Thursday, August 14, 2014

NYSPEP eNews 08-12-2014








The New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) eNews is published bi-weekly with the exception of monthly editions in July and December. Please share with friends and colleagues. Visit our website at www.nyspep.org and click "Join NYSPEP" to sign up for the NYSPEP eNews.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential - All Credential Applicants - Important Credential Reminder; NYSPEP Strong Roots - Register Online Now; CCF KWIC Webinar - Using KWIC to Map Your Community; CCE - Parenting In Context In-service; ZTT - Fellowship Program 2014-16; Adelphi University Trainings - Parenting Education & Parent Guidance -and- Parent-Infant Mental Health
RESOURCES: CCF KWIC - 25th Anniversary Kids Count Data Book

NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential

Important Reminder To All Credential Applicants

Our submission cycle is underway and ends August 31st. Application fees are: Tier I - $150, Tier II - $300, Tier III - $425, and Tier IV - $500. A new Credential Coordinator is expected to be named in the next eNews edition.
Please direct all Credential inquiries to: credential@nyspep.org.

NYSPEP Strong Roots Last a Lifetime Training Institutes

Register Online - Vicarious Trauma or Early Literacy Series

Strong Roots Last a Lifetime trainings are developed by highly skilled parenting educators. Topics focus on the realities families face. The plenary is followed by workshops that address topics associated with effectiveness in parenting education. This year's Strong Roots trainings include four sessions on Vicarious Trauma and one session on Early Literacy - in all new locations across New York State.
Vicarious Trauma Series
Lorraine McMullin presents the plenary. Your choice of either Compassion Fatigue or Reflective Practice workshop:
  • Monday, September 15, 2014 - Fulton, NY
  • Thursday, October 16, 2014 - Binghamton, NY
  • Monday, October 27, 2014 - Lake Placid, NY
  • Monday, November 17, 2014 - White Plains, NY
Early Literacy Series
Mary Haust presents the plenary and an all-new workshop, which includes process activities conducted in small groups.
  • Thursday, November 06, 2014 - Rochester, NY
For more information and to register for any of the Vicarious Trauma trainings, please CLICK HERE.
For more information and to register for the Early Literacy training, please CLICK HERE.

Council on Children & Families - Kids' Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse

Webinar: Using KWIC to Map Your Community

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 • 1:00 - 2:00 PM

KWIC has the ability to map sub-county boundaries with demographic data. Community assets such as Head Start programs and WIC clinics can be added to geographies. New data for public schools is available. Attend this webinar to learn how this tool can help with planning, policy development, and evaluation.
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting In Context In-Service 

Parent Education In-Service

Monday, September 22 - Tuesday, September 23, 2014

ILR Conference Center, Cornell Campus • Ithaca, NY

This training is open to parenting educators and related professionals who work with parents and families with children. Monday's all-day session begins at 10:00 AM. Tuesday's half-day session concludes at 2:00 PM with optional networking to follow. Topics include:
  • Strengthening Families Program - Statewide Data Collection
  • How Do You Know When an Adolescent Needs Help?
  • Daily Routines & Feeding Practices Among Low-income Mothers of Pre-school Children
  • Poverty & Child Development.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 8, 2014.
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

Zero To Three

Fellowship Program - Class of 2014 - 2016

Zero To Three is cultivating a network of leaders spanning diverse professions who have the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers to reach their full potential. Skilled leaders with 5 or more years of professional experience and who are passionate about positively affecting the well-being of infants, toddlers and their families are encouraged to apply.
For more information and to apply, please CLICK HERE.

Adelphi University - Parenting Institute Training Programs 

Parent Education & Parent Guidance 2014-2015

This Post-Master's certificate program for parent educators and clinicians will study development from infancy through adolescence. Seminars focus on the development of the parent-child relationship and families. Links between each domain will be examined. A reflective supervision group meets for on-going consultation and application of knowledge.
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

Adelphi University - Parenting Institute Training Programs 

Parent-Infant Mental Health 2014-2016

This Post-Graduate progam is for educators, clinicians, supervisors, and consultants. The program's unique theory and research-to-practice emphasis is grounded in infant and early childhood development with a cross-disciplinary scope. Courseworks embraces the complexity of children and families served and service systems.
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

Council on Children & Families - Kids' Well-being Indicator Clearinghouse

25th Anniversary Kids Count Data Book

The 2014 KIDS COUNT Data Book assesses child well-being using an index of 16 indicators, and ranks states on overall child well-being and in 4 domains. The report also compares the latest data with mid-decade statistics and identifies key policies that have contributed to improvements in child well-being. NYSPEP is proud to be one of the signers of the New York Thanks KIDS COUNT For 25 Years Of Helping Children & Families celebration poster.
To access the 25th Anniversary Kids Count Data Book 2014, please CLICK HERE.
To access the 25 Year celebration poster, please CLICK HERE.

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