My Professional Networks and Links
There are many organizations and agencies which provide funding, information, research and support to my work. My favorites and listed below. Please visit their websites for valuable information and resources.
The Institute for Education and Professional Development
I have a very close and supportive relationship with IEPD. Most of my teaching is through IEPD who is accredited by and issues CEUs through IACET. My colleague Jody Figuerido, Ph.D. is owner and president.
The National Association for Family Child Care
NAFCC is a professional organization for family child care programs. It is the agency which accredits family child care programs. I am honored to serve on the NAFCC Accreditation Council, and I am currently the chairperson of the council.
Zero to Three
This organization is your go-to place for information and research related to the development and growth of very young children, including many helpful downloads for parents.
NeighborSchools
Our mission is to help experienced educators launch and operate Family Child Care programs. In doing so, we aim to increase access to affordable, high-quality child care for parents everywhere. Children get amazing ECE programs, parents get a trusted partner, and providers can earn a living wage doing what they love. It’s a win-win-win. We are a team of technology entrepreneurs who have surrounded ourselves with leading Family Child Care experts. Our founders have experience building world-class technology platforms, and our Advisors have decades of experience working at every level of early-childhood education.
http://www.neighborschools.com/
Executive Soul
Executive Soul helps leaders make better decisions through values–based leadership. Through my work with Executive Soul, I have learned practices of discernment and decision-making that considers both best practices in my field, and my deepest values of my work.
Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MaAEYC)
Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children is an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through age eight.
The Department of Early Education and Care
EEC is the licensing agency for Massachusetts. I frequently offer trainings that fulfill EEC requirements. EEC also funds many trainings directly or through the Educator Provider Support grant program.
Strong Start Professional Development Centers
We provide training and technical assistance for quality improvement in early care and education programs, and the professional development of educators to lead that change.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children
NAEYC is the professional organization for all early childhood professionals. I have been a member for so long, I have a 4-digit membership number! NAEYC publishes informative journals and provides research and advocacy to our field.
SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library
Videos, trainings, and resources for inclusion of children with disabilities. I embed SpecialQuest materials and philosophy into many of my trainings including "Understanding Children with Special Needs" and "Including Children Birth to Five with Disabilities and their Parents in Early Childhood Programs." (see Course Descriptions).
NATIONAL CENTER FOR PYRAMID MODEL INNOVATIONS
NCPMI envisions a world where all young children will have a positive future through the promotion of their social emotional competence in equitable and inclusive environments
http://challengingbehavior.org
Consumer Dangers
ConsumerDangers.com is dedicated to keeping the public informed about consumer dangers and safety issues associated with numerous products that can cause the public harm. Our website is continually updated with breaking news from Government agencies, Watchdog Groups, and concerned citizens about Recalls & Safety affecting consumers.
Birth To Grade 3 Partnership - Cambridge Public Schools
The Vision of the Birth to 3rd Grade Partnership is an easily accessed, aligned and coherent system of affordable high quality education and care that begins with prenatal care and extends through third grade.
The Birth to 3rd Grade Partnership brings together stakeholders from across the spectrum of early education and care providers. Supported through a partnership between Cambridge Public Schools and the Department of Human Service Programs, the Birth to 3rd Steering Committee works towards the following goals:
Goal 1: Increase access to and affordability of early education and care services
Goal 2: Continuously improve program quality for birth through third grade programs and services
Goal 3: Build partnerships to promote strong family engagement and support
Goal 4: Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure access to quality healthcare services
https://www.cpsd.us/departments/b3