Early Childhood News

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JOBS

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Job Opportunities Bulletin

Day Care Council of New York

http://www.dccnyinc.org/assets/uploads/myuploads/10%20October%202012%20Bulletin.pdf

Education Research Analyst (Quantitative)

Child Trends

https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=4052312&t=2

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CONFERENCES

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Small Steps to Improve Children’s Environmental Health in your Early Childhood Program

October 31, 2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time

http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/eco-healthy-child-care-small-steps-to-improve-childrens-environmental-health/

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference & Expo

November 7-10, 2012

Atlanta, GA

http://www.naeyc.org/conference/

Early Care & Learning Council 2012 Leadership Summit

November 14–15, 2012

Syracuse, New York

http://nysleadershipsummit.wordpress.com/

Early Education and Technology for Children Conference

April 2–4, 2013

Salt Lake City, Utah

Proposals must be received by October 22, 2012

http://www.eetcconference.org/

2013 Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference

May 29-31, 2013

Washington D.C.

http://www.wrconference.net/

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RESOURCES

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Safe to Sleep Public Education Campaign

National Institutes of Health

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/sids/

A Role for Early Ed Tech: Strengthening Connections Among Teachers, Librarians and Coaches

New America Foundation

http://earlyed.newamerica.net/blogposts/2012/a_role_for_early_ed_tech_strengthening_connections_among_teachers_librarians_and_coac

The Child Indicator: The Child, Youth, and Family Indicators Newsletter

Child Trends, Vol. 13, Issue No. 1

http://www.childtrends.org/Files/Child_Trends-2012_10_11_CI_Fall2012.pdf

Child Care Quality and Cognitive Development: Trajectories Leading to Better Preacademic Skills

Child Development, early view

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.12007/abstract;jsessionid=F5CD5D8077D95D80874EFEB3CA1A9671.d04t03

American Psychological Association

Parenting that works: Seven research-backed ways to improve parenting

http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/10/parenting.aspx

Bringing books to life: Psychologists' research points to new ways to nurture young readers

http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/10/books.aspx

Raising children to resist violence: What you can do

http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resist-violence.aspx

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Building Relationships with Children: Contact Talks

http://www.naeyc.org/books/education_for_a_civil_society/excerpt

Is My Child Missing Out on Early Education?

http://families.naeyc.org/families-today/my-child-missing-out-early-education

Pumpkin Fun: Safe, Tasty, and Educational

http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/article/pumpkin_fun

Building Relationships with Children: Contact Talks

http://www.naeyc.org/books/education_for_a_civil_society/excerpt

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GRANTS

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Diane J. Willis Early Career Award

American Psychological Foundation/Division 37

http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/div-37-willis.aspx

New York State Department of Health

Maternal and Infant Health Initiative

http://www.health.ny.gov/funding/rfa/1207271237/index.htm

Mediation Services Provided in the New York State Early Intervention Program

http://www.health.ny.gov/funding/rfp/1204241204/index.htm

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NEWS

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Day Care Council Launches Early Childhood Employment Partnership

10/24/12, NYNP

http://www.nynp.biz/index.php/breaking-news/12507-day-care-council-launches-early-childhood-employment-partnership

Media Advisory: 2012 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo

10/23/12, NAEYC
http://www.naeyc.org/newsroom/pressreleases/media_advisory_2012_naeyc_annual_conference

Home Visiting Investments Create Opportunities for Family, Friend and Neighbor Partnerships

10/22/12, CLASP

http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0400

Bullies Nearly Twice as Likely to Have Mental Health Disorder

10/22/12, ABC

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/bullies-mental-health-disorder/story?id=17518230#.UIViDW_Af95

Cuddle Your Kid!

