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Our mission is to improve the quality of early care and education for all children by promoting policy, research and organizing that ensure the early care and education workforce is well-educated, receives better compensation and a voice in their workplace.
In the Spotlight
Teacher Tips
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The American Federation of Teachers has issued Helping Students with Autism, Tips for Educators. The report offers classroom suggestions for addressing challenging behavior, the encouragement of social skill development and building relationships with parents and families for professionals working with children with autism.
Visit the CDC’s Web site for more information about early identification and healthy developmental milestones in children birth to age 5. |
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The National Institute for Early Education Education Research has released The State of Preschool 2008. It is the sixth in a series of annual reports profiling state-funded prekindergarten programs in the United States. The latest Yearbook presents data on state-funded prekindergarten during the 2007-2008 school year. Key findings included: enrollment increased by more than 108,000 children; thirty-three of the 38 states with state-funded programs increased enrollment; based on NIEER's Quality Standards Checklist, 11 states improved the quality of their preschool programs and state funding for pre-K rose to almost $4.6 billion.
Have you been affected by the recent swine flu outbreak? Are the families of the children you serve asking what steps you have taken to ensure your site is safe? Here are some simple tips to protect yourself and your children from the swine flu and all other flu viruses: cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue in the trash after you use it; wash your hands often with soap and water; avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth to prevent spreading germs; stay home from work or school if you get sick, a CDC recommendation, and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
If you are looking for more information about swine flu and tips for reducing or preventing transmission, visit the AFT's Web site.
This month's newsletter features information about the Swine Flu, pre-K leadership across the state, legislation that has been introduced dealing with early childhood education, as well as many resources and helpful up to date research topics.
