1/** 2 * Search Component for Early Childhood Professional Development Institute 3 * 4 * This Alpine.js component provides a comprehensive search interface for the ECPDI website, 5 * allowing users to search through publications, initiatives, services, and resources. 6 * 7 * Features: 8 * - Real-time search with filtered results 9 * - Keyboard navigation (arrow keys, enter, escape) 10 * - Recent searches tracking 11 * - Highlighted search terms in results 12 * - Multiple content types (publications, initiatives, services, etc.) 13 * 14 * The component searches through a comprehensive dataset including: 15 * - Homepage and organizational information 16 * - Initiative details (Leadership, Research Network, NYWFC, etc.) 17 * - Service offerings (CAPS Online, Coaching, Aspire Registry) 18 * - Publications (Core Body of Knowledge, Policy Briefs, Guidelines) 19 * - Resource directories and guides 20 * 21 * Data Structure: 22 * - searchData: Contains metadata and pages array 23 * - Each page has title, url, description, keywords, category, and team 24 * - Target audiences and key points for better matching 25 * - Comprehensive keyword arrays for improved search accuracy 26 * 27 * Why we need this: 28 * - Enables users to quickly find relevant content across the large ECPDI website 29 * - Improves user experience with instant search feedback 30 * - Provides accessible navigation with keyboard support 31 * - Helps users discover related content through comprehensive tagging 32 * - Supports the Institute's mission by making resources easily discoverable 33 */ 34/** 35 * Search component for the Early Childhood Professional Development Institute website. 36 * Provides real-time search functionality across publications, services, and resources. 37 * 38 * @returns {Object} Alpine.js component object with search functionality 39 * 40 * @property {boolean} isSearchOpen - Controls the visibility of the search modal 41 * @property {string} searchQuery - Current search input value 42 * @property {Array} filteredResults - Array of search results matching the query 43 * @property {number} highlightedIndex - Index of currently highlighted search result for keyboard navigation 44 * @property {Array} recentSearches - Array of recent search queries for quick access 45 * @property {Object} searchData - Static data object containing all searchable content including publications, services, and resources 46 * 47 * @method openSearch - Opens the search modal and focuses the search input 48 * @method closeSearch - Closes the search modal and resets search state 49 * @method performSearch - Executes search against all content and updates filteredResults 50 * @method navigateResults - Handles keyboard navigation through search results (up/down arrows, enter) 51 * @method selectResult - Navigates to the selected search result URL 52 * @method addToRecentSearches - Adds current query to recent searches history 53 * @method clearRecentSearches - Clears all recent search history 54 * @method highlightMatch - Highlights matching text in search results 55 * @method getResultPreview - Generates preview text for search results 56 * @method filterByCategory - Filters results by content category (publications, services, etc.) 57 * @method sortResults - Sorts search results by relevance score 58 * @method trackSearchAnalytics - Tracks search queries and result interactions for analytics 59 */ 60function searchComponent() { 61 return { 62 isSearchOpen: false, // Controls the visibility of the search modal 63 searchQuery: '', // Current search input value 64 filteredResults: [], // Array of search results matching the query 65 highlightedIndex: -1, // Index of currently highlighted search result for keyboard navigation 66 recentSearches: [], // Array of recent search queries for quick access 67 68 // Real search data from your publications 69 searchData: { 70 generated: '2025-06-16T15:30:00Z', 71 total: 5, 72 section: 'publications', 73 pages: [ 74 // ! Homepage 75 { 76 title: 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 77 url: '/index.php', 78 logical_location: '/', 79 description: 80 'A public-private partnership at the City University of New York, elevating early childhood in New York State through research, policy, higher education and professional learning.', 81 keywords: [ 82 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 83 'homepage', 84 'main landing', 85 'CUNY', 86 'City University of New York', 87 'early childhood', 88 'professional development (PD)', 89 'research', 90 'policy', 91 'higher education', 92 'professional learning', 93 'public-private partnership', 94 'New York State', 95 'early childhood workforce', 96 'career development center (CDSC)', 97 'leadership initiative', 98 'new york works for children (NYWFC)', 99 'coaching', 100 'research network', 101 'employment network', 102 'career advising', 103 'Aspire Registry', 104 'QUALITYstarsNY (QSNY)', 105 'Informal Family Child Care Project (IFCC)', 106 'leadership institute', 107 'newsletter', 108 'subscribe to mailing list', 109 'caps online support', 110 'data story', 111 'news', 112 'event', 113 'blog', 114 'resource', 115 'ACS', 116 ], 117 category: 'main site', 118 team: 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 119 tw_team: 'pdi', 120 target_audience: [ 121 'early childhood professionals', 122 'educators', 123 'administrators', 124 'policymakers', 125 'researchers', 126 'students', 127 'career changers', 128 'family child care providers', 129 ], 130 key_points: [ 131 'Public-private partnership at CUNY', 132 'Elevates early childhood in New York State', 133 'Comprehensive support for professionals at every career stage', 134 'Focuses on research, policy, higher education and professional learning', 135 'Multiple initiatives to strengthen early childhood workforce', 136 ], 137 featured_content: [ 138 'New apprenticeship program supports aspiring early childhood educators in NYC (Link)', 139 'Who are New Yorkâs Home-Based Child Care Providers? (Link)', 140 'Career Conversation: Be Successful in Your Online Classes (Link)', 141 'QUALITYstarsNY Celebrates 60 years of Head Start (Link)', 142 'The Core Body of Knowledge (CBK) (Link)', 143 'Career Advising (Link)', 144 'Coaching (Link)', 145 'Professional Development (Link)', 146 'The Aspire Registry (Link)', 147 'Early Childhood Employment Network (Link)', 148 'CAPS Online Support (Link)', 149 'QUALITYstarsNY (QSNY) (Link)', 150 'New York Works for Children (NYWFC) (Link)', 151 'Leadership Initiative (Link)', 152 'Career Development Center (CDC) (Link)', 153 'Informal Family Child Care Project (IFCC) (Link)', 154 'New York City Early Childhood Research Network (ECRN) (Link)', 155 ], 156 organizational_structure: { 157 type: 'public-private partnership', 158 institution: 'City University of New York (CUNY)', 159 scope: 'New York State', 160 mission: 161 'elevating early childhood through research, policy, higher education and professional learning', 162 }, 163 whats_new: [ 164 { 165 title: 'New apprenticeship program supports early childhood educators', 166 description: 167 "The Institute's Career Development Center has launched its new Early Childhood Apprenticeship program", 168 link: 'https://earlychildhoodny.org/blog/new-apprenticeship-program-supports-aspiring-early-childhood-educators-in-nyc/', 169 category: 'program launch', 170 }, 171 { 172 title: "Who are NY's home-based child care providers?", 173 description: 174 "Explore the Aspire Registry's data story investigating the professional development needs of NY's home-based providers", 175 link: 'https://www.nyworksforchildren.org/media/1262/data-story-winter-2025.pdf', 176 category: 'data story', 177 }, 178 { 179 title: 'Be successful in your online classes', 180 description: 181 'Career Conversation discussing skills and tips for success when taking courses online', 182 link: '/cdsc/register.php?eventID=12899', 183 category: 'event', 184 }, 185 { 186 title: 'QUALITYstarsNY celebrates 60 years of Head Start', 187 description:
188 "QUALITYstarsNY recognizes Head Start's impact on early childhood as it observes its 60th anniversary", 189 link: 'https://qualitystarsny.org/qualitystarsny-celebrates-60-years-of-head-start/', 190 category: 'blog post', 191 }, 192 { 193 title: 'Explore the Core Body of Knowledge', 194 description: 195 'The 2024 edition of the Core Body of Knowledge aligns with best practices for learning and development in early childhood', 196 link: '/publications/core-body-of-knowledge', 197 category: 'resource', 198 }, 199 ], 200 services: [ 201 { 202 service: 'Career Advising', 203 description: 204 'Personalized guidance to help advance in the early childhood field, from education planning to job searching and more', 205 url: '/cdsc/advisor.php', 206 }, 207 { 208 service: 'Coaching', 209 description: 210 'Supports early childhood professionals in developing skills, improving classroom practices, and enhancing work with children', 211 url: '/coaching/index.php', 212 }, 213 { 214 service: 'Professional Development', 215 description: 216 'Workshops, training sessions, and educational resources designed to enhance knowledge and skills in early childhood education', 217 url: '/professional-development/index.php', 218 }, 219 { 220 service: 'The Aspire Registry', 221 description: 222 'Free online system where early childhood professionals can track education, employment history, and professional development accomplishments', 223 url: 'https://www.nyworksforchildren.org/the-aspire-registry/learn-more/', 224 }, 225 { 226 service: 'Early Childhood Employment Network', 227 description: 228 'Search for job opportunities, post resumes, and connect with employers across New York State', 229 url: '/cdsc/employment_network_home.php', 230 }, 231 { 232 service: 'CAPS Online Support', 233 description: 234 'Training and technical assistance for ACS programs and providers', 235 url: '/capsonline/index.php', 236 }, 237 ], 238 initiatives: [ 239 { 240 name: 'New York Works for Children (NYWFC)', 241 description: 242 "The state's integrated professional development system for early childhood, home to the Aspire Registry", 243 focus: 'professional portfolio and development tracking', 244 }, 245 { 246 name: 'QUALITYstarsNY', 247 description: 248 "The state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early childhood programs", 249 focus: 'support and resources for early childhood programs and family child care providers', 250 }, 251 { 252 name: 'Career Development and Scholarship Center', 253 description: 254 'Career advisors across New York State support current and aspiring early childhood professionals', 255 services: [ 256 'academic planning', 257 'career advising', 258 'job searching', 259 'academic scholarships', 260 ], 261 cost: 'no cost to participants', 262 }, 263 { 264 name: 'Leadership Institute', 265 description: 266 'Leadership-focused professional development and mentoring, networking and professional learning communities', 267 }, 268 { 269 name: 'Informal Family Child Care Project (IFCC)', 270 description: 271 'Support family child care providers with professional learning, resources and guidance for caring for young children in their homes', 272 }, 273 { 274 name: 'NYC Early Childhood Research Network', 275 description: 276 'Brings together researchers, policymakers, funders, and advocates to promote actionable research to inform public policy for young children', 277 }, 278 ], 279 core_focus_areas: [ 280 'research', 281 'policy', 282 'higher education', 283 'professional learning', 284 ], 285 career_support: 286 'comprehensive support for early childhood professionals at every stage of their career journey', 287 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 288 institutional_affiliation: 289 'City University of New York (CUNY)', 290 partnership_type: 'public-private partnership', 291 primary_function: 292 'elevating early childhood through multiple pathways and initiatives', 293 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 294 }, 295 // ! Who We Are (/who-we-are) 296 { 297 title: 'About Us', 298 url: '/who-we-are/about-us', 299 description: 300 'A public-private partnership at the City University of New York, we lead the work to elevate the field of early childhood in New York State through research, public policy, higher education and professional learning.', 301 keywords: [ 302 'about us', 303 'team', 304 'team members', 305 'staff', 306 'institute', 307 ], 308 category: 'about', 309 team: 'Who We Are', 310 tw_team: 'pdi', 311 target_audience: [ 312 'general public', 313 'stakeholders', 314 'partners', 315 'potential employees', 316 ], 317 key_points: [ 318 'Public-private partnership at CUNY', 319 'Statewide early childhood workforce development',
320 'Multi-faceted approach to strengthening workforce', 321 'Research, policy, and education focus', 322 ], 323 staff_list: [ 324 'Dona Anderson', 325 'Autumn Payne', 326 'Alyssa Estremo', 327 'Hope Lesane', 328 'Rachel Nobel Fields', 329 'Dubravka Gavrancic', 330 'Ada Tosku', 331 'Josef Kannegaard', 332 'Hamish Strong', 333 'Youngjae Lim', 334 'Erica Doherty', 335 'Yessenia Rosario Adon', 336 'Amy Gagliardo', 337 'Christina Kelly', 338 'Gray Robinson', 339 'Katharine Mora', 340 'Jenna Pettinicchi', 341 'Joann Toth', 342 'Sara Lamoreaux', 343 'Claudine Campanelli', 344 'Jonathan Gabay', 345 'Eun Jeong Jun (E.J. Jun)', 346 'Desiree Toldo', 347 'Ang Lama', 348 'Abby Okon', 349 'Olivia Lasala', 350 'Jhoana Taboada', 351 'Tinnycua Williams', 352 'Cherisse Smith', 353 'Zoraima Rosario Rolón', 354 'Ashley Herzog', 355 'Alisa Cangonja', 356 'Juana Inurritegui', 357 'Jessica Howe', 358 'Mallory Tompkins', 359 'Ivonne Monje', 360 'Tiehia Schonberger', 361 'Jenna Thompson', 362 'Andrew Miller', 363 'John Mason', 364 'Eddy Sanchez', 365 'Sarika Mahtani', 366 'Lindsey Bravo', 367 'Erica Yardy', 368 'Vanessa Vargas', 369 'Diana Jaquez', 370 'Katherine Cuevas', 371 ], 372 team_info: { 373 includes_staff_directory: true, 374 team_sections: [ 375 'Institute Staff', 376 'QUALITYstarsNY team', 377 'Career Development Center team', 378 'New York Works for Children team', 379 'Professional Development team', 380 ], 381 }, 382 generated: '2025-06-16T16:45:01Z', 383 }, 384 { 385 title: 'Our Approach', 386 url: '/who-we-are/our-approach', 387 description: 388 'The Professional Development Institute exists to strengthen the early childhood workforce and build systems that ensure every child in New York State has access to excellent early care and education.', 389 keywords: [ 390 'approach', 391 'methodology', 392 'workforce strengthening', 393 'system building', 394 'research guided', 395 'collaboration', 396 'excellence', 397 'early childhood professionals', 398 'tangible solutions', 399 'professional support', 400 'innovative methods', 401 'guiding principles', 402 'lifelong learning', 403 ], 404 category: 'about', 405 team: 'Who We Are', 406 tw_team: 'pdi', 407 target_audience: [ 408 'professionals', 409 'policymakers', 410 'researchers', 411 'partners', 412 'advocates', 413 ], 414 key_points: [ 415 'Research-guided collaborative approach', 416 'Focus on tangible solutions to barriers', 417 'Professional recognition and support', 418 'Continuous refinement of methods', 419 ], 420 how_we_work: [ 421 'Collaborate with partners across the early childhood field', 422 'Leverage expertise of diverse stakeholders', 423 'Develop tangible solutions to challenges', 424 'Support early childhood professionals', 425 'Consistently refine and deepen methods', 426 ], 427 guiding_principles: [ 428 'Children deserve educated and trained caregivers', 429 'High-quality early learning contributes to lifelong outcomes', 430 'Early childhood professionals deserve fair compensation', 431 'Workforce should reflect community diversity', 432 ], 433 stakeholders: [ 434 'policymakers', 435 'elected officials', 436 'community advocates', 437 'researchers', 438 'educators', 439 'caregivers', 440 ], 441 mission_focus: 442 'strengthen workforce and