10/19/12, NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/21/opinion/sunday/kristof-cuddle-your-kid.html

Episode 411: Why Preschool Can Save The World

10/19/12, NPR

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/10/19/163256866/episode-411-why-preschool-can-save-the-world

Texas-Mexico Border Violence May Harm Kids' Mental Health

10/19/12, US News

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/10/19/texas-mexico-border-violence-may-harm-kids-mental-health

Education Reform: NY-Style

10/19/12, ECE Policy Matters

http://www.ecepolicymatters.com/archives/931

Champions of Paid Care Leave: More Baby Talk Needed in Prez Debates

10/18/12, Public News Service

http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/28923-1

Obama, Romney have different views on education

10/17/12, USA Today

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2012/10/17/obama-romney-education/1636977/

It's Pretty Clear That Preschool Is Way More Valuable Than College

10/12/12, Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-value-of-early-education-2012-10

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ADVOCACY

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Policy Forum - Looking Forward: Improving the Well-Being of Children and Families

Thursday, November 29, 2012, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, Albany, NY

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uwphqhcab&oeidk=a07e6d8ewkja60cdc72

Early Childhood Education Video

Making Health Easier

http://makinghealtheasier.org/EarlyEd

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Early Childhood News

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JOBS

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Childcare Director

Tompkins Hall Nursery and Childcare Center at Columbia University

https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1350324457210

Assistant or Associate Professor

University of Alabama, Human Development and Family Studies

https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/29899

Assistant Professor, Child Clinical, Pediatric, or Developmental Psychology

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

http://ecp.fiu.edu/APA/div7/?x=jobposts&id=351

Professor and Department Chair

Department of Child Development, Tufts University

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1754

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CONFERENCES

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Webinar: How Educational Technology Can Support Math Outcomes by Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama

October 18, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/321375751

Webinar: The Director’s Role in Developing LEGAL Enrollment Agreements – So Much More Than an Enrollment Form, by Michelle McGinnis

October 24, 2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time

http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/the-early-childhood-directors-role-in-developing-enrollment-agreements-so-much-more-than-an-enrollment-form/

2012 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo

November 7-10, 2012

Atlanta, GA

http://www.naeyc.org/conference/

27th ZERO TO THREE National Training Institute

November 28-December 1, 2012

Los Angeles, CA

http://www.zttnticonference.com

121st annual APA conference

July 31st - August 4th, 2013

Honolulu, Hawaii

The deadline for proposals is November 16th, 2012

http://www.apa.org/convention

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RESOURCES

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Seasonal Influenza Information for Children and Adolescents

New York State Department of Health

http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/childhood_adolescent/

Video: Healthy Changes Start in Preschool

Making Health Easier

http://makinghealtheasier.org/EarlyEd

ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families

I'm Scared: Responding to Your Toddlers' Fears

http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/social-emotional-development/common-toddler-fears.html

Temperament: Reaction to Change

http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/temperament-behavior/temperament-characteristics-reaction-to-change.html

Free Article: Doing What Doesn’t Come Naturally

http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/30-2_Thompson.pdf?docID=14041

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Is Dressing Up for Halloween Different than for Pretend Play?

http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/child-development/dressing-halloween-different-pretend-play

Anti-Bias Education: Halloween

http://www.naeyc.org/content/anti-bias-guide-holidays/halloween

Great Books to Read to Infants and Toddlers

http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/reading-writing/great-books-read-infants-and-toddlers

The Essentials of Early Literacy Instruction

http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200303/Essentials.pdf

Developing Kindergarten Readiness and Other Large-Scale Assessment Systems

http://www.naeyc.org/resources/research/kreadinessassessment

New NAEYC Book Argues that Promoting Civility Starts in the Early Years

http://www.naeyc.org/newsroom/pressreleases/education_for_a_civil_society

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GRANTS

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Esther Katz Rosen Graduate Student Fellowships

American Psychological Association

http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/rosen.aspx

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NEWS

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Early Care and Learning Council Guide for Voters and Candidates

