A mini-conference to nurture little ones
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nishuane elementary school sunday, october 28 A mini-conference to nurture little ones
Transcript of A mini-conference to nurture little ones
nishuane elementary schoolsunday, october 28
A mini-conference to nurture little ones
CONFERENCE PARTNERS
Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE)
MFEE is the local education fund that supports the Montclair Public Schools. Since 1991, this independent nonprofit has raised private dollars to empower students, teachers, and the Montclair community, with the overall goal of helping the district provide a high-quality education for all students.
MFEE’s core principle is that collaborative networks — between educators, families, and individuals, community groups, and local businesses — best contribute to the success of an educational community.
For more information, visit www.mfee.org.
Montclair Public Schools
The Montclair Public School District is dedicated to creating a culture of learning and continuous improvement that provides every child with a high quality, creative, innovative and challenging education, through a magnet system of integrated schools in which every school represents a strong, diverse and vibrant community of learners.
The district educates over 6,000 children, and it includes seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school. For more information, visit: www.montclair.k12.nj.us
Montclair Community Council for Young Children (MCCYC)
The MCCYC aims to create an environment where parents and caregivers come together with providers and other community members as active partners to identify and address issues that affect the health, education and safety of our children from pregnancy to 8 in Montclair. The council seeks broad engagement from all Montclair parents and works to develop parent leaders.
The council meets monthly and provides dinner and educational childcare at all meetings. For more information, contact Program for Parents Executive Director: [email protected].
This conference could not have been launched without the generous support of funders and sponsors. We are grateful for their dedication to our young children and their families.
Resource Guide for Families
We know that parenting our next generation of confident, curious, and compassionate citizens is the hardest job any of us will experience. We hope that this day will connect you to a new resource, a new idea, and a new parenting buddy that can make your parenting journey a little easier – or at least remind you that you are not taking this ride alone!
Consult this resource guide for information on schools, enrichment programs, health providers, and other resources. Contact information for all workshop presenters is also included so that you can reach out to them for additional support.
MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONTCLAIR COMMUNITY COUNCEL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
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FOUNDATION SUPPORT
THE SCHUMANN FUND FOR NEW JERSEYfdnweb.org/schumann 973.509.9883
PARTNERS FOR HEALTH FOUNDATIONpartnersfdn.org 973.746.6130
“LEAN ON ME” SPONSORS
STUDIO 042studio042.com 973.509.7591
FIAFfiaf.org/newjersey 973.783.0507
“GOOD THING THEY’RE CUTE” SPONSORS
MONTCLAIR PEDIATRIC DENTALmontclairpediatricdental.com 973.771.5387
●CORNERSTONE MONTCLAIR
cornerstonemontclair.com 973.337.2388
SUPPORTERS
●MONTCLAIR LEARNING CENTERmlcplus.com 973.744.7464
BARISTANETBaristanet.com
WE ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL FOR OUR WORKSHOP LEADERS
WHO SHARED THEIR EXPERTISE
WORKSHOPS
Screen Time & Language Development. Is There a Connection?
Presenter: Dr. Alexis Bolivar, [email protected]
Math is in the House! Sparking Early Experiences in Math
Presenter: Shelly Macklin, Teacher, Montclair Community Pre [email protected]
Blowing off some STEAM! Fun & Easy Activities to Develop Curious Minds
Presenter: Patricia Abad, Scientist and STEAM [email protected]
The Secret Superpower of Parenting Through Music
Presenters: LeAnne Korbel & Anne Sailer, Music [email protected] [email protected]
Campfire Convo: For Dads Only
Presenter: Josh Klein, [email protected]
Navigating Parent Engagement and Advocacy in Montclair Schools
Panel of Presenters:Diane Anglin, seasoned parent, MPS substitute, former PTA Council [email protected]
Wendy Lacey, seasoned parent, Executive Director, Cornerstone,SEPAC [email protected]
Kety Rosario, seasoned parent, community organizer, former PTA Council [email protected]
WE ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL FOR OUR WORKSHOP LEADERS WHO
SHARED THEIR EXPERTISE
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Fun at Different Ages & Stages! Understanding and Supporting Your Young Child’s Development
Presenters: Karen Benjamin, Director, Essex Pregnancy and Parenting [email protected] Hernandez, Central Intake Community Liaison, Essex Pregnancy and Parenting [email protected] Kids Get Stressed Too! Tools to Help You Help Them
Presenter: Corinne Catalano, MSU Center for Autism and Childhood Mental [email protected]
Grown Up Ninjas Make Great Parents! Discover the Power of Play
Presenter: Matt Schinelli, Director, Inclusive [email protected]
Navigating Pregnancy with Calm, Joy…or just a little Sanity
Presenter: Jill Wodnick, Prenatal Educator, Montclair State University [email protected]
Preventing Picky Eating: How to Raise a Healthy Eater
Presenter: Catiline Kiarie, RDN, Mom-N-Tot [email protected]
Creativity in the Chaos: How Parenthood Can Open You to Creative Paths
Presenter: Ghana Hylton, Founder, Adinkra [email protected]
Parenting University: Destress with Success!
