SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: Only 1 week left for "early bird" conference registration!

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: New state Pre-K grant; join us for conference call Oct. 1

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Social-emotional skills; 3 essential practices; resources from SED

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: It's never "just play"--Support from Dr.'s, school leaders, NAEYC

AUGUST 29, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: All about back-to-school--your library, circle time & talking about disabilities

AUGUST 28, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: Your chance to place an ad in our conference program

AUGUST 22, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Who should you ask for help? Books to start the year off strong

AUGUST 15, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: 5 unique book lists; decluttering your classroom library

AUGUST 8, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Advice from kindergarteners, plus doctors' orders: go to a park!

AUGUST 1, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: The challenge of multilingual preschoolers; NYSED resources

JULY 30, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: Announcing workshops for Nov. 6 conference; register now

JULY 25, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: ECERS training--no fee; mobile devices and social interactions

JULY 18, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Blocks, marshmallows, and what parents want--new research in early ed

JULY 17, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: FREE training in Pyramid Model; ECERS

JULY 5, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Creativity, "scary" super hero play and summer statistics

JUNE 6, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Is 30M word gap a myth? Why today's kids can't see

MAY 31, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: What's "just right" for 4 yr olds? Plus advice from an evolution scholar

MAY 29, 2018 - Early Bird pricing expires Friday! Sign up now for Two-Day Summer Institute

MAY 23, 2018 - K-3 teachers support Pre-K; moving to learn

MAY 9, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Book vending machines; kids' and teachers' reading faves 

MAY 8, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: We want YOUR best practices! Be a speaker on Nov. 6  

MAY 2, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Screens: Thumbs down from teachers--but not from Mom & Dad  

MAY 1, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: Registration open for Nov. 6, 2018 "Best Practices for Teaching Pre-K & K"  

APRIL 25, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: 3 daily "to do's" that turn kids into readers; Children's Book Week 

APRIL 18, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Guided play plus a new take on classroom conversations  

APRIL 13, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: Unique workshop lets you observe Pre-K students outdoors

APRIL 11, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Ready for Work Together Wednesday? Learning barefoot? 

APRIL 9, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: Registration now open for Two-Day Summer Institute 

APRIL 4, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Screens, speakers and smartphones--what's the impact? 

MARCH 28, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Parkland & young children; why conversations matter 

MARCH 21, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: "Risk-enhanced" play? Outdoor Pre-K? Get the scoop on trends  

MARCH 19, 2018 - Pre-K ALERT: Register now! Science & LICM; nature explore classroom 

MARCH 14, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Six keys to STEM success; rundown on self-regulation research  

MARCH 7, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Free science lesson plans--and why they matter in Pre-K 

FEBRUARY 28, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Ooey gooey oobleck and more--it's Dr. Seuss' birthday 

FEBRUARY 14, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: You need to know about Baby PISA; Docs for Tots 

FEBRUARY 7, 2018 - Pre-K UPDATE: Mindfulness is transforming behavior; workshops of interest 

JANUARY 31, 2018 - World Read Aloud Day is tomorrow; show us how you read aloud and win a prize 

JANUARY 26, 2018 - Announcing our spring 2018 line-up of workshops  

JANUARY 24, 2018 - World Read Aloud Day is next Thursday, February 1! Here are free resources to help you celebrate

JANUARY 18, 2018 - “Your child's preschool teachers may be the most important educators she'll ever have. So why do they get paid the least?”

JANUARY 10, 2018 - Don’t keep kids inside all winter! Playing in the snow has special benefits, says this expert 

JANUARY 3, 2018 - Are public school principals ready for Pre-K? This study says “no"

DECEMBER 20, 2017 - The evidence keeps piling up: Pre-K is powerful when it's high-quality

DECEMBER 13, 2017 - “We are here today to declare we want Pre-K for all our students on Long Island”

DECEMBER 6, 2017 - Favorite teacher leaves? Best friend moves? Ten tips for helping children cope with unwelcome changes

NOVEMBER 29, 2017 - “Math predicts reading; reading does not predict math"--why a Stanford professor is pushing for more math in Pre-K 

NOVEMBER 22, 2017 - Why does Pre-K "rock"? Watch what your fellow LI teachers have to say in this short video 

NOVEMBER 15, 2017 - “We believe every four-year-old should have the option of Pre-K"--NYS Education Commissioner, MaryEllen Elia

NOVEMBER 1, 2017 - Last day to register for November 7 conference!

OCTOBER 30, 2017 - Registration for our full-day conference will end at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1: Only three days left to sign up!

OCTOBER 25, 2017 - Only seven days left to register for our full-day conference just for early educators; don't be left out!