10/17/12, New York Nonprofit Press

http://www.nynp.biz/index.php/breaking-news/12395-early-care-and-learning-council-guide-for-voters-and-candidates

3 hours of daily exercise suggested for young children

10/16/12, FOX News

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/10/16/3-hours-daily-exercise-suggested-for-young-children/

Romney and Obama need to show they care for America's caregivers

10/16/12, Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/oct/16/romney-obama-america-caregivers

Obama, Romney silent on early education

10/15/12, News-leader

http://www.news-leader.com/article/20121016/OPINIONS02/310160016/obama-romney-early-education

Jaffee, educators want additional funds to evaluate state's Pre-K programs

10/15/12, Legislative Gazette

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2012-10-15-82160.113122-Jaffee-educators-want-additional-funds-to-evaluate-states-PreK-programs.html

Sunday column: Ignoring the poor drags us all down

10/15/12, Times Union

http://blog.timesunion.com/advocate/sunday-column-ignoring-the-poor-drags-us-all-down/4285/

Hospitals Ditch Formula Samples to Promote Breast-Feeding

10/15/12, NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/16/health/hospitals-ditch-formula-samples-to-promote-breast-feeding.html

Ready to work with child care providers

10/15/12, Watertown Daily Times

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20121015/OPINION02/710159995

More Sleep Means More Focused, Emotionally Stable Kids

10/15/12, TIME

http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/15/more-sleep-means-more-focused-emotionally-stable-kids/

Viewpoints: Teaching children to read

10/14/12, BBC News

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-19812961#

Classroom Yoga Helps Improve Behavior Of Kids With Autism

10/12/12, NPR

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/10/12/162782583/classroom-yoga-helps-improve-behavior-of-kids-with-autism

It's Pretty Clear That Preschool Is Way More Valuable Than College

10/12/12, Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-value-of-early-education-2012-10#ixzz29OTWVumi

Pre-Test Jitters Might Boost Scores: Study

10/12/12, US News

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/10/12/pre-test-jitters-might-boost-scores-study

Taking the stress out of family dinners

10/10/12, Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/taking-the-stress-out-of-family-dinners/2012/10/09/8936a9ec-081d-11e2-858a-5311df86ab04_story.html

Cutbacks and the Fate of the Young

10/09/12, NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/10/business/cutbacks-and-the-fate-of-the-young.html

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ADVOCACY

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Early Care & Learning Council

The value of a local presence

http://www.earlycareandlearning.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-value-of-local-presence.html

Guide for Voters and Candidates

http://www.earlycareandlearning.org/policy/documents/NewYorkStatevotersguide.pdf

QUALITYstarsNY: Kudos and clarifications

http://qualityforkids.org/2012/10/15/qualitystarsny-kudos-and-clarifications/

Election Toolkit

First Five Years Fund

http://www.ffyf.org/content/election-toolkit

Tell Us Your Story about Child Care - Your Voice Can Make a Difference

Child Care Aware

http://www.naccrra.org/parents/ccapn-2/tell-us-your-story

KIDS COUNT Infographic Challenge

Voting opened on October 16

http://sparkaction.org/info-challenge?utm_source=Vote+for+the+best+KIDS+COUNT+Infographic&utm_campaign=KIDS+COUNT+Infographic+VOTE

Policy Forum: Looking Forward: Improving the Well-Being of Children and Families

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy

Albany, NY

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uwphqhcab&oeidk=a07e6d8ewkja60cdc72

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Early Childhood News

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CONFERENCES

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Online Event: Q&A with the author of The Power of Assessment

October 15–19, 2012

http://www.naeyc.org/event/power-of-assessment

Webinar: Developing Coordinated Longitudinal Early Childhood Data Systems

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11.30am-12.30 pm ET

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/171670984

Webinar: ECE Tech Trends in 2012, New Directions for 2013, and Why Tech Integration Matters- A TEC Conversation with Warren Buckleitner

