Upcoming Events |
April 2010 Child Abuse Awareness Month April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families. Click here for more information. April 11-17, 2010 Week of the Young Child Week of the Young Child is held each year to honor young children and thank teachers and all those who make a difference in young children’s lives. The theme for WOYC 2010 is: Early Years Are Learning Years®
NAEYC encourages state and local Affiliates, early childhood programs, and organizations who work on behalf of young children to plan WOYC events that will bring your community together. |
May 7-8, 2010
A Time Remembered: A Conference for Child Care Providers and Parents
5th Annual FCCP Conference
Huron Event Center
Presented by Family Child Care Professionals of South Dakota, Inc.
May 7, 2010
National Child Care Providers Appreciation Day
Today's child care professionals are the world's unsung heroes. This profession is one of the most underpaid occupations in the country; yet research shows that early childhood is the most critical developmental period in a child's life. It takes a special person to work in this field and the contribution these individuals make to the quality of children's and families' lives too frequently goes unnoticed. Provider Appreciation Day offers a unique opportunity to recognize and commend the unselfish dedication, commitment and compassion that child care providers demonstrate every day.
June 1 , 2010
Stand for Children Day
Today, for the first time in our nation's history, the next generation will likely fare worse than their parents - unless we intervene. Global competition and automation have led to the loss of tens of millions of U.S. jobs in the past generation. For children to succeed in today's fast changing world, we must equip them to be proficient in core academic subjects, effective communicators and team players, and capable of learning quickly. For more information, click here.
June 10 - 11, 2010
Lighting the Way Autism Conference: Autism Spectrum Disorder in our Community
Augustana College Gilbert Science Center, Sioux Falls, SD
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. It is a group of disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Today, one in 110 individuals is diagnosed with autism and it occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups. Autism presents challenges in communication skills and the ability to relate to others.