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PRE-K UPDATE
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
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 (LI-RTAC). Visit its web page for links to all partner organizations. Many have important COVID-19-related resources to offer:  www.nassauboces.org/rtac 

NEW DATE AND TIME! 
"Now That We're Back: Strategies for Program Leaders" with David Hymowitz
When this webinar was first offered on November 2, a number of you told us the late
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afternoon time was inconvenient and you were unable to participate as a result. So we've scheduled a repeat session in the early afternoon, your preferred time.

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Registration: There is no fee, but pre-registration is required.

Now that we have transitioned back to school, how do we continue to support our staff--and ourselves--during this ongoing health crisis? In particular, how do we maintain routines and structures within the new realities of in-person learning, hybrid schedules or virtual programs? We'll also explore how you can sustain your own motivation and focus while supporting your staff members as well as your students. Finding a balance with your emotions and your work, family, and self-care needs is critical during this period in our lives. 

Presenter: David Hymowitz is a social worker with 30 years of experience who has worked with many school districts on social-emotional learning.
RESEARCH
New study takes a look at how long the benefits of preschool last for low-income Kindergarteners
A number of studies have shown that children who attend Pre-K enter Kindergarten with more skills than those who don't--but how long does that advantage last? That's the question asked in research recently published by the American Psychological Association.

The researchers studied 2,581 Kindergarteners in a single, large ethnically diverse county. All of the participants were from low-income families, and slightly more than half had attended a preschool program such as Head Start. When they entered school in September, the Pre-K graduates had stronger academic and executive functioning skills than similar children without Pre-K. As the year went on, the gap narrowed. "...approximately 80% of the difference in scores for literacy skills was erased over the course of the academic year, but this was the case for only 55% of the difference in math skills and 45% of the difference in vocabulary and general knowledge skills." Read more.
 
BOOKSHELF
Children's Book Week has added a fall celebration--this week there are even more ways to connect kids with reading

Encourage students to pick their "Book of the Year." Voting in the Children's Choice Book Awards is open until Sunday, November 15. Finalists include
Babysitter from Another Planet, I Am a Tiger and The Good Egg. Click here to vote in the contest for Kindergarten to Second Grade Book of the Year. Students undecided on their favorites? Maybe one of these videos with the authors will help make up their minds.

Or read one of these 20 books teachers selected as classroom favorites.
We Don't Eat Our Classmates is well-liked--and well-known. But you may not be as familiar with some of the other picture books that score high with fans of the WeAreTeachers website. For example, Our Class is a Family and All Are Welcome both help children feel like they belong. Click here for the full list.

Introduce a multicultural Thanksgiving story. The coming holiday has many more dimensions than just Pilgrims and football. Here's a list of 10 children's books
that cover such topics as how immigrants learn about and celebrate Thanksgiving (Duck for Turkey Day and Rivka's First Thanksgiving). This collection also includes the humorous rhyming story 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, which recounts what a class does when its take a field trip and the children discover where their turkey comes from! (Titles were curated by the parenting website, whatdowedoallday.com )
YOUR CLASSROOM
Nominate a Pre-K or K colleague for New York State Teacher of the Year!
We know there are many outstanding Pre-K & K teachers on Long Island--and if they teach in a public school they're eligible to become the 2022 New York State Teacher of the Year. The nomination process is simple. There's a form for you to fill out and send to the teacher and their administrator by December 15, 2020 so they can complete the application process by February 1, 2021. Click here for the nomination form.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This month's PLC; free webinar on picture books that promote inclusion
Professional Learning Circle: Sharing How We Work With Emergent Multilingual Learners
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guest expert: Emily Torres, Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.

Picture Books That Promote Inclusion and Build Community--ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sarah Cordova
REGISTER NOW 
HELP WANTED
This week's job listings for early ed on Long Island

For the Long Island Head Start positions listed below
Email resume to humanresources@liheadstart.org or fax to 631-758-2953

Full-Time Teacher
Long Island Head Start, Amityville, Bay Shore, Bridgehampton, Central Brookhaven, Southampton

Full-Time Certified Teacher
Long Island Head Start, Southampton

Full-Time Teacher I
Long Island Early Head Start, Islip

Full-Time Teacher II
Long Island Early Head Start, Central Brookhaven

Full-Time Family Educator--Bilingual
Long Island Early Head Start, Patchogue

Full-Time Family Advocate
Long Island Head Start, Bellport, North Fork, Southampton, Wyandanch

Full-Time Family Advocate--Bilingual
Long Island Head Start, Central Brookhaven, Patchogue

Full-Time Center Manager
Long Island Head Start, Huntington

Full-Time Teacher Assistant
Long Island Head Start, Various

Full-Time FCP Specialist--Bilingual
Full-Time Facilities Technician
Temporary Early Childhood Mentor Coach
EHS-CCP Disabilities Services Consultant (Birth-2)
Long Island Head Start, Central Administration, Patchogue
Here's how to add your school's staffing needs to this list:
 
Send an e-mail to prek@nasboces.org with the subject line "List our position."
 
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.
 
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. 




NASSAU BOCES 
71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530-9195
Phone: (516) 396-2220  Fax: (516)-396-2355
www.nassauboces.org