NYS Parenting Education Partnership

Monday, August 18, 2014

New Deadline Announced: How to Become a Community Cafe Parent Leader or Partner Agency

Want to attend a special session to learn about Becoming a Community Cafe Parent Leader or Partner Agency in order to Host Community Cafes? The registration deadline has been extended to Friday, August 22, 2014.

Please CLICK HERE for the updated Community Cafe Session Flyer with new deadline date.

Please CLICK HERE for the Community Cafe Session Invitation Letter.

Please CLICK HERE for the Community Cafe Session Registration Form.

One-Day Conference Scholarships are available for Community Teams to attend.

Please share this link with others who may be interested. http://tinyurl.com/cafehost

More information about the Community Cafes can be found on the NYSPEP website at http://nyspep.org/community-cafes/

Spanish Versions:

CLICK HERE for the Flyer.

CLICK HERE for the Invitation.

CLICK HERE for the Registration Form.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

NYSPEP eNews 08-12-2014

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.

Monday, August 4, 2014

New York Thanks KIDS COUNT for 25 Years of Helping Children & Families

New York State Parenting Education Partnership is proud to be one of the signers on the celebration poster below.

The New York KIDS COUNT team and its partners salute Annie E. Casey Foundation and the KIDS COUNT network on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book.

During the past 25 years, there have been a number of positive developments in the well-being of children. The 2014 KIDS COUNT Data Book identifies key policies that have contributed to improvements in child well-being as well as daunting challenges that remain.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

NYSPEP Community Cafe Orientations for Parent Leaders and Community Partners

A Cafe is a community conversation hosted by parents and community partners such as service programs, early care and learning settings, schools, faith-based organizations, community-action agencies, and social service systems. Families are strengthened through supportive relationships that are sparked and developed by Cafe conversations.

Register to attend a one-day orientation to learn how you can host a Community Cafe and become a Parent Leader. Scholarships are available for Community Teams to attend. Forms are due August 1, 2014.

To learn more about Community Cafes and access a PDF version of the introductory flyer appearing below, please visit www.nyspep.org/community-cafes.

For more information about the orientations and to request the forms, please email Susan Perkins at:
susan.perkins@ccf.ny.gov

Orientations are scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2014 in Auburn, NY and Tuesday, September 16, 2014 downstate near NYC. Please email Susan Perkins at susan.perkins@ccf.ny.gov for more information and registration forms.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

NYSPEP eNews - July Edition

NYSPEP NEWS: NYSPEP Office - Vacation Notice
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential - All Credential Applicants - Important Credential Announcement; NYSPEP Strong Roots 2014 - Save The Dates; NYSPEP Community Cafes - Parent Leader & Community Partner Orientations; DYCD Symposium - From Poverty To Opportunity; IMHA Literature Circle - Development of Regulatory Functions
RESOURCES: University of Albany's CARD and NYS OPDD - Free Parent Education Classes

NYSPEP Office

VACATION NOTICE

July 17, 2014 - August 1, 2014

The NYSPEP Coordinator is scheduled for vacation July 17th—August 1st. The Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse New York, where NYSPEP's Office is located, is also scheduled for vacation.
Please direct all Parenting Educator Credential inquiries via email to: credential@nyspep.org. A member of the Credential Workgroup will respond.
All other NYSPEP inquiries, please email: nyspep@nyspep.org. Messages will be returned the week of August 4th.
If your matter is time-sensitive, please email Susan Perkins, NYSPEP Executive Committee Co-chair, at susan.perkins@ccf.ny.gov.

NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential

Important Announcement To All Credential Applicants

The next submission cycle is August 1st—31st. If you received an application packet prior to January 2014, please email credential@nyspep.org to ensure your application materials are up-to-date.
2014 application fees have replaced the Pilot phase discount and are as follows: Tier I - $150, Tier II - $300, Tier III - $425, and Tier IV - $500. There are no scholarships available at this time. Applicants are encouraged to seek assistance through their employer, community- or faith-based organizations, or online fundraising platforms.
The Credential Workgroup will soon announce a new Credential Coordinator to replace Wyn Frechette, who recently retired. If you do not receive new information on where to submit your application by August 1st, please email credential@nyspep.org for instructions.
Please direct all Credential inquiries to: credential@nyspep.org.

