SPRING 2024
March 2024 | QCCN’s Education Team hosted a successful in-person PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY.
We had a great turnout with over 50 Department of Education (DOE) affiliated programs in attendance.
It was a wonderful day of learning and laughter with our valued early childhood providers who support over 250 DOE children.
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April 2024 | QCCN hosted a special spring event, partnering with the Pajama Program, who facilitated an informative workshop on “Sleep Health for Young Children.”
May 2024 | QCCN was proud to have one of our affiliated early childhood providers, featured in Queens Community House’s – MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR series:
affiliated provider since February 2023. I opened my licensed family group program in 2022. This year, I applied to the Queens Economic Development Center – Queens Tech and Innovation Contest. I am now a second time finalist eligible to win a $20,000 prize! On May 8, I will make my final pitch to investors at the Resorts World in New York City.
— Shanelle Pierre, QCCN Provider
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May 2024 | QCCN had a great time checking in with our wonderful partners at LENA Grow.
LENA Grow offers a unique, evidence-based solution to boost children’s language, literacy, and social-emotional development. It also promotes data driven professional development of early childhood educators.
During our May meeting, the QCCN team reviewed the positive impact of LENA’s talk pedometer technology with our participating providers and the children in their care.
Since QCCN began collaborating with LENA two years ago, our providers report a greater sense of professionalism and confidence in their roles as early childhood educators.
Parents have shared how helpful it is to have clear and colorful feedback from LENA on their child’s communication development.
QCCN is grateful to the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation for making this great partnership possible.