build systems for excellent early care and education', 443 generated: '2025-06-16T17:15:00Z', 444 }, 445 { 446 title: 'Our Impact', 447 url: '/who-we-are/our-impact', 448 description: 449 "The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute has worked in collaboration with partners across the state to strengthen New York's early childhood workforce and systems through research, policy, and practice.", 450 keywords: [ 451 'impact', 452 'influence', 453 'stat', 454 'statistics', 455 'numbers', 456 'results', 457 'outcomes', 458 'higher education access', 459 'workforce strengthening', 460 'systems strengthening', 461 'research', 462 'policy', 463 'practice', 464 'collaboration', 465 'lasting change', 466 'statewide impact', 467 'annual report', 468 'professional support', 469 'data story', 470 ], 471 category: 'about', 472 team: 'Who We Are', 473 tw_team: 'pdi', 474 target_audience: [ 475 'stakeholders', 476 'funders', 477 'policymakers', 478 'partners', 479 'general public', 480 ], 481 key_points: [ 482 'Expanding access to higher education for early childhood professionals', 483 'Statewide collaboration with partners', 484 'Strengthening workforce and systems', 485 'Creating lasting change for children and families', 486 ], 487 impact_areas: [ 488 'Higher education access expansion', 489 'Workforce development', 490 'Systems strengthening', 491 'Research implementation', 492 'Policy development', 493 'Practice improvement', 494 ], 495 approach_methods: [ 496 'research', 497 'policy development', 498 'practice implementation', 499 ], 500 beneficiaries: [ 501 'early childhood professionals', 502 'programs', 503 'children', 504 'families', 505 ], 506 scope: 'statewide', 507 featured_content: [ 508 '2024 Annual Report', 509 '2025 Annual Report', 510 ], 511 main_focus: 512 "supporting and strengthening New York's Early Childhood Workforce", 513 generated: '2025-06-16T17:16:00Z', 514 }, 515 { 516 title: 'What We Do', 517 url: '/who-we-are/what-we-do', 518 description: 519 'Children thrive when they spend their most formative years with caregivers who are dedicated, educated, skilled and well-compensated. Our work promotes positive and equitable outcomes for all children in New York State.', 520 keywords: [ 521 'what we do', 522 'services', 523 'programs', 524 'system building', 525 'innovation', 526 'implementation', 527 'public policy', 528 'communication', 529 'equitable outcomes', 530 'workforce development', 531 'professional learning', 532 'quality improvement', 533 'research', 534 'data driven solutions', 535 ], 536 category: 'about', 537 team: 'Who We Are', 538 tw_team: 'pdi', 539 target_audience: [ 540 'professionals', 541 'policymakers', 542 'general public', 543 'stakeholders', 544 ], 545 key_points: [ 546 'Promotes positive and equitable outcomes for all children', 547 'Intersects with multiple stakeholder groups', 548 'Three main focus areas: System Building, Innovation, and Policy', 549 'Comprehensive statewide service delivery', 550 ], 551 featured_content: [ 552 'New York Works for Children (NYWFC) - (Link)', 553 'QUALITYstarsNY - (Link)', 554 'Career Development Center - (Link)', 555 'Professional Development - (Link)', 556 'New York City Early Childhood Research Network - (Link)', 557 'Leadership Initiative - (Link)', 558 'CAPS Online Support - (Link)', 559 'Informal Family Child Care Project - (Link)', 560 'Core Body of Knowledge - (Link)', 561 'Early Learning Guidelines - (Link)', 562 'Research Findings - (Link)', 563 'Quality Standards - (Link)', 564 'Policy Briefs - (Link)', 565 ], 566 main_focus_areas: [ 567 { 568 name: 'System Building', 569 description: 570 'Strengthen policies, programs and resources that lead to equitable environments for young children', 571 }, 572 { 573 name: 'Innovation and Implementation', 574 description: 575 'Challenge convention, explore new paradigms and implement research-based and data-driven solutions', 576 }, 577 { 578 name: 'Public Policy and Communication', 579 description: 580 'Conduct and examine early childhood research and present findings and recommendations to policymakers', 581 }, 582 ], 583 major_initiatives: [ 584 { 585 name: 'New York Works for Children', 586 description: 587 "State's integrated professional development system and home of Aspire Registry", 588 url: 'https://www.nyworksforchildren.org/', 589 }, 590 { 591 name: 'QUALITYstarsNY', 592 description: 593 "State's Quality Rating and Improvement System serving 1,300+ programs", 594 url: 'https://qualitystarsny.org/', 595 }, 596 { 597 name: 'Early Childhood Career Development Centers', 598 description: 599 'Located in all 10 regions of New York State', 600 url: '/cdsc/index.php', 601 }, 602 {
603 name: 'Professional Development and Coaching', 604 description: 605 'Developed Core Body of Knowledge and innovative coaching models', 606 url: '/coaching/index.php', 607 }, 608 { 609 name: 'NYC Early Childhood Research Network', 610 description: 611 'Brings together researchers, policymakers, and advocates', 612 url: 'https://www.earlychildhoodresearchny.org/', 613 }, 614 { 615 name: 'Early Childhood Leadership Initiative', 616 description: 617 'Supports current and aspiring early childhood leaders statewide', 618 url: '/leadershipinitiative/index.php', 619 }, 620 { 621 name: 'CAPS Online Support', 622 description: 623 'Training and technical assistance for child care providers', 624 url: '/capsonline/index.php', 625 }, 626 { 627 name: 'Informal Family Child Care Project', 628 description: 629 'Advocates for and supports home-based family child care providers', 630 url: '/ifcc/index.php', 631 }, 632 ], 633 stakeholder_groups: [ 634 'public agencies', 635 'private philanthropists', 636 'institutions of higher education', 637 'researchers', 638 'policymakers', 639 'advocates', 640 ], 641 key_resources: [ 642 'Core Body of Knowledge', 643 'Early Learning Guidelines', 644 'Research Findings', 645 'Quality Standards', 646 'Policy Briefs', 647 ], 648 scope: 'statewide', 649 program_reach: '1,300+ early childhood programs', 650 regional_coverage: 'all 10 regions of New York State', 651 generated: '2025-06-16T17:17:00Z', 652 }, 653 { 654 title: 'Who We Serve', 655 url: '/who-we-are/who-we-serve', 656 description: 657 'We are proud to collaborate with community and state agencies, institutions of higher education, policymakers, researchers and advocates for early childhood across the state and nationally.', 658 keywords: [ 659 'who we serve', 660 'target audience', 661 'beneficiaries', 662 'collaboration', 663 'community agencies', 664 'state agencies', 665 'higher education', 666 'policymakers', 667 'researchers', 668 'advocates', 669 'early childhood educators', 670 'administrators', 671 'providers', 672 'children', 673 'families', 674 ], 675 category: 'about', 676 team: 'Who We Are', 677 tw_team: 'pdi', 678 target_audience: [ 679 'prospective clients', 680 'current clients', 681 'stakeholders', 682 'partners', 683 ], 684 key_points: [ 685 'Statewide and national collaboration', 686 'Comprehensive support across career levels', 687 'Specialized services for different professional roles', 688 'Direct impact on 85,000+ children', 689 ], 690 served_groups: [ 691 { 692 name: 'Aspiring Early Childhood Educators', 693 description: 694 'College students and anyone interested in pursuing a career in early childhood education', 695 services: [ 696 'career advising', 697 'pathway guidance', 698 'higher education navigation', 699 'financial aid assistance', 700 'job opportunities', 701 ], 702 }, 703 { 704 name: "Teachers & Assistant Teachers and Teacher's Aides", 705 description: 706 'Early childhood educators seeking professional development and career advancement', 707 services: [ 708 'professional development', 709 'higher education opportunities', 710 'policy guidance', 711 'Aspire Registry membership', 712 ], 713 membership: 'tens of thousands in Aspire Registry', 714 }, 715 { 716 name: 'Child Care and Day Care Center Directors and Administrators', 717 description: 'Leaders in early childhood programs', 718 services: [ 719 'leadership-focused professional learning', 720 'graduate courses', 721 'networking opportunities', 722 ], 723 }, 724 { 725 name: 'Family and Home-based Child Care Providers', 726 description: 727 'Home-based providers with unique needs', 728 services: [ 729 'specialized support', 730 'resources', 731 'hundreds served statewide', 732 ], 733 }, 734 { 735 name: 'Advocates in the Early Childhood Field', 736 description: 737 'Those working to strengthen the early care and learning field', 738 services: [ 739 'research support', 740 'policy specialist expertise', 741 ], 742 }, 743 { 744 name: 'Children and Families', 745 description: 746 'End beneficiaries of quality improvement efforts', 747 impact: '85,000+ children served through QUALITYstarsNY programs', 748 }, 749 ], 750 collaboration_partners: [ 751 'community agencies', 752 'state agencies', 753 'institutions of higher education', 754 'policymakers', 755 'researchers', 756 'advocates', 757 ], 758 scope: 'statewide and national', 759 key_systems: ['Aspire Registry', 'QUALITYstarsNY'], 760 impact_metrics: { 761 aspire_registry_members: 'tens of thousands', 762 children_served: '85,000+', 763 family_providers_supported: 'hundreds', 764 }, 765 generated: '2025-06-16T17:18:00Z', 766 }, 767 { 768 title: 'Join Our Team', 769 url: '/who-we-are/join-our-team', 770 description: 771 'The Institute is always growing and changing. If you care about the success of the children of New York, and the success of the early childhood workforce, check out the opportunities below to join our team!', 772 keywords: [ 773 'careers', 774 'jobs', 775 'employment', 776 'join our team', 777 'hiring', 778 'new hire', 779 'job opportunities', 780 'work with us', 781 'career opportunities', 782 'positions', 783 'staff', 784 'team members', 785 'recruitment', 786 'apply', 787 'institute jobs', 788 'early childhood careers', 789 'mission driven work', 790 ], 791 category: 'careers', 792 team: 'Who We Are', 793 tw_team: 'pdi', 794 target_audience: [ 795 'job seekers', 796 'professionals', 797 'career changers', 798 'early childhood advocates', 799 ], 800 key_points: [ 801 'Institute is always growing and changing', 802 'Mission-focused on children and workforce success', 803 'Multiple current opportunities available', 804 'Variety of roles and salary ranges', 805 ], 806 current_opportunities: [ 807 { 808 title: 'Associate Director, Leadership Initiative', 809 location: 'New York, NY', 810 type: 'Full-time', 811 work_model: 'Hybrid', 812 salary_range: '$80,000 - $85,000 a year', 813 posted: '33 days ago (05/14/2025)', 814 url: '/cdsc/job.php?job=5133', 815 }, 816 { 817 title: 'Early Childhood Regional Coordinator-Capital Region', 818 location: 'Capital Region, NY', 819 type: 'Full-time', 820 work_model: 'Hybrid', 821 salary_range: '$70,000 - $75,000 a year', 822 posted: '33 days ago (05/14/2025)', 823 url: '/cdsc/job.php?job=5132', 824 }, 825 { 826 title: 'Quality Improvement Specialist, New York City', 827 location: 'Manhattan, NY', 828 type: 'Full-time', 829 work_model: 'Hybrid', 830 salary_range: '$82,000 - $82,000 a year', 831 posted: '182 days ago (12/16/2024)', 832 url: '/cdsc/job.php?job=4894', 833 }, 834 { 835 title: 'Early Childhood Rating Specialist', 836 location: 'Manhattan, NY', 837 type: 'Full-time', 838 work_model: 'Hybrid', 839 salary_range: '$65,000 - $70,000 a year', 840 posted: '182 days ago (12/16/2024)', 841 url: '/cdsc/job.php?job=4893', 842 }, 843 ], 844 job_categories: [ 845 'Leadership and Administration', 846 'Regional Coordination', 847 'Quality Improvement', 848 'Rating and Assessment', 849 ], 850 work_models: ['Hybrid'], 851 salary_ranges: '$65,000 - $85,000', 852 locations: [ 853 'New York, NY', 854 'Capital Region, NY', 855 'Manhattan, NY', 856 ], 857 mission_focus: 858 'success of children of New York and early childhood workforce', 859 organizational_culture: 'always growing and changing', 860 benefits_focus: [ 861 'Mission-driven work', 862 'Impact on children and families', 863 'Growing organization', 864 'Hybrid work arrangements', 865 'Competitive salaries', 866 ], 867 generated: '2025-06-16T17:19:00Z', 868 }, 869 // ! Initiatives 870 { 871 title: 'Career Development Center', 872 abbreviation: 'CDSC', 873 url: '/cdsc/index.php', 874 logical_location: '/services/career-development', 875 description: 876 'We help those who aspire to work with young children in New York State explore and pursue their career goals â whether they are seeking their first job or credential in early childhood education or have years of experience. Our work is supported by the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute at the City University of New York.', 877 keywords: [ 878 'CDSC', 879 'CDC', 880 'Career Development Center', 881 'early childhood careers', 882 'career advising', 883 'employment network', 884 'higher education', 885 'career pathways', 886 'scholarships', 887 'apprenticeship', 888 'CDA credential', 889 'work readiness', 890 'job searching', 891 'professional development', 892 'New York State', 893 'CUNY', 894 'early childhood education', 895 'career advisor', 896 'financial aid', 897 'event', 898 'calendar', 899 'testimonials', 900 'contact', 901 'email', 902 'phone', 903 'get in touch', 904 'information line', 905 ], 906 category: 'service', 907 team: 'Career Development Center', 908 tw_team: 'cdsc', 909 target_audience: [ 910 'aspiring early childhood professionals', 911 'current early childhood workers', 912 'career changers', 913 'students', 914 'those seeking first job in early childhood', 915 'experienced early childhood professionals', 916 'job seekers under 25', 917 'family child care providers', 918 'early childhood center workers', 919 ], 920 key_points: [ 921 'Helps those aspiring to work with young children in New York State', 922 'Supports career goal exploration and pursuit', 923 'Serves both first-time job seekers and experienced professionals', 924 'Supported by NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute at CUNY', 925 'Provides services at no cost to participants', 926 ], 927 featured_programs: [ 928 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarships', 929 'Early Childhood NYC Apprenticeship Program', 930 'NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project', 931 'Early Childhood Work Readiness Project', 932 'Early Childhood Education Employment Network', 933 'CDA Completion Program', 934 ], 935 contact_information: { 936 scope: 'New York State', 937 email_english: '[email protected]',
