadership Committee Call
2:00-3:00 pm 
June 16-17
Pyramid Model Training
Positive Solutions for Families
June 21-22
NYSAEYC Trainer's Institute 
For more information, contact: 
Karen Harkness
518- 690-4217 ext. 21
Infant Toddler & Technical Assistance Coordinator
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