The first five years matter more than we realize. 💛

On the final day of #WeekOfTheYoungChild, we’re sharing a free, parent-led child development screening that offers clarity and next steps.

Take the screening: https://bit.ly/48aYpAl

#EarlyChildhood #ChildDevelopment

Representative Galvin hosts A2P2 briefing on early childhood brain development At a legislative lunch-and-learn, leaders from the All Alaska Pediatric Partnership explained the science of early brain development, highlighted state programs (Infant Learning Program, Head Start, Help Me Grow Alaska, Growing Minds) and answered questions about access and economic returns.

Did you know that every second, a million new connections are formed in a baby's brain, making early childhood a crucial time for interventions that shape their future?

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#AK #BrainDevelopment #CitizenPortal #AlaskaPediatric #EarlyChildhood #FamilyServices

Independence School District approves weekly tuition increases for early childhood programs The board approved a flat $20 weekly increase across infant/toddler and preschool tuition to help close program deficits; Director Phong Nguyen said infant/toddler programs ran a $2.5 million loss and preschool a $1.7 million loss last year and outlined family-level impacts and reimbursement coverage.

Independence School District is raising early childhood program tuition by $20 weekly to tackle significant deficits, putting extra financial strain on families—could this be a tipping point for parents in the community?

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#MO #CitizenPortal #EarlyChildhood #TuitionIncrease

Board approves application to seek state funds for Waterbury Preschool Center after debate over local cost After debate about potential local costs, the Waterbury Board of Education voted to file a state grant application to build a new Waterbury Preschool Center, citing a time-limited state reimbursement incentive if the district applies before July 1.

The Waterbury Board of Education is taking a bold step by applying for state funds to build a new Preschool Center, but will the potential costs leave taxpayers in a bind?

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#CT #StateFunding #CitizenPortal #WaterburyEducation #CommunityDevelopment #EarlyChildhood

Sayreville board reviews grants, infrastructure updates and personnel items; routine votes approved The Sayreville Board of Education reviewed multiple finance and infrastructure motions on April 14, including acceptance of a $2,000 county arts/heritage grant, HOSA student trip funding and purchases, a reported $12,000,000 preschool grant, facilities progress on solar canopy and LED sign installations, and personnel appointments for summer learning. Routine motions (minutes, agenda, adjournment) passed; one abstention was recorded on the minutes.

The Sayreville Board of Education just approved a groundbreaking $12 million grant to boost preschool programs while wrapping up exciting infrastructure projects and funding for student trips!

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#NJ #CitizenPortal #EarlyChildhood #GrantFunding #InfrastructureDevelopment

Have a Go Spaghettio! and Our 'Upsetness' A blog about Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy applied in schools through Rational Emotive Behaviour Education.

rebtoz.blogspot.com/2026/04/have... The goal of REBT, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, is to help the person identify the beliefs they have constructed and how they are connected to the way they feel and behave in response to adverse happenings. #earlychildhood #HaveaGoSpaghettio! #REBT #schools

Hilltown Community Health Center's ParentChild+ Program - Hilltown Families The Hilltown Community Health Center‘s ParentChild+ program currently has openings for families with children aged 16–48 months in Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, Russell, or…

Free in-home early learning support for Hilltown toddlers 16-48 months. ParentChild+ at Hilltown Community Health Center is enrolling now. Learn more #EarlyChildhood #WesternMass

High-Quality Early Child Education is Associated With... | IES This infographic summarizes outcomes associated with high-quality early child education including those in the domains of kindergarten readiness and postsecondary education.

Looking for a quick, research-based snapshot of how early childhood education makes a difference in student outcomes? This REL infographic pulls together findings on academic gains, social skills, postsecondary success, and health benefits.

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#EarlyChildhood

Voici notre directrice scientifique, la Dre Nicole Letourneau ! 👋

#AVA #AVATraining #GBVPrevention #EndGBV #UCalgary #EarlyChildhood #FamilyHealth #LetourneauCHILDLab

Meet our Scientific Director, Dr. Nicole Letourneau! 👋

#AVA #AVATraining #GBVPrevention #EndGBV #UCalgary #EarlyChildhood #FamilyHealth #LetourneauCHILDLab

Officials, researchers and providers press for sustained funding, rate reform in state preschool expansion Researchers and agency officials told lawmakers California has expanded preschool access but faces gaps for 2‑ and 3‑year‑olds, one‑time funding that will sunset and a workforce paid far less than K‑12 peers; community providers urged making 2‑year‑old flexibility permanent and switching to enrollment‑based reimbursement to stabilize programs.

California's ambitious $3 billion investment in preschool expansion faces critical gaps for 2- and 3-year-olds, raising urgent calls for sustainable funding and improved support for community providers.

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#CA #FundingReform #CitizenPortal #EarlyChildhood

#MilestoneMonday: Little moments matter. Talking, playing, reading, and comforting your child help build strong relationships and support early learning and development.

Learn more: https://spanadvocacy.org/programs/early-childhood/

#ActEarly #EarlyChildhood

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Introducing the National Strategy for the Home Visiting Workforce. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join leaders from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and its Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development for an online event to launch HRSA’s new National Strategy for the H...

HRSA and its Institute for Home Visiting Workforce Development invite you to join them on April 15 for the exciting online launch of the new National Strategy for the Home Visiting Workforce.
Register: bit.ly/4mnZ3Am

#HomeVisitingWorkforce #HomeVisiting #WorkforceDevelopment #EarlyChildhood

The renewed Birth to Five Matters draft is ready for you to read. Once you've read it, please respond using the survey.
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#BirthToFiveMatters #Bto5M #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears

375: Tech to Predict Tantrums with Cindy and Alison In a rare How Preschool Teachers Do It occurrence, Cindy and Alison disagree! In this episode, learn about the new tech being developed and decide how you feel about it. Who do you agree with? Let us know by visiting https://HowPreschoolTeachersDoIt.com and navigating to the poll page.