938 email_spanish: '[email protected]', 939 phone: '646-664-8283', 940 phone_features: [ 941 'accepts voicemails', 942 'accepts text messages', 943 ], 944 preferred_contact: 'email for swifter response', 945 }, 946 services: [ 947 { 948 service: 'Career Advising', 949 description: 950 'Connect with a career advisor at no cost to you', 951 url: '/cdsc/advisor.php', 952 cost: 'no cost', 953 }, 954 { 955 service: 'Employment Network', 956 description: 957 'Search for or post open jobs in early childhood', 958 url: '/cdsc/employment_network_home.php', 959 }, 960 { 961 service: 'Higher Education', 962 description: 963 'Discover early childhood degree programs, certifications, and credentials', 964 url: '/cdsc/education_credentials_home.php', 965 }, 966 { 967 service: 'Career Pathways', 968 description: 969 'Explore career pathways in early childhood', 970 url: '/cdsc/careerpathways.php', 971 }, 972 { 973 service: 'Scholarships', 974 description: 975 'Learn about scholarships and financial aid', 976 url: '/cdsc/scholarships_home.php', 977 }, 978 ], 979 geographic_coverage: { 980 scope: 'New York State', 981 structure: '10 economic development regions', 982 selection_method: 983 'county-based matching to regional teams', 984 }, 985 featured_programs: [ 986 { 987 name: 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarships', 988 description: 989 'Scholarships for early childhood center workers to earn credentials, certificates, two year, four year or graduate degrees', 990 eligibility: 'work in an early childhood center', 991 process: 992 'fill out scholarship application and meet with career advisor', 993 url: '/cdsc/scholarships_home.php', 994 }, 995 { 996 name: 'The Early Childhood NYC Apprenticeship Program', 997 description: 998 'Kickstart career with industry approved experience while earning a stipend, supporting infants, toddlers, and families of NYC', 999 benefits: [ 1000 'learn and work in the field', 1001 'earn stipend', 1002 'build valuable skills', 1003 ], 1004 url: '/cdsc/apprenticeship_home.php', 1005 }, 1006 { 1007 name: 'NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project', 1008 description: 1009 'Working with NYC Public Schools to support qualified family childcare providers to get a college credit-bearing CDA', 1010 partnership: 'NYC Public Schools', 1011 focus: 'college credit-bearing CDA for family childcare providers', 1012 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn_home.php', 1013 }, 1014 { 1015 name: 'The Early Childhood Work Readiness Project', 1016 description: 1017 'For those under 25 looking for employment and hoping to work with young children, provides support and services to prepare for assistant teacher jobs', 1018 eligibility: 1019 'under 25, seeking employment with young children', 1020 outcome: 'preparation for assistant teacher jobs', 1021 cost: 'no cost', 1022 url: '/cdsc/HECKSCHER_home.php', 1023 }, 1024 { 1025 name: 'The Early Childhood Education Employment Network', 1026 description: 1027 'ECE Employment Network to connect employers and job seeking professionals at all levels', 1028 purpose: 'connect employers with job seekers', 1029 scope: 'all professional levels', 1030 url: '/cdsc/employment_network_home.php', 1031 }, 1032 { 1033 name: 'CDA Completion Program', 1034 description: 1035 'For those who have a CDA Certificate but need CDA Credential, provides support with portfolio and exam preparation', 1036 target: 'CDA Certificate holders needing CDA Credential', 1037 support: [ 1038 'portfolio preparation', 1039 'CDA Exam preparation', 1040 ], 1041 url: '/cdsc/cda_completion.php', 1042 }, 1043 ], 1044 upcoming_events: [ 1045 { 1046 event: '2025 CUNY School of Professional Studies CPAC Info Sessions', 1047 duration: 'January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025', 1048 }, 1049 { 1050 event: '2025 Cross Regional Career Conversations', 1051 duration: 'January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025', 1052 }, 1053 { 1054 event: '2025 Career Conversations', 1055 duration: 'February 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025', 1056 }, 1057 ], 1058 staff_information: { 1059 staff_page: '/cdsc/staff.php', 1060 }, 1061 regional_structure: 1062 'Career Development Centers in all 10 economic development regions of New York State', 1063 cost: 'no cost to participants', 1064 supporting_organization: 1065 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute at the City University of New York', 1066 bilingual_support: { 1067 english: true, 1068 spanish: true, 1069 }, 1070 primary_function: 1071 'career development and support for early childhood professionals', 1072 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 1073 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 1074 }, 1075 { 1076 title: 'Meet Our Team', 1077 url: '/cdsc/staff.php', 1078 logical_location: '/services/career-development/staff', 1079 description: 1080 'Meet our Career Development Center team members who provide career advisement, scholarship support, higher education guidance, and specialized services to early childhood professionals across New York State.', 1081 keywords: [ 1082 'CDSC staff', 1083 'CDC staff', 1084 'team members', 1085 'Career Development Center team', 1086 'career advisors', 1087 'regional coordinators', 1088 'email', 1089 'phone', 1090 'contact', 1091 ], 1092 category: 'staff directory', 1093 team: 'Career Development Center', 1094 tw_team: 'cdsc', 1095 target_audience: [ 1096 'early childhood professionals seeking career guidance', 1097 'individuals needing scholarship support', 1098 'those pursuing credentials and certifications', 1099 'Spanish-speaking early childhood professionals', 1100 'students seeking higher education guidance', 1101 'professionals interested in leadership development', 1102 ], 1103 key_points: [ 1104 'Comprehensive career development team', 1105 'Bilingual services available', 1106 'Multiple scholarship support specialists', 1107 'CDA and CPAC expertise', 1108 'Leadership initiative support', 1109 'Work readiness program specialists', 1110 'Regional coverage across New York State', 1111 ], 1112 staff_list: [ 1113 'Claudine Campanelli', 1114 'Jonathan Gabay', 1115 'Eun Jeong Jun (E.J. Jun)', 1116 'Desiree Toldo', 1117 'Ang Lama', 1118 'Amy Kiley', 1119 'Karin Brinkerhoff', 1120 'Kathleen Dowd-Maloney', 1121 'Christine Duffy-Webb', 1122 'Kathleen Hodges', 1123 'Lesley Lawrence', 1124 'Kimberly LoDico', 1125 'Cristina Medellin', 1126 'Kristen Rogers', 1127 'Charla Smith', 1128 'Wanda Carter', 1129 'Jackie Cleerdin', 1130 'Doria Escalante', 1131 'Michael Loeb', 1132 'Sheryl Mitchell', 1133 'Patience Okorie', 1134 'Denise Pazmino', 1135 'Yesenia Pazmino', 1136 'Mary Pena', 1137 'Alexandra Portillo', 1138 'Patricia Rodriguez', 1139 'Gianni Edwards', 1140 'Sheridan Povemba', 1141 ], 1142 team_members: [ 1143 { 1144 name: 'Claudine Campanelli', 1145 general_support_areas: [ 1146 'Career Advisement', 1147 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1148 ], 1149 specialty_areas: [ 1150 'Certification', 1151 'CDA', 1152 'CPAC', 1153 'ECE Credentials', 1154 'Higher Education', 1155 ], 1156 }, 1157 { 1158 name: 'Jonathan Gabay', 1159 general_support_areas: [ 1160 'Work Readiness Initiatives', 1161 'GED Advisement', 1162 'Outreach', 1163 'Recruitment', 1164 'Presentations', 1165 'Employment Network Support', 1166 ], 1167 specialty_areas: [ 1168 'Work Readiness Initiatives', 1169 'GED Advisement', 1170 'Outreach', 1171 'Recruitment', 1172 'Presentations', 1173 'Employment Network Support', 1174 ], 1175 }, 1176 { 1177 name: 'Eun Jeong Jun', 1178 general_support_areas: [ 1179 'CUNY SPS Academic Programs (CDA, CPAC)', 1180 ], 1181 specialty_areas: [ 1182 'CUNY SPS Academic Programs (CDA, CPAC)', 1183 ], 1184 }, 1185 { 1186 name: 'Karin Brinkerhoff', 1187 general_support_areas: [ 1188 'Career Advisement', 1189 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1190 ], 1191 specialty_areas: [], 1192 }, 1193 { 1194 name: 'Kathleen Dowd-Maloney', 1195 general_support_areas: [ 1196 'Career Advisement', 1197 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1198 'Leadership Initiative', 1199 ], 1200 specialty_areas: [], 1201 }, 1202 { 1203 name: 'Christine Duffy-Webb', 1204 general_support_areas: [ 1205 'Career Advisement', 1206 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1207 'Leadership Initiative', 1208 ], 1209 specialty_areas: [ 1210 'Certification', 1211 'TEACH Support', 1212 'NYS ECE Systems', 1213 'Higher Education', 1214 'Work Readiness Initiatives', 1215 ], 1216 }, 1217 { 1218 name: 'Kathleen Hodges', 1219 general_support_areas: [ 1220 'Career Advisement', 1221 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1222 'Leadership Initiative', 1223 ], 1224 specialty_areas: [], 1225 }, 1226 { 1227 name: 'Lesley Lawrence', 1228 general_support_areas: [ 1229 'Career Advisement', 1230 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1231 'Leadership Initiative', 1232 ], 1233 specialty_areas: ['CDA Completion Support'], 1234 }, 1235 { 1236 name: 'Kimberly LoDico', 1237 general_support_areas: ['Leadership Initiative'], 1238 specialty_areas: ['ECE Leadership'], 1239 }, 1240 { 1241 name: 'Cristina Medellin', 1242 general_support_areas: [ 1243 'Career Advisement', 1244 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1245 'Leadership Initiative', 1246 ], 1247 specialty_areas: [ 1248 'NYS ECE Systems', 1249 'CDA', 1250 'Higher Education', 1251 'Early Childhood Leadership', 1252 'Home-based Child Care', 1253 'BIPOC student pathways', 1254 'Research and Evaluation', 1255 ], 1256 }, 1257 { 1258 name: 'Kristen Rogers', 1259 general_support_areas: [ 1260 'Career Advisement', 1261 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1262 'Leadership Initiative', 1263 ], 1264 specialty_areas: [], 1265 }, 1266 { 1267 name: 'Charla Smith', 1268 general_support_areas: [ 1269 'Career Advisement', 1270 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1271 ], 1272 specialty_areas: [ 1273 'NYS ECE Systems', 1274 'Work Readiness Initiatives', 1275 ], 1276 }, 1277 { 1278 name: 'Doria Escalante', 1279 general_support_areas: [ 1280 'Career Advisement', 1281 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1282 ], 1283 specialty_areas: [ 1284 'CDA Completion Support', 1285 'CDA',
1286 'CDA en Espanol', 1287 ], 1288 }, 1289 { 1290 name: 'Patience Okorie', 1291 general_support_areas: [ 1292 'Career Advisement', 1293 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1294 ], 1295 specialty_areas: [ 1296 'DOL Virtual Job Fair', 1297 'CDA', 1298 'CPAC', 1299 ], 1300 }, 1301 { 1302 name: 'Denise Pazmino', 1303 general_support_areas: [ 1304 'Career Advisement', 1305 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1306 ], 1307 specialty_areas: [ 1308 'Aspire knowledge', 1309 'Work Readiness Initiatives', 1310 ], 1311 }, 1312 { 1313 name: 'Yesenia Pazmino', 1314 general_support_areas: ['Career Advisement'], 1315 specialty_areas: [ 1316 'Employment Network Lead', 1317 'Work readiness initiatives', 1318 ], 1319 }, 1320 { 1321 name: 'Alexandra Portillo', 1322 general_support_areas: [ 1323 'Career Advisement', 1324 'Scholarship Support (EIP, QUALITYstarsNY)', 1325 ], 1326 specialty_areas: [ 1327 'CDA en Español', 1328 'CUNY SPS CDA', 1329 'Programas en Español', 1330 'Educación Avanzada', 1331 'Evaluaciones Académicas', 1332 ], 1333 }, 1334 { 1335 name: 'Sheridan Povemba', 1336 general_support_areas: ['CDA'], 1337 specialty_areas: ['CDA', 'CDA completion'], 1338 }, 1339 ], 1340 service_categories: [ 1341 { 1342 category: 'Career Advisement', 1343 staff_count: 14, 1344 description: 'General career guidance and support', 1345 }, 1346 { 1347 category: 'Scholarship Support', 1348 programs: ['EIP', 'QUALITYstarsNY'], 1349 staff_count: 13, 1350 description: 1351 'Educational Incentive Program and QUALITYstarsNY scholarship assistance', 1352 }, 1353 { 1354 category: 'Leadership Initiative', 1355 staff_count: 8, 1356 description: 1357 'Leadership development and support programs', 1358 }, 1359 { 1360 category: 'CDA Support', 1361 staff_count: 6, 1362 description: 1363 'Child Development Associate credential support', 1364 }, 1365 { 1366 category: 'Work Readiness Initiatives', 1367 staff_count: 5, 1368 description: 1369 'Employment preparation and readiness programs', 1370 }, 1371 ], 1372 bilingual_services: [ 1373 { 1374 staff: 'Doria Escalante', 1375 services: ['CDA en Espanol'], 1376 }, 1377 { 1378 staff: 'Alexandra Portillo', 1379 services: [ 1380 'CDA en Español', 1381 'Programas en Español', 1382 'Educación Avanzada', 1383 'Evaluaciones Académicas', 1384 ], 1385 }, 1386 ], 1387 specialized_expertise: [ 1388 'Higher Education guidance', 1389 'ECE Credentials', 1390 'CUNY SPS Academic Programs', 1391 'NYS ECE Systems', 1392 'BIPOC student pathways', 1393 'Home-based Child Care', 1394 'Research and Evaluation', 1395 'Employment Network Leadership', 1396 'Coaching', 1397 'DOL Virtual Job Fair', 1398 ], 1399 team_size: 20, 1400 primary_function: 1401 'comprehensive career development and scholarship support for early childhood professionals', 1402 parent_organization: 1403 'Career Development and Scholarship Center (CDSC)', 1404 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 1405 generated: '2025-06-19T00:00:00Z', 1406 }, 1407 { 1408 title: 'Early Childhood Scholarships', 1409 url: '/cdsc/scholarships_home.php', 1410 logical_location: 1411 '/services/career-development/scholarships', 1412 description: 1413 'Thousands of dollars in scholarships are available to help early childhood professionals earn new credentials, certificates and degrees. The Early Childhood Career Development Center distributes funding and provides comprehensive guidance on scholarship and financial aid opportunities for early childhood professionals in New York State.', 1414 keywords: [ 1415 'Early Childhood Scholarships', 1416 'scholarships', 1417 'financial aid', 1418 'early childhood professionals', 1419 'credentials', 1420 'certificates', 1421 'degrees', 1422 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship', 1423 'QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship', 1424 'PDG B5', 1425 'Preschool Development Grant', 1426 'career advisor', 1427 'funding opportunities', 1428 'education financing', 1429 'EIP', 1430 'Educational Incentive Program', 1431 ], 1432 category: 'financial aid and scholarships', 1433 team: 'Career Development Center', 1434 tw_team: 'cdsc', 1435 target_audience: [ 1436 'early childhood professionals', 1437 'early childhood education majors', 1438 'students in related fields', 1439 'those pursuing credentials and certificates', 1440 'professionals seeking degree advancement', 1441 'QUALITYstarsNY program participants', 1442 ], 1443 key_points: [ 1444 'Thousands of dollars in scholarships available', 1445 'Helps professionals earn credentials, certificates and degrees', 1446 'Comprehensive guide available', 1447 'Career advisor consultation available', 1448 'Multiple scholarship programs administered', 1449 'Served over 2,000 students from 2020 to 2024', 1450 ], 1451 featured_content: [ 1452 'Scholarships and Financial Aid Information for Early Childhood Education Majors and Related Fields (PDF)', 1453 ], 1454 scholarship_guide: { 1455 title: 'Scholarships and Financial Aid Information for Early Childhood Education Majors and Related Fields', 1456 format: 'PDF ⢠445KB', 1457 description: 1458 'Comprehensive guide of scholarships and financial aid opportunities available to early childhood professionals in New York State', 1459 compiled_by: 1460 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1461 }, 1462 advisor_support: { 1463 service: 'Regional career advisor consultation',
