WCAEYC Presents “Obesity and Nutrition in Early Childhood"
JAnuary 7, 2010 Registration Begins at 6:45p.m Speaker starts at 7 p.m.
Presenter: Robin Nwankwo
Location: Concordia University
107 Krieger Hall
4090 Geddes Rd.
Ann Arbor
Free to WCAEYC members. $10.00 for non-members.
Please register by emailing Mariam.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Building on Behalf of Children Conference
We are so excited to announce that the BBC conference will be held on May 15th, 2010 at EMU. Our keynote speaker will be the one and only, Ooey Gooey Lady!
Would you like to receive registration information about the 2010 conference? Interested in being a session speaker? Email us We hope to see you there!
Would you like to receive registration information about the 2010 conference? Interested in being a session speaker? Email us We hope to see you there!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Fun for Kids; Learning for Mom and Dad
**please feel free to print this for parents or forward this information!**
FREE Admission to Jungle Java
Fun for Kids; Learning for Mom and Dad
Join us on Thursday, December 17th from 9:30am to 11am
at Jungle Java (3900 Jackson Rd in Ann Arbor)
Did you know that 90% of a child's brain is formed during the first four
years?
A local expert will be discussing the importance of brain development in the
first years of life and how you can be your child's first teacher. Come and
learn while your children are supervised and having fun in a giant indoor
play structure with a dedicated toddler area.
Admission to Jungle Java and refreshments will be provided for free, but a
reservation is required. Please email Donna Lasinski, Parent Liaison, or call her at
734-997-7265 to reserve your spot.
Sponsored by the Washtenaw County Parent Coalition which is made up of
parents with children ages 12 and under. Our purpose is to increase parent
participation in early childhood planning and decision making in our county
and state.
FREE Admission to Jungle Java
Fun for Kids; Learning for Mom and Dad
Join us on Thursday, December 17th from 9:30am to 11am
at Jungle Java (3900 Jackson Rd in Ann Arbor)
Did you know that 90% of a child's brain is formed during the first four
years?
A local expert will be discussing the importance of brain development in the
first years of life and how you can be your child's first teacher. Come and
learn while your children are supervised and having fun in a giant indoor
play structure with a dedicated toddler area.
Admission to Jungle Java and refreshments will be provided for free, but a
reservation is required. Please email Donna Lasinski, Parent Liaison, or call her at
734-997-7265 to reserve your spot.
Sponsored by the Washtenaw County Parent Coalition which is made up of
parents with children ages 12 and under. Our purpose is to increase parent
participation in early childhood planning and decision making in our county
and state.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Promoting Literacy in the Classroom: Free 1 hour online training
Learn How to Promote Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom,
in Support of December's "Read a New Book Month"
December is "Read a New Book Month" and ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) offers all child care staff the opportunity to learn about the importance of promoting literacy in the early childhood classroom by completing CCEI330 - Books and Beyond: Language Development in Young Children, at no cost!
This one-clock-hour online course provides early childhood professionals with information on the importance of promoting and developing language skills, the stages of language development, and developmentally appropriate classroom activities. Students completing the course will be awarded 0.1 IACET CEUs and receive a certificate of completion.
Early childhood professionals play a critical role in helping the children in their care develop strong language skills. Children have a better chance of developing strong language and early literacy skills when caregivers, both teachers and parents, focus on these areas as early as possible. Language skills developed at a young age directly affect a child's success and happiness at home, in school, and eventually in the workplace.
To take advantage of this opportunity, good during the month of December, child care staff can log in to CCEI's learning management system at http://www.cceionline.com/ and use the promotion code 120109 when prompted.
Teachers who don't have an existing log-in can set one up at http://www.cceionline.com/ by clicking "Take a Sample Course," and when prompted, enter promotion code 120109.
For detailed instructions on how to register, visit http://www.cceionline.com/ and click "Click Here for Current Promotions".
For more information, visit http://www.cceionline.com/ or call 800.499.9907.
*Child Care Network is simply sharing this information, please contact CCEI directly with any questions or concerns.*
in Support of December's "Read a New Book Month"
December is "Read a New Book Month" and ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) offers all child care staff the opportunity to learn about the importance of promoting literacy in the early childhood classroom by completing CCEI330 - Books and Beyond: Language Development in Young Children, at no cost!
This one-clock-hour online course provides early childhood professionals with information on the importance of promoting and developing language skills, the stages of language development, and developmentally appropriate classroom activities. Students completing the course will be awarded 0.1 IACET CEUs and receive a certificate of completion.
Early childhood professionals play a critical role in helping the children in their care develop strong language skills. Children have a better chance of developing strong language and early literacy skills when caregivers, both teachers and parents, focus on these areas as early as possible. Language skills developed at a young age directly affect a child's success and happiness at home, in school, and eventually in the workplace.
