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PRE-K UPDATE
SEPTEMBER 5, 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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Gov. Cuomo announces $15 million in new Pre-K grants, with preference to high-needs districts
On August 12, additional funding for Pre-K was announced by the Governor's office. As has been the case, preference will be given to high-needs districts that don't
currently have a state-funded program. Letters of Intent were due at the end of August and applications are being accepted until September 18.
"Despite the tight timeline, we know of more than 15 Long Island school districts--from both Nassau and Suffolk counties--that have filed Letters of Intent," says Lucinda Hurley of The Long Island Pre-K Initative. "However, it's very challenging to complete the application in the time allotted. We expect that one of the goals of the new Regional Pre-K Technical Assistance Center will be to work with districts early in 2020 to prepare to take advantage of any new Pre-K funding next year."
Click here to read the announcement from Gov. Cuomo's office.
Photo courtesy of Middle Country Public Schools Pre-K program.
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"The kids are more capable than you think" and 9 other things Long Island teachers wish parents knew
As part of it's "Back to School" coverage, Newsday asked teachers what messages they'd like to pass along to parents. First up: Kindergarten teacher Linda Grace from East Rockaway. She wants everyone to understand how important it is for children to get to school on time. Not only is it important from an instructional standpoint, but it's also upsetting for the child. "We're settled, and we've started our day, and the kid walks in with their backpack and everyone is staring at them. It's a lot of negative attention when they walk in."
Click here to find out what else teachers had to say.
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Avoiding the dangers of "adultification"--an early childhood expert speaks out about what's healthy for kids
Author Erika Christakis* was recently interviewed by Edutopia--and she's afraid we're in danger of losing the "child" during childhood. "It's eye-opening to reflect on the
many ways that adults inflict adult pacing, adult expectations and adult schedules on young kids...We see their development through an adult's eyes, imagining that we couldn't possibly learn anything from an hour digging in a container of mud, so it must be time to whip out the math worksheet!"
When it comes to quality early education, Christakis reflects on the way that good teachers are intentional about everything they do, from the way the classroom is set up to the daily routine, to which materials are provided for the children to manipulate. Play is central, but Christakis is seeing more dysfunctional play because, for one thing, kids don't have as much opportunity to play in mixed age groups, "where younger kids can learn from older ones, and the older children in turn have to learn to be gentle and fair with their littlest players." Read more.
*Christakis is a former faculty member of the Yale Child Study Center and wrote the best-selling The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need From Grownups.
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Preschoolers are more likely than older children to be expelled--why is this still happening?
That's the question asked by NBC News reporter Erin Einhorn in an investigative report just last month. Many states--including New York--have adopted new regulations to reduce the practice of expelling or suspending preschoolers. But, says the report, "many teachers lack the additional training and support they need to prevent dangerous behaviors." Read more
You can learn more about this vital topic for early educators at our upcoming full-day conference, "Best Practices for Teaching Pre-K & K."
Keynote: Early Childhood Expulsion & Bias: How We Can Do Better for Our Children
Presenter: Walter Gilliam is Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale University Child Study Center. He is a world-recognized expert on early education. His work has been covered by major national news outlets including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and ABC.
The keynote presentation will discuss the latest findings regarding expulsion and suspension practices in early education settings, including gender and racial disproportionality and the potential role of implicit bias. You'll hear about the latest research findings, but will also learn how we can avoid excluding young children from educational opportunities.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
(continental breakfast and lunch included)
Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury
Registration:
- $95 per person "early bird" until 4 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019
- $125 per person after 4 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019
- No online registration after 4 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2019
- Group rate: 10% discount on groups of 20 or more.
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This week's job listings for early ed on Long Island
Full-Time Assistant Teacher
Part-Time Assistant Teacher
Little Me Busy Bee, Speonk
Email resume to sarahcammarato@gmail.com with subject line "little me busy bee"
Full-Time Special Educator/Pre-K
Full-Time Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kramer Learning Center, Bay Shore
For the Long Island Head Start positions listed below
Email resumes to humanresources@liheadstart.org or fax them to 631-758-2953
Full-Time Teacher Assistant
Full-Time Teacher/Certified Teacher
Full-Time Teacher I (Infant/Toddler)
Full-Time Family Educator/Home Visitor--Bilingual
Full--Time Family Advocate
Full-Time Cook Assistant
Full-Time Food Transporter
Substitute Teacher Aide
Long Island Head Start, various locations
Full-Time Teacher Aide
Long Island Head Start, various locations & Huntington Early Head Start
Speech Consultant
EHS-CCP RN/Health Consultant
EHS-CCP Disabilities Services 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
71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530-9195
Phone: (516) 396-2220 Fax: (516)-396-2355
www.nassauboces.org
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