1464 purpose: 'discuss scholarship options', 1465 url: '/cdsc/advisor.php', 1466 }, 1467 scholarship_programs: [ 1468 { 1469 scholarship: 1470 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship Program', 1471 funding_source: 1472 'federal funding through Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B5)', 1473 participants: 'more than 2,000 students', 1474 period: '2020 to 2024', 1475 current_status: 1476 'B5 funding concluded, accepting applications for wait list', 1477 coordination: 1478 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1479 }, 1480 { 1481 scholarship: 'QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship', 1482 eligibility: 1483 'work in early childhood program participating in QUALITYstarsNY and pursuing early childhood education degree or credit-bearing coursework', 1484 focus: 'early childhood education degrees and credit-bearing coursework', 1485 }, 1486 ], 1487 funding_amount: 'thousands of dollars available', 1488 educational_pathways_supported: [ 1489 'new credentials', 1490 'certificates', 1491 'degrees', 1492 'early childhood education degrees', 1493 'credit-bearing coursework', 1494 ], 1495 program_administration: 1496 'Early Childhood Career Development Center distributes funding each year', 1497 wait_list_availability: 1498 'accepting applications for wait list in case more funds become available', 1499 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 1500 historical_impact: 1501 'served more than 2,000 students from 2020 to 2024', 1502 primary_function: 1503 'scholarship and financial aid distribution and guidance', 1504 parent_organization: 1505 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1506 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 1507 }, 1508 { 1509 title: 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship', 1510 url: '/cdsc/EC_workforce_scholarship.php?lang=en_US', 1511 logical_location: 1512 '/services/career-development/workforce-scholarship', 1513 description: 1514 'The Early Childhood Career Development Center coordinated participation in the Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship Program, made possible by federal funding through the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B5), for more than 2,000 students from 2020 to 2024. Although B5 funding has concluded, we are accepting applications for a wait list in the event more funds become available.', 1515 keywords: [ 1516 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship', 1517 'PDG B5', 1518 'Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five', 1519 'federal funding', 1520 'needs-based scholarship', 1521 'licensed facility', 1522 'OCFS', 1523 'NYC DOHMH Article 47', 1524 'Aspire Registry', 1525 'EIP', 1526 'CUNY-SUNY B5', 1527 'wait list', 1528 'advisor meeting', 1529 'part-time students', 1530 'financial aid', 1531 'appointment scheduling', 1532 'acuity scheduling', 1533 'program application', 1534 ], 1535 category: 'workforce scholarship', 1536 team: 'Career Development Center', 1537 tw_team: 'cdsc', 1538 target_audience: [ 1539 'early childhood professionals working in licensed facilities', 1540 'part-time students', 1541 'those seeking educational funding', 1542 'professionals in OCFS or NYC DOHMH Article 47 regulated facilities', 1543 'individuals with Aspire Registry ID', 1544 ], 1545 key_points: [ 1546 'Served over 2,000 students from 2020 to 2024', 1547 'Federal funding through PDG B5 has concluded', 1548 'Wait list applications being accepted', 1549 'Needs-based scholarship program', 1550 'Requires work in licensed facility', 1551 'Maximum award up to $4,500 total in 2024', 1552 ], 1553 funding_history: { 1554 program: 1555 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship Program', 1556 funding_source: 1557 'federal funding through Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B5)', 1558 participants: 'more than 2,000 students', 1559 period: '2020 to 2024', 1560 current_status: 1561 'B5 funding concluded, accepting wait list applications', 1562 }, 1563 eligibility_requirements: [ 1564 'must be working in a licensed facility regulated under OCFS or NYC DOHMH Article 47 regulations', 1565 'must have Aspire Registry ID', 1566 'needs-based qualification', 1567 ], 1568 scholarship_awards: [ 1569 { 1570 type: 'B5 Workforce Scholarship', 1571 amount: 'up to $2,000', 1572 requirements: 'part-time students only', 1573 credit_limit: 'up to 9 credits or three courses', 1574 }, 1575 { 1576 type: 'Combined EIP and B5', 1577 total_amount: 'up to $4,500 in 2024', 1578 structure:
1579 'exhaust $2,500 EIP first, then additional $2,000', 1580 }, 1581 ], 1582 application_process: { 1583 status: 'applications open for wait list', 1584 requirement: 1585 'must submit NEW application for 2025 funding', 1586 advisor_meeting: 'required after application', 1587 application_url: 1588 '/cdsc/apply-workforcescholarship.php?lang=en_US', 1589 }, 1590 advisor_meeting_preparation: [ 1591 'information about college application and enrollment phase', 1592 'notify advisor if still in application phase', 1593 'can email information ahead of time to advisor', 1594 ], 1595 notification_methods: [ 1596 'EIP and CUNY-SUNY B5 decisions: PDP portal and email', 1597 'QUALITYstarsNY and Institute Scholarship: email from Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1598 ], 1599 program_requirements: [ 1600 'submit grades as required', 1601 'meet with advisor as required', 1602 'maintain enrollment and passing grades', 1603 ], 1604 consequences_of_non_compliance: [ 1605 'failure, dropping, or withdrawing makes student responsible for financial liabilities', 1606 'must reimburse Institute if already paid', 1607 'unable to qualify for future scholarships until debt settled', 1608 'disqualification for not submitting grades or meeting with advisor', 1609 ], 1610 aspire_registry_requirement: { 1611 required: true, 1612 url: 'https://nyworksforchildren.org/the-aspire-registry/learn-more/', 1613 description: 'Learn more and get your ID!', 1614 }, 1615 language_available: 'English (en_US)', 1616 current_funding_status: 1617 'wait list only - B5 funding concluded', 1618 primary_function: 1619 'needs-based scholarship program for early childhood workforce development', 1620 parent_organization: 1621 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1622 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 1623 generated: '2025-06-19T00:00:00Z', 1624 }, 1625 { 1626 title: 'Becas para trabajadores infantiles', 1627 title_english: 1628 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship (Spanish)', 1629 url: '/cdsc/EC_workforce_scholarship.php?lang=es_ES', 1630 logical_location: 1631 '/services/career-development/workforce-scholarship-spanish', 1632 description: 1633 'El Early Childhood Career Development Center coordinó la participación en el Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship Program, posible gracias a la financiación federal a través del Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B5), para más de 2.000 estudiantes de 2020 a 2024. Aunque la financiación B5 ha concluido, estamos aceptando solicitudes para una lista de espera en caso de que haya más fondos disponibles. (The Early Childhood Career Development Center coordinated participation in the Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship Program, made possible by federal funding through the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B5), for more than 2,000 students from 2020 to 2024. Although B5 funding has concluded, we are accepting applications for a wait list in case more funds become available.)', 1634 keywords: [ 1635 'Becas para trabajadores infantiles', 1636 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship', 1637 'PDG B5', 1638 'Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five', 1639 'financiación federal', 1640 'beca basada en necesidades', 1641 'instalación con licencia', 1642 'OCFS', 1643 'NYC DOHMH ArtÃculo 47', 1644 'Aspire Registry', 1645 'EIP', 1646 'CUNY-SUNY B5', 1647 'lista de espera', 1648 'reunión con asesor', 1649 'estudiantes a tiempo parcial', 1650 'español', 1651 'Spanish scholarship', 1652 'solicitud del programa', // program application 1653 'programación de citas', // appointment scheduling 1654 'programación de agudeza', // acuity scheduling 1655 ], 1656 category: 'workforce scholarship', 1657 team: 'Career Development Center', 1658 tw_team: 'cdsc', 1659 target_audience: [ 1660 'profesionales de educación infantil que trabajan en instalaciones con licencia', 1661 'estudiantes a tiempo parcial', 1662 'personas que buscan financiamiento educativo', 1663 'profesionales en instalaciones reguladas por OCFS o NYC DOHMH ArtÃculo 47', 1664 'individuos con ID del Aspire Registry', 1665 'Spanish-speaking early childhood professionals', 1666 ], 1667 key_points: [ 1668 'Sirvió a más de 2,000 estudiantes de 2020 a 2024', 1669 'La financiación federal a través de PDG B5 ha concluido', 1670 'Se aceptan solicitudes para lista de espera', 1671 'Programa de becas basado en necesidades', 1672 'Requiere trabajar en instalación con licencia', 1673 'Premio máximo hasta $4,500 total en 2024', 1674 ], 1675 funding_history: { 1676 program: 1677 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship Program', 1678 funding_source: 1679 'financiación federal a través del Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B5)', 1680 participants: 'más de 2,000 estudiantes', 1681 period: '2020 a 2024', 1682 current_status: 1683 'financiación B5 concluida, aceptando solicitudes para lista de espera', 1684 }, 1685 eligibility_requirements: [ 1686 'debe trabajar en una instalación con licencia regulada bajo las regulaciones de OCFS o NYC DOHMH, ArtÃculo 47', 1687 'debe tener ID del Aspire Registry', 1688 'calificación basada en necesidades', 1689 ], 1690 scholarship_awards: [ 1691 { 1692 type: 'Beca B5 Workforce', 1693 amount: 'hasta $2,000', 1694 requirements: 'solo estudiantes a tiempo parcial', 1695 credit_limit: 'hasta 9 créditos o tres cursos', 1696 }, 1697 { 1698 type: 'EIP y B5 combinados', 1699 total_amount: 'hasta $4,500 en 2024', 1700 structure: 1701 'agotar primero $2,500 de EIP, luego $2,000 adicionales', 1702 }, 1703 ], 1704 application_process: { 1705 status: 'solicitudes abiertas para lista de espera', 1706 requirement: 1707 'debe enviar NUEVA solicitud para financiamiento 2025', 1708 advisor_meeting: 'requerida después de la solicitud', 1709 application_url: 1710 '/cdsc/apply-workforcescholarship.php?lang=es_ES', 1711 }, 1712 advisor_meeting_preparation: [ 1713 'información sobre la fase de solicitud e inscripción universitaria', 1714 'notificar al asesor si aún está en fase de solicitud', 1715 'puede enviar información por correo electrónico con antelación al asesor', 1716 ], 1717 notification_methods: [ 1718 'decisiones de EIP y CUNY-SUNY B5: portal de PDP y correo electrónico', 1719 'ganadores de QUALITYstarsNY e Instituto: correo electrónico del Centro de Desarrollo de Carreras en la Educación Infantil', 1720 ], 1721 program_requirements: [ 1722 'presentar calificaciones como se requiere',
1723 'reunirse con asesor como se requiere', 1724 'mantener inscripción y calificaciones aprobatorias', 1725 ], 1726 consequences_of_non_compliance: [ 1727 'reprobar, abandonar o retirarse hace al estudiante responsable de las obligaciones financieras', 1728 'debe reembolsar al Instituto si ya se pagó', 1729 'no puede calificar para futuras becas hasta que se salde la deuda', 1730 'descalificación por no presentar calificaciones o reunirse con asesor', 1731 ], 1732 aspire_registry_requirement: { 1733 required: true, 1734 url: 'https://nyworksforchildren.org/the-aspire-registry/learn-more/', 1735 description: '¡Obtén más información y consigue tu ID!', 1736 }, 1737 language: 'español (Spanish - es_ES)', 1738 current_funding_status: 1739 'solo lista de espera - financiación B5 concluida', 1740 primary_function: 1741 'programa de becas basado en necesidades para el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral de educación infantil', 1742 parent_organization: 1743 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1744 geographic_scope: 'Estado de Nueva York', 1745 generated: '2025-06-19T00:00:00Z', 1746 }, 1747 { 1748 title: 'QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship', 1749 url: '/cdsc/QUALITYstarsNY_academic_scholarship.php?lang=en_US', 1750 logical_location: 1751 '/services/career-development/qualitystarsny-scholarship', 1752 description: 1753 'If you work in an early childhood program participating in QUALITYstarsNY and you are pursuing an early childhood education degree or credit-bearing coursework, you may be eligible for a QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship! This competitive scholarship, made possible by a partnership between QUALITYstarsNY and the Early Childhood Career Development Center, funds tuition for one course per semester (maximum of two courses per year) for eligible participants.', 1754 keywords: [ 1755 'QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship', 1756 'QUALITYstarsNY', 1757 'competitive scholarship', 1758 'early childhood education degree', 1759 'credit-bearing coursework', 1760 'tuition funding', 1761 'CUNY', 1762 'SUNY', 1763 'Aspire Registry', 1764 'teaching role', 1765 'leadership role', 1766 'Career Development Center', 1767 'EIP funding', 1768 'teacher certification', 1769 'early childhood programs', 1770 'program application', 1771 ], 1772 category: 'academic scholarship', 1773 team: 'Career Development Center', 1774 tw_team: 'cdsc', 1775 target_audience: [ 1776 'early childhood professionals working in QUALITYstarsNY participating programs', 1777 'teachers in teaching or leadership roles', 1778 'students pursuing early childhood education degrees', 1779 'CUNY or SUNY students', 1780 'individuals seeking credit-bearing coursework', 1781 ], 1782 key_points: [ 1783 'Competitive scholarship for QUALITYstarsNY participants', 1784 'Partnership between QUALITYstarsNY and Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1785 'Funds tuition for one course per semester (max two per year)', 1786 'Requires working 20+ hours per week in participating program', 1787 'Must attend CUNY or SUNY colleges', 1788 'Requires 12 months continuous employment', 1789 ], 1790 partnership: { 1791 organizations: [ 1792 'QUALITYstarsNY', 1793 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1794 ], 1795 scholarship_type: 'competitive scholarship', 1796 }, 1797 application_status: { 1798 fall_2025: 'scholarship applications now closed', 1799 application_deadline: 1800 'Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.', 1801 notification_date: 'November 21, 2024', 1802 }, 1803 eligibility_requirements: [ 1804 'working 20 or more hours per week in participating QUALITYstarsNY program', 1805 'teaching or leadership role', 1806 'full-time or part-time student at CUNY or SUNY college', 1807 'taking coursework in early childhood education', 1808 'active, current Aspire Registry ID number and profile', 1809 'good standing with Career Center', 1810 'continuously employed for at least 12 months at QUALITYstarsNY program', 1811 'if eligible for EIP funding, must use EIP during calendar year', 1812 ], 1813 scholarship_benefits: { 1814 coverage: 'tuition for one course per semester', 1815 maximum: 'two courses per year', 1816 maximum_credits: 'up to four credits per semester', 1817 schools_covered: 'CUNY or SUNY colleges', 1818 out_of_state_policy: 1819 'covers CUNY/SUNY tuition rate only', 1820 }, 1821 program_requirements: [ 1822 'meet with Career Center advisor three times per semester', 1823 'report grades to Career Center', 1824 'confirm enrollment by start of semester', 1825 'maintain good standing with Career Center', 1826 ], 1827 eligible_coursework: [ 1828 'early childhood', 1829 'programs leading to early childhood teacher certification in New York', 1830 'infant-toddler development', 1831 'credit-bearing Child Development Associate (CDA)', 1832 'early childhood special education', 1833 'early childhood bilingual education', 1834 "Children's Program Administrator Credential (CPAC)", 1835 'early childhood business management',
1836 'early childhood/childhood dual teacher certification', 1837 ], 1838 ineligible_positions: [ 1839 'Non-Teaching Staff', 1840 'PreK Teacher Aide', 1841 'School Age Care/Afterschool Provider', 1842 'Student Teacher', 1843 'Substitute Teacher', 1844 'Teacher Aide', 1845 ], 1846 application_process: { 1847 duration: '15-20 minutes to complete', 1848 save_progress: 'able to save progress and return', 1849 required_information: [ 1850 'current, active Aspire Registry ID number', 1851 'proof of enrollment', 1852 'estimated tuition costs', 1853 ], 1854 advisor_meeting: 1855 'required for new Career Center clients', 1856 }, 1857 selection_process: { 1858 type: 'competitive selection using rubric', 1859 confirmation: 1860 'Quality Improvement Specialist confirms QUALITYstarsNY status', 1861 review: 'Career Center advisor reviews eligibility', 1862 }, 1863 additional_funding: { 1864 teacher_certification_exams: 1865 'available through workforce scholarship application', 1866 international_transcript_services: 1867 'available through workforce scholarship application', 1868 application_url: '/cdsc/workforcescholarship.php', 1869 }, 1870 exclusions: [ 1871 'books and fees not covered', 1872 'bursar holds and prior bills not covered', 1873 'application fees not covered', 1874 'workshop fees not covered', 1875 'doctoral programs not funded', 1876 'non-early childhood exam fees not covered', 1877 ], 1878 consequences_of_non_compliance: [ 1879 'failure to confirm enrollment results in forfeited funding', 1880 'course changes must be reported immediately', 1881 'failure to meet advisor requirements may result in suspension', 1882 'failure to report grades results in denial of future funds', 1883 'failing, dropping, or withdrawing makes ineligible for 12 months', 1884 ], 1885 payment_process: [ 1886 'school invoices QUALITYstarsNY after drop/withdraw date', 1887 'expect 6-8 weeks for payment after invoice', 1888 'bursar account shows balance until paid', 1889 ], 1890 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 1891 primary_function: 1892 'competitive academic scholarship for QUALITYstarsNY participants pursuing early childhood education', 1893 parent_organization: 1894 'Early Childhood Career Development Center in partnership with QUALITYstarsNY', 1895 generated: '2025-06-19T00:00:00Z', 1896 }, 1897 { 1898 title: 'Becas para trabajadores infantiles', 1899 title_english: 1900 'QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship (Spanish)', 1901 url: '/cdsc/QUALITYstarsNY_academic_scholarship.php?lang=es_ES', 1902 logical_location: 1903 '/services/career-development/qualitystarsny-scholarship-spanish', 1904 description: 1905 'Si trabajas en un programa de educación infantil que participa en QUALITYstarsNY y estás estudiando un tÃtulo en educación infantil o cursos con créditos, ¡puedes ser elegible para una beca académica de QUALITYstarsNY! La Beca Académica QUALITYstarsNY, posible gracias a la colaboración entre QUALITYstarsNY y E