Panel of Presenters: Lindsay Jackson, Assistant Director of Training, [email protected]
Stephen Spilkowitz, Sr Manager of Therapeutic Programming and Youth Development, [email protected]
Corine Lurry-Mabin, Parent University, [email protected]
Beyond “Because I Said So”: Conscious Parenting 101
Presenter: Maria Sanders, LSW and PCI Certified Parent Coach, Maria Sanders [email protected]
Parenting With Confidence and Clarity
Presenter: Helaina Altabef, Coach and Educator, Tame the Teen [email protected]
Teaching for Change: Talking to Your Kids About Race and Other Differences
Presenter: Frances Aboushi, Glenfield Middle School Teacher, Montclair Public [email protected]
(Don’t) Mind the Gap: Finding Balance When Your Kids Have an Age Gap
Presenter: LaShada DiCosmo, CEO/Founder, 1 [email protected]
Family Circle: Self-Care for the Family Unit
Presenter: Jeane Paige, Senior Coordinator of Family and Community Engagement Office of Early ChildhoodNewark Board of [email protected]
Cultivating the Young Gifted Learner
Presenter: Nilaja Mussa, Magnet Leader, Nishuane Elementary School [email protected] on next page
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Growing in Grittiness: How to Help Your Child Develop Perseverance and a Growth Mindset
Presenter: Amillah P. Williamson, Student Assistance Counselor, Nishuane [email protected]
RESOURCES
PRESCHOOLS
Ben Samuels Children’s Center at Montclair State UniversityAges: Birth through 5 years80 Clove RoadLittle Falls, NJ 07424973-655-7177www.montclair.edu/cehs/academics/centers-and-institutes/childrens-center/
Building Blocks UniversityAges:Infant through Pre-K85A Walnut StreetMontclair, NJ 07042973-744-1200Buildingblocksuniversity.net
Children’s StudioAges: 2 years through Pre-K289 Park StreetMontclair, NJ 07043973-746-6455Childrensstudio.net
Early Explorers PreschoolAges: 2 ½ - 5 years67 Church Street Montclair, NJ 07042973-985-4061earlyexplorerspreschool.org/
MMO Preschool ProgramsAges: 1 year through Pre-K40 S Fullerton AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042973-744-6521http://mmoprograms.org/
Montclair Child Development CenterAges: Infant through Pre-K33 Fulton StreetMontclair, NJ 07042973-783-0220mcdcnj.org
Montclair Community Pre-KAges: 3 - 5 years49 Orange RoadMontclair, NJ 07042973-509-4500montclairprek.org
Montclair Cooperative SchoolAges: Age 2 - 8th grade65 Chestnut StreetMontclair, NJ 07042973-783-4955Montclaircoop.org
Neighborhood Child Care CenterAges: 18 months through Pre-K30 Maple AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042973-744-4228neighborhoodchildcare.net
Over the Rainbow NurseryAges: Infant through Pre-K32 Pleasant AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042973-744-5905otrkidz.com
Park Street AcademyAges: 2 ½ - 5 years46 Park StreetMontclair, NJ 07042973-783-1900parkstreetacademy.com
Pilsbury SchoolAges: 2 ½ years old through Pre-K433 Park StreetMontclair, NJ 07043973-746-2135pilsburyschool.com
Saint James PreschoolAges: 2 years through Pre-K581 Valley RoadMontclair, NJ 07043973-744-0105Stjamespreschoolnj.com
Shomrei PreschoolAges: 2 years through Pre-K67 Park StreetMontclair, NJ 07042973-746-5031shomrei.org/preschoolwelcome.asp
The Parkside Montessori SchoolAges: 2 ½ - 5 years53 Norwood AvenueMontclair, NJ 07043973-509-7379parksidemontessori.org
Union Congregational Weekday Nursery SchoolAges: 2 ½ - 5 years176 Cooper AvenueMontclair , NJ 07043973-744-9069unioncongnursery.org/programs/
PEDIATRICIANS
Dr. Deborah Coy405 Northfield Avenue, Suite LL2West Orange, NJ973-736-4442Drcoy.net
Dr. Maria Yerovi399 Hoover Avenue # 4Bloomfield, NJ973-429-2120
Kintiroglou Pediatrics1500 Pleasant Valley Way, Ste 301West Orange, NJ973-243-0002kintirogloupediatrics.com
Montclair Pediatrics73 Park Street #1Montclair, NJ 07042973-746-7375montclairpediatrics.com
Notchview Pediatrics695 Bloomfield AvenueMontclair, NJ, 07042973-744-6939Notchviewpediatrics.com
NuHeights Pediatrics2 Brighton Rd Suite 404Clifton, NJ973-250-2970Park Avenue Pediatrics - Summit Medical Group36 Park Avenue Verona, NJ973-239-7001
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Pediatric Group of West Orange - Summit Medical Group395 Pleasant Valley WayWest Orange, NJ973) 731-6100
Tenafly Pediatrics1135 Broad StreetClifton, NJ973-471-8600tenaflypediatrics.com
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Music Together of Montclair594 Valley RoadMontclair, NJ 07043973-509-0950Musictogetherofmontclair.com
Montclair Art Museum3 S Mountain AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042973-746-5555montclairartmuseum.org
The Little Gym of Montclair1 Greenwood Ave Suite 3Montclair, NJ 07042973-744-1002thelittlegym.com/MontclairNJ
Kidville516 Valley RoadMontclair, NJ 07043973-826-0350kidville.com/montclair
YMCA of Montclair: Geyer Family Branch159 Glenridge AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042973-783-7640montclairymca.org/our-location/geyer-family-branch
Inclusive Movement Center198 Bellevue AvenueMontclair, NJ 07043inclusivemovementcenter.com
Montclair Baseball and Softball ClubP.O. Box [email protected]