OCTOBER 19, 2017 - Please note: time change for November 7 conference 

OCTOBER 11, 2017 - Just announced! New York State Commissioner of Education MaryEllen Elia will speak at November 7 conference 

OCTOBER 4, 2017 - Factual vs. fantasy: which better helps young children learn? 

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 - For: Pre-K administrators, including principals and coordinators, preschool directors and other practitioners 

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 - One Island Giving Day on Thursday, October 26--a unique opportunity to support our Long Island nonprofits 

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 - You may qualify for a reduced registration fee for our Island-wide conference, featuring nationally known speakers  

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 - Eight reasons a physical therapist says working on a vertical surface is important for four-year-olds  

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 - Seven things to remember about preschool math  

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 - Here’s your chance to hear national early education experts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 - The Hurricane Harvey Book Club; Read-alouds for children whose lives have been disrupted by disaster

AUGUST 30, 2017 - “Cramming" for Kindergarten: Can a one-month program replace quality Pre-K?   

AUGUST 23, 2017 - Here’s why a "decoration blitz" is bad for kids

AUGUST 16, 2017 - New study: Parents don't prioritize unstructured play and don't understand its benefits

AUGUST 9, 2017 - This is a report your students' parents need to see--a rundown on "the state of play" these days  

AUGUST 2, 2017 - New research from Rauch Foundation: When it comes to children, we're not spending our money where it matters

July 26, 2017 - Will your students be stars in kindergarten? Here are 10 traits they need to develop 

July 19, 2017 - "Is cute the enemy of quality?" -- Karen Nemeth weighs in on Developmentally Appropriate Practice

July 12, 2017 - "Naturalizing" your learning environment can reduce ADD, improve eyesight, encourage creativity--and more

July 10, 2017 - Using Developmentally Appropriate Assessment to Inform Instruction, Pre-K & K

July 5, 2017 - Registration for "Best Practices for Teaching Pre-K & K"

July 5, 2017 - What happens to language development when parents "outsource" talking to electronic toys?

June 22, 2017 - Sesame Street is for teachers, too Free online course "Make Believe With Math"

June 15, 2017 - "Free Play or Flashcards?" New York Times headline riles early education community

June 7, 2017 - Not just "soft skills"--a new white paper sums up what's known about social-emotional learning

May 31, 2017 - Challenging Behaviors: Welcoming All Learners

May 24, 2017 - Do you know the truth behind preschool suspensions? These four facts set the story straight

May 17, 2017 - Using Developmentally Appropriate Assessment to Inform Instruction, Pre-K & K

May 17, 2017 - Embracing danger; picky eaters & behavior problems without play

May 10, 2017 - This week: count on your fingers: go outside; explain play

May 3, 2017 - No sitting still, the scoop on scribbling and other news to share with parents

April 26, 2017 - Why Pre-K = healthier kids & valued employees later on

April 24, 2017 - Speaker line-up for "Challenging Behaviors"--don't miss out!

April 20, 2017 - Last free workshop, nature literacy and more

April 12, 2017 - "Play-based" doesn't mean we shouldn't teach; poems in Pre-K

April 5, 2017 - Why preschool shouldn't be "school"; nature literacy

April 4, 2017 - Registration open for "Challenging Behaviors: Welcoming All Learners"

March 29, 2017 - Why big body play promotes literacy & "the movement movement"

March 27, 2017 - Literacy workshops just for Pre-K & K; sign up now!

March 22, 2017 - "Creation Station," "Tasty Tuesday" and more free resources

March 16, 2017 - Watch our video on the importance of Pre-K

March 15, 2017 - New Pre-K's in the fall; but state funding still not in the cards for Long Island

March 13, 2017 - Seats have been added for our "sold out" free literacy workshop!

March 1, 2017 - It's time to Read Across America: Dr. Seuss' birthday is March 2

February 28, 2017 - Sign up now for the Administrators' Networking Dinner

February 16, 2017 - Why is a personal finance website talking about Pre-K math?

February 9, 2017 - Is your classroom design the root of challenging behaviors?

February 1, 2017 - What successful kindergarteners have in common; transition checklist

January 25, 2017 - Help with dual language learners; tips for kids

January 18, 2017 - Tips for difficult talks with parents; why Mom and Dad just don't understand

January 13, 2017 - Seats still available; Free workshop on dual language

January 11, 2017 - P-L-A-Y: our favorite four-letter word

January 10, 2017 - NEW Sat. a.m. workshop with teacher/author on Mar. 25

January 4, 2017 - Making feathered friends; why "general knowledge" matters