October 17, 2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time

http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/a-tec-conversation-with-warren-buckleitner-tech-trends-in-2012-new-directions-for-2013-and-why-tech-integration-matters/

National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference & Expo

November 7-10, 2012

Atlanta, GA

http://www.naeyc.org/conference/

Early Care & Learning Council 2012 Leadership Summit

November 14–15, 2012

Syracuse, New York

http://nysleadershipsummit.wordpress.com/

24th annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education

March 25-29, 2013

New Orleans, LA

Due: October 25, 2012

http://site.aace.org/conf

The National Conference in Pediatric Psychology

April 11–13, 2013

New Orleans, LA

Deadline for submission is December 16, 2012

http://www.ContinuingEd.ku.edu/programs/pediatric-psychology

43rd Annual Meeting of the Jean Piaget Society

June 6-8, 2013

Chicago, IL

http://piaget.org/conference.html

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RESOURCES

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National Association for the Education of Young Children

What is too scary for children at different ages?

http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/child-development/whats-too-scary

New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

October Monthly Update

http://www.ddpcmonthlyupdate.us/

American Psychological Association

Impact of food advertising on childhood obesity

http://www.apa.org/topics/kids-media/food.aspx

Parenting that works

http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/10/parenting.aspx

Society for Research in Child Development

Developments, SRCD Newsletter

Volume 55, Number 4, October 2012

http://t.co/6nwRhUmk

Social Policy Report: Children, Families and Poverty: Definitions, Trends, Emerging Science and Implications for Policy

http://t.co/h2oxmh45

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GRANTS

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Field-Initiated Ideas for Individuals who are Medically Fragile

New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

http://ddpc.ny.gov/Pages/requests_for_proposal.html

Bidding Opportunity Announcement List

NYS Office of Children and Family Services

https://apps.ocfs.ny.gov/OBL/Bids/BidsList.aspx

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NEWS

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Protecting your children from the dangers of blinds and window coverings

10/11/12, News Channel 5

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/money/consumer/consumer_specialist/protecting-your-children-from-the-dangers-of-blinds-and-window-coverings

Infographics: Growing Up With Technology

10/10/12, Teachers Tech

http://teacherstech.net/?p=2890

Charter Preschool: Coming Our Way

10/09/12, Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-ochshorn/charter-preschool-movemen_b_1944352.html

Letter: Early education a wise investment

10/09/12, Times Union

http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Letter-Early-education-a-wise-investment-3933572.php

The Competing Views on Competition

10/08/12, NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/garden/the-role-of-competitiveness-in-raising-healthy-children.html

Editorial: The state of kids: Poor, and poorer

10/08/12, Times Union

http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Editorial-The-state-of-kids-Poor-and-poorer-3930071.php

The Disturbing Sexualization of REALLY Young Girls

10/08/12, Seattle PI

http://blog.seattlepi.com/jimtaylor/2012/10/08/the-disturbing-sexualization-of-really-young-girls/

Tips from early childhood development experts

10/08/12, Charlotte Observer

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/10/08/3579296/tips-from-early-childhood-development.html

Does mom's depression affect baby's language?

10/08/12, CNN Health

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/08/does-moms-depression-affect-babys-language/

Mrs. Judd’s Top 12 Technology & Early Education Pros To Follow On Twitter

10/08/12, Examiner

http://www.examiner.com/article/mrs-judd-s-top-12-technology-early-education-pros-to-follow-on-twitter

Engaging with students: it’s elementary, expert says

10/05/12, Midcoast

http://bangordailynews.com/2012/10/05/news/midcoast/engaging-with-students-its-elementary-expert-says/

Troubled kids in ER: Psych illness or just unruly?

