Step Up for Kids Week & Online Training

This is Step Up for Kids Week, a nationwide event focused on bringing attention to the care and education of America's children. This is the second annual non-partisan, nationwide event, sponsored by the Every Child Matters Education Fund (ECMEF) and co-sponsored by many other national, state, and local organizations (such as VOICES, Prevent Child Abuse America, the Afterschool Alliance, the National Association of Social Workers). It will bring thousands of people together during the week to show widespread public support for a shift in spending priorities toward children and families. It will call upon the administration, Congress, state legislatures, governors, mayors, and local officials to make our nation’s children a top priority. Events will take place on the steps of the state capitols and other appropriate venues as well as in Washington, DC.

The Every Child Matters website lists the following reasons why we need Step Up for Kids Week:

• Because millions of American children live in poverty.
• Millions are alone every day after school.
• Millions are without health insurance.
• Millions have no early learning opportunities.
• Millions are abused and neglected.
• Because the U.S. ranks 20th in child well-being among 21 rich democracies.
• Because federal spending on children is declining sharply as a percentage of the federal budget.

In honor of this event, ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI)is giving child care staff access to its professional development library at no cost.

CCEI's online professional development library includes over 100 courses, covering topics such as: Child Development, Classroom Management, Curriculum, Guidance and Discipline, Health and Safety, and other topics pertinent to the child care industry. Each completed one-hour course is awarded 0.1 IACET CEU and may articulate to college credit. Students can print their certificates of completion immediately following course completion.

 

"Step Up for Kids Week is an opportunity for CCEI to recognize and reward early childhood professionals, teachers, center directors and staff for the valuable role they play in the development of children. We hope educators will use this opportunity for continuing education to enhance their knowledge base, which enhances the quality of care given to children," said Maria C. Taylor, President and CEO.

 

Take advantage of this great opportunity to experience the benefits of online learning and gain valuable knowledge about early childhood education. To enroll, visit www.cceionline.com and select 'Click Here for Current Promotions' for detailed instructions on registering for the Step Up for Kids Week Promotion.

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