by Collaboration Staff | Apr 1, 2022 | Families, News, Partners
There are so many ways to be a person in our world, and neurodiversity is part of the equation. Every April has become known as Autism Acceptance Month. Autism Acceptance Month was created as an alternative to Autism Awareness Month, and last year it was formerly...
by Sophie Grimes | Mar 10, 2022 | Developmental Screening, Families
Maybe you’ve heard the term social-emotional learning but you are not completely clear on what it is. The Committee for Children says: Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that...
by Sophie Grimes | Feb 25, 2022 | Families
It’s the middle of winter, and we are continuing to navigate a global pandemic, so you might be finding yourself relying more than ever before on digital technology to work, learn, and communicate with family and friends. If you have little kids, you may be relying on...
by Sophie Grimes | Feb 14, 2022 | Families
Brr… it’s cold outside! It’s the middle of winter, so you might be finding yourself spending more time playing with little ones inside. As parents, we know it’s tough to keep play and learning exciting during the coldest months. But play is an essential part of...
by Sophie Grimes | Jan 21, 2022 | Families, News
On Tuesday, January 11, the League of Women Voters invited the Collaboration for Early Childhood to speak at their Second Tuesday Civic Forum. Emily Norman, the Collaboration’s Early Learning Coordinator teamed up with Michelle Howell, Program Supervisor from...
by Sophie Grimes | Jan 21, 2022 | Families, Public Preschool
It’s that time of year! Even though the new year has just begun, programs that run on a school year calendar are opening registration for the 2022-23 school year right now. (Please note that programs that are open year-round enroll children throughout the year.)...