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JOBS
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Research Assistant
Georgetown Early Learning Project
http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_description.cfm?CategoryID=7&RequestNo=20120825
Postdoc position in cognitive developmental psychology
University of Amsterdam
http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/D74DD62F-B714-4B05-A6FD633AEE676BF0
Post-doctoral position in developmental psychology
Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
http://www.mpi.nl/research/research-projects/communication-before-language/positions/Postdoctoralposition.doc
James Marshall Post Doctoral Public Policy Fellowship
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
http://www.spssi.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=747&nodeID=1
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CONFERENCES
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Webinar: Let’s Move! Child Care: Tools & Resources for Success
Friday, March 30, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/558238658
Early Childhood Investigations Webinar
5 Simple Steps for Progress Monitoring in Early Childhood Programs
April 4, 2012 2:00 PM EST
http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/5-simple-steps-for-progress-monitoring-in-early-childhood-programs/
Fifth Annual Psychology Day at the United Nations
One of the panels “Poverty Eradication in the Lives of Women and Children”
19 April 2012
New York City
http://sites.google.com/site/unpsychday/
National Association for the Education of Young Children
21st National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development
June 10-13, 2012
Indianapolis, IN
http://www.naeyc.org/institute/
16th annual Birth To Three Institute
June 11-14, 2012
Washington, DC
http://www.ehsnrc.org/Activities/BirthToThreeInstitute.htm
Head Start’s 11th National Research Conference
“Research on Young Children and Families: Effective Practices in an Age of Diversity and Change”
June 18-20, 2012
Washington, D.C.
http://www.hsrconference.net/
EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media & Technology
June 25 - 29, 2012
Denver, Colorado
FINAL Call for Presentations: April 12, 2012
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia
Free Data Training Workshop
EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION POLICY: DRAWING LESSONS FROM WEIGHTED SAMPLES
July 16-18, 2012
Ann Arbor, MI
Application deadline: May 15, 2012
http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/sumprog/courses/0153
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RESOURCES
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Information and Communications Technology Early Childhood Resources
Kent Early ICT
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/content/earlyict/
New blog
Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood
https://www.teachingstrategies.com/blog/
Free e-books for kids
Andi's Kids Books
http://andiskidsbooks.blogspot.com/2012/03/7-free-kindle-books-for-kids-sight.html
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Children's books suggestions
http://www.naeyc.org/yc/files/yc/file/201203/Reading%20Chair_v67n2_0312.pdf
Prerecorded Webcast: Best practices for technology and early childhood
http://oldweb.naeyc.org/profdev/webcast/tech_young_children/player.html
Q&A with selected authors of Spotlight on Young Children and Nature
http://www.naeyc.org/event/nature
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NEWS
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Merger Expands Services for Child Care Providers in Chenango County
newschannel34, 3/28/12
http://www.newschannel34.com/content/developingnews/story/Merger-Expands-Services-for-Child-Care-Providers/x5tZJfTb-EiGCcOmnU0COw.cspx
Too many babies still at risk of SIDs
Reuters, 3/27/12
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46867543/ns/health-childrens_health/#.T3Hn_GFR289
Optimization for Education?
Margaret A. Powers, 3/27/12
http://margaret-powers.com/2012/03/27/optimization-for-education/
Shifting the Conversation on Early Childhood and Technology
Daniel Donahoo, Huffington Post, 3/27/12
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-donahoo/shifting-the-conversation_b_1325141.html
Cracking Down: Catt. County Receives State Grant To Detect Child Care Subsidy Fraud
The Post-Journal, 3/27/12
http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/601244/Cracking-Down.html
How to Follow NAEYC Communication Standards Part 1
by Matt Harrell, memberhub, 3/25/12
http://blog.memberhub.com/how-to-follow-naeyc-communication-standards-part-1/
It All Comes Down to Play
Association for Interactive Media Education, 3/24/12
http://aimeducation.org/blog/2012/03/it-all-comes-down-to-play/
Teachers’ Take on Kindergarten Readiness
Foundations for families, 3/23/12
http://foundationsforfamilies.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/teachers-take-on-kindergarten-readiness/
More to Learn about the Needs of Children Receiving TANF
By Abigail Newcomer, Center for Law and Social Policy, 3/23/12
http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=temporary_assistance&id=0050
How Head Start Can Make a Difference
By MOTOKO RICH, NY Times, 3/2/12
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/02/how-head-start-can-make-a-difference/
Tummy Time, Key to Brain Development
by AtaraP, Birth Activist, 8/11/11
http://www.birthactivist.com/2011/08/tummy-time-key-to-brain-development/
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OUTREACH
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Caring for Every Child's Mental Health
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov/children/index.asp
Call for Papers - Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Special Issue on Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) as Change Agents
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/early-childhood-research-quarterly/call-for-papers/quality-rating-and-improvement-systems/
Early Care & Learning Council
Policy and Advocacy Update
http://earlycareandlearning.blogspot.com/2012/03/policy-and-advocacy-update.html
Policy Update: Children's Champions Alert
NAEYC CHILDREN’S CHAMPIONS UPDATE, March 27, 2012
http://www.naeyc.org/policy/federal/3_27_12
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JOBS
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Research Assistant
Georgetown Early Learning Project
http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_description.cfm?CategoryID=7&RequestNo=20120825
Postdoc position in cognitive developmental psychology
University of Amsterdam
http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/D74DD62F-B714-4B05-A6FD633AEE676BF0
Post-doctoral position in developmental psychology
Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
http://www.mpi.nl/research/research-projects/communication-before-language/positions/Postdoctoralposition.doc
James Marshall Post Doctoral Public Policy Fellowship
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
http://www.spssi.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=747&nodeID=1
------------------------------------------------
CONFERENCES
------------------------------------------------
Webinar: Let’s Move! Child Care: Tools & Resources for Success
Friday, March 30, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/558238658
Early Childhood Investigations Webinar
5 Simple Steps for Progress Monitoring in Early Childhood Programs
April 4, 2012 2:00 PM EST
http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/5-simple-steps-for-progress-monitoring-in-early-childhood-programs/
Fifth Annual Psychology Day at the United Nations
One of the panels “Poverty Eradication in the Lives of Women and Children”
19 April 2012
New York City
http://sites.google.com/site/unpsychday/
National Association for the Education of Young Children
21st National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development
June 10-13, 2012
Indianapolis, IN
http://www.naeyc.org/institute/
16th annual Birth To Three Institute
June 11-14, 2012
Washington, DC
http://www.ehsnrc.org/Activities/BirthToThreeInstitute.htm
Head Start’s 11th National Research Conference
“Research on Young Children and Families: Effective Practices in an Age of Diversity and Change”
June 18-20, 2012
Washington, D.C.
