NJAEYC Public Policy 5-Bullet Friday- June 2018
What’s going on in the US – 
What’s going on in NJ –
What’s coming up-
Something you might like –
Quote we’re pondering – 
2018 NJAEYC Annual Conference Exhibitor’s Contract
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Dear Friend of Early Childhood Educators,
The 2018 NJAEYC Annual Stateership Day and Conference is scheduled for October 19- 20 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Somerset, New Jersey. We are staying in central New Jersey to be more accessible to all NJ early childhood educators.
Our conference attracts key people in the field of early childhood education. With the increased need for our services, we are experiencing enormous growth and are always shopping! Our participants are interested and responsible for purchasing developmentally appropriate materials and equipment for their child care centers and family child care programs. We urge you to bring items available for sale.
We want our relationship with our vendors to be one that is mutually beneficial and NJAEYC is interested in exploring ways we can better support each other.
Enclosed you will find the Exhibitor’s contract. Please return the contract as soon as possible. Space is limited, so sign up early! Tables will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Register Online
Step 1: Submit Registration
Step 2: Pay via PayPal/Credit Card
(Add to Cart may redirect you to Checkout Page in a new tab. To select outlets, simply select njaeyc.org browser tab and once you have selected Add to Cart for outlets, you will be able to complete your transaction on the Check-out page.)
2018 NJAEYC Annual State Conference
Save the Date
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Please join the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children – NJAEYC for their Annual State Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel in Somerset on October 19-20, 2018.
Highlights include:
Friday Keynote – Lisa Murphy, Ed.D. Early Childhood Specialist.
Lisa is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. where her mission is to assist in the transformation of the industry of early childhood education by offering the best workshops and trainings; the most up to date materials and resources: and insightful conversations and connections through the power of social media. Her standing room only seminars have become nationally known for their humor, inspiration and energetic delivery.
Saturday Keynote – Sharron Krull – Teacher, trainer, consultant and play guru.
Sharron is a passionate, enthusiastic and playful teacher who is always learning from the children and makes it her business to help you set your inner child loose! As an early childhood specialist for 42 years, she travels worldwide conducting, workshops, seminars and keynote speeches sharing developmentally appropriate curriculum activities and resources.
- New workshops and featured presentations
- Networking opportunities with other Early Childhood Professionals
- Special surprises for NJAEYC members only
- Exhibits and door prizes and much more…….Brochure will be available this summer on our website www.njaeyc.org or contact NJAEYC at mail@njaeyc.org or 732-329-0033
NJAEYC Public Policy 5 Bullet Friday- May 2018
5 Bullet Friday-
May 2018
Hi All!
Here is our monthly dose of “5-Bullet Friday,” a list of NJAEYC public policy stuff we think you might be interested in.
Anything that is BLUE, just click on it for more details
What’s going on in the US –
State of Preschool 2017 is a report from NIEER that includes trend data from 2002, when they first started tracking state pre-K, to 2017 + special section on state policies supporting young dual language learners.
What’s going on in NJ –
What’s coming up-
Something you might like –
Quote we’re pondering –
“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” -Rabbi Hillel
Have a wonderful weekend, all!
NJAEYC Public Policy Team
NJAEYC Public Policy 5 Bullet Friday- April 2018
5 Bullet Friday-
April 2018
Hi All!
Here is our monthly dose of “5-Bullet Friday,” a list of NJAEYC public policy stuff we think you might be interested in.
Anything that is BLUE, just click on it for more details
What’s going on in the US –
Power to the Profession Task Force
Power to the Profession is a national collaboration to unify the early childhood education profession birth through age 8 by working with national and state organizations—and most importantly, with you—to establish a unifying framework for career pathways, knowledge and competencies, qualifications, standards and compensation.
Thirteen of us went to Washington DC for a Public Policy Forum to support Power to the Profession and a few other items. You can access the recap here.
What’s going on in NJ –
Gov. Murphy Proposes Significant Funding for Pre-K Expansion
Although additional details will be available in the coming days, the $83 million proposed in the governor’s first budget provides $50 million in new funding for pre-k expansion for more communities.
Click here to hear the part of his address where he talks about his plan for early education
Anyone interested in a conversation to see if your center is eligible or how to become eligible for these funds?
What’s coming up-
On May 21, 2018, ACNJ will hold an event entitled Strolling Thunder NJ, at the State Capitol in Trenton to bring attention to issues affecting infants, toddlers and their families.
Something you might like –
This might be something fun in your home, office, classroom to make an easy indoor garden for herbs, flowers, tomatoes, or whatever.
Quote we’re pondering –
“To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children . . . to leave the world a bit better . . . to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson”
Have a wonderful weekend, all!
NJAEYC Public Policy Team
MOYC Mini-Grant Application
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Mid-State Chapter of NJAEYC invites you to apply for a Mini-Grant to help fund your:
2018 Month of the Young Child Event.
The event should promote awareness of young children, their families, and the early childhood programs that serve them. This money should not be used for regular operating expenses.
2018 Ocean County Children’s Festival
Location:
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- Story Time
- Arts and Crafts
- Music and Movement Activities
- Yoga and Wellness
- Budding Artists Gallery
- Music and Dance Performances
- Community Resources Information
Save the Date: Train the Trainer Event!
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SAVE THE DATE: 2018 Conference
Please save the date in your calendar!
Click to download RFP
Date: October 19-20, 2018
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Somerset
Do you want to present?
Click image on the right to download the RFP!
Pamala A. Brooks Scholarship Award
Congratulations, Samara Florexil!
Pamala A.Brooks Scholarship in Early Childhood Education Recipient…..
Samara is currently studying at Kean University majoring in Early Childhood Education and Sociology. She is a part of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education and loves to volunteer – especially for the kids. Her teaching philosophy is to help students understand that their identity and background makes a difference in how they learn and experience the world around them. Samara would like to teach in an urban area to give back to the communities from her childhood. She currently holds a Substitute Certification in New Jersey and speaks Creole & French. Samara looks forward to a May 2018 graduation.
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2018 NJAEYC Annual Conference Exhibitor’s Contract
2018 NJAEYC Annual State Conference
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