10/05/12, NBC

http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/05/14228023-troubled-kids-in-er-psych-illness-or-just-unruly

Poverty Is More Than a Number

10/05/12, CLASP

http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0398

Cash for chores? There's a better way to teach kids responsibility

10/03/12, Today

http://moms.today.com/_news/2012/10/03/14186191-cash-for-chores-theres-a-better-way-to-teach-kids-responsibility?lite

Catching autism earlier

10/01/12, APA

http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/10/autism.aspx

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ADVOCACY

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Policy Forum - Looking Forward: Improving the Well-Being of Children and Families

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Albany, NY

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=uwphqhcab&oeidk=a07e6d8ewkja60cdc72

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Early Childhood News

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JOBS

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Project Researcher

Providence Children's Museum

http://www.childrenmuseum.org/jobResearcher.asp

Multiple Available Jobs

Zero to Three

http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/careers/jobs/

Career Forum

National Association for the Education of Young Children

http://careerforum.naeyc.org/jobs

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CONFERENCES

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Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension Fall Conference

October 20, 2012

Oriskany, NY

http://www.mycccc.org/catalog%20for%20web.pdf

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Conference

November 14-17, 2012

Rochester, NY

http://www.ACESConference.info

17th Annual Virtual Birth to Three Institute

May 28 - June 27, 2013

http://www.ehsnrc.org

16th Annual Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference

May 29–31, 2013

Washington, DC

Deadline for proposals is November 9, 2012

http://www.wrconference.net/

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RESOURCES

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InBrief: Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/briefs/inbrief_series/inbrief_executive_function/

New Book: Fathers in Cultural Context

Routledge Academic

http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781848729483/

How can Pre-K technology help more kids graduate?

Hatch Early Learning

http://pinterest.com/pin/205758276696803343/

Report: Assessing the Status and Needs of Children and Youth in the National Capital Region

Child Trends, September 2012

http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2012_08_01_FR_ChildYouthNeedsNCR.pdf

October 2012 E-News

Society for Research in Child Development

http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=addb5e7d7d66625647754af3f&id=f77aa2bd12&e=

Articles for Parents: Time for Kindergarten

Child Care Aware

http://childcareaware.org/parents-and-guardians/newsletters/are-you-aware/time-for-kindergarten

ZERO TO THREE

Developing Early Math Skills

http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/early-development/supporting-early-math-skills.html

Temperament: Reaction to New People

http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/temperament-behavior/temperament-characteristics-reaction-to-new-people.html

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Research News You Can Use: Pretend Play Is Important But Its Role in Learning is Complex

http://www.naeyc.org/content/research-news-pretend-play-is-important

Parents Know What Their Children Want – or Do They?

http://families.naeyc.org/content/parents-know-what-their-children-want-%E2%80%93-or-do-they

Teaching Young Children magazine, October/November 2012 - Vol. 6, No. 1

http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/current

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NEWS

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Child-care centers offer to take over pre-K

10/04/12, Adirondack Daily Enterprise

http://adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/533238/Child-care-centers-offer-to-take-over-pre-K.html

Is 'secondhand' TV taking a toll on kids?

10/01/12, CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/01/health/kids-background-tv/index.html

Study: Serious Child Abuse Injuries Rise Slightly in the U.S.

10/01/12, Time

http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/01/study-serious-child-abuse-injuries-rise-slightly-in-the-u-s/

Overhaul Special Education for Preschool

09/28/12, NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/29/opinion/overhaul-special-education-for-preschool.html

Childhood Inactivity Will Cost Your Kids 5 Years of Life, Says New Nike Research

09/28/12, Fast Company

http://www.fastcocreate.com/1681678/childhood-inactivity-will-cost-your-kids-5-years-of-life-says-new-nike-research

Research Shows Youngest Kids Learn by Thinking Like Scientists

09/27/12, Education Week

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/early_years/2012/09/babies_and_toddlers_learn_best.html

‘Tuesdays for Tots’ campaign advocates for quality child care

09/26/12, Observer

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/576416/-Tuesdays-for-Tots--campaign-advocates-for-quality-child-care.html

