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The Long Island Pre-K Initiative is proud to be part of Long Island's Regional Technical Assistance Center for Pre-K and Early Education (RTAC). Visit its web page for links to all partner organizations. Many have important COVID-19-related resources to offer: www.nassauboces.org/rtac
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The Regional Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) and the pandemic--what you need to know
As a reader of our e-news--and, perhaps, a participant in our free webinars--you're aware of how The Long Island Pre-K Initiative has been supporting early educators since the start of the pandemic last March. But the way we've shared resources and
offered help with remote learning strategies (and more) isn't the only support that has been provided under our larger umbrella organization: The Long Island Regional Technical Assistance Center for Pre-K and Early Childhood Education, often called the RTAC.
The RTAC recently created a report that runs down the efforts of its nine collaborative partners*. For instance, The Long Island Leadership Initiative offered a weekly Zoom meeting for leaders to share challenges and successes with one another--and grew to 215 members during this period. The Child Care Councils not only played a key role (and still do) with rapidly disseminating new rules and protocols, but worked hard to distribute supplies when COVID-19 first hit. (In Nassau alone, more than 1,500 cartons of hand sanitizer and 800 boxes of gloves were given out.)
This school year, the RTAC has continued to connect our region's 1,717 licensed child care providers, 124 school districts and 3 BOCES. Because of Long Island's size, population and changing demographics, it's been a critical hub for communications and relationship building. Click here to read more about the RTAC and the pandemic.
*Note: since this report was created, the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute was added to the list.
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YOUR CLASSROOM
Scavenger hunts can help get kids moving during remote learning...
Students don't have to be glued to a screen during virtual learning, says author and professor John Spencer. In a recent blog post, the former teacher points out that simple scavenger hunts can get them up and moving. All teachers have to do is give children clues for items they can find in their homes or nearby in their community. While some of the specific suggestions are for older children, the concepts can be adapted to early education--for instance they can search for sight words or letters on household items like cereal boxes. In a maker scavenger hunt, the teacher asks students to find items according to different specifications--e.g., something soft, something round--and then asks them to create something. Read more.
...and can convince them there's a lot going on outdoors even in the winter
A bare tree, red berries, birds and pine cones are a few of the items included on a free printable scavenger hunt list, from KC Edventures, a Kansas organization that promotes hands-on learning.
Many kids think "there's not much to see in the winter," writes Jacquie Fisher. "This scavenger hunt activity can help adults and kids learn how much happens during cold weather." Click here to read more and print out the scavenger hunt handout.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NYAEYC invites you to a "virtual town hall" focusing on equity
The New York Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC) has scheduled a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion--and you don't have to be a member to take part. The intent is to engage early childhood educators in a "courageous conversation" about racial equity and social justice. The event will be conducted in English and Spanish, and there is no fee to register.
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Sign up now: There are still seats left in the last webinar in our anti-bias series
Developmentally Appropriate Protocols and Resources for Pre-K Students In this interactive 90-minute webinar, participants will practice pedagogical tactics that
can be used directly with young children to advance their dignity and their belief in the dignity of children of color. Presenters: Jacob Dixon, CEO, Choice for All and adjunct professor at Bank Street College of Education; Dr. Jen Gowers, Co-founder, Co-Plan It, a nonprofit collaborative that works with leaders in education. NOTE: Enrollment is limited to promote dialogue. Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
We are able to offer webinars at no cost thanks to funding from New York State.
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HELP WANTED
This week's job listings for early ed on Long Island
Full-Time Teacher Assistants (New York State Certified)
Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist
Full-Time and Part-Time Teacher Aides
Kramer Learning Center, Bay Shore
Email resume to azicv@acld.org or apply online at www.acld.org
For the Long Island Head Start positions listed below
Email resumes to humanresources@liheadstart.org or fax to 631-758-2953
Full-Time Teacher
Long Island Head Start, Bridgehampton, Southampton
Full-Time Certified Teacher
Long Island Head Start, Southampton
Full-Time Family Advocate
Long Island Head Start, Bay Area
Full-Time Family Educator--Bilingual
Long Island Early Head Start, Patchogue
Full-Time FCP Specialist--Bilingual
Full-Time Finance Secretary
EHS-CCP Disabilities Services Consultant (Birth to 2)
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 collaborating partner in the state-funded Regional Technical Assistance Center, which supports Pre-K and early childhood education on Long Island. The other collaborating partners are the three Long Island BOCES, the Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc., the Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. and the Family Leadership Network.
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