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New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council adds new members, officers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, March 3, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Measles is highly contagious, and unvaccinated children and adults are at the highest risk. Vaccinated...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, February 17, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development As we all navigate the change in federal leadership, changes in immigration enforcement, and recent executive...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session begins on Tuesday January 21 and concludes on Saturday, March 22,...
Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council holds its first meeting of 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council convened...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, January 21, 2025
Monday, January 21, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session begins on Tuesday January 21 and concludes on Saturday, March 22,...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department to administer the Summer Food Service Program in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 6, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) will...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development All NM PreK Administrators and Lead Teachers must attend an upcoming executive function training. This 1.5 hour...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, December 16, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety Dear Friends,As the holiday season approaches, we celebrate the vibrant traditions and communities...
ECECD seeks $995 million to strengthen early childhood education and care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Expanding pre-K, child care and home visiting services SANTA FE, NM — The Early...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, December 2, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety This Native American History Month, we reflect on the impactful partnerships and initiatives...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety You’re invited to join a state-wide card writing campaign to bring joy and cheer to older adults...
New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council holds fifth meeting of 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 13, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 LAS CRUCES, NM — On Wednesday, November 13, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, November 4, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety Thank you to all who participated in the FOCUS Redesign Survey in May, your responses are helping...
State hosts fall semi-annual Government-to-Government Indian Education Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 24, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 POJOAQUE, NM — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state education cabinet secretaries...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety Join ECECD for a Health and Wellness Webinar, presented by Dr. Leslie Strickler, a professor of...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, October 7, 2024
Monday, October 7, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates, honors, and recognizes Indigenous peoples around the world. In...
New Mexico YouTube series “The Early Show with Alax” nominated for Emmy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 24, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Innovative family show gains national recognition for creative impact SANTA FE...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, September 23, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety New Mexico families are invited to attend a FREE event offering valuable parenting insights,...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, September 9, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety Families in New Mexico can now connect to Home Visiting services faster than ever with the Early...
New online tool makes it easier for families to access Home Visiting services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 27, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE, NM – Families in New Mexico can now quickly connect to Home Visiting services...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, August 26, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety Ensuring that early childhood professionals receive the support and training they need to thrive is...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, August 12, 2024
Monday, August 12, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety One of ECECD’s top priorities is ensuring that early childhood professionals have the support and...
Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Early Childhood Summit advances family-centered prenatal-to-age-5 system in New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE, NM – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham this week hosted an early childhood summit...
New Mexico streamlines Child Care Assistance Program with GRT deduction, ensuring cost-free care for families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE — New changes that went into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024, regarding Gross...