Delaware Stars for Early Success
Delaware Celebrates the Week of the Young Child: Live Panel Discussion
The Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood, in partnership with the Delaware Early Childhood Council, was pleased to present:
“No Small Matter” – A Panel Discussion (Virtual)
Wednesday, April 14th
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
More than 100 community members joined early childhood education advocates as they reflected on this groundbreaking documentary. Through a question-and-answer format, they addressed the vital role of quality early childhood education and its impact on our social and economic future.
Panelists:
First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney
Dr. Gary T. Henry
Dean, College of Education & Human Development
Professor, School of Education & Biden School of Public Policy and Administration
University of Delaware
Dr. Whitney Williams
Principal, Christina School District
Stubbs Early Education Center/Dual Generation Center at Stubbs/Parents as Teachers New Castle County
Lucinda Ross
Executive Director, St. Michael’s School and Nursery
President of the Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children
Dr. Alicia L. Salvatore
Director of Community-Engaged Research
Value Institute, Christiana Care Health System
Dr. Kimberly Krzanowski
Executive Director
Delaware Office of Early Learning
Moderated by:
Dr. Rena A. Hallam
Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences
Director, Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood
University of Delaware
Daily Resources
Monday, 4/12
Year one: Milestone Monday
Focus area: Science of Infancy Development
CDC Milestone tracker/resource hub
Tuesday, 4/13
Year two: Toddler Tuesday
Focus area: Importance of Serve & Return
Harvard Center for DV – Serve & Return key concepts
Monday, 4/14
Year three: Work Together Wednesday
Focus area: Parallel play, social/emotional growth
VA I/T Specialist – Let’s Play article
Tuesday, 4/15
Year four: Thoughtful Thursday
Focus area: Pre-kindergarden and independence, autonomy, creative expression
The Importance of Creative Arts in ECE
NAEYC: How Process-Focused Art Experiences Support Pre-Schoolers
Monday, 4/16
Year five: Free play Friday
Focus area: The importance of free play
Help Me Grow outdoor play benefits