1905arly Childhood Career Development Center, es una beca competitiva que financia la matrÃcula de un curso por semestre (un máximo de dos cursos por año) para participantes elegibles de QUALITYstarsNY. (If you work in an early childhood program participating in QUALITYstarsNY and you are pursuing an early childhood education degree or credit-bearing coursework, you may be eligible for a QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship!)', 1906 keywords: [ 1907 'Becas para trabajadores infantiles', 1908 'QUALITYstarsNY Academic Scholarship', 1909 'QUALITYstarsNY', 1910 'beca competitiva', 1911 'tÃtulo en educación infantil', 1912 'cursos con créditos', 1913 'financiación de matrÃcula', 1914 'CUNY', 1915 'SUNY', 1916 'Registro Aspire', 1917 'rol de enseñanza', 1918 'rol de liderazgo', 1919 'Career Development Center', 1920 'financiación EIP', 1921 'certificación de profesores', 1922 'programas de educación infantil', 1923 'español', 1924 'Spanish scholarship', 1925 ], 1926 category: 'academic scholarship', 1927 team: 'Career Development Center', 1928 tw_team: 'cdsc', 1929 target_audience: [ 1930 'profesionales de educación infantil que trabajan en programas participantes de QUALITYstarsNY', 1931 'maestros en roles de enseñanza o liderazgo', 1932 'estudiantes que estudian tÃtulos en educación infantil', 1933 'estudiantes de CUNY o SUNY', 1934 'individuos que buscan cursos con créditos', 1935 'Spanish-speaking early childhood professionals', 1936 ], 1937 key_points: [ 1938 'Beca competitiva para participantes de QUALITYstarsNY',
1939 'Colaboración entre QUALITYstarsNY y Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1940 'Financia matrÃcula de un curso por semestre (máximo dos por año)', 1941 'Requiere trabajar 20+ horas por semana en programa participante', 1942 'Debe asistir a universidades CUNY o SUNY', 1943 'Requiere 12 meses de empleo continuo', 1944 ], 1945 partnership: { 1946 organizations: [ 1947 'QUALITYstarsNY', 1948 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 1949 ], 1950 scholarship_type: 'beca competitiva', 1951 }, 1952 application_status: { 1953 fall_2025: 1954 'solicitudes de becas para el semestre de otoño de 2025 ya están cerradas', 1955 application_deadline: 1956 'domingo 10 de noviembre de 2024 a las 23:59 horas', 1957 notification_date: '21 de noviembre de 2024', 1958 }, 1959 eligibility_requirements: [ 1960 'trabajando 20 o más horas por semana en programa QUALITYstarsNY participante', 1961 'rol de enseñanza o liderazgo', 1962 'estudiante a tiempo completo o parcial en universidad CUNY o SUNY', 1963 'tomando cursos en educación infantil', 1964 'número de identificación y perfil de Aspire Registry activos y actualizados', 1965 'estar al dÃa con el Centro de Carreras Profesionales', 1966 'empleado de forma continuada durante al menos 12 meses en programa QUALITYstarsNY', 1967 'si es elegible para financiación EIP, debe usar financiación EIP durante el año natural', 1968 ], 1969 scholarship_benefits: { 1970 coverage: 'matrÃcula de un curso por semestre', 1971 maximum: 'dos cursos por año', 1972 maximum_credits: 'hasta cuatro créditos por semestre', 1973 schools_covered: 'universidades CUNY o SUNY', 1974 out_of_state_policy: 1975 'cubre solo tarifa de matrÃcula CUNY/SUNY', 1976 }, 1977 program_requirements: [ 1978 'reunirse con asesor del Centro de Carreras tres veces por semestre', 1979 'comunicar notas al Centro de Carreras', 1980 'confirmar inscripción antes del comienzo del semestre', 1981 'mantener buen estado con el Centro de Carreras', 1982 ], 1983 eligible_coursework: [ 1984 'primera infancia', 1985 'programas para obtener el tÃtulo de maestro de educación infantil en Nueva York', 1986 'desarrollo del lactante y el niño pequeño', 1987 'Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA) con créditos', 1988 'educación especial infantil', 1989 'educación bilingüe infantil', 1990 'Credencial de Administrador de Programas Infantiles (CPAC)', 1991 'gestión empresarial de la educación infantil', 1992 'doble titulación de profesor de enseñanza preescolar/infantil', 1993 ], 1994 ineligible_positions: [ 1995 'personal no docente', 1996 'ayudante de profesor de preescolar', 1997 'cuidador de niños en edad escolar/proveedor extraescolar', 1998 'estudiante de magisterio', 1999 'profesor sustituto', 2000 'ayudante de profesor', 2001 ], 2002 application_process: { 2003 duration: '15-20 minutos para completar', 2004 save_progress: 'puede guardar progreso y volver', 2005 required_information: [ 2006 'número de ID actual y activo del Registro Aspire', 2007 'prueba de inscripción', 2008 'costos estimados de matrÃcula', 2009 ], 2010 advisor_meeting: 2011 'requerida para nuevos clientes del Centro de Carreras', 2012 }, 2013 selection_process: { 2014 type: 'proceso de selección competitivo utilizando rúbrica', 2015 confirmation: 2016 'Especialista en Mejoramiento a la Calidad confirma estatus QUALITYstarsNY', 2017 review: 'asesor del Centro de Carreras revisa elegibilidad', 2018 }, 2019 additional_funding: { 2020 teacher_certification_exams: 2021 'disponible a través de solicitud de beca para la fuerza laboral', 2022 international_transcript_services: 2023 'disponible a través de solicitud de beca para la fuerza laboral', 2024 application_url: '/cdsc/workforcescholarship.php', 2025 }, 2026 exclusions: [ 2027 'costos de libros no están cubiertos', 2028 'retenciones de tesorerÃa y facturas anteriores no cubiertas', 2029 'tasas de solicitud no cubiertas', 2030 'tasas de talleres no cubiertas', 2031 'programas de doctorado no financiados', 2032 'costos de exámenes fuera de educación infantil no cubiertos', 2033 ], 2034 consequences_of_non_compliance: [ 2035 'no confirmar inscripción resulta en pérdida de fondos', 2036 'cambios de curso deben reportarse inmediatamente', 2037 'no cumplir con requisitos de asesor puede resultar en suspensión', 2038 'no reportar notas resulta en denegación de futuros fondos', 2039 'reprobar, abandonar o retirarse hace inelegible por 12 meses', 2040 ], 2041 payment_process: [ 2042 'escuela factura a QUALITYstarsNY después de fecha de baja/retiro', 2043 'esperar 6-8 semanas para pago después de factura', 2044 'cuenta de ecónomo muestra balance hasta que se pague', 2045 ], 2046 language: 'español (Spanish - es_ES)', 2047 geographic_scope: 'Estado de Nueva York', 2048 primary_function: 2049 'beca académica competitiva para participantes QUALITYstarsNY que estudian educación infantil', 2050 parent_organization: 2051 'Early Childhood Career Development Center en colaboración con QUALITYstarsNY', 2052 generated: '2025-06-19T00:00:00Z', 2053 }, 2054 { 2055 title: 'Early Childhood Employment', 2056 url: '/cdsc/employment.php', 2057 logical_location: '/services/career-development/employment', 2058 description: 2059 'Whether you are new to the early childhood field, changing careers or investigating new job opportunities, the Early Childhood Career Center is here to supp
2059ort you with employment services and opportunities.', 2060 keywords: [ 2061 'early childhood employment', 2062 'career center', 2063 'job opportunities', 2064 'career advisor', 2065 'employment network', 2066 'job board', 2067 'work readiness', 2068 'apprenticeship program', 2069 'career counseling', 2070 'job searching', 2071 'new to early childhood', 2072 'career change', 2073 'meaningful work', 2074 'lead teacher', 2075 'assistant teacher', 2076 'career support', 2077 ], 2078 category: 'employment services', 2079 team: 'Career Development Center', 2080 tw_team: 'cdsc', 2081 target_audience: [ 2082 'newcomers to early childhood field', 2083 'career changers', 2084 'those investigating new job opportunities', 2085 'early childhood professionals at all career stages', 2086 'job seekers', 2087 'aspiring lead teachers', 2088 'aspiring assistant teachers', 2089 ], 2090 key_points: [ 2091 'Supports newcomers to early childhood field', 2092 'Assists career changers', 2093 'Helps investigate new job opportunities', 2094 'Provides employment services at no cost', 2095 'Connects professionals with meaningful work', 2096 'Offers support at all career stages', 2097 ], 2098 employment_services: [ 2099 { 2100 service: 'Career Advisor Meetings', 2101 description: 2102 'One-on-one career counseling and advisement at no cost', 2103 format: ['phone call', 'Zoom video conference'], 2104 focus: 'discuss specific needs and goals', 2105 cost: 'no cost', 2106 url: '/cdsc/advisor.php', 2107 }, 2108 { 2109 service: 'Employment Network', 2110 description: 2111 'Connects early childhood professionals in New York State with meaningful work at all stages of their careers', 2112 scope: 'New York State', 2113 target: 'all career stages', 2114 url: '/cdsc/employment_network_home.php', 2115 }, 2116 { 2117 service: 'Early Childhood Job Board', 2118 description: 2119 'Browse available job opportunities for early childhood professionals in a variety of positions and settings', 2120 features: [ 2121 'variety of positions', 2122 'variety of settings', 2123 ], 2124 url: '/cdsc/jobopportunities.php', 2125 }, 2126 { 2127 service: 'Work Readiness Project', 2128 description: 2129 'Prepares participants for jobs as lead teacher or assistant teacher in participating early childhood programs', 2130 outcomes: [ 2131 'understanding of early childhood education systems', 2132 'understanding of regulations', 2133 'working toward certification', 2134 ], 2135 positions: ['lead teacher', 'assistant teacher'], 2136 url: '/cdsc/HECKSCHER_home.php', 2137 }, 2138 { 2139 service: 'NYC Apprenticeship Program', 2140 description: 2141 "Funded by NYC's Workforce Development Corporation, matches participants with paid jobs in early childhood programs or child care centers", 2142 funding: "NYC's Workforce Development Corporation", 2143 partnership: 2144 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 2145 outcome: 'paid job placement', 2146 settings: [ 2147 'early childhood programs', 2148 'child care centers', 2149 ], 2150 url: '/cdsc/apprenticeship_home.php', 2151 }, 2152 ], 2153 career_stages_supported: [ 2154 'new to the field', 2155 'career changers', 2156 'all stages of careers', 2157 'investigating new opportunities', 2158 ], 2159 job_placement_support: [ 2160 'meaningful work connections', 2161 'paid job matching', 2162 'variety of positions and settings', 2163 'lead and assistant teacher preparation', 2164 ], 2165 counseling_format: [ 2166 'one-on-one career counseling', 2167 'phone consultations', 2168 'Zoom video conferences', 2169 ], 2170 cost: 'no cost to participants', 2171 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 2172 parent_organization: 2173 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 2174 primary_function: 2175 'employment support and job placement services', 2176 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 2177 }, 2178 { 2179 title: 'Meet with an Advisor', 2180 url: '/cdsc/advisor.php', 2181 logical_location: '/services/career-development/advisor', 2182 description: 2183 'The Early Childhood Career Development Center offers one-on-one career counseling and advisement at no cost to you. Schedule a phone call or Zoom video conference to discu
2183ss your specific needs and goals.', 2184 keywords: [ 2185 'advisors', 2186 'career advisor', 2187 'career advising', 2188 'career counseling', 2189 'career advisement', 2190 'appointment scheduling', 2191 'acuity scheduling', 2192 'one-on-one', 2193 'phone call', 2194 'Zoom video conference', 2195 'specific needs', 2196 'career goals', 2197 'regional advisor', 2198 'Career Development Center', 2199 'no cost', 2200 'early childhood career', 2201 'regional team', 2202 'New York State', 2203 ], 2204 category: 'career counseling service', 2205 team: 'Career Development Center', 2206 tw_team: 'cdsc', 2207 target_audience: [ 2208 'early childhood professionals', 2209 'career seekers', 2210 'those needing career guidance', 2211 'professionals across New York State', 2212 'individuals with specific career needs and goals', 2213 ], 2214 key_points: [ 2215 'One-on-one career counseling and advisement', 2216 'Available at no cost', 2217 'Phone call or Zoom video conference options', 2218 'Discusses specific needs and goals', 2219 'Regional matching available', 2220 'Covers all 10 economic development regions of New York State', 2221 ], 2222 service_details: { 2223 type: 'one-on-one career counseling and advisement', 2224 cost: 'no cost', 2225 format_options: ['phone call', 'Zoom video conference'], 2226 focus: 'discuss specific needs and goals', 2227 }, 2228 regional_structure: { 2229 coverage: 2230 'all 10 economic development regions of New York State', 2231 selection_method: 'county-based matching', 2232 selection_criteria: 2233 'county you most often work, or plan to work in', 2234 matching_outcome: 'matched with your regional team', 2235 user_experience: 'selection remembered for next visit', 2236 }, 2237 scheduling_process: [ 2238 'select regional Career Development Center', 2239 'choose county where you work or plan to work', 2240 'get matched with regional team', 2241 'schedule phone call or Zoom conference', 2242 ], 2243 personalization_features: [ 2244 'regional team matching', 2245 'selection memory for return visits', 2246 'specific needs discussion', 2247 'goal-focused sessions', 2248 ], 2249 geographic_scope: 2250 'New York State (10 economic development regions)', 2251 meeting_formats: [ 2252 'phone consultations', 2253 'video conferences via Zoom', 2254 ], 2255 cost: 'no cost to participants', 2256 primary_function: 2257 'career advisor scheduling and regional matching', 2258 parent_organization: 2259 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 2260 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 2261 }, 2262 { 2263 title: 'Early Childhood Employment Network', 2264 url: '/cdsc/employment_network_home.php', 2265 logical_location: 2266 '/services/career-development/employment-network', 2267 description: 2268 'The Early Childhood Career Development Center connects early childhood professionals in New York State with meaningful work at all stages of their careers. We have a job board with current job openings, and we can connect job seekers with career advisors to help find the right position.', 2269 keywords: [ 2270 'Early Childhood Employment Network', 2271 'Employment Network (EN)', 2272 'job seekers', 2273 'job seeker application', 2274 'employers', 2275 'employer application', 2276 'meaningful work', 2277 'career advisor', 2278 'job board', 2279 'hiring', 2280 'qualified candidates', 2281 'job search', 2282 'career development', 2283 'training resources', 2284 'early care and learning', 2285 'New York State', 2286 'job openings', 2287 'resume', 2288 ], 2289 category: 'employment network', 2290 team: 'Career Development Center', 2291 tw_team: 'cdsc', 2292 target_audience: [ 2293 'early childhood professionals', 2294 'job seekers at all career stages', 2295 'employers seeking qualified candidates', 2296 'early care and learning programs', 2297 'those seeking meaningful work', 2298 ], 2299 key_points: [ 2300 'Connects early childhood professionals with meaningful work', 2301 'Serves all stages of careers', 2302 'Provides job board with current openings', 2303 'Offers career advisor connections', 2304 'Supports both job seekers and employers', 2305 'Available at no cost', 2306 ], 2307 services_for_job_seekers: [ 2308 { 2309 service: 'Job-Seeker Cohort Membership', 2310 process: [ 2311 'tell us about yourself', 2312 'send resume', 2313 'specify position type sought', 2314 ], 2315 benefits: [ 2316 'career advisor contact', 2317 'connection to actively hiring employers', 2318 'updates about training resources', 2319 'career development resource updates', 2320 'job search support', 2321 ], 2322 }, 2323 { 2324 service: 'Early Childhood Job Board', 2325 description: 2326 'Start search with job board featuring current openings', 2327 url: '/cdsc/jobopportunities.php', 2328 }, 2329 { 2330 service: 'Career Advisor Connection', 2331 description: 2332 'Get connected with career advisor to help find the right position', 2333 }, 2334 ], 2335 services_for_employers: [ 2336 { 2337 service: 'Employment Network Membership', 2338 target: 'employers seeking qualified candidates for early care and learning programs', 2339 benefits: [ 2340 'post available jobs at no cost', 2341 'advisor support for hiring needs', 2342 'connection with qualified candidates', 2343 ], 2344 cost: 'no cost', 2345 }, 2346 ], 2347 network_features: [