http://www.hsrconference.net/
EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media & Technology
June 25 - 29, 2012
Denver, Colorado
FINAL Call for Presentations: April 12, 2012
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia
Free Data Training Workshop
EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION POLICY: DRAWING LESSONS FROM WEIGHTED SAMPLES
July 16-18, 2012
Ann Arbor, MI
Application deadline: May 15, 2012
http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/sumprog/courses/0153
------------------------------------------------
RESOURCES
------------------------------------------------
Information and Communications Technology Early Childhood Resources
Kent Early ICT
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/content/earlyict/
New blog
Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood
https://www.teachingstrategies.com/blog/
Free e-books for kids
Andi's Kids Books
http://andiskidsbooks.blogspot.com/2012/03/7-free-kindle-books-for-kids-sight.html
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Children's books suggestions
http://www.naeyc.org/yc/files/yc/file/201203/Reading%20Chair_v67n2_0312.pdf
Prerecorded Webcast: Best practices for technology and early childhood
http://oldweb.naeyc.org/profdev/webcast/tech_young_children/player.html
Q&A with selected authors of Spotlight on Young Children and Nature
http://www.naeyc.org/event/nature
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NEWS
------------------------------------------------
Merger Expands Services for Child Care Providers in Chenango County
newschannel34, 3/28/12
http://www.newschannel34.com/content/developingnews/story/Merger-Expands-Services-for-Child-Care-Providers/x5tZJfTb-EiGCcOmnU0COw.cspx
Too many babies still at risk of SIDs
Reuters, 3/27/12
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46867543/ns/health-childrens_health/#.T3Hn_GFR289
Optimization for Education?
Margaret A. Powers, 3/27/12
http://margaret-powers.com/2012/03/27/optimization-for-education/
Shifting the Conversation on Early Childhood and Technology
Daniel Donahoo, Huffington Post, 3/27/12
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-donahoo/shifting-the-conversation_b_1325141.html
Cracking Down: Catt. County Receives State Grant To Detect Child Care Subsidy Fraud
The Post-Journal, 3/27/12
http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/601244/Cracking-Down.html
How to Follow NAEYC Communication Standards Part 1
by Matt Harrell, memberhub, 3/25/12
http://blog.memberhub.com/how-to-follow-naeyc-communication-standards-part-1/
It All Comes Down to Play
Association for Interactive Media Education, 3/24/12
http://aimeducation.org/blog/2012/03/it-all-comes-down-to-play/
Teachers’ Take on Kindergarten Readiness
Foundations for families, 3/23/12
http://foundationsforfamilies.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/teachers-take-on-kindergarten-readiness/
More to Learn about the Needs of Children Receiving TANF
By Abigail Newcomer, Center for Law and Social Policy, 3/23/12
http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=temporary_assistance&id=0050
How Head Start Can Make a Difference
By MOTOKO RICH, NY Times, 3/2/12
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/02/how-head-start-can-make-a-difference/
Tummy Time, Key to Brain Development
by AtaraP, Birth Activist, 8/11/11
http://www.birthactivist.com/2011/08/tummy-time-key-to-brain-development/
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OUTREACH
------------------------------------------------
Caring for Every Child's Mental Health
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov/children/index.asp
Call for Papers - Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Special Issue on Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) as Change Agents
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/early-childhood-research-quarterly/call-for-papers/quality-rating-and-improvement-systems/
Early Care & Learning Council
Policy and Advocacy Update
http://earlycareandlearning.blogspot.com/2012/03/policy-and-advocacy-update.html
Policy Update: Children's Champions Alert
NAEYC CHILDREN’S CHAMPIONS UPDATE, March 27, 2012
http://www.naeyc.org/policy/federal/3_27_12
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