By Guest Blogger, Jennifer Carsen Whether you're an ECE program leader or staff member, you may see yourself as an agent for change who views high-quality early childhood programs as an antidote to economic and social injustice. We hope so, anyway! In order to position yourself effectively in this role, says Maurice Sykes, you must be open to a wide range of possibilities in terms of improving outcomes for children and families. Sykes is the...
By Guest Blogger, Jennifer Carsen Finding and keeping good teachers - it's a classic source of frustration in ECE. And it's no surprise. Early childhood is a demanding field that doesn't pay nearly as much as it should. But have you ever considered that you may be the source of some of your hiring woes? No, really! I say this not to assign blame, but to open your eyes to the fact that some of...
By Fran Simon, M.Ed. As a Co-Author (with Karen Nemeth) of Digital Decisions: Choosing the Right Technology for Early Childhood Education, I'm often asked how to get started using iPads and other mobile devices in early childhood classrooms. I recently addressed one of those questions in an online community, and I thought the response might be helpful to readers of this blog, so I have posted it here as well. The question came from someone...
Guest post by Jennifer Carsen Chief Chickie Day Care in Demand Pre-Internet, family engagement was a matter of encouraging the families of children enrolled in your program to come to you to participate—literally. If a parent was unable to come to school for student activities, there wasn’t a lot you could do about it! But now, in our hyper-connected era, there are now a multitude of ways to reach out and engage parents wherever they...
We were fortunate to have Ellen Galinsky present a webinar about Promoting Executive Function Life Skills in Early Childhood on April 22, 2015. Many of the participants had questions that we were unable to ask Ellen. She was kind enough to answer them and they are posted below. Here is a link to the recording: Promoting Executive Function Life Skills in Early Childhood- Resources and Tools from Mind in the Making Q.1. I am looking for...
By Guest Blogger, Jennifer Carsen Chief Chickie, Daycare in Demand It is no surprise that most ECE professionals are drawn to the work because of the children—the ability to positively influence young minds and lives during those first few crucial years. A strong affinity for working with children, however, doesn’t always (or even often) translate into innate leadership skills. While some ECE professionals relish the opportunity to develop their capacity for assured, effective leadership, others...
We were fortunate to have Michael Assel, Ph.D present a webinar about Autism Spectrum Disorder in ECE settings on March 25, 2015. Many of the participants had questions that we were unable to ask Dr. Assell. He was kind enough to answer them and they are posted below. Link to the recording of the webinar, Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Early Childhood Setting: The Role of Administrators, by Michael A. Assel, Ph.D. Q.1. How...
You've probably attended a webinar or two along the way in your career. If you've had good experiences, you may have thought: "I can do that!" You're right, you can! Webinars are great for business of all kinds, but there are some important things to consider before you jump in. Over the past 10 years or so, webinars have grown increasingly popular and increasingly effective for marketing and training because they work. You can find...
Marietta loves her job. She is an enthusiastic and dynamic Director for a very successful child care program. Her colleagues, the staff and the families in the center consider her to be an exceptional leader. Each year, she devotes hundreds of hours per year to providing mentorship and professional guidance to staff members and peers. Despite her obvious leadership skills, Marietta often feels isolated and unsure about how to accomplish difficult changes. Her wavering...
By Margaret A Powers and Fran Simon Could you choose a more exciting time to be working in the field of early childhood education (ECE)? These days, it doesn't look like it! There is so much important and exciting work occurring right now in ECE, particularly around the topic of technology use in the classroom. With the release of the new NAEYC and Fred Rogers Center technology position statement: Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early...
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