NYSPEP Strong Roots Last a Lifetime Training Institutes

Save The Dates! - FALL 2014 Trainings

This year, we're offering four trainings on Vicarious Trauma and one training on Early Literacy in all new locations. Please note: there are two Strong Roots navigation buttons—labeled Vicarious Trauma and Early Literacy—at www.nyspep.org. Registration links will be posted on the corresponding registration pages and Calendar in August. An announcement will also appear in the next NYSPEP eNews slated for early August. Please mark your calendars for the following dates and all new locations:
Vicarious Trauma Series

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

Thursday, November 6, 2014 - Rochester, NY

For information and online registration, please stay tuned for our next eNews edition.

NYSPEP Community Cafés

Café Orientations for Parent Leaders & Community Partners

OPTION 1: Monday, September 15, 2014 • TBD, Auburn, NY

OPTION 2: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 • TBD, Downstate / near NYC

A Café is a community conversation hosted by parents and community partners such as schools, social service systems, faith-based organizations, community-action agencies, service programs, and early care and learning settings. Families are strengthened through supportive relationships that are sparked and developed by Café conversations. Register to attend a one-day orientation to learn how you can host a Community Café and become a Parent Leader. Scholarships are available for Community Teams to attend. Forms are due August 1, 2014.
To learn more about Community Cafés and access the intro orientation flyer, please CLICK HERE.
For more information and to request the forms, please email susan.perkins@ccf.ny.gov.

Department of Youth and Community Development - Symposium

From Poverty To Opportunity

Tuesday, August 12, 2014 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

New York Law School • New York, NY

Human service professionals, members of faith- and community-based organizations, social workers, and anyone who is interested are invited to attend this free symposium. Anti-poverty strategies, programs, and services will be featured along with workshops and resource opportunities. Topics include: Promoting Healthy Behaviors Through Fatherhood Programs, Engaging Immigrant Parents in School Retention, and Retaining & Engaging High School Youth in Afterschool Programs. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required.
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

Infant Mental Health Association of New York's Greater Capital Region

Development of Regulatory Functions

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 • 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Capital District Child Care Council • Menands, NY

Participants are asked to preread The Development of Regulatory Functions From Birth to 5 Years: Insights From Premature Infants. Feldman, Ruth (2009). Child Development, 8(2) 544-561. Then, come ready to discuss and listen to ideas sparked by the article. Please feel free to bring supporting information and materials to share with others.
For more information, assistance in obtaining the article, and to register, please email Sarah Gould-Houde at sgould@cdcccc.org or call (518) 426-7181 ext. 345.

University of Albany - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

Free Parent Education Classes

University of Albany's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, in collaboration with the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, offers parents of young children, ages 1-5 and newly diagnosed with autism, five free parent education classes. Parents who complete the program will receive up to $45 worth of autism resource books.
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

NYSPEP eNews - 06-24-2014

To announce an event or resource, send details to nyspep@nyspep.org. Please include your name and phone number, in case we have questions.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Early Care & Learning Council and NYS Head Start Collaboration Project - Healthy Active Living Summit

RESOURCES: The Alliance of Children's Trust & Prevention Funds - Birth Parent National Network; Cornell Cooperative Extension: Parenting In Context - Why Spanking Should Be Discouraged; The Children's Bureau - Use of Research Evidence: Building Two-Way Streets; The Children's Bureau - Collaborative & Effective Evaluation in Tribal Communities; Harvard University - Center on the Developing Child; Brandis University: The Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy - DiversityDataKids.org

Early Care & Learning Council • NYS Head Start Collaboration Project

Healthy Active Living Summit

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton • Binghamton, NY

Keynote speaker, Dr. Diane Craft, will address early childhood obesity, the most prevalent health issue facing New York State's young children. Learn fun and easy activities that build healthy brains and bodies. Learn how to implement program strategies for improving nutrition, increasing physical activity, and changing caregiver practice. Early childhood professionals, educators, trainers, supervisors and staff are welcome to attend.

