Save the Children is an organization that has been in the United States since 1932 when it was founded in Harlan. Recently, Middlesboro School District received a grant from Save the Children to hire an Early Childhood Coordinator and a Kindergarten Readiness Ambassador. The Early Childhood Coordinator, Allison Hamlin, will work with expectant mothers and […]
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Teacher Time is BACK!
Teacher Time is Back! What IS Teacher Time? It is a time when you can come to our Middlesboro Office/Training and Advocacy Center, and work on lesson plans, use our resource library and die cut machines, etc. Directors, if you would like to reserve our training room to meet with staff or use our resources […]
It is AECN’s Name Our New Resource Vehicle Contest!
The Appalachian Early Childhood Network is celebrating the receipt of funding for a early childhood resource center on wheels! Yes, a vehicle to primarily serve our Family Child Care programs by transporting the resources they need to their program on a regular basis. Our staff would like to invite you to NAME our new vehicle […]
Improvements in Professional Development Delivery Options
Change is often difficult, but necessary. Like many of you, AECN staff would prefer to provide face to face sessions whenever possible. This past year has left no other option but online professional development. Fortunately, AECN had already prepared participants for the transition. We are now ready to start scheduling large group Super Saturday trainings. Contact KT to discuss how you […]
Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children
What is the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children? It is a group, or “coalition of non-profit, public, and private organizations” that focuses on 3 priorities. (2021 State Policy Priorities) These are thriving communities launching strong families, strong families in turn, launching successful children, and successful children launching prosperous futures for themselves and Kentucky. The impact of […]
The Importance of Certified Family Child Care Homes
Jessica Cain, M.Ed Certified Family Child Care is an integral piece of our early care and education system. Family child care allows early education services in communities that may not have other options. This small business provides families the essential care needed so that parents can provide for their children. You provide the necessary services […]