Montclair United Soccer Club41 Watchung Plaza #79 Montclair, NJ 07042973-783-6872montclairsoccer.com
SUPPORT SERVICES
Advocates for ChildrenAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) works with local, state and federal leaders to identify and implement changes that will benefit New Jersey’s children.35 Halsey Street, 2nd FloorNewark, NJ973.643.3876acnj.org
COPE CenterA non-profit organization that provides quality behavioral healthcare services that are affordable, accessible and responsive to individual, family and community needs.104 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair NJ [email protected]
Essex Pregnancy & Parenting Connection (EPPC)Part of the NJ central intake initiative that connects Essex County families before and during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood to services in the community. The goal is to provide successful connections between families and the services they need to stay healthy and safe.973-621-9157essexpregnancyandparenting.org
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EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
IMANIIMANI (Improving Montclair Achievement Network Initiative) is a community-based non-profit organization that offers educational support programs to promote high achievement for all students in the Montclair Public Schools.73 South Fullerton AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042973-509-2822imaniprograms.org
Succeed2getherA non-profit that serves the school-age children of Greater-Montclair with a high-quality, one-on-one After-School Tutoring Program with an all-volunteer team of tutors.Community Services Center11 Pine StreetMontclair, NJ 07042973-746-0553succeed2gether.org
Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation (MNDC)A non-profit community based social service agency with the goal to strengthen and empower individual and families, to enrich the lifelong development of youths, and families; strengthen their relationship within the home, school and community; and provide an environment for sharing information, education, personal support, and empowerment.”228 Bloomfield AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042973-744-9094Montclairmndc.org
Montclair Public LibraryMontclair Public Library provides unlimited opportunities for lifelong learning, discovery, and community engagement.50 S Fullerton AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042973-744-0500montclairlibrary.org
Grow NJ KidsGrow NJ Kids is New Jersey’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) designed to create universal standards of quality for all early care and education programs.For families, it provides information on selecting a quality provider who is working to raise the quality of services offered and improve learning outcomes for children.1-800-332-9227grownjkids.gov
Jewish Family Services of Metrowest New Jersey256 Columbia Turnpike Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932973-765-9050jfsmetrowest.org
Montclair MaternityLow cost prenatal Lamaze and Prenatal health navigation via [email protected]
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NJ)Dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.1562 US Highway 30, Suite 1North Brunswick NJ732 940-0991naminj.org
Programs for ParentsA not-for-profit organization which works to ensure that children get the best possible start in life.500 Bloomfield AvenueMontclair NJ 07042973-744-4050 Programsforparents.net
Statewide Parent Advocacy Inc (SPAN)To prevent child abuse in all of its forms, for all of New Jersey’s children.35 Halsey Street - 4th floorNewark NJ973-621-9157 ext. 141preventchildabusenj.org
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SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
The ARC of Essex CountyThe ARC of Essex County provides comprehensive services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families ensuring a lifetime of achievement with dignity and full partnership in the community.973-535-1181arcessex.org
Montclair SEPACMontclair’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer group of parents and guardians that provides input to the district as well as support and information to parents and caregivers of children with special needs.http://bit.ly/[email protected]
SPAN NJ: Statewide Parent Advocacy NetworkSPAN provides statewide training and technical assistance for families of children with developmental delays or disabilities, and other special needs.800-654-7726spanadvocacy.orgspannj.org/pti
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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANKOUR VERY SPECIAL
FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS ALONG WITH THE OTHER SPONSORS
WHO HELPED MAKE THIS WORKSHOP POSSIBLE
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MONTCLAIRLEARNINGCENTER
MASIEL RODRIQUEZ-VARSExecutive Director | MFEE | [email protected]
JUDY BENNETMCCYC | [email protected]
KENDRA JOHNSONSuperintendent | Montclair Public Schools | [email protected]
