QUALITYstarsNY is excited to attend the New York Association for the Education of Young Children’s annual conference this April in Verona, NY! We look forward to this opportunity to connect and learn with early childhood professionals from across the state, including nearly 200 educators and administrators from our participating programs.

Find us in the Exhibit Hall

Stop by our vendor table (#34) in the Exhibit Hall to meet our team and learn more about QUALITYstarsNY.

QUALITYstarsNY Workshops

QUALITYstarsNY will be leading several workshops throughout this year’s conference. Check out the schedule below of sessions that will be hosted by our Quality Improvement Specialists and Regional Coordinators. We look forward to seeing you there!

4/22

Wednesday

  • 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS)*

    Kathy Moss & Karin Sperb – Tuscarora

    *While this session is not on the QUALITYstarsNY track, it contains important foundational knowledge of best practices for physical activity in your program, and is led by Quality Improvement Specialist Kathy Moss.

  • 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Session #1)

    From Rules to Relationships: Why a Handbook Matters

    Amanda Gould & Kristen Torkelsen – Willow

  • 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Session #2)

    The Secret to Enrollment Practices to Successfully Transition Families Into Care

    Debra Higginson & Laura Sorrentino – Willow

4/23

Thursday

  • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Session #2)

    Embracing the Whole Family:  Exploring Culture and Resilience Throughout Your Program

    Dr. Stefanie Straker & Sarah Houde – Cypress C

  • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Session #2)

    You’re a STAR – Supporting Transitions and Resources to Kindergarten

    Kathy Moss & Kristen Torkelsen – Willow

  • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Session #2)

    NYS Early Childhood Advisory Council Town Hall Meeting

    Patricia Persell & Dona Anderson – Briar

    *While this session is not on the QUALITYstarsNY track, it contains important information from the Early Childhood Advisory Council that is relevant to all QUALITYstarsNY participants.

  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Session #3)

    An Introduction to QUALITYstarsNY: Getting Recognition and Support for Program Quality

    Jill Boeck & Meghan Pearce – Briar

  • 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Session #3)

    Thinking Outside the BLOCKS!

    Rachel Zielinski & Kathy Moss – Cypress C

  • 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Session #4)

    Developmentally Appropriate Planning in Multi-age Environments

    Deb Higginson & Amanda Tate – Cypress C

4/24

Friday

  • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Session #2)

    Infant/Toddler Curriculum in Everyday Moments

    Kristen Olsen & Colleen Finch – Cypress C

  • 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Session #3)

    The Power of Partnership: Family Engagement in Action

    Rachel Zielinski & Erin Medlar – Cypress C

  • 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Session #4)

    Using the Environment Rating Scales to Create Your Best Circle Times

    Sarah Houde & Laura Sorrentino – Cypress AB

  • 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Session #4)

    An Introduction to QUALITYstarsNY: Getting Recognition and Support for Program Quality

    Jill Boeck & Meghan Pearce – Briar