📣 New Podcast! "375: Tech to Predict Tantrums with Cindy and Alison" on @Spreaker #childcare #childdevelopment #children #daycare #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #ece #families #parenting #parents #tantrums #teachers

Developmental Series: Ages 3–5, Social Play, Imagination, Emotional Language Where Play Builds Minds, Hearts, and Connections.

i published the third piece in my child development series

This one looks at ages 3–5 and how play becomes the foundation for learning, connection, and identity.

Play isn’t just preparation; it is the work.

#ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedLearning #EarlyChildhood

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Week of the Young Child is a time to honor the magic that happens in the early years.
Tomorrow is Music Monday — get your favorite songs ready! Check the free NYAYC resources here: www.naeyc.org/events/woyc/plan-your-event
#WeekOfTheYoungChild #WOYC26 #MusicMonday #EarlyChildhood

House Education reviews draft pre-K language that would require licensed teachers and regional planning The House Education Committee reviewed language from the House Human Services Committee that would add a legislative-intent clause, require licensed/endorsed teachers for publicly funded pre-K, mandate regional capacity planning if providers are insufficient, and require state studies on funding and readiness tied to the foundation-formula timeline.

Vermont's House Education Committee is reevaluating pre-K education, pushing for licensed teachers and regional planning to ensure every child gets the quality education they deserve!

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#VT #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #EarlyChildhood #VermontEducation #CommunityPlanning

Hilltown Community Health Center's ParentChild+ Program - Hilltown Families The Hilltown Community Health Center‘s ParentChild+ program currently has openings for families with children aged 16–48 months in Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, Russell, or…

ParentChild+ is enrolling Hilltown toddlers ages 16-48 months. Early learning specialists come right to your home. Free and evidence-based. Openings in Blandford, Chester, Huntington and more. Learn more #EarlyChildhood

Week of the Young Child kicks off TODAY
This week, we're celebrating with NAEYC’s five fun themed days: Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, Family Friday
For more info check out: www.naeyc.org
#WeekOfTheYoungChild #WOYC26 #EarlyChildhood #StrongerFamilies

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House Government Operations & Military Affairs hears competing testimony on S.206 licensure for early childhood educators On April 10 the House Government Operations & Military Affairs committee continued hearings on S.206, which would create tiered licensure for early childhood educators. Testimony from Community College of Vermont emphasized training pathways and prior-learning credit; the Vermont Chamber warned of labor-market risks; the Vermont AEYC urged passage citing workforce-designed reforms.

The debate over S.206 has heated up as educators and business leaders clash over whether tiered licensure for early childhood educators will strengthen the workforce or deepen existing shortages.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #VermontEducation #LicensureReform #EarlyChildhood

Family Fun Night, hosted by our TVCCA Little Learners and Head Start programs, was a total hit tonight! Thank you to the hundreds of folks that came out to get active and play. I hope you had as much fun as I did!

#TVCCA #CommunityAction #HeadStart #EarlyChildhood #Fun

Just a few days left to register for the DEC Spring Virtual Institute! Will we see you there?

View all of the sessions, presenters, and registration details at sbee.link/wdh73xn4af

#ProfessionalDevelopment #EarlyChildhood #EC #ECSE #ECE

April 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, learn about early childhood special education data for the state and your school-division.
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#VDOE #ECSE #VQB5 #EarlyChildhood #Indicator6 #IndicatorData #ECSEdata #ECSEAdministrator

RESPECT Across Nebraska logo with photo of a teacher and toddler playing with blocks. Prior Learning Assessments Webinar.

On March 30, the RESPECT Across Nebraska team brought together participants from across the U.S. for a webinar exploring how prior learning assessments (PLA) can strengthen pathways into #EarlyChildhood degree programs.

Missed it? Learn more & watch the recording: 🔗 go.unl.edu/xq79

#NUforNE #ECE

Hilltown Community Health Center's ParentChild+ Program - Hilltown Families The Hilltown Community Health Center‘s ParentChild+ program currently has openings for families with children aged 16–48 months in Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, Russell, or…

👶 ParentChild+ is enrolling Hilltown toddlers ages 16-48 months. Early learning specialists come right to your home. Free and evidence-based. Openings in Blandford, Chester, Huntington and more. Learn more #EarlyChildhood

We are delighted to announce our distinguished keynote speakers for EECERA 2026 in Madeira.
This year, we welcome Prof. Júlia Formosinho, Reema Patel, Prof. Andrew Manches, and Prof. Suzy Edwards.
Join us!

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#EECERA2026 #EarlyChildhood #DigitalAgency #KeynoteSpeakers

#Earlychildhood educators gathered March 28 in Westborough for the Rise & Renew Wellness Conference—a day to pause, connect, and recharge. Because when educators are supported and well, children, families, and communities thrive. 💛 https://donahue.umass.edu/connected-beginnings
#EducatorWellness

Thinking about expanding your impact with families, caregivers, or early childhood programs?

Join us for a free info webinar to learn how you can become a certified Baby Signs® instructor.

🗓 Thurs, April 9
🕒 3:00pm PT or 5:00pm PT

Reserve your spot: babysigns.com/teach

#BabySigns #EarlyChildhood