MNAFEE is teaming with the Jeffers Foundation:
MNAFEE is teaming with the Jeffers Foundation to bring nature-based learning to every corner of Minnesota. Join us to learn how to build educator, parent, and care-giver enthusiasm for bringing early childhood education into the outdoor classroom. Experts from Jeffers will offer insights to build observational skills and love of nature-based learning. Participants will be introduced to Team Teaching with Mother Nature and learn about Jeffers resources. The afternoon session will focus on parent education with an interactive session facilitated by a regional educator or Katy Smith, Parent Educator and 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Workshops will be presented in locations across Minnesota from September 20 to December 13. Register online at www.mnafee.org. Registration Fees: $50 for MNAFEE members - $60 for non-members Dress for the weather and plan to be outside for half of the morning. Materials, morning refreshments and lunch are included in the workshop. December 5 (Thursday): New Ulm December 13 (Friday): Stillwater |
Join us in St Cloud
April 15-17, 2020 for the 2020 Annual Conference St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center & Best Western Kelly Inn 2020 Keynoters Lisa Murphy (of Ooey Gooey, Inc.) - What if today was their only day? The importance of early experiences (play = readiness!) Jennifer Clifden - The Burnout Antidote: Stoking educator mind, body, and soul resilience Anne Gearity, PhD - Young children DO remember: How adults help children who experience trauma and intensely stressful events Erik Skanson, EdD - Change Savvy Leadership |
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Books for Border Kids initiative!
ECFE Brochure - click the image to print.
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Prenatal to Three Policy Forum
Click here to view archived webcasts and download agendas from past policy forums. 
MN OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR EVALUATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REPORT. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MCEA-MNAFEE RESPONSE TO THE OLA REPORT. |