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IL Families Could Lose Child Care

Child care centers across the state could soon be quiet. State money problems could slash payment assistance programs next week.

Child-care in NY Among Least Affordable in U.S.

A study by the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) has found that New York has some of the least-affordable child-care centers in the country.

State: Stratham Day Star Child Care Center in Violation

STRATHAM — State investigators ruled a local child care center violated state regulations after it was found a staff member shook two children, called another child stupid and left one child unattended.

Montgomery County Finds More Irregularities in Funding at Child Care Center

Montgomery County has found more financial irregularities at a publicly funded child care center in Wheaton that previously has been investigated for fraud, county records show.

Child Care Funds in Jeopardy

Sara Stoecker of Pekin is beside herself with worry that she may no longer be able to provide for her two children.
 

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Euroclio - European Association of History Educators

European Association for History Educators

I would like to introduce our organization, EUROCLIO the European Association of History Educators, whose aim is to promote and support the development of history education by creating an internati...

Tagged: conference, training, educators, teachers, history

Started by Euroclio - European Association of History Educators in Professional Development Oct. 22, 2008.

David Kuschner

Hiring practices? 1 Reply

I teach in a university teacher preparation program. Students graduating from the program are eligible to receive a preschool through 3rd grade teaching license. A question that often comes up from...

Started by David Kuschner in Professional Development. Last reply by ireland01 Jun. 9, 2008.

David Kuschner

Summer reading?

Anyone have a good book to suggest for summer reading? I would suggest Ready or Not: Leadership Choices in Early Care and Education by Stacie Goffin and Valora Washington (Teachers College Press). ...

Started by David Kuschner in Professional Development Jun. 6, 2008.

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Nicole DuCharme

ECE graduate looking for a job

I am looking for a job for the up-coming 2009-2010 school year. Please view my professional website. http://sites.google.com/site/nicoleducharmessite/

Posted by Nicole DuCharme on June 1, 2009 at 8:54pm

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education

The Tie That Binds: Evidence-Based Practice, Implementation Science, and Outcomes for Children

A primary effort in early intervention and early childhood special education (EI/ECSE) is to use science to discover the most effective approaches for promoting positive outcomes for infants and young children with disabilities and their families. Syntheses of the literature are identifying practices having empirical support, but a gap still exists between evidence-based practice and the actual practices practitioners use in EI/ECSE programs. In this article, implementation is proposed as the link between evidence-based practices and positive outcomes. Strategies for promoting implementation through "enlightened professional development" are proposed.

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Nicole DuCharme added a blog postJune 1
I am looking for a job for the up-coming 2009-2010 school year. Please view my professional website. http://sites.google.com/site/nicoleducharmessite/
Amanda Sparks joined TykeTEK's groupMay 31
A forum for 1st year teachers to raise questions, share ideas, and identify resources.
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Wondertime Activities

Island Girl Printable

Create the perfect sun-drenched scene.

Red Light, Green Light

A classic game for 2-year-olds and up.

3 Great Games for Family Reunions

Fun ice-breakers to get the whole family talking.

Gone Fishing Printable

Even the littlest ones can have their catch of the day.

3 Great Wading Pool Games

Get wet, cool off, have fun.
 

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