In this Issue
- Spotlight On: Professional Development Systems
- Mission: Readiness
- After School Initiatives
- 20th Anniversary
- Welcome New Forum Members
- Early Childhood Caucus
- Policy Initiatives/Legislative Updates
- Forum Corner
- State and National News
- Early Learning Coalition Briefs
- Calendar of Events
Forum Corner
Professional Development Registry Webinar Now Available
The Forum has recently announced its intention to provide Registry licenses for Coalitions who wish to use it. To better acquaint everyone with the capabilities of the Registry, the Forum hosted a webinar to demonstrate its features. The most critical function of a Registry is providing verification and maintenance of good data with tools to support the work of Coalitions, community partners and policymakers to inform decisions. This information is also presented and discussed during the webinar.
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The Children's Forum now has official pages on the following social networking sites. We invite you to visit our pages for up-to-date Forum news and relevant information on the child care field.
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Children's Forum Develops Facebook Page that Targets Licensed Providers in Brevard County
The Children's Forum's Quality Initiatives Department in Brevard County has established a Facebook page where local Early Childhood Professionals can discuss various issues and concerns in a positive setting, network and share ideas that will help support and encourage one another. The Facebook page also includes information on special events and trainings and is monitored daily. Visit the Children's Forum-Brevard Facebook page or search in Facebook under Children's Forum-Brevard. For more information or to include suggestions about this page, please send an email to childrensforum@gmail.com.
Forum Board Vice Chair Writes Editorial on Investments in Young Children
Dr. Wil Blechman, Vice Chair for the Forum's Board of Directors, wrote a compelling editorial on the importance of investing in children when they are very young. The editorial was featured in various daily publications.
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The Children's Forum believes that child care teachers who enhance their knowledge and skills in child development foster positive outcomes for young children. Your generous gift allows the Forum to continue supporting and administering professional development programs that help ensure quality.educational experiences for young children. Founded in 1989, the Children's Forum is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit membership organization. All contributions to the Children's Forum are tax deductible.