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In Defense of Childhood:
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A conference for educators and parents
The City College of New York
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Professional Development Opportunities

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FREE Test Prep Sessions
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FREE Job Search Workshops
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IFCC Workshop Calendar: Fall 2011
Workshops for Informal Family Child Care providers

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In Defense of Childhood:
Keeping the Joy of Learning Alive

A conference for educators and parents
The City College of New York
March 10, 2012 Register and learn more

Register Now for CPAC Spring 2012 Courses
Graduate Courses in Management and Leadership in Early Childhood Programs Leading to the Children's Program Administrator Credential (CPAC)

City, State, and Beyond

NYCAEYC Conference
Feb 10 + 11, 2012 Register Now!

Elaine Kramer Child Development Workshops
Upcoming Session: Feb 1, 2012: Addressing Aggression, Rough and Tumble Play, and Superhero Activity in Preschool
Following session: Apr 18

NYSAEYC Trainer Credential Webinars
Nov. - Feb. Upcoming Session: Feb 2, 2012: Overview of the NYSELTC Register and Learn More

Upcoming event from Reichard Lewis and The Touchstone Center
The Gift of Reflection and Imaginitive Attentiveness in Childhood
Feb. 6, Mar. 12 and Apr. 30 Register and Learn More

Bank Street online workshops
Bank Street College of Education

Getting Started in Home-Based Child Care Orientation
The NYC DOHMH Bureau of Child Care
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