Economic Impact of Early Education and Child Care Services in Alaska

"The data shows what I have also personally experienced- that the issue of quality early education and child care is one of the most important social issues facing us in Alaska today" - Jim Calvin, McDowell Group. To view the full economic impact report, download the report here.
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thread Kicks Off 25 Anniversary Celebrations!

thread is celebrating twenty-five years providing quality early education and child care referral information to families throughout Alaska. Our anniversary theme: Growing through Generations represents both our connection to our history as an organization and the recognition of the importance early education has to our future generations.
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        Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

        Physical Activity and Nutrition for Alaska's Kids

        Physical Activity and Nutrition Part 2 of 2

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        Asthma & Allergy Essentials for Child Care Providers

        Asthma and Allergy Essentials

        Asthma and Allergy Essentials for Child Care Providers

        Cavity Free Kids: Open Wide and Look Inside

        Connecting Kids with Growing Foods

        H1N1 Update and Information for Early Childhood Educators

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        Healthy Choices for Children's Lunches and Snacks

        Healthy Environments, Infection Control Practices

        Healthy Sexuality in Children

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        Safe & Healthy Care for Family Child Care Providers I

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        Creating Dirt Digger Spaces

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        I AM NOT Going to that Baby School

        Parada de Hogares de Cuidado infantil

        Parade of Centers: Engaging Enviorments

        Planning for Summer Before the Snow Melts

      Steps to Advance Children's Physical and Intellectual Development

        Area de la Biblioteca, cuentos y libros

        Building Curriculum with Themes

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        Exploring Montessori Methods

        School Age: Make It - Take It

        The Joy of Making Toys for Tots

        Using Childrens Literature in Multi-Cultural Cooking Activites

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        Your Infant/Toddler How to Incorporate Tummy Time and Sensory Exploration

        "Las Marionetas y su importancia"

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        Infant Development and Play!

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        Lectura Inicial Para Ninos Menores de 3 Anos de Edad

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        Nurturing Early Literacy in Infants & Toddlers

        Nurturing Early Literacy in Infants and Toddlers

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        The Power of Play

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        Developing Strategies to support Social Emotional Development of 3- 5 year olds Part I

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        Developing Strategies to support Social Emotional Development of 3-5 year olds Part III

        Developing Strategies to support Social Emotional Development of 3-5 year olds Part IV

        Developing Strategies to Support Social Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers Part 1 of 3

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        Teaching Children How to Get Along: An Instructor's Guide

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        Using the Second Step Violence Prevention Teaching Kit

        What's Beneath the Behavior? Part 1 of 2

        What's Beneath the Behavior? Part 2 of 2

        Teaching Strategies that Support Social/Emotional Development in Young Children Part 1 of 3

        Desarrollando las Habilidades en los Ninos

        Importance of Attachment for Infant Mental Health

        Importance of Rituals & Routines of Young Children

        Teaching Strategies that Support Social/Emotional Development in Young Children Part 2 of 3

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        Whats's Beneath the Behavior

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        Administrative Series Part 5: Emotional Intelligence

        Professionalism: A Must Have

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        Como Operar un Programa Efectivo

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        Fieldtrips & Visitors: Informal Educational Resources & Community Learning

        Fundacion y Filosofia del Curriculo Creativo

        Generations: When You Were Born Affects Who You Are

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        Planning Activities for Infants

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        Where Did I Put That Receipt: Record Keeping Basics

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        Codigo de Conducta Etica, Introduccion a Asociaciones Profesionales y Profesionalismo

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        Cuidad Personal- Relajarte es la Clave!

        Fall CDA Orientation

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        Taking Care of You So You Can Take Care of Others

        Teachers as Gift Givers

        Team Building the FISH way!

        The Business of Caring

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      Principles of Child Development and Learning

        Infant and Toddler Development, Part 1 of 2

        Physical Activity and Nutrition Part 1 of 2

        Infant and Toddler Development, Part 2 of 2

        ABC's of Working with Children with Special Needs

        ADD & ADHD (Spanish)

        All About Including Children with Special Needs in Early Care and Learning Programs

        Autismo

        Autismo Infantil

        Caring for Children with Autism

        Children with Special Needs

        Creating Supportive Environments for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

        Identifying Special Needs in Children

        Inclusion Super Saturday

        Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

        Infants and Toddlers: Levels and Needs (Infantes Y Ninos: Niveles Y Lo Que Nescesitan

        School Age Child Care

        The Influence of Culture on Caregiving

      Training that meets Multiple Content Areas

        All About Infants and Toddlers: Super Saturday for Infant and Toddler Caregivers

        Anchorage CDA Cohort 2010

        CDA Cohort Kenai 2010

        CDA Cohort Mat-Su Valley 2010

        Child Development Associate Cohort Group

        ECE Overview Part 1 of 2

        ECE Overview Part 1 of 2 2009

        ECE Overview Part 2 of 2

        ECE Overview Part 2 of 2 2009

        Fall Seminar: Science & Nature Throughout the Day!

        Inclusion Symposium

        Infant & Toddler Super Saturday

        Infant and Toddler Enrichment Project

        Infant and Toddler Symposium: The Magic of Everyday Moments

        Infant Toddler Symposium: Building Connections, Everyday in Everyway!

        Introduction to the State of Alaska Early Learning Guidelines

        Kindergarten Readiness

        Kodiak Childrens Fair

        Mandatory Reporting of Abuse and Neglect

        Overview of the Field of Early Care and Learning

        Planting the SEED of Success: Foundations of Early Care and Education

        Preschool Super Saturday: Learning Through Play

        Preschool Symposium: All Aboard! Teaching with Purpose

        Sabado Jigante: Todo De Infantes y Ninos

        School Age Symposium: Inspiring Youth

        Second Step Cohort

        SEED I Overview Part 1 of 2

        SEED I Overview Part 2 of 2

        Supporting Preschool Development Across the Domains

        Un Vistazo al credencial CDA

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