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May 19, 2010
National study and local test
scores show quality child care makes long-lasting impact
News about quality child care
is making headlines--and showing parents and families across the country
how important early child care professionals are! The National Institute
of Child Health and Human Development released a study that shows
high-quality child care has a long-lasting impact on a child's development,
behavior and cognitive abilities through adolescence. In addition, the
Strive initiative
in Cincinnati, Newport and Covington recently reported significant
progress on school readiness--and they have the test scores to
prove it.
Workshop Alerts
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- What is the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) and
what can it do for you?
Earn five hours of Step Up To Quality credit and learn how to assess
your own classroom in "The Environment Rating
Scales--Explained!" on May 22. To register...
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- 'OELCS: The Building Blocks.' Learn how to use the Early Learning Content
Standards as a framework for planning meaningful curriculum and
learning experiences for children: June 5. To register...
- Reminder:
All 4C Miami Valley workshops scheduled through June 30 will be at our
previous location at 1320 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH 45402.
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- 'The Dynamic Duo: Partnering With Families.' Focus on the key component to success--good
communication with families: May 20. To register...
- 'School-Agers in the Summer: What Are We Going to
Do All Day?'
Getting ready for a summer program is a challenge. Explore summer-fun
activities that can be extended into long-term summer projects: May
26. To register...
- 'Orientation for Early Care and Education
Professionals.'
This six-hour workshop is required for all newly-certified family
child care providers and child care center staff. Next date: June 12. To register....
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4C News
- Know of upcoming events in your community? If you plan to attend or are hosting a community
event (such as a school or health fair, conference etc.) and would
like 4C to be there with a display, please let us know! We are happy to
talk to parents in your area about quality early childhood education and
connect them to programs. Contact Barby Ganulin at 513-758-1305 or bganulin@4cforchildren.org.
- 4C recognizes providers and programs that strive
for quality! The 4C Web
site has a complete listing of all the centers, family child care homes
and early childhood professionals striving for quality
in early learning and care. For listings of national
accreditations, state quality ratings and individuals who have
achieved or are pursuing the Child Development Associate (CDA)
credential, visit www.4cforchildren.org/Recognition.
- 4C Miami Valley has moved! The 4C office in Dayton is now located in the
new Kroc Corps Community Center at 1000 N. Keowee Street (the corner of
Webster and Keowee). Please note: 4C workshops will continue at 4C's former location
in the Sunrise Building on 1320 E. Fifth St. until June 30.
When you visit the campus, you will enter through the worship and arts
building and be guided to 4C!
Tips for Providers
- Where Do Words Come From? Children who have conversations with adults are more
developed in language and communication. Read more on 4C's blog for providers...
- Drop-side crib alert! Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway and his KY
Kids Alert partners issued a warning to Kentucky parents and child care
providers about the deadly hazards of drop-side cribs. Read full article...
- Head lice...it's everybody's problem! Pass
this information on to your families: Hill Top Research
is seeking children and adults with head lice to participate in a
research study testing an investigational medication. Their trained
staff can check the entire household and offer qualifying family members
the opportunity to participate and receive a lice study medication,
compensation for time & travel, and tips to combat head lice
infestations. For more information, visit www.licestudy.com or call 800-874-7550.
- Are you offering care this summer? Share your summer program information with 4C by
calling 800-256-1296 x1231.
4C is the child care resource and referral
agency for 23 counties in Ohio and Kentucky.
e-Pathways is an electronic companion to our quarterly print
newsletter, Pathways to Quality.
http://www.4cforchildren.org/
/ 800-256-1296
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