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New York Power to the Profession Focus Groups

  • 1.  New York Power to the Profession Focus Groups

    Posted 03-14-2019 12:36 PM
    Early childhood educators are swinging higher and we need your voice [Picture of toddler swinging]

    The New York Association for the Education of Young Children is holding statewide focus groups next week!

    We will be discussing the new draft of decision cycles 345+6 of Power to the Profession and exploring the resources and policies needed to make the initiative a reality. In addition to our in-person events, we are also holding two virtual focus groups: one to address the specific needs of rural educators and one for a general statewide audience. We invite you to register now to join us:

    Monday, March 18th:
    Albany
    2:30-4:00pm
    Capital District Child Care Council
    91 Broadway
    Menands, NY 12204

    Rural Educators and Providers
    4:30-6:00pm
    Virtual Focus Group

    Tuesday, March 19th:
    Buffalo
    10:30am-12:00pm
    Child Care Resource Network
    1000 Hertel Avenue
    Buffalo, NY 14216

    Rochester
    4:00-5:30pm
    Children's Institute
    274 N. Goodman Street, Suite D103
    Rochester, NY 14607

    Wednesday, March 20th:
    Syracuse
    10:30am-12:00pm
    Child Care Solutions
    6724 Thompson Road
    Syracuse, NY 13211

    Binghamton
    3:00-4:30pm
    Family Enrichment Network
    24 Cherry Street
    Johnson City, NY 13790

    Thursday, March 21:
    Statewide General Interest
    7:00-8:30pm
    Virtual Focus Group

    Please feel free to reach out here or via email to kalbitz[at]nyaeyc[dot]org if you have any questions or would like additional information. We look forward to hearing from you.


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    Katie Albitz
    Public Policy and Advocacy Coordinator
    NYAEYC
    Binghamton NY
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