Windows to the World: Fostering Cultural Awareness Beyond Celebrations
QUALITYstarsNY Specialist Stella Lundie gives examples of how early childhood educaiton professionals can incorporate culturally aware practices into their program.
QUALITYstarsNY in your Community: Reflecting on our Year Attending Events Throughout New York State
Our team of Quality Improvement Specialists, Coaches, and Central Office staff traveled across New York State to attend over 50 state-wide conferences, local events, trainings, and much more [...]
QUALITYstarsNY at the 2024 FCCANYS Annual Conference
Recruitment and Engagement Associate Gray Robinson attended the 2024 Family Child Care Association of New York State (FCCANYS) Annual Conference, along with Quality Improvement Specialists and family child care [...]
Apply for the QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship for Spring 2024 Semester by Nov. 10
The application for the QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship for the spring 2024 semester is open October 1 - November 10, 2024. If you work in an early childhood program participating in QUALITYstarsNY and are pursuing an early childhood education degree or credit-bearing coursework, you may be eligible to apply for the scholarship!
QUALITYstarsNY at the 2024 NYAEYC Annual Conference
Our Recruitment and Engagement Associate, Gray Robinson, documented his first time at the NYAEYC Annual Conference. Read highlights from his experience as a member of the QUALITYstarsNY team [...]
QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship Launches July 1
QUALITYstarsNY is launching the new QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship on July 1, 2024. This scholarship can support teachers and program leaders in completing an early childhood education degree or credit-bearing certification, credential, or coursework.
QUALITYstarsNY at the 2024 NYAEYC Annual Conference
QUALITYstarsNY is excited to attend the New York Association for the Education of Young Children’s annual conference in May in Verona, NY. Check out the schedule of workshops QUALITYstarsNY is leading at this year's meeting and we're to find us in the Exhibit Hall.
Take the ‘Bite’ out of Frosty Weather: Tips to Plan for Outdoor Play in Winter Months
Winter lends itself to all sorts of exciting ways to explore the outdoors. We all know it can be a trick to get all of the children ready to go outside, but that too can become a wonderful learning experience, and a necessary step in getting fresh air throughout the year. One of the ways we support programs enrolled in QUALITYstarsNY is to brainstorm how to implement program changes that enhance children’s development. We understand the great importance of daily outdoor play, but are also aware of the numerous hurdles that make this a challenge. Sometimes reframing and planning can make a difficult task more manageable. Here are some things to consider when planning outdoor winter play for children:
QUALITYstarsNY Scholarship Now Available for Participants
QUALITYstarsNY has launched a new collaboration with the Early Childhood Career Development Center to offer the QUALITYstarsNY Scholarship. This scholarship can support staff pursuing an early childhood education degree who work at an early childhood program participating in QUALITYstarsNY.
Apply for the Winter/Spring 2022 Quality Improvement Specialist Pipeline Project
22-Hour Certificate Program for Early Childhood Leaders In partnership with the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, QUALITYstarsNY is offering a 22-hour certificate program for experienced [...]