May 29, 2020
Dear NAEYC friend,
As we continue to navigate the impacts of COVID to our communities, we are all working to better understand how child care programs manage limiting the spread of the virus while providing care. The Ziglar Center in Child Development at the Yale University School of Medicine is conducting an urgent study. of child care providers to help inform guidelines for safe reopening of programs. Your voice has been vital to the profession’s response to the pandemic and we continue to need your feedback as we plan a path forward.
This survey. is being sent to child care professionals like you across the nation. Your answers will be completely confidential. Many voices and experiences are needed as we try to determine the rate at which child care providers have become ill with COVID-19 symptoms and which strategies may have helped keep them safer. We need to hear from you whether you were open or closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a measure of thanks, Yale will randomly select at least 10 people who complete the online confidential survey to win a check for $500. Also, all participants will be invited to participate in a free online webinar to share the results and answer your questions.
We hope that you will help. Please click the link below to take the online survey. It should only take about 12-20 minutes to complete. More information and a brief consent page will be provided to you before the confidential online survey begins.
Start the SurveyYour response is needed urgently. Please complete the survey by Friday, May 29 to make sure your voice is heard.
April 23rd, 2020
Dear NAEYC friend,
As we continue to navigate the impacts of COVID to our communities, we are all working to better understand how child care programs manage limiting the spread of the virus while providing care. The Ziglar Center in Child Development at the Yale University School of Medicine is conducting an urgent study. of child care providers to help inform guidelines for safe reopening of programs. Your voice has been vital to the profession’s response to the pandemic and we continue to need your feedback as we plan a path forward.
This survey. is being sent to child care professionals like you across the nation. Your answers will be completely confidential. Many voices and experiences are needed as we try to determine the rate at which child care providers have become ill with COVID-19 symptoms and which strategies may have helped keep them safer. We need to hear from you whether you were open or closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a measure of thanks, Yale will randomly select at least 10 people who complete the online confidential survey to win a check for $500. Also, all participants will be invited to participate in a free online webinar to share the results and answer your questions.
We hope that you will help. Please click the link below to take the online survey. It should only take about 12-20 minutes to complete. More information and a brief consent page will be provided to you before the confidential online survey begins.
Start the SurveyYour response is needed urgently. Please complete the survey by Friday, May 29 to make sure your voice is heard.
April 23rd, 2020
April 7th, 2020
March 24, 2020
Hello,
To quote a famous song “What a Long Strange Trip It's Been!” and it is only week two!!
Here are some updates and resources you may find helpful as we all navigate these uncharted waters.
I know that for many the COVID-19 event has created much stress and anxiety so I am sharing a piece from Tim Villegas below.
Also included in this communication are updates and resources. Enjoy!
COMMUNICATION:
Please take time to complete this survey. Buffet Early Childhood Survey
The Buffet Early Childhood Institute is eager to support early childhood professionals during this uncertain time and is asking for your help.
This information will then be shared with legislators and policymakers. The survey is 12 questions long and takes about 5 minutes to complete.
REMINDER:
Under orders from the Governor, all gatherings involving more than 10 people are now prohibited
between March 18 and April 30 in Cass, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties.
- In regard to childcare facilities, childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 10 or fewer children; “stable” means that the same 10 or fewer children are in the same group each day.
- Children shall not change from one group to another. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room.
- Groups shall not mix with each other.
- Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.
Link to Nebraska DHHS guidance for child care centers
Information on SBA Loans:
Gov. Ricketts Announces Eligibility of Nebraska Businesses to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
UPDATES:
March 20, 2020
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts welcomed news that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a statewide economic injury declaration for Nebraska. The declaration qualifies small businesses throughout the state to apply for SBA disaster assistance loans.
Face to Face Training:
All face-to-face training has been suspended at least through the month of April. This timeline will be re-evaluated and updated as circumstances warrant. Great news however! Online training is available. I have linked some resources below.
RESOURCES:
NDE Office of Early Childhood Online Training
Scroll to the bottom of this page for a complete list of Automatically Accepted Training, many of which have an E-Learning option available.
Scroll to the bottom of this page for a complete list of Automatically Accepted Training, many of which have an E-Learning option available.
The Learning Child Professional Development online training
Nebraska Extension
Nebraska Extension Family Resources
Preschool Post
Teaching Strategies (GOLD and Creative Curriculum) Info & Resource
During this challenging time, we are doing all we can to ensure that educators and families have resources to support children and their learning at home. To that end, we have developed a free toolkit that will be updated frequently and can be accessed here: Healthy at Home: A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 . This resource provides access to bilingual content created in partnership with pediatricians and mental health experts on prevention and care, as well as activities that promote emotional well-being and learning at home. Feel free to share the link with any educators and families who might benefit from it, as well as on social media.
Staff- Teaching Strategies, LLC
Naeyc - Coping with COVID-19 Resource Page
This site offers many resources that include information on what Covid 19 is, how to talk to children about this, along with ideas to support children’s learning.
World Book Online Resource for Providers & Parents
World Book has put together a Distance Learning site to help parents navigate these resources:
Nebraska Children and Families - NCFF
Nebraska State Education Association Teacher TV
The Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) will offer educational programming for elementary and secondary students that will be available free to all Nebraska children beginning Monday, March 23. NSEA is partnering with News Channel Nebraska and Lincoln Public Schools on the project, with financial support from the National Education Association.
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s COVID-19 technology initiative online learning resources
Additional Resources that might be helpful:
DHHS Resources:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Children & Family Services Coronavirus – COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Novel Coronavirus: Schools and Child Care.
Governor Ricketts webpage:
Latest News | Office of Governor Pete Ricketts
Nebraska Extension
Nebraska Extension Family Resources
Preschool Post
Teaching Strategies (GOLD and Creative Curriculum) Info & Resource
During this challenging time, we are doing all we can to ensure that educators and families have resources to support children and their learning at home. To that end, we have developed a free toolkit that will be updated frequently and can be accessed here: Healthy at Home: A Toolkit for Supporting Families Impacted by COVID-19 . This resource provides access to bilingual content created in partnership with pediatricians and mental health experts on prevention and care, as well as activities that promote emotional well-being and learning at home. Feel free to share the link with any educators and families who might benefit from it, as well as on social media.
Staff- Teaching Strategies, LLC
Naeyc - Coping with COVID-19 Resource Page
This site offers many resources that include information on what Covid 19 is, how to talk to children about this, along with ideas to support children’s learning.
World Book Online Resource for Providers & Parents
World Book has put together a Distance Learning site to help parents navigate these resources:
- Video Tutorial
- Learn & Play with World Book Online
- Fun Lessons (all ages)
Nebraska Children and Families - NCFF
Nebraska State Education Association Teacher TV
The Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) will offer educational programming for elementary and secondary students that will be available free to all Nebraska children beginning Monday, March 23. NSEA is partnering with News Channel Nebraska and Lincoln Public Schools on the project, with financial support from the National Education Association.
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s COVID-19 technology initiative online learning resources
Additional Resources that might be helpful:
DHHS Resources:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Children & Family Services Coronavirus – COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Novel Coronavirus: Schools and Child Care.
Governor Ricketts webpage:
Latest News | Office of Governor Pete Ricketts
