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I have chosen to refer to us as a community of learners.
A Learning Community is a group of students and teachers studying a body of knowledge.

If you have any suggestions or contributions for this news letter please e-mail me at drosenbr@triton.edu ,
or call me at x3615.  Have a great semester!

       Diana Rosenbrock, Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)...the largest professional early childhood teachers organization!!

Every year NAEYC has an incredibly large and wonderful conference in November.  This conference is rotated throughout large cities in the United States.  This November of 2003 the annual NAEYC conference is in Chicago.
Attending this conference is a powerful experience in professional development.  Don't miss it.  For more information about the conference go to naeyc.org

 
  • Learning is: (from: Pacific SW Learning Community)
    1. Relevant, lifelong, responsive to change.
    2. Connected to goals, careers, professions.
    3. Active and student-focused.
    4. Thinking across differences.
    5. Collaborative, supportive, relationship building.
    6. Interdisciplinary.
    7. Creative, critical,analytical, stimulating and fun. 

      8. Discovering self and society.
       
       

    Early Childhood Education Club
    Faculty Advisor:  Mary Rinchiuso x3022

    Stay tuned for our next fundraiser!




    Where does the money go?

    • scholarships to ECE conferences for you...an ECE student
    • entertainment events, that the club sponsors for families and children 
    • our annual graduation/pinning extravaganza for you graduates and your families
    • and much much more
    Get involved and support the club that supports you, children and families...your first step in ADVOCACY!
    Club Officers
    Interested in being an officer??
    We are looking for 2003-2004 officers. Contact either Mary Rinchiuso or Diana Rosenbrock

    Children's Books:  A reader's Guide to the Web. 
    Compiled by Lisa Kraimer-Rickaby, University of Conn.

    One very important task of providers is to create literacy-rich learning environments for children by reading with children and encouraging them to explore books.  Many centers also encourage book use at home by providing children and their parents access to books through lending libraries.  Here is a list of some websites about children's books and the authors of children's books:

    Children's Literature
    http://www.parentsplace.com/readroom/
    childnew/index.html
    Designed to enhance children's literacy by helping adults
    find the best children's books available.

    American Library Association
    http://www.ala.org/alsc
    Includes resources for parents and providers, sites for kids 
    and links to other sites.

    Children's Literature Homepage
    http://www.childrenslit.com/home.htm
    A variety of resources for parents and educators.

    Libraries Unlimited
    http://www.lu.com/
    reviews and resources for teachers and providers.

    Yahoo! Authors List
    http://www.yahoo.com/Arts/Humanities/Literature/Genres/
    Childrens/Authors/
    Links to homepages and homages to practically every children's author ever.  Fun to surf!
    You need to know about:
    1. T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Illinois
    2. Child Care Resource and Referral
    3. Great START
    For information about any of these programs, that may help you financially, go to:
    http://www.ilchildcare.org
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