April 19, 2008

Current News ≈ Artificial Colorings as Harmful as Leaded Petrol for Children - Artificial colorings could be removed from hundreds of food products after researchers found that they may be almost as harmful to children's development as leaded petrol. The additives, found in a host of sweets and soft drinks, have been linked to behavioral problems.

Current News ≈ Plastics Chemical May Pose Risk to Children - A controversial, estrogen-like chemical in plastic could be harming the development of children's brains and reproductive organs, a federal health agency concluded in a report released yesterday.

Current News ≈ MI Michigan Child Care Task Force Minutes March 5, 2008 (PDF)

March 29, 2008

Current News ≈ MI Michigan 4C Association Seeks Applications for New Executive Director - The Board of Directors of the Michigan 4C (Community Coordinated Child Care) Association is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.

March 19, 2008

Current News ≈ MI Michigan’s Children Seeking Director of Fund Development and Operations

Current News ≈ MI Great Parents, Great Start & Early On Seeking Consultant CLOSED

March 7, 2008

Current News ≈ MI Michigan Child Care Task Force Minutes for January 9, 2008 Meeting (PDF)

February 28, 2008

Current News ≈ MI Bill Could Mean Fewer Kids In Special Ed - Advocates say fewer kids would end up in special education under the latest introduction of the early-intervention bill that moved from the Senate Education Committee today.

Upcoming Events ≈ MI The MAEYC 2008 Early Childhood Conference is scheduled for April 10-12, 2008 in Grand Rapids. For more information, go to http://www.miaeyc.org, or call 800.336.6424.

February 11, 2008

Early Literacy ≈ Spanish Infant-Toddler language and early literacy activities: Free and Reproducible - To download materials go to http://www.walearning.com and click on the purple button that says "Free Parent Education Handouts" on the home page. These materials include twenty home and community activities for adults and children birth to three that encourage early language and literacy development. They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically.

January 26, 2008

Current News ≈ Study Links Preschool Teachers' Stress to Higher Student Expulsions - Long days and burdensome workloads are likely to affect an instructor's ability to manage a classroom, researchers find.