For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

The Alliance of Children's Trust & Prevention Funds

Birth Parent National Network

The Alliance of Children’s Trust & Prevention Funds has joined with Casey Family Programs and other key partners, including birth parents, to establish the Birth Parent National Network (BPNN). BPNN promotes birth parents as leaders and partners in child welfare system reform. BPNN invites organizations and birth parents to join as partners in promoting the voices of parents in child welfare systems reform.

For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Cornell Cooperative Extention - Parenting In Context

Why Spanking Should Be Discouraged

Authored by Eliza Cook and Kimberly Kopko, "Why Spanking Should Be Discouraged" research brief highlights research, summarized in a recent publication, which supports the elimination of spanking as a form of discipline. A companion parent page "To Spank or Not to Spank: Why Spanking Should Be Discouraged" offers strategies parents can use instead.

To access the Research Brief, please CLICK HERE.

To access the Parent Page, please CLICK HERE.

The Children's Bureau - Child Welfare Evaluation

Use Of Research Evidence: Building Two-Way Streets

Research and evaluation have the potential to improve child welfare practice and outcomes for children, youth, and families. Dr. Vivian Tseng challenges the traditional paradigm of moving from research to practice and suggests new ways to think about closing the gaps between research and practice. Available as a 10-minute video or PDF transcript.

To access the video and transcript, please CLICK HERE.

The Children's Bureau - Child Welfare Evaluation

Collaborative & Effective Evaluation In Tribal Communities

There are eight federally recognized Tribes in New York State. Learn how intrusive research and judgmental evaluations have caused harm to indigenous peoples. A workgroup of experts introduce a vision for the future of Tribal child welfare and evaluation along with a guide for developing culturally and scientifically rigorous evaluation. Available as a 12-minute video or PDF transcript.

To access the video and transcript, please CLICK HERE.

Harvard University Website

The Center On The Developing Child

New knowledge about the developing brain reveals that early experiences are built into children's bodies and that early childhood is a time of great promise and considerable risk. Key concepts include Brain Architecture, Serve and Return, Toxic Stress, Executive Function, and Innovation. This online website includes multimedia, news, publications, and more.

To access this website, please CLICK HERE.

Brandis University - The Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy

DiversityDataKids.org

This website offers a comprehensive, equity-focused information system to monitor progress towards improved wellbeing for children of all racial/ethnic groups. Users can query the database, explore and overlay contextual child opportunity maps, read analysis of select policy and program areas relevant to child wellbeing, and access infographics, briefs and reports.

To access this website, please CLICK HERE.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

NYSPEP eNews 06-10-2104 - Fatherhood Edition

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.
To announce an event or resource, send details to nyspep@nyspep.org. Please include your name and phone number, in case we have questions.
About This Edition: NYSPEP supports fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, adoptive fathers, and men who serve as primary caregivers for children. In appreciation, this edition includes a special section pertaining to fatherhood.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: University Settlement Program - Building Resilience for Children Experiencing Toxic Stress
FATHERHOOD: U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services - Initiative: Fatherhood Buzz 2014: Celebrating Fatherhood!; ACF Family Strengthening Workgroup - Event: Celebrating Fatherhood! NYC; DTYCTS - New Website: DadsTakeYourChildToSchoolDay.com; The Osborne Association: Fatherhood Initiative Career Development Center; Fathers Incorporated - App: Fatherhood Resource; Fathers Incorporated - Photoblog Project: Faces Of A Fatherless Nation
RESOURCES: CDC - Web Resource: Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers

University Settlement - Program:

Building Resilience for Children Experiencing Toxic Stress

Friday, June 13, 2014 • 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

184 Eldridge Street, New York City

Network and learn about different ways to empower families in communities coping with violence. Multiple speakers will present. Breakfast and lunch will be served. This event is for professionals working in education, social services, early childhood, mental health, and medical settings.
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Fatherhood Inititative

Fatherhood Buzz: Celebrating Fatherhood!

