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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 (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
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From COVID-19 to natural disasters like hurricanes or wildfires; advice on supporting young children after crises
"Early childhood educators play a critical role and are likely to provide the majority of support for many young children impacted by a crisis event," according to an in-depth article from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Written by experts from the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement*, the
piece runs down how children perceive events, how they may react and how adults can help.
For example, they point out that young children are particularly vulnerable when crises occur. "This is because of their lack of experiences, skills and resources that would otherwise enable them to independently meet their developmental, social and emotional, mental and behavioral health needs...As a group, children are resilient, but they are still among those most at risk of psychological trauma and behavioral difficulties after a crisis."
What make the situation more complicated is that children's reactions may be "nonspecific"--if a child becomes less flexible about schedule changes, for example, adults may not connect this behavior change to the crisis event.
The comprehensive article also discusses how trauma from a previous event, such as the absence of a parent, may resurface. And if a death occurs--as may happen in a pandemic--adults may be reluctant to talk children about it. "Avoiding speaking with children about their feelings about a loss is rarely helpful and may only further isolate children at a time when they are most in need of support," Read more.
is affiliated with the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. It offers a host of resources, such as technical assistance and training plus a wealth of free materials, including a series of videos on talking to kids about various aspects of COVID-19, from the pain of missing out to the financial impacts. It also shares information from the Coalition to Support Grieving Students, such as the downloadable pdf on
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YOUR CLASSROOM
This fall, teachers are taking classes outdoors
From New York City to Winnipeg, Canada, educators are experimenting with learning outside, according to the education news site edutopia. Some are building structures in schoolyards and parking lots, others are filling five-gallon buckets with slates, water bottles and clipboards. In North Carolina, a preschool is trying outdoor lessons, despite some logistical issues. The director says that the challenges are stimulating new ways to think about how students learn. Read more.
It's time to address some myths about kids and nature All kids "naturally" love the outdoors. "Nope," says a recent article from Childhood by Nature that runs down a dozen misconceptions about children and the outdoors, and
cites the research that dispels them. "While adults prefer nature to more developed or controlled environments, kids don't. Kids actually prefer cities."
Another myth: being outside is too distracting for kids to learn. Childhood by Nature cites several studies that show that, for one thing, being outdoors may actually reduce ADHD symptoms.
And is it unhealthy for children to play outside when temperatures are freezing? Not if they're dressed properly--and winter play even offers special benefits. Click here to read more and find out what the other nine myths are.
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AND THE SURVEY SAYS
National poll shows voters support affordable child care for young children
Republicans, Democrats, Independents--no matter their party affiliation, the majority of voters say "the COVID crisis has shown us how essential is it that we build a child care system that makes care available and affordable to all families who need it."
That's the finding of a national poll sponsored by The First Five Years Fund. Specifically, 84% of all voters agree that high-quality, affordable child care is an essential service, just like health care and education.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Last week to register for these free webinars
Book Club: Don't Look Away
Dates: Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2020
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Facilitator: Jacob Dixon
Helping Create Lifelong Readers From the Start with Great Read Alouds
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sarah Cordova
From the Long Island Regional Leadership Initiative: activities, events and discussions about Survive to Thrive
Published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Survive to Thrive is subtitled "A Director's Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program." Each chapter covers a different topic, such as developing policies, managing a budget or building a strong staff.
Survive to Thrive webinar: Chapter 1: What Does it Mean to be a Director?
Date:Thursday, October 15, 2020
Time: 12:00 p.m.
There will also be a learning community discussion so attendees at the webinar can share reflections, thoughts and ideas. This will be held on Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. When you register for the webinar, you can also sign up for the follow-up discussion.
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HELP WANTED
This week's job listings for early ed on Long Island
For the Long Island Head Start positions listed below
Email resumes to humanresources@liheadstart.org or fax 631-758-2953
Full-Time Teacher
Long Island Head Start, Amityville, Bay Shore, Bridgehampton, 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 Advocate
Long Island Head Start, Bellport, Southampton, Wyandanch
Full-Time Family Advocate-Bilingual
Long Island Head Start, Bay Area, Bay Shore
Full-Time Temporary Family Advocate Bilingual
Long Island Head Start, Central Brookhaven, Patchogue
Full-Time Mental Health Specialist
Full-Time EHS-CCP Assistant
EHS-CCP Disabilities Services Consultant (Birth to 2)
Long Island Head Start, Central Administration, Patchogue
Full-Time Teacher Assistant
Long Island Head Start, various
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For our records:
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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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