2348 'job board with current job openings', 2349 'career advisor connections', 2350 'employer-job seeker matching', 2351 'training and career development resources', 2352 'hiring support for employers', 2353 ], 2354 career_stages_served: 'all stages of careers', 2355 job_search_support: [ 2356 'meaningful work connections', 2357 'right position matching', 2358 'training resource updates', 2359 'career development resources', 2360 'advisor guidance', 2361 ], 2362 employer_support: [ 2363 'qualified candidate connections', 2364 'hiring needs assistance', 2365 'job posting platform', 2366 'advisor support', 2367 ], 2368 cost: 'no cost to job seekers and employers', 2369 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 2370 primary_function: 2371 'employment matching and network services', 2372 parent_organization: 2373 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 2374 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 2375 }, 2376 { 2377 title: 'Early Childhood Education Job Board', 2378 url: '/cdsc/jobopportunities.php', 2379 logical_location: '/services/career-development/job-board', 2380 description: 2381 'Browse available job opportunities for early childhood professionals in a variety of positions and settings. The Early Childhood Career Center has established an Early Childhood Education Employment Network to connect employers and job seeking professionals at all levels.', 2382 keywords: [ 2383 'Early Childhood Education Job Board', 2384 'job opportunities', 2385 'job post', 2386 'job posts', 2387 'early childhood jobs', 2388 'teacher jobs', 2389 'assistant teacher', 2390 'program director', 2391 'education director', 2392 'preschool teacher', 2393 'toddler teacher', 2394 'infant teacher', 2395 'head start teacher', 2396 'classroom aide', 2397 'childcare assistant', 2398 'employment network (EN)', 2399 'job search', 2400 'career opportunities', 2401 'early childhood careers', 2402 'search tools', 2403 ], 2404 category: 'job board', 2405 team: 'Career Development Center', 2406 tw_team: 'cdsc', 2407 target_audience: [ 2408 'early childhood professionals', 2409 'job seekers', 2410 'teachers', 2411 'assistant teachers', 2412 'program directors', 2413 'education coordinators', 2414 'childcare providers', 2415 'employers', 2416 ], 2417 key_points: [ 2418 'Browse available job opportunities for early childhood professionals', 2419 'Variety of positions and settings available', 2420 'Connected to Early Childhood Education Employment Network', 2421 'Connects employers and job seeking professionals at all levels', 2422 'Employers can create accounts and post openings at no cost', 2423 ], 2424 job_board_features: [ 2425 'filters and categories', 2426 'search functionality', 2427 'sorting options (newest first)', 2428 'pagination (showing results in batches)', 2429 'detailed job information including salary ranges', 2430 'employment type specifications', 2431 'work location details', 2432 ], 2433 job_categories: [ 2434 'Assistant Teacher', 2435 'Teacher', 2436 'Program Director', 2437 'Education Director', 2438 'Education Coordinator', 2439 'Other positions', 2440 ], 2441 position_types: [ 2442 'Full-time', 2443 'Part-time', 2444 'Contract', 2445 'Freelance', 2446 'Seasonal', 2447 'Internship (paid)', 2448 'Internship (unpaid)', 2449 'Volunteer', 2450 'Temporary', 2451 'Hybrid', 2452 ], 2453 work_locations: ['Onsite', 'Hybrid', 'Multiple Sites'], 2454 geographic_coverage: 'New York State', 2455 employer_services: [ 2456 { 2457 service: 'Employer Account Creation', 2458 description: 2459 'Create an employer account and post openings', 2460 cost: 'no cost', 2461 }, 2462 { 2463 service: 'Employment Network Connection', 2464 description: 2465 'Connect with advisors for hiring support', 2466 url: '/cdsc/employment_network_home.php', 2467 }, 2468 ], 2469 related_services: [ 2470 { 2471 service: 2472 'Early Childhood Education Employment Network', 2473 description: 2474 'Connects employers and job seeking professionals at all levels', 2475 url: '/cdsc/employment_network_home.php', 2476 }, 2477 { 2478 service: 'Career Opportunities at Institute', 2479 description: 2480 'Work opportunities at The Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 2481 url: '/who-we-are/join-our-team', 2482 }, 2483 ], 2484 search_and_filter_capabilities: [ 2485 'category filters', 2486 'search criteria matching', 2487 'sorting by date', 2488 'results pagination', 2489 ], 2490 job_information_displayed: [ 2491 'position title', 2492 'employer name', 2493 'location', 2494 'employment type', 2495 'work arrangement', 2496 'salary range', 2497 'posting date', 2498 ], 2499 cost: 'no cost for employers to post jobs', 2500 primary_function: 2501 'job search and recruitment platform for early childhood education', 2502 parent_organization: 2503 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 2504 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 2505 }, 2506 // ! Requested to remove this section from the website, but keeping it here for reference in case it needs to be added back in the future. (Requested by Jon Gabay 09/17/2026) 2507 // { 2508 // title: 'The Early Childhood Work Readiness Program', 2509 // url: '/cdsc/HECKSCHER_home.php', 2510 // logical_location: 2511 // '/services/career-development/work-readiness', 2512 // description: 2513 // 'An innovative Work Readiness Program funded by the Heckscher Foundation for Children that prepares young adults under 25 for jobs as lead teachers or assistant teachers in early childhood programs in New York State. The program provides full financial assistance and certification support at no cost to participants.', 2514 // keywords: [ 2515 // 'Early Childhood Work Readiness Program', 2516 // 'Heckscher Foundation', 2517 // 'work readiness', 2518 // 'assistant teacher application', 2519 // 'lead teacher application', 2520 // 'under 25', 2521 // 'young adults', 2522 // 'certification', 2523 // 'employment preparation', 2524 // 'career development', 2525 // 'early childhood jobs', 2526 // 'teacher certification', 2527 // 'CDA program', 2528 // 'NYS certification', 2529 // 'job placement', 2530 // 'employment partners application', 2531 // ], 2532 // category: 'work readiness program', 2533 // team: 'Career Development Center', 2534 // tw_team: 'cdsc', 2535 // target_audience: [ 2536 // 'young adults under 25', 2537 // 'high school graduates', 2538 // 'GED holders', 2539 // 'rising high school seniors', 2540 // 'rising college seniors studying early childhood', 2541 // 'early childhood graduates seeking certification', 2542 // 'unemployed individuals seeking early childhood careers', 2543 // ], 2544 // key_points: [ 2545 // 'Funded by Heckscher Foundation for Children', 2546 // 'Prepares participants for early childhood teaching jobs', 2547 // 'Available for young adults under age 25', 2548 // 'Two cohort options: Assistant Teacher and Lead Teacher', 2549 // 'Full financial assistance provided', 2550 // 'No cost to participants', 2551 // 'Direct connection with employment partners', 2552 // ], 2553 // funding_source: { 2554 // organization: 'Heckscher Foundation for Children', 2555 // url: 'https://heckscherfoundation.org/', 2556 // type: 'grant funding', 2557 // }, 2558 // program_cohorts: [ 2559 // { 2560 // cohort: 'Assistant Teacher Cohort', 2561 // target: 'high school graduates, GED holders, and rising high school seniors', 2562 // outcome: 'prepare for assistant teacher jobs', 2563 // application_url: 2564 // '/cdsc/apply-ecwork_readiness-assistant.php', 2565 // }, 2566 // { 2567 // cohort: 'Lead Teacher Cohort', 2568 // target: 'rising college seniors studying early childhood or graduates seeking certification', 2569 // outcome: 'prepare for lead teacher jobs', 2570 // application_url: 2571 // '/cdsc/apply-ecwork_readiness-lead.php', 2572 // }, 2573 // ], 2574 // assistant_teacher_program_includes: [ 2575 // 'dedicated career advisor', 2576 // 'connection to support services', 2577 // 'access to college scholarship information', 2578 // 'resume support', 2579 // 'employment search and support', 2580 // 'direct connection with employment partners', 2581 // 'NYS Assistant Teacher certification fees (application, workshops, exam, test prep, fingerprinting)', 2582 // 'international degree evaluation and translation', 2583 // 'application fees to CUNY School of Professional Studies CDA program', 2584 // "options for CUNY or SUNY associates and bachelor's degrees", 2585 // ], 2586 // lead_teacher_program_includes: [ 2587 // 'dedicated career advisor', 2588 // 'connection to support services', 2589 // 'access to college scholarship information', 2590 // 'resume support', 2591 // 'employment search and support', 2592 // 'direct connection with employment partners', 2593 // 'NYS Birth - 2 Teacher certification fees (application, workshops, exam, test prep)', 2594 // 'application fees to CUNY or SUNY Graduate programs', 2595 // ], 2596 // age_eligibility: 'under 25 years old', 2597 // employment_status_requirement: 2598 // 'currently unemployed or out of work', 2599 // program_structure: { 2600 // format: 'mostly asynchronous lessons at your own pace', 2601 // advisor_meetings: 2602 // 'one-on-one meetings at least 3 times per semester for at least one year', 2603 // duration: 2604 // 'minimum one year, longer if qualifying for additional scholarships', 2605 // }, 2606 // advisor_support: [ 2607 // 'resume writing', 2608 // 'career mapping', 2609 // 'communication skills', 2610 // 'professional skill building', 2611 // 'goal-setting', 2612 // 'one-on-one meetings', 2613 // 'group meetings', 2614 // ], 2615 // employment_partners: { 2616 // description: 2617 // 'early childhood programs that act as employment partners', 2618 // eligibility: 2619 // 'must be able to hire at least one candidate per cohort for 6 cohorts within two years', 2620 // application_url: '/cdsc/apply-ecwork_readiness-org.php', 2621 // process: 2622 // 'participants interview with employment partners for job placement', 2623 // }, 2624 // certification_support: [ 2625 // 'NYS Assistant Teacher certification', 2626 // 'NYS Birth - 2 Teacher certification', 2627 // 'application fees covered', 2628 // 'workshop fees covered', 2629 // 'exam fees covered', 2630 // 'test preparation included', 2631 // 'fingerprinting fees covered', 2632 // ], 2633 // higher_education_connections: [ 2634 // 'CUNY School of Professional Studies CDA program', 2635 // "CUNY associates and bachelor's degrees", 2636 // "SUNY associates and bachelor's degrees", 2637 // 'CUNY graduate programs', 2638 // 'SUNY graduate programs', 2639 // ], 2640 // scholarship_access: [ 2641 // 'CUNY-SUNY Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship (once employed)', 2642 // 'QUALITYstarsNY Scholarship (once employed)', 2643 // ], 2644 // cost: 'no cost to participants', 2645 // geographic_scope: 'New York State', 2646 // primary_function: 2647 // 'work readiness and job preparation for early childhood careers', 2648 // parent_organization: 2649 // 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 2650 // generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 2651 // }, 2652 { 2653 title: 'The Early Childhood NYC Apprenticeship Program', 2654 url: '/cdsc/apprenticeship_home.php', 2655 logical_location: 2656 '/services/career-development/apprenticeship', 2657 description: 2658 "Are you ready to kickstart your career and industry approved experience while earning a stipend? Join our apprenticeship program today and support infants, toddlers, and families of NYC! You'll get the chance to learn and work in the field, building valuable skills that will set you up for success while receiving support and mentorship.", 2659 keywords: [ 2660 'Early Childhood NYC Apprenticeship Program', 2661 'apprenticeship application', 2662 'apprenticeship program application', 2663 'kickstart career', 2664 'industry approved experience', 2665 'stipend', 2666 'infants', 2667 'toddlers', 2668 'families', 2669 'NYC', 2670 'learn and work', 2671 'valuable skills', 2672 'CDA certificate', 2673 'Child Development Associate (CDA)', 2674 'CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS)', 2675 'paid job', 2676 'child care center', 2677 'Workforce Development Corporation', 2678 'mentorship', 2679 ], 2680 category: 'apprenticeship program', 2681 team: 'Career Development Center', 2682 tw_team: 'cdsc', 2683 target_audience: [ 2684 'individuals interested in working with young children', 2685 'career starters in early childhood education', 2686 'those seeking hands-on experience', 2687 'adults 18 and above', 2688 'high school graduates or equivalent holders', 2689 'those eligible to work in the United States', 2690 ], 2691 key_points: [ 2692 'Kickstart career with industry approved experience', 2693 'Earn stipend while learning', 2694 'Support infants, toddlers, and families of NYC', 2695 'Learn and work in the field simultaneously', 2696 'Build valuable skills employers want', 2697 'Receive support and mentorship', 2698 "Funded by NYC's Workforce Development Corporation", 2699 ], 2700 featured_content: [ 2701 'CDA Completion Program Flyer (PDF)', 2702 'Folleto del Programa de Finalización de CDA (PDF)', 2703 ], 2704 funding_source: { 2705 primary: 2706 "New York City's Workforce Development Corporation", 2707 partnership: 2708 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 2709 goal: 'connecting 30,000 New Yorkers to apprenticeships by 2030', 2710 }, 2711 program_structure: { 2712 duration: '18 month program', 2713 employment_guarantee: 2714 '12 months from August 2025 â August 2026', 2715 coursework_period: 'late August 2025 to May 2026', 2716 cda_exam_period: 'May 2026 to December 1, 2026', 2717 paid_training: 2718 'up to 60 hours in spring and summer 2025', 2719 work_requirement: 'at least 28 hours per week', 2720 }, 2721 program_benefits: [ 2722 'matched with paid job in early childhood program or child care center', 2723 'CDA certificate tuition and fees covered', 2724 'books and supplies covered', 2725 'paid for training and professional development', 2726 'stipend added to regular wage', 2727 'fingerprinting costs covered', 2728 'travel costs covered', 2729 'CDA exam fees covered',
