Early Childhood News & Information

The Akron Area Association for the Education of Young Children (AAAEYC) will be hosting a training event on Jan. 9, 2003 at the YWCA, 670 W. Exchange St., Akron.

Date: Jan. 9, 2003
Registration: 6 pm to 6:30 pm
Workshop: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: Free to AAAEYC members; $5 for non-members

Call Child Care Connection at to register or for information.

“Kidwatching” by Pat Wallace, The University of Akron — Participants will discuss and engage in activities focusing on assessment and evaluation using observation and recording of young children’s behavior.

“Diversity in Early Childhood Programs” by Belinda Richardson, YWCA — Attendees will gain an understanding of how “other” groups of people feel and what kinds of feelings are generated toward them based on stereotyping. The importance of inclusion will also be discussed.