When It Comes to Children’s Technology, Content Is as Important as Design

09/24/12, Wired

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/09/children-content-design/

Global collaboration in Early Childhood

09/22/12, Tasha Cowdy

http://www.tashacowdy.com/2012/09/22/global-collaboration-in-early-childhood/

Poll: Voters Want Candidates to Focus More on Kids

09/20/12, First Focus

http://www.ffcampaignforchildren.org/news/press-releases/poll-voters-want-candidates-to-focus-more-on-kids

Studying Imagination in Children's Play

05/23/12, Case Western Reserve University

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQb95itdoCM

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ADVOCACY

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Ready for Kindergarten, Ready for College Campaign Public Forum

QUALITYstarsNY: a winning beginning for all our children

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, Albany

http://www.winningbeginningny.org/documents/jaffe_qsnyforum_agenda.pdf

Help make child care an issue!

Early Care & Learning Council

http://earlycareandlearning.blogspot.com/2012/09/help-make-child-care-issue.html

Child Care Aware® of America

Take Action: Skyrocketing Child Care Costs

http://capwiz.com/naccrra/issues/alert/?alertid=61719501&PROCESS=Take+Action

Working Parents Need Child Care

http://capwiz.com/naccrra/issues/alert/?alertid=61683001

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Early Childhood News

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JOBS

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Job Opportunities in the Early Childhood Field

New York City Early Childhood Professional Development Institute

http://www.earlychildhoodnyc.org/career/jobopportunities.cfm

Research Associate, Early Childhood Longitudinal Study and National Household Education Surveys

American Institutes for Research

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/TgK2J62C9Jjd/

Director of Research

Children's Defense Fund

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CHILDRENSDEFENSE&cws=1&rid=181

Director of Development

Center for Law and Social Policy

http://www.clasp.org/page?id=0058

Policy Fellowships

Society for Research in Child Development

http://www.srcd.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=182&Itemid=464

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CONFERENCES

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Webinar: Engaging Children’s Hearts and Minds: Teaching and Learning with the Project Approach

October 3, 2012 2:00 PM EST Time

http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/engaging-childrens-hearts-and-minds-teaching-and-learning-with-the-project-approach/

Webinar: ECE Tech Trends in 2012, New Directions for 2013, and Why Tech Integration Matters- A TEC Conversation with Warren Buckleitner

October 17, 2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time

http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/a-tec-conversation-with-warren-buckleitner-tech-trends-in-2012-new-directions-for-2013-and-why-tech-integration-matters/

Raising Safe Kids Facilitator Training

November 1-2, 2012

Pittsburgh, PA

http://www.apa.org/news/events/2012/raising-kids-2.aspx

Tech on Deck Technology Networking Playground @ NAEYC Conference

November 7, 2012

Atlanta, GA

http://bit.ly/techondeck

Webinar: New York State Program for Infant/Toddler Care Accomplishments

November 8, 2012, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/954583314

Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness Spring Conference

March 7-9, 2013

The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2012

https://www.sree.org/conferences/2013s/

16th Annual Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference

May 29 – 31, 2013

Washington, DC

http://wrconference.net

American Psychological Association annual convention

July 31-August 4, 2013

Honolulu, Hawaii

Call for Proposals by November 16, 2012

http://www.apa.org/convention/

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RESOURCES

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Early Care & Learning Council Newsletter

September 2012, Volume No 2, Issue 6

http://www.earlycareandlearning.org/media-room/documents/EarlyCareandLearningCouncilNewsletterSeptember2012.pdf

Link, Child Care Aware of America’s online magazine

September 2012 issue

http://issuu.com/naccrra/docs/1498-0000_link_summer-v03-9.20

Innovations in the Field of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention: A Review of the Literature

Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago

http://chapinhall.org/research/report/innovations-field-child-abuse-and-neglect-prevention-review-literature

What Young Adults Know—and Don’t Know—About Women’s Fertility Patterns: Implications for Reducing Unintended Pregnancies

Child Trends Research Brief

http://www.childtrends.org/Files//Child_Trends-2012_09_21_RB_FertilityPatterns.pdf

National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW), 1997-2010

US Administration for Children and Families

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/abuse_neglect/nscaw/index.html

Video: PSA to support safe sleeping practices

NYS OCFS

http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/babiessleepsafestalone/downloads/video/babies_sleep_safest_alone.wmv

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NEWS

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Does Early Childhood Education Impact Inequality?