2730 'CPR and first aid coursework covered', 2731 'assistant teacher certification requirements covered (optional)', 2732 ], 2733 education_component: { 2734 institution: 'CUNY School of Professional Studies', 2735 credential: 2736 'Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate', 2737 course_structure: 'four credit-bearing courses', 2738 languages: ['English', 'Spanish'], 2739 format: 'online in evenings and weekends', 2740 schedule: 2741 'two courses fall 2025, two courses spring 2026', 2742 graduation: 'May 2026', 2743 url: 'https://sps.cuny.edu/cda', 2744 }, 2745 eligibility_requirements: [ 2746 'be eligible to work in the United States', 2747 'be able to pass fingerprinting background check', 2748 'have high school diploma or equivalent', 2749 'be prepared to work at least 28 hours per week in NYC early childhood program', 2750 'be prepared to enroll in CUNY SPS CDA program', 2751 'be ages 18 and above', 2752 ], 2753 compensation_structure: [ 2754 'hourly wage from employer child care program', 2755 'stipend from Career Development Center for professional development time', 2756 'Educational Incentive Program funding for tuition', 2757 'compensated workforce readiness training time', 2758 ], 2759 additional_support: [ 2760 'academic and career advising', 2761 'networking through Early Childhood Career Development Center', 2762 'mentorship', 2763 'support throughout city and state', 2764 ], 2765 career_outcomes: [ 2766 'hands-on experience in early childhood education', 2767 'nationally recognized industry credential', 2768 'CDA credential eligibility', 2769 "credits applicable to associate and bachelor's degree programs", 2770 'valuable skills employers seek', 2771 ], 2772 application_url: '/cdsc/apply-apprenticeship.php', 2773 information_sessions: 'available upon request', 2774 geographic_scope: 'New York City', 2775 age_requirement: '18 and above', 2776 work_settings: [ 2777 'early childhood programs', 2778 'child care centers', 2779 ], 2780 primary_function: 2781 'apprenticeship program combining work experience with CDA certification', 2782 parent_organization: 2783 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 2784 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 2785 }, 2786 { 2787 title: 'Early Childhood Education and Credentials', 2788 url: '/cdsc/education_credentials_home.php', 2789 logical_location: 2790 '/services/career-development/education-credentials', 2791 description: 2792 'At the Career Development Center, we strive to ensure that everyone who works with young children in New York State earns the certification and credentials they need to be successful in their career.', 2793 keywords: [ 2794 'early childhood education', 2795 'credentials', 2796 'certification', 2797 'CDA', 2798 'Child Development Associate', 2799 'CPAC', 2800 "Children's Program Administrator Credential", 2801 'NYSTCE', 2802 'New York State Teacher Certification Examinations', 2803 'college finder', 2804 'career advancement', 2805 'professional development', 2806 'early childhood programs', 2807 'teacher certification', 2808 'SPS', 2809 ], 2810 category: 'education and credentials', 2811 team: 'Career Development Center', 2812 tw_team: 'cdsc', 2813 target_audience: [ 2814 'early childhood professionals', 2815 'those working with young children', 2816 'aspiring early childhood educators', 2817 'program administrators', 2818 'individuals seeking career advancement', 2819 'college students', 2820 'career changers', 2821 ], 2822 key_points: [ 2823 'Ensures everyone working with young children earns needed certification', 2824 'Supports career success through proper credentials', 2825 'Covers multiple credential types and pathways', 2826 'Provides resources for certification exam preparation', 2827 'Offers college finder tool for education programs', 2828 ], 2829 mission: 2830 'ensure that everyone who works with young children in New York State earns the certification and credentials they need to be successful in their career', 2831 credential_programs: [ 2832 { 2833 credential: 'Child Development Associate (CDA)', 2834 description: 2835 'Nationally recognized credential that demonstrates knowledge and skills in early childhood education. Stepping stone to further education and career advancement', 2836 recognition: 'nationally recognized', 2837 purpose: 2838 'demonstrate knowledge and skills in early childhood education', 2839 benefits: 2840 'stepping stone to further education and career advancement', 2841 url: '/cdsc/cda.php', 2842 }, 2843 { 2844 credential: 2845 "Children's Program Administrator Credential (CPAC)", 2846 description: 2847 'Credential designed for individuals responsible for administration and management of early childhood programs. Focuses on leadership, program development, and staff supervision', 2848 target: 'individuals responsible for administration and management of early childhood programs', 2849 focus_areas: [ 2850 'leadership', 2851 'program development', 2852 'staff supervision', 2853 ], 2854 url: '/cdsc/cpac.php', 2855 }, 2856 ], 2857 support_services: [ 2858 {
2859 service: 'Certification Exam Preparation', 2860 description: 2861 'Resources and support for New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE). Helps with challenging certification journey', 2862 exam_type: 2863 'New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE)', 2864 challenge: 2865 'preparing for NYSTCE can be challenging', 2866 support: 'resources and support to help succeed', 2867 url: '/cdsc/certification_prep.php', 2868 }, 2869 { 2870 service: 'Early Childhood Education College Finder', 2871 description: 2872 'Tool to find colleges and universities offering early childhood education programs. Provides program offerings, admission requirements, and financial aid options', 2873 tool_type: 'college finder', 2874 information_provided: [ 2875 'program offerings', 2876 'admission requirements', 2877 'financial aid options', 2878 ], 2879 scope: 'colleges and universities offering early childhood education programs', 2880 url: '/cdsc/collegefinder.php', 2881 }, 2882 ], 2883 credential_benefits: [ 2884 'career advancement', 2885 'further education opportunities', 2886 'professional recognition', 2887 'career success', 2888 'knowledge and skills demonstration', 2889 ], 2890 focus_areas: [ 2891 'early childhood education knowledge', 2892 'professional skills development', 2893 'leadership in early childhood', 2894 'program administration', 2895 'staff supervision', 2896 'certification preparation', 2897 ], 2898 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 2899 career_pathways: [ 2900 'early childhood educator', 2901 'program administrator', 2902 'certified teacher', 2903 'program manager', 2904 'staff supervisor', 2905 ], 2906 primary_function: 2907 'credential and certification guidance for early childhood professionals', 2908 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 2909 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 2910 }, 2911 { 2912 title: 'Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate', 2913 url: '/cdsc/cda.php', 2914 logical_location: 2915 '/services/career-development/cda-certificate', 2916 description: 2917 "The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, issued by the Council for Professional Recognition, is a nationally recognized credential widely accepted as a minimum requirement for working in many early childhood centers. The CDA certificate program at CUNY School of Professional Studies, offered in partnership with the Institute's Career Development Center, prepares anyone interested in working with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children (birth through age 5) to seek their CDA credential.", 2918 keywords: [ 2919 'Child Development Associate', 2920 'CDA certificate', 2921 'CDA credential', 2922 'CDA Spanish Program', 2923 'appointment', 2924 'acuity scheduling', 2925 'Council for Professional Recognition', 2926 'CUNY School of Professional Studies', 2927 'nationally recognized credential', 2928 'early childhood centers', 2929 'infants', 2930 'toddlers', 2931 'preschool-aged children', 2932 'birth through age 5', 2933 '12-credit program', 2934 'portfolio', 2935 'fieldwork', 2936 'professional recognition', 2937 'career advancement', 2938 'CDA program floyer', 2939 'event', 2940 'information session', 2941 'information sessions', 2942 ], 2943 category: 'credential program', 2944 team: 'Career Development Center', 2945 tw_team: 'cdsc', 2946 target_audience: [ 2947 'anyone interested in working with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children', 2948 'early childhood professionals', 2949 'career changers', 2950 'students seeking credentials', 2951 'those working in early childhood centers', 2952 'individuals pursuing career advancement', 2953 ], 2954 key_points: [ 2955 'Nationally recognized credential by Council for Professional Recognition', 2956 'Widely accepted minimum requirement for early childhood centers', 2957 '12-credit program at CUNY School of Professional Studies', 2958 'Prepares students for birth through age 5 work', 2959 'Includes portfolio development and fieldwork', 2960 'Offered in English and Spanish', 2961 'Credits transferable to other CUNY and SUNY programs', 2962 ], 2963 featured_content: [ 2964 'CDA Program Flyer (PDF)', 2965 'Folleto del Programa CDA (PDF)', 2966 ], 2967 credentialing_body: { 2968 organization: 'Council for Professional Recognition', 2969 url: 'https://www.cdacouncil.org/en/', 2970 recognition: 'nationally recognized', 2971 }, 2972 program_details: { 2973 institution: 'CUNY School of Professional Studies', 2974 partnership: "Institute's Career Development Center", 2975 credits: '12-credit program', 2976 admission_frequency: 2977 'three times a year (spring, summer, fall)', 2978 age_focus: 'birth through age 5',
2979 url: 'https://sps.cuny.edu/academics/certificates/child-development-associate-certificate', 2980 }, 2981 required_courses: [ 2982 { 2983 course: 'EDUC 200', 2984 title: 'Child Development Birth - 5 Years', 2985 credits: 3, 2986 }, 2987 { 2988 course: 'EDUC 201', 2989 title: 'Observing and Recording Development of the Young Child', 2990 credits: 3, 2991 }, 2992 { 2993 course: 'EDUC 202', 2994 title: 'Integrated Curriculum & Learning Environments', 2995 credits: 3, 2996 }, 2997 { 2998 course: 'EDUC 203', 2999 title: 'Program, Professional, and Family Dynamics', 3000 credits: 3, 3001 }, 3002 ], 3003 course_modalities: ['virtual', 'hybrid', 'on-campus'], 3004 class_schedules: [ 3005 'weekday evening classes', 3006 'weekend classes', 3007 ], 3008 campus_location: '119 West 31st St, midtown Manhattan', 3009 fieldwork_requirements: { 3010 total_hours: '480 hours', 3011 hours_per_course: '120 hours per course', 3012 setting: 'licensed child care program', 3013 observation: 'fieldwork observed in EDUC 203', 3014 employment_option: 3015 'current employment at licensed program can count', 3016 placement_assistance: 3017 'placement provided for non-employed students', 3018 }, 3019 language_options: ['English', 'Spanish'], 3020 spanish_program_url: '/cdsc/cda.php?lang=es_ES', 3021 program_benefits: [ 3022 'learn skills to create effective learning environment', 3023 'guidance with writing and portfolio creation', 3024 'classroom observations', 3025 'career services', 3026 'faculty advisement', 3027 'preparation for CDA credential application', 3028 ], 3029 transfer_agreements: [ 3030 'Borough of Manhattan Community College (A.S.)', 3031 'Hostos Community College (A.A.S.)', 3032 'Kingsborough Community College (A.S.)', 3033 'LaGuardia Community College (A.A.)', 3034 'Medgar Evers College (A.A. & B.A.)', 3035 'CUNY School of Professional Studies (B.A. in Youth Studies Program)', 3036 'SUNY Empire State College (A.A. & B.A.)', 3037 ], 3038 cda_credential_requirements: [ 3039 '480 hours of professional work experience', 3040 '120 clock hours of formal education/coursework', 3041 'Professional Portfolio compilation', 3042 'Verification Visit', 3043 'CDA exam', 3044 ], 3045 credential_validity: 'three years from date of award', 3046 renewal_timeline: '90 days before expiration', 3047 contact_person: { 3048 name: 'E.J. Jun', 3049 title: 'Director of Higher Education Initiatives', 3050 availability: 'Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 PM', 3051 }, 3052 cda_designations: [ 3053 'Infant/Toddler', 3054 'Preschool', 3055 'Family Child Care', 3056 'Home Visitor', 3057 ], 3058 continuing_education: 3059 'credits count toward Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours', 3060 related_programs: { 3061 cda_completion: { 3062 description: 3063 'For those who have earned CDA certificate and need support preparing for CDA credential application', 3064 url: '/cdsc/cda_completion.php', 3065 }, 3066 }, 3067 primary_function: 3068 'CDA certificate program and credential preparation', 3069 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 3070 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 3071 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 3072 }, 3073 { 3074 title: 'CDA Completion Program', 3075 url: '/cdsc/cda_completion.php', 3076 logical_location: 3077 '/services/career-development/cda-completion', 3078 description: 3079 'Do you have a CDA Certificate but need your CDA Credential? Do you need support putting together your portfolio or help preparing for the CDA Exam? This program is for you! The CDA Completion Program supports individuals who have completed their CDA certificate coursework and need assistance with the final credentialing process.', 3080 keywords: [ 3081 'CDA Completion Program', 3082 'CDA Completion Program Application', 3083 'CDA Certificate', 3084 'CDA Credential', 3085 'portfolio support', 3086 'CDA Exam preparation', 3087 'credentialing process', 3088 'competencies', 3089 'resources', 3090 'Pearson Testing', 3091 'PD Specialist', 3092 'EIP funding', 3093 'Verification Visit', 3094 'coaching', 3095 'Family Child Care Network', 3096 'FCCN', 3097 'QUALITYstarsNY', 3098 ], 3099 category: 'completion program', 3100 team: 'Career Development Center', 3101 tw_team: 'cdsc', 3102 target_audience: [ 3103 'individuals with CDA Certificate needing CDA Credential', 3104 'those needing portfolio support', 3105 'candidates preparing for CDA Exam', 3106 'Family Child Care Network (FCCN) members', 3107 'QUALITYstarsNY rated program participants', 3108 ], 3109 key_points: [ 3110 'For those who have CDA Certificate but need CDA Credential', 3111 'Provides portfolio development support', 3112 'Offers CDA Exam preparation', 3113 'Includes credentialing process guidance', 3114 'Group sessions and individual appointments available', 3115 'Free for FCCN and QUALITYstarsNY participants', 3116 ], 3117 program_cost: { 3118 standard_fee: '$300', 3119 free_eligibility: [ 3120 'Family Child Care Network (FCCN) members', 3121 'QUALITYstarsNY rated program participants', 3122 ], 3123 }, 3124 '2025_schedule': { 3125 language: 'English', 3126 session: 'Summer Session', 3127 start_date: 'June 23rd', 3128 start_time: '7:00pm', 3129 registration_status: 'open', 3130 }, 3131 program_format: [ 3132 'group sessions', 3133 '1:1 appointments as needed', 3134 ], 3135 program_outcomes: [ 3136 'understand the CDA Credentialing process', 3137 'complete portfolio with all competencies and resources required', 3138 'apply for CDA exam', 3139 'register for written exam at Pearson Testing site', 3140 'have assigned PD Specialist', 3141 'apply for EIP funding for exam', 3142 'take practice test', 3143 'receive Verification Visit coaching', 3144 ], 3145 support_services: [ 3146 'portfolio completion assistance', 3147 'CDA exam application support', 3148 'Pearson Testing site registration', 3149 'PD Specialist assignment', 3150 'EIP funding application assistance', 3151 'practice test provision', 3152 'Verification Visit coaching', 3153 ], 3154 credentialing_components: [ 3155 'portfolio with competencies', 3156 'required resources', 3157 'CDA exam registration', 3158 'Pearson Testing written exam', 3159 'PD Specialist assignment', 3160 'Verification Visit preparation', 3161 ], 3162 funding_support: [ 3163 'EIP (Educational Incentive Program) funding application assistance', 3164 ], 3165 testing_information: { 3166 exam_location: 'Pearson Testing site', 3167 exam_type: 'written exam', 3168 practice_test: 'included in program', 3169 }, 3170 program_prerequisites: 3171 'completed CDA Certificate coursework', 3172 registration_status: 'open', 3173 primary_function: 3174 'CDA credential completion support and preparation', 3175 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 3176 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 3177 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 3178 }, 3179 { 3180 title: 'NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project', 3181 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn_home.php', 3182 logical_location: 3183 '/services/career-development/nyc-doe-fccn', 3184 description: 3185 'The Early Childhood Career Development Center is working with NYC Public Schools to support affiliated family childcare providers serving 3-K to get a college credit-bearing CDA. This program is available at no cost to family and group fam