To take advantage of this opportunity, good during the month of December, child care staff can log in to CCEI's learning management system at http://www.cceionline.com/ and use the promotion code 120109 when prompted.
Teachers who don't have an existing log-in can set one up at http://www.cceionline.com/ by clicking "Take a Sample Course," and when prompted, enter promotion code 120109.
For detailed instructions on how to register, visit http://www.cceionline.com/ and click "Click Here for Current Promotions".
For more information, visit http://www.cceionline.com/ or call 800.499.9907.
*Child Care Network is simply sharing this information, please contact CCEI directly with any questions or concerns.*
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Great Start Connect
Dear Child Care Professionals,
Have you heard about Great Start Connect? Great Start Connect is a system of online early learning resources that includes a new statewide child care database. It is a new initiative from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation as part of the Great Start Child Care Quality Project.
We are excited at the possibility that this new database offers you, the provider. Child Care Network previously called you every quarter to get an update for your program, but now, you can access your child care profile 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can update your openings, as they change as well other details about your program. You can even upload photos! All child care referrals are now being done through the Great Start Connect database as well. Parents can log on anytime and view your profile and search for care that meets their needs. Please feel free to share this information with parents and families.
You should have received (or will be receiving) a letter from the ECIC Great Start Child Care Quality Project with a password so you can begin the exciting process of updating your profile. You can visit their website at www.greatstartforkids.org (look for the GS Connect button!)
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us and we will be happy to assist you. Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Monroe & Jackson Counties: Call Candy 734-975-1840 or 800-777-2861 Ext. 29
Lenawee County: Call Brooke 517-264-5306
Have a wonderful day!
Have you heard about Great Start Connect? Great Start Connect is a system of online early learning resources that includes a new statewide child care database. It is a new initiative from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation as part of the Great Start Child Care Quality Project.
We are excited at the possibility that this new database offers you, the provider. Child Care Network previously called you every quarter to get an update for your program, but now, you can access your child care profile 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can update your openings, as they change as well other details about your program. You can even upload photos! All child care referrals are now being done through the Great Start Connect database as well. Parents can log on anytime and view your profile and search for care that meets their needs. Please feel free to share this information with parents and families.
You should have received (or will be receiving) a letter from the ECIC Great Start Child Care Quality Project with a password so you can begin the exciting process of updating your profile. You can visit their website at www.greatstartforkids.org (look for the GS Connect button!)
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us and we will be happy to assist you. Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Monroe & Jackson Counties: Call Candy 734-975-1840 or 800-777-2861 Ext. 29
Lenawee County: Call Brooke 517-264-5306
Have a wonderful day!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
WCAEYC Training
Tuesday, November 10th.
“How Can I Reach That Child In My Classroom.”
Learn how to support children and their families with a child in your care who has special needs. Topics will include identifying where support is needed, how to have that difficult conversation with parents, and what resources you can rely on within the county.
Registration begins at: 6:15– Speaker at 6:30 p.m.
Presenter: Sian Owen Cruise
Location: Gretchen’s House– Oak Valley. 2340 Oak Valley Dr.
(Between Ann Arbor-Saline & Scio Church– across from the A2 Library)
Free for WCAEYC members. $10.00 for non-members
Register to attend this event, email Mariam .
Please put WCAEYC in the subject line.
“How Can I Reach That Child In My Classroom.”
Learn how to support children and their families with a child in your care who has special needs. Topics will include identifying where support is needed, how to have that difficult conversation with parents, and what resources you can rely on within the county.
Registration begins at: 6:15– Speaker at 6:30 p.m.
Presenter: Sian Owen Cruise
Location: Gretchen’s House– Oak Valley. 2340 Oak Valley Dr.
(Between Ann Arbor-Saline & Scio Church– across from the A2 Library)
Free for WCAEYC members. $10.00 for non-members
Register to attend this event, email Mariam .
Please put WCAEYC in the subject line.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Summit for Child's Hope
The Child's Hope Right to Thrive 2009 Summit will allow mothers, providers and experts on the forefront of this crisis to come together to share ideas, along with new and innovative programs, designed to combat our troubling numbers for infants in Wayne County. They hope to promote action to ensure a healthy start for infants and mothers. Please consider joining them for this important day.
Addressing Infant Mortality Risk Factors and Social Determinants of Health
for Mothers and Infants
Friday, November 20th, 2009
8:30 am- 3:30 pm
$20 per person: includes all sessions, continental breakfast and lunch
For more information or to register, visit their website:
http://www.childshope.org/Righttothrive.aspx
Addressing Infant Mortality Risk Factors and Social Determinants of Health
for Mothers and Infants
Friday, November 20th, 2009
8:30 am- 3:30 pm
$20 per person: includes all sessions, continental breakfast and lunch
For more information or to register, visit their website:
http://www.childshope.org/Righttothrive.aspx
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