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NYSPEP Announcement: NYSPEP Mini-Grants - 2014 Awards Announced
Fatherhood: 1st Annual New York Fatherhood Conference - Call For Proposals
Professional Development: NYSPEP Webinar - Reflective Practice; NYSPEP Webinar - Building a Reflective Community; NYSPEP Webinar - Parenting Educator Credential Orientation; PCANY 2015 CAP Conference - Workshop Proposal Deadline Extended; CCF - NYS Infant Toddler Conference; Parenting Journey - Facilitator Training; IMHA Literature Circle - Brain Development
Resources: ZTT Video Series - The Magic of Everyday Moments
NYSPEP Mini-Grants
2014 Awards Announced
NYSPEP awarded 10 Mini-Grants of up to $2,000 each to help providers increase access to evidence-based and promising parenting education programs. Thirty-nine applications were received. As we had hoped, at least 1 application from each of the 5 regions defined by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) met eligibility and application requirements. Funding for the Mini-Grants was provided by OMH. An announcement of awardees and programs appears on our blog.To access the full announcement, please CLICK HERE.
1st Annual New York Fatherhood Conference
Call For Workshop Proposals
Submission Form Deadline: January 6th
The conference will be held April 07, 2015 in White Plains, NY. Proposals are sought for workshops that educate service providers who work with fathers and their families, and workshops for fathers themselves. Suggested topics include: helping fathers navigate systems, engagement in schools and families, retention in programs, employment, domestic violence, co-parenting, mental health, raising daughters vs. sons, new & expectant fathers, grandfathers as dads, gay dads, at-home dads, incarcerated dads, non-custodial dads, adoptive dads, and more.For more information and to request a workshop proposal form, please email Ed Lawson at elawson@fathersincorporated.com or call (845) 290-2763.
NYSPEP Professional Development Webinar
Reflective Practice
Wednesday, January 21st • 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Learn about the art of reflection, tools to assist your development of this skill, and strategies involved in relationship-based reflective practice. Find out how you can move your professional practice to the next level through reflective practice. Parent educators, trainers, teachers, child care providers, home visitors, social service workers, and anyone who serves families are invited to attend. Donna Morrison presents.For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
NYSPEP Professional Development Webinar
Building A Reflective Community
Wednesday, January 28th • 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Get acquainted with Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect (PCAN) concepts of self-awareness, careful observation, and flexible response. Learn how community members came together to create Westchester County's Early Learning Collaborative. Parent educators, child care providers, teachers, home visitors, Head Start staff, foster care providers, and workers in social services, children's advocacy, and the family movement are invited to attend. Donna Morrison presents.For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential - Orientation Webinars
PE Credential Orientation: Tiers I, II, III, & IV
Spring 2015 Credential Applicants - LAST CHANCE!
Tuesday, January 13th • 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
Questions? Please email credential@nyspep.org.
PCANY Child Abuse Prevention Conference 2015
Call For Workshop Proposals
EXTENDED! Submission Deadline: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th
Prevent Child Abuse New York is accepting workshop proposals for its annual NYS Child Abuse Prevention Conference to be held April 13-15, 2015 at the Albany Marriott. Workshop tracks include parenting education & support and family engagement & involvement. Preference will go towards highly interactive workshops which engage the audience and impart new skills that participants can apply immediately.For more information and to submit your proposal, please CLICK HERE.
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Matrazzo at jmatrazzo@preventchildabuseny.org.
New York Statewide Infant & Toddler Conference
Early Relationships Are Key
Monday & Tuesday, January 12th & 13th, 2015
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel • Poughkeepsie, NY
Financial Assistance Deadline: December 19th
Professionals who work with infants, toddlers, and their families will gain a deeper understanding of the dyadic approach to infant development through relationship based practice. Learn prevention strategies and training techniques. Topics include: culturally sensitive care, reflective practice, and relationship based practice. Learning sessions include: social emotional assesment for infants and Early Head Start - child care partnerships.
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
Scholarships and CEUs are available. Questions? Please email Susan Perkins at Susan.Perkins@ccf.ny.gov.
Parenting Journey
5-Day Facilitator Training
Monday–Friday • January 12th–16th, 2015
Parenting Journey New York Office, New York City
Improve your group management and facilitation skills while learning to use the experiential curriculum to run Parenting Journey groups. Using an evidence-informed curriculum, the Parenting Journey builds competencies in parents that are aligned with the Strengthening Families Protective Factor Framework.For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
Questions? Please contact Pedro Gutierrez at (212) 430-5909 or pgutierrez@parentingjourney.org.
Greater Capital Region Infant Mental Health Association - Literature Circle
Topic: Brain Development
Thursday, January 22nd • 3:00 PM–4:30 PM
Capital District Child Care Council • Menands, NY
Pre-read before attending: The Neurodevelopmental Impact of Violence in Childhood by B. D. Perry. Then, come ready to discuss the article with other professionals. You may bring supporting information or materials to share. Training credits are available.For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.
Need help obtaining the article? Please email Sarah Gould-Houde at sgould@cdcccc.org.
Resource: Zero To Three - Online Video Series
The Magic of Everyday Moments
Zero To Three's new video series explores key aspects of early childhood development for use in work with parents. Topics include: nurturing healthy brain development, literacy skills, building skills through play, and child temperament. Each free video runs approximately 5 minutes in duration.To access these videos, please CLICK HERE.
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