3185ily providers with three different support options.', 3186 keywords: [ 3187 'NYC Public Schools Fmaily Child Care Network Project', 3188 'NYC Public Schools', 3189 'Family Child Care Network (FCCN)', 3190 'partnership program', 3191 'DOE FCCN', 3192 '3-K', 3193 'college credit-bearing CDA', 3194 'family childcare providers', 3195 'group family providers', 3196 'CDA completion', 3197 'bilingual support', 3198 'Spanish CDA', 3199 'English CDA', 3200 'GED support', 3201 'no cost program', 3202 'appointment scheduling', 3203 'acuity scheduling', 3204 ], 3205 category: 'partnership program', 3206 team: 'Career Development Center', 3207 tw_team: 'cdsc', 3208 target_audience: [ 3209 'affiliated family childcare providers serving 3-K', 3210 'family providers', 3211 'group family providers', 3212 'providers who have completed 120 hours of CDA coursework', 3213 'Spanish-speaking providers', 3214 'English-speaking providers', 3215 ], 3216 key_points: [ 3217 'Partnership with NYC Public Schools', 3218 'Supports affiliated family childcare providers serving 3-K', 3219 'College credit-bearing CDA available', 3220 'Available at no cost to providers', 3221 'Three different support options', 3222 'Bilingual program (English and Spanish)', 3223 ], 3224 partnership: { 3225 organization: 'NYC Public Schools', 3226 target_providers: 3227 'affiliated family childcare providers serving 3-K', 3228 cost: 'no cost to family and group family providers', 3229 }, 3230 program_options: [ 3231 { 3232 option: 'College credit-bearing CDA in English', 3233 description: 3234 'For providers seeking college credit-bearing CDA certification', 3235 start_time: 'late August', 3236 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn.php', 3237 }, 3238 { 3239 option: 'Curso universitario con créditos de Educación Infantil (Spanish)', 3240 description: 3241 'College credit-bearing early childhood education course in Spanish', 3242 start_time: 'September', 3243 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn_espanol.php', 3244 }, 3245 { 3246 option: 'CDA Completion Program in English', 3247 description: 3248 'For providers who have already completed 120 hours of CDA coursework', 3249 prerequisite: 3250 'completed 120 hours of CDA coursework', 3251 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn_CDA_completion.php?language=english', 3252 }, 3253 { 3254 option: 'Programa de finalización del CDA (Spanish)', 3255 description: 3256 'CDA completion program in Spanish for providers with 120 hours of coursework', 3257 prerequisite: 3258 'completed 120 hours of CDA coursework', 3259 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn_CDA_completion.php?language=spanish', 3260 }, 3261 ], 3262 language_support: ['English', 'Spanish'], 3263 additional_resources: [ 3264 { 3265 resource: 'GED Resource Book', 3266 description: 'Information regarding GED support', 3267 url: '/pdfs/GED Resource Book.pdf', 3268 }, 3269 ], 3270 advisor_meeting: { 3271 purpose: 'questions regarding the program', 3272 scheduling: 'available by appointment', 3273 system: 'Acuity scheduling system', 3274 }, 3275 scheduling_policies: [ 3276 'reschedule or cancel through calendar links', 3277 'three missed appointments without notice results in lost access to scheduling system', 3278 'do not book multiple time slots', 3279 'holding multiple slots may result in cancellation or email blocking', 3280 ], 3281 contact_persons: [ 3282 { 3283 name: 'Dr. EJ Jun', 3284 role: 'primary contact', 3285 }, 3286 { 3287 name: 'Alexandra Portillo', 3288 role: 'Spanish language assistance', 3289 }, 3290 ], 3291 program_eligibility: [ 3292 'affiliated with NYC Public Schools', 3293 'serving 3-K programs', 3294 'family childcare providers', 3295 'group family providers', 3296 ], 3297 cost: 'no cost to participants', 3298 geographic_scope: 'New York City', 3299 age_group_served: '3-K (3-year-olds)', 3300 primary_function: 3301 'CDA support for NYC DOE affiliated family child care providers', 3302 parent_organization: 3303 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 3304 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 3305 }, 3306 { 3307 title: 'NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project - English CDA Program', 3308 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn.php', 3309 logical_location: 3310 '/services/career-development/nyc-doe-fccn/english-cda', 3311 description: 3312 "The Early Childhood Career Development Center is working with NYC Public Schools to support affiliated family childcare providers serving 3-K to get a college credit-bearing CDA. The DECE provides full financial assistance for providers who enroll in CUNY School of Professional Studies' credit-bearing CDA program.", 3313 keywords: [ 3314 'NYC Public Schools', 3315 'Family Child Care Network', 3316 'FCCN', 3317 '3-K', 3318 'college credit-bearing CDA', 3319 'college credit-bearing CDA in English', 3320 'CUNY School of Professional Studies', 3321 'DECE', 3322 'full financial assistance', 3323 'family childcare providers', 3324 'CDA credential', 3325 'virtual classes', 3326 'Zoom', 3327 'early childhood degree', 3328 'synchronous classes', 3329 'appointment scheduling', 3330 'acuity scheduling', 3331 ], 3332 category: 'partnership CDA program', 3333 team: 'Career Development Center', 3334 tw_team: 'cdsc', 3335 target_audience: [ 3336 'NYC Public Schools affiliated family childcare providers', 3337 'providers serving 3-K programs', 3338 'providers without early childhood undergraduate degrees', 3339 'family childcare providers needing CDA credential', 3340 ], 3341 key_points: [ 3342 'Partnership with NYC Public Schools for 3-K providers', 3343 'College credit-bearing CDA through CUNY SPS', 3344 'Full financial assistance provided by DECE', 3345 'Required CDA credential completion by June 2025', 3346 'Virtual classes available via Zoom', 3347 'Four college courses with flexible scheduling', 3348 ], 3349 financial_assistance: { 3350 provider: 3351 'DECE (Department of Early Childhood Education)', 3352 coverage: 'full financial assistance', 3353 program: 3354 'CUNY School of Professional Studies credit-bearing CDA program', 3355 }, 3356 program_structure: { 3357 institution: 'CUNY School of Professional Studies', 3358 course_count: 'four college courses', 3359 scheduling_flexibility: 3360 'up to two courses per semester', 3361 delivery_method: 'virtual via Zoom', 3362 class_format: 'synchronous with set days and times', 3363 }, 3364 enrollment_process: { 3365 method: 'schedule meeting with advisor', 3366 system: 'Acuity scheduling system', 3367 }, 3368 eligibility_requirements: [ 3369 'affiliated with NYC Public Schools', 3370 'serving 3-K programs', 3371 'must earn CDA if undergraduate degree was not in early childhood', 3372 'individuals with translated/evaluated equivalent ECE degrees may be exempt', 3373 ], 3374 program_timeline: { 3375 credential_deadline: 'June 2025', 3376 next_cohort_start: 'last week of January 2024', 3377 }, 3378 transfer_credit_policy: { 3379 cuny_sps_policy: 3380 'unable to transfer CDA hours or college credits into program', 3381 project_specific_rules: [ 3382 'programs started after October 1, 2022 not accepted', 3383 '40+ hours completed prior to October 2022 can be completed with advisor proof submission', 3384 ], 3385 }, 3386 documentation_requirements: [ 3387 'copy of ECE diploma (if applicable)', 3388 'proof of credential attainment (if completing partial previous work)', 3389 ], 3390 class_delivery: { 3391 format: 'virtual via Zoom', 3392 schedule: 'synchronous with set days and times', 3393 flexibility: 'participant choice of course load', 3394 }, 3395 scheduling_policies: [ 3396 'reschedule or cancel through calendar links', 3397 'three missed appointments without notice results in lost scheduling access', 3398 'do not book multiple time slots', 3399 'holding multiple slots may result in cancellation or blocking', 3400 ], 3401 language: 'English', 3402 cost: 'full financial assistance provided', 3403 geographic_scope: 'New York City', 3404 age_group_served: '3-K programs', 3405 primary_function: 3406 'college credit-bearing CDA program for NYC DOE affiliated providers', 3407 parent_organization: 3408 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 3409 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 3410 }, 3411 { 3412 title: 'Proyecto de red de guarderÃas familiares de las escuelas públicas de Nueva York', 3413 title_english: 3414 'NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project - Spanish Program', 3415 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn_espanol.php', 3416 logical_location: 3417 '/services/career-development/nyc-doe-fccn/spanish-cda', 3418 description: 3419 'El Centro de Desarrollo Profesional para la Educación Infantil está trabajando con las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York para apoyar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar afiliados que atienden a 3-K para obtener un CDA con créditos universitarios. (The Early Childhood Professional Development Center is working with NYC Public Schools to support affiliated family childcare providers serving 3-K to get a college credit-bearing CDA.)', 3420 keywords: [ 3421 'Proyecto de red de guarderÃas familiares', 3422 'escuelas públicas de Nueva York', 3423 'NYC Public Schools', 3424 'college credit-bearing CDA', 3425 'college credit-bearing CDA in Spanish', 3426 'FCCN', 3427 '3-K', 3428 'CDA con créditos universitarios', 3429 'proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar', 3430 'DECE', 3431 'asistencia financiera completa', 3432 'Clackamas College', 3433 'español', 3434 'Spanish CDA', 3435 'credencial CDA', 3436 'educación infantil', 3437 'appointment scheduling', 3438 'acuity scheduling', 3439 ], 3440 category: 'partnership CDA program', 3441 team: 'Career Development Center', 3442 tw_team: 'cdsc', 3443 target_audience: [ 3444 'proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar afiliados a las escuelas públicas de NYC', 3445 'proveedores que atienden programas de 3-K', 3446 'proveedores de habla hispana', 3447 'proveedores sin tÃtulos en educación infantil', 3448 'Spanish-speaking family childcare providers', 3449 ], 3450 key_points: [ 3451 'Partnership with NYC Public Schools for 3-K providers', 3452 'Spanish-language CDA program through Clackamas College', 3453 'Full financial assistance provided by DECE', 3454 'CDA credential required by June 2025', 3455 'Program can be completed in 3 quarters', 3456 'Support provided for CDA credential after coursework completion', 3457 ], 3458 financial_assistance: { 3459 provider: 3460 'DECE (Department of Early Childhood Education)', 3461 coverage: 3462 'asistencia financiera completa (full financial assistance)', 3463 program: 3464 'Programa de Certificación de Educación Infantil y Estudios Familiares con créditos en Clackamas College', 3465 }, 3466 program_structure: { 3467 institution: 'Clackamas College', 3468 language: 'español (Spanish)', 3469 duration: '3 trimestres (3 quarters)', 3470 quarter_length: '11 semanas (11 weeks)', 3471 post_completion_support: 3472 'apoyo para obtener la Credencial CDA (support to obtain CDA Credential)', 3473 }, 3474 enrollment_process: { 3475 method: 'programe una reunión con un asesor (schedule meeting with advisor)', 3476 system: 'Acuity scheduling system', 3477 }, 3478 eligibility_requirements: [ 3479 'afiliados a las escuelas públicas de NYC (affiliated with NYC Public Schools)', 3480 'atienden programas de 3-K (serving 3-K programs)', 3481 'necesitan cursos en educación infantil si su tÃtulo no es en educación infantil (need early childhood courses if degree is not in early childhood)', 3482 'personas con tÃtulos traducidos y evaluados equivalentes pueden estar exentas (individuals with translated/evaluated equivalent degrees may be exempt)', 3483 ], 3484 program_timeline: { 3485 credential_deadline: 'Junio de 2025 (June 2025)', 3486 next_cohort_start: 3487 'Septiembre de 2023 (September 2023)', 3488 }, 3489 documentation_requirements: [ 3490 'presentar una prueba al Consejero del Instituto (submit proof to Institute Adv
3490isor)', 3491 ], 3492 frequently_asked_questions: [ 3493 'Completion of Spanish certificate requires enrollment in Clackamas', 3494 'Participants receive support for CDA credential after completing Clackamas program', 3495 'Early childhood courses needed if degree is not in early childhood', 3496 'Translated and evaluated equivalent degrees may not require CDA enrollment', 3497 ], 3498 scheduling_policies: [ 3499 'reprogramar o cancelar a través de enlaces del calendario (reschedule or cancel through calendar links)', 3500 'tres citas perdidas sin aviso resulta en pérdida de acceso al sistema (three missed appointments without notice results in lost system access)', 3501 'no reserve más de un horario (do not book multiple time slots)', 3502 ], 3503 language: 'español (Spanish)', 3504 cost: 'asistencia financiera completa (full financial assistance)', 3505 geographic_scope: 'Nueva York (New York City)', 3506 age_group_served: 'programas de 3-K (3-K programs)', 3507 primary_function: 3508 'Spanish-language college credit-bearing CDA program for NYC DOE affiliated providers', 3509 parent_organization: 3510 'Centro de Desarrollo Profesional para la Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Career Development Center)', 3511 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 3512 }, 3513 { 3514 title: 'NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project - CDA Completion Program', 3515 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn_CDA_completion.php?language=english', 3516 logical_location: 3517 '/services/career-development/nyc-doe-fccn/cda-completion', 3518 description: 3519 'The Early Childhood Career Development Center is working with NYC Public Schools to support affiliated family childcare providers serving 3-K to complete their CDA. The DECE provides full financial assistance for providers who enroll in the CDA Completion Program at New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, offered in both English and Spanish.', 3520 keywords: [ 3521 'NYC Public Schools', 3522 'Family Child Care Network (FCCN)', 3523 '3-K', 3524 'CDA completion', 3525 'CDA Credential', 3526 'DECE', 3527 'full financial assistance', 3528 'bilingual program', 3529 'English and Spanish', 3530 'virtual classes', 3531 'Zoom', 3532 'portfolio review', 3533 'Sheridan Povemba', 3534 'Doria Escalante', 3535 'Credentialing Specialist', 3536 'partnership program', 3537 'appointment scheduling', 3538 'acuity scheduling', 3539 ], 3540 category: 'CDA completion program', 3541 team: 'Career Development Center', 3542 tw_team: 'cdsc', 3543 target_audience: [ 3544 'NYC Public Schools affiliated family childcