HPYC's Educator Newsletter

Staff from the Hamden Family Resource Center, sponsored by HPYC and the Town of Hamden as part of the ARPA grant, are trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid.

The goal of the CQIS Forums is to provide a professional learning community focused on Continuous Quality Improvement. Forums are offered bi-monthly (every other month) and are open to all providers interested in Continuous Quality Improvement. We will share resources, and there will be opportunities for Administrators to ask questions and network with colleagues about Continuous Quality Improvement planning and implementation unique to their setting.

Transitioning Your Child with Autism from Birth to Three to Preschool Special Education

Monday, March 31 at 5:30pm

OEC is pleased to announce an RFA for the opportunity to receive state funding for early care and education spaces. This RFA (B) provides an opportunity for early childhood funding to be awarded to more communities and geographies across the state, including areas that have never received early childhood funding from OEC before.Please check the OEC website for the application and important information here.

The CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) has created an FAQ that provides guidance, including additional resources for the early childhood community.

ACES is offering a CDA Portfolio Support Group.This 12-week support group is designed to support early childhood educators in creating their CDA portfolio and articulating how they meet the Competency Standards of the CDA process.

CT State Community College and OEC have two courses starting on March 28 for administrators. Interested candidates can simply click on the link in the flyer or scan the QR code to fill out a short questionnaire.

Here are some resources you may be interested in:

ECE Pathway Exams Pathways Early Childhood Education Exams | Charter Oak State College

CT Community College CT State Expands Free College Tuition Program - CT State

CT Student Loan Reimbursement SLRPInformation2025.pdf