On June 21, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) and Department of Early Childhood (DEC) hosted an Information Session on the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months to 4 years. The session discusses the importance of the vaccine, its side effects, and safety. In addition, SFDPH and DEC hosted the COVID-19 Vaccine…
DetailsThis commentary was submitted by volunteer contributor Eliana Elias, Quality Connections Coach, First 5 San Francisco, and Barbra Blender, Quality Connections Coach, First 5 San Francisco. How do we measure the contributions of professionals that care for our youngest children? In “normal” times, we have turned to tools that aim to quantify classroom interaction such…
DetailsThere are numerous resources and support programs available to San Francisco’s early educators including financial, health, housing, legal supports and more. OECE in collaboration with First 5 San Francisco has compiled a virtual resource library listing and categorizing these resources. The following page compiles supports available to early childhood educators during the COVID-19 crisis For…
DetailsThe CARES 2.0 application will be online soon via the CA ECE Workforce Registry. To prepare to apply we are asking applicants to login to the registry and create or update their profile information including their contact information, employment, and level of education. We understand that many early educators are being impacted by the “Shelter in…
DetailsThe EDvance team has been working to provide links to resources and outlets for support to the EDvance students and community. To view resources provided by EDvance please access their website at https://edvancesf.sfsu.edu/content/shelter-place-resources-support. They will be updating the site regularly as more resources develop. EDvance will be providing the following virtual sessions starting next week: PATH…
DetailsThere are a number of online professional development opportunities available to early childhood educators and coaches. Here are our team’s recommendations. Please see below for descriptions and links: San Francisco ECE Virtual Library The San Francisco ECE Virtual Library is making tracking resources easier by using a single online resource with information from organizations, including…
DetailsConnecting Children to Nature Across San Francisco, outdoor opportunities for our youngest children can be limited and play areas can mirror the cold concrete and steel of the urban landscape. Connecting children to the natural world through play allows them to explore freely, nurturing curiosity and discovery. First 5 San Francisco has joined the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and WestEd…
DetailsThe Power of Quality Connections It was more than a decade ago that Dr. Zoobi Waqar began her work in early childhood education in San Francisco. “Through my experiences I have gained an understanding for the profound way parents are affected by the care and education of their children,” said Zoobi. What started as a…
DetailsIn San Francisco, 6 in 10 preschool-age children speak a language other than English at home. Throughout the history of this country, educators have prioritized English acquisition over the optimal development of children. However, more recently, we have begun to see these children’s languages other than English as assets, not liabilities.
DetailsLast night at the Children’s Creativity Museum, First 5 San Francisco celebrated Excellence in Teaching to raise the attention given to teachers in the field of Early Childhood Education. The 4th annual awards celebration recognize and rewards excellence in teaching across the city and county. Each year the award honors teachers who have made outstanding contributions to the classroom and partnered with families to promote child well-being.
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