09/26/12, Policy Shop

http://www.policyshop.net/home/2012/9/26/does-early-childhood-education-impact-inequality.html

City to Add Pre-K Efforts in Poor Areas Next Year

09/24/12, NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/nyregion/city-will-extend-hours-for-prekindergarten-in-poor-neighborhoods.html

Educare shows promise in preparing kids for school

09/24/12, NBC News

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48896516/ns/us_news-education_nation/#.UGMPsbKPVqw

Violent Events Have Long-Term Effects on Children

09/24/12, Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/glenn-d-braunstein-md/children-ptsd_b_1901651.html

Our view | Early-education programs have broad benefit

09/23/12, Centre Daily Times

http://www.centredaily.com/2012/09/23/3346173/early-education-programs-have.html

Study Finds Sleep Problems In Young Children Linked To Greater Need For Special Education

09/23/12, Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/23/children-sleep-problems-linked-special-education_n_1891081.html

Letting Children Share in Grief

09/20/12, NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/20/garden/letting-children-share-in-grief.html

New Report Shows Persistent Reach of Childhood Hunger

09/20/12, CLASP

http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0395

Why Most Apps are Like ‘Fun Meal’ Toys

09/19/12, hatch

http://blog.hatchearlychildhood.com/why-most-apps-are-like-fun-meal-toys/

How Children Succeed: Who's Telling the Story?

09/18/12, ECE PolicyWorks

http://www.ecepolicymatters.com/archives/812

Arts-Heavy Preschool Helps Children Grow Emotionally

09/10/12, Pacific Standard

http://www.psmag.com/culture-society/arts-heavy-preschool-helps-children-grow-emotionally-46404/#.UFM7WDlXBOA.twitter

Children today are more imaginative than in the 1980s, study suggests

09/01/12, APA Monitor

http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/09/imaginative.aspx

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ADVOCACY

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No additional cuts to nondefense discretionary (NDD) programs and services

Early Care & Learning Council

http://www.earlycareandlearning.blogspot.com/2012/09/policy-and-advocacy-update.html

EDUCATED KIDS CAN BE GR8by8

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

http://www.wkkf.org/lp/gr8by8.aspx

Economic Security: FactSheet

Vote For Kids New York

http://www.scaany.org/about/documents/voteforkidsny_economicsecurity_factsheet_st.pdf

White Paper: Child Care Subsidy Policy: Access to What?

Child Care Aware® of America, September 2012

http://www.naccrra.org/sites/default/files/default_site_pages/2012/subsidy_white_paper-_finalsept_17.pdf

Jumpstart's Read for the Record Campaign

October 4, 2012

http://www.jstart.org/campaigns/read-record

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Early Childhood News

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JOBS

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Environment Rating Scale Assessors

QUALITYstarsNY

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1104293819043-94/QSNY+ERS+Assessor+Job+Description&App.pdf

Coordinator, Citywide Early Childhood Programs

Alexandria City Public Schools (posting # ADR1075)

https://hrrecruiting.acps.k12.va.us/Jobs/JobPost.exe?Action=page1&ini=jobs

Education Program Specialist, GS-1720-14 (DEU)

US Department Of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/326405400

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CONFERENCES

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Families Together NYS: Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) Training

September 17 – 21 Rochester, NY

October 15 – 19 Troy, NY

October 23, 24, 25 and 29, 30 New York, NY

November 1, 2 and 7, 8, 9 Fishkill, NY

http://www.ftnys.org/training/pep-training/

Conference Call: Federal Budget Roadmap: Where We’re Going & What We Need to Do

Thursday, September 20, 2012 | 3 pm EST

http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5728/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=49942

Webinar: We Have the Moves With Sesame Street!