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - National Event

Locally Participating Barbershops

The annual Fatherhood Buzz Barbershop Initiative is led by the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse. Community organizations and agencies team up with local barbershops as a trusted community resource for men to deliver information and resources to promote responsible fatherhood. This Fathers' Day weekend, over 250 community agencies and barbershops across the country will celebrate the millions of fathers who are actively engaged in the lives of their children.
For more information and to register or get involved, please CLICK HERE.

Administration for Children & Families, Region 2 - Family Strengthening Event

6th Annual Celebrating Fatherhood!

Tuesday June 24, 2014 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Register by 6/12

Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 6th Floor Conference Center • New York City

Register by Thursday, June 12th for this free event featuring speakers, workshops and exhibits on topics including Career Building, Fathers and Their Child's Education, Healthy Interpersonal Relationships, and Men's Health. Shawn Dove, Campaign for Black Male Achievement and Open Society Foundations, presents the keynote. Doors open at 8:15 AM. Open to fathers, mothers, human service providers and anyone interested in celebrating fatherhood.
For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE.

DTYCTS - New Website

www.DadsTakeYourChildToSchoolDay.com

Mark Your Calendar: DTYCTS Day - Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Dads Take Your Child To School promotes father involvement by encouraging fathers and other significant male caregivers to take their child to school and remain involved throughout the year. Community-based organizations, stakeholders, Head Start and school administrators and staff are encouraged to plan local events across the state. In 2013, over 450 registered sites allowed thousands of dads across New York state to participate.
For more information and to register your site or get involved, please CLICK HERE.

The Osborne Association - Fathers in the Criminal Justice System - Course

Father Initiative Career Development Center

3-Week Course • Locations in Bronx & Brooklyn

Focused on non-custodial fathers involved in the criminal justice system, this 3-week course offers effective co-parenting workshops,& job placement assistance, resume preparation, interview training, job search and retention support, career coaching, training on workplace socialization, financial literacy, and goal setting. Services also include free weekend activities for children & fathers, individual & family counseling, guidance with child support issues and arranging child visits, father to father peer groups, and financial incentives including free lunch, Metrocards, snacks, etc.
For more information and to register in the Bronx, call Darren Ferguson at: (718) 707-2712 or email: dferguson@osborneny.org.
For more information and to register in Brooklyn, call Shu-aib Abdur-Raheem at: (718) 637-6588 or email: sraheem@osborneny.org.

Fathers Incorporated - Smart Phone App

Fatherhood Resource

Get connected to the Fatherhood Resource. This app includes a Fatherhood Hotline, Resources, and access to Fathers Incorporated social media links and related websites. This free app is available via Google play, App Store, and Amazon and via email or QR code.
To access links to this app, please CLICK HERE.

Faces Of A Fatherless Nation

Fathers Incorporated is launching a unique photoblog project. Those who have experienced fatherlessness are encouraged to submit a photo and brief description of their experience. This project is intended to allow others to see the face of fatherlessness, an issue that resonates across socio-economic status, race, religion, gender, geographic and generational paradigms. Also, by helping others understand they are not alone, it is hoped some healing may be realized. The project is set to launch this month at www.FacesOfAFatherlessNation.com/.

For more information about this project, please CLICK HERE.

To contribute your photo and story, please CLICK HERE.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Web Resource

Essentials for Parenting Toddlers & Preschoolers

Designed for parents and primary caregivers of children age 2-4, this web resource addresses common parenting challenges like tantrums and whining by providinginformation on building a positive, healthy relationship with the child. Topics include communicating, structures and rules, discipline and consequences, giving directions, parenting skills practice, and videos.

For more information and to access this resource, please CLICK HERE.