September 20, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/387265458

Free Advocacy Workshop: Becoming a Strong Advocate for Child Psychology

October 18, 2012

Lawrence, KS

http://www.continuinged.ku.edu/programs/clinicalchild/advocacy.php

Webinar: Small Steps to Improve Children’s Environmental Health in your Early Childhood Program

October 31, 2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time

http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/eco-healthy-child-care-small-steps-to-improve-childrens-environmental-health/

26th Annual Children’s Mental Health Research and Policy Conference

March 3 – 6, 2013

Tampa, Florida

Call for Papers closes on October 31, 2012

http://www.cmhnetwork.org/programs/26th-annual-children-s-mental-health-research-policy-conference

New York State Association for the Education of Young Children 2013 Annual Conference

April 4-6, 2013

Verona, NY

Presentation proposals are due by September 21^st

http://www.nysaeyc.org/

NAEYC National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development

June 9-12, 2013

San Francisco, California

Deadline for submission October 12, 2012

http://www.naeyc.org/institute

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RESOURCES

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Practices for Promoting Young Children’s Learning in QRIS Standards

National Center for Children in Poverty

http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_1070.html

We have the moves! Physical Activity Resource

Sesame Street

http://www.sesamestreet.org/cms_services/services?action=download&uid=46841dfe-a76c-4df7-8e40-d165417d9be5

Early Childhood Education Update, September 2012

Center for Law and Social Policy

http://www.clasp.org/resources_and_publications/publication?id=1158&list=publications

Savings Now, Savings Later: Smart Early Childhood Programs Pay Off Right Away And For The Long Term

ReadyNation

http://www.readynation.org/uploads//20120910_ReadyNationSavingsNow.FinalLowRes.pdf

Updated resources for Positive Indicators, Flourishing Children Project

Child Trends

http://www.childtrends.org/positiveindicators

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Children's Books about Families

http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/article/childrens-books-about-families

Help Your Child Build Fine Motor Skills

http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/child-development/help-your-child-build-fine-motor-skills

Reviews of 6 new children's books

http://www.naeyc.org/yc/files/yc/file/201209/ReadingChair_YC0912.pdf

Babies (and Their Families) on Board! Directors Juggle the Key Elements of Infant/Toddler Care and Education

http://www.naeyc.org/yc/article/babies-and-their-families-on-board

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NEWS

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All Work, No Play? What Common Core Means for the Pre K Crowd

09/20/12, edSurge

https://www.edsurge.com/n/all-work-no-play-what-common-core-means-for-the-pre-k-crowd/

More than 5 million kids on Facebook despite ban

09/20/12, Chicago Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-more-than-5-million-kids-on-facebook-despite-ban-20120920,0,278633.story

Diminished Taste Buds Noted in Obese Children

09/20/12, HealthDay

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/09/20/diminished-taste-buds-noted-in-obese-children

About 4 Percent Of Children In U.S. Households Lived In A Household That Experienced Violent Crime In 2010

09/19/12, Sacramento Bee

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/19/4834404/about-4-percent-of-children-in.html

Bringing up the iKid generation

09/15/12, Chicago Tribune

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-09-15/features/sc-cons-0913-savvy-shopper-kid-tech-20120915_1_ipad-apps-empty-calories-devices

Sleep Researchers Study Value of Preschool Naps

09/14/12, ScienceDaily

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120914123808.htm

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ADVOCACY

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Working Parents Need Child Care: An across-the-board cut sets no priorities!

Child Care Aware

http://capwiz.com/naccrra/issues/alert/?alertid=61683001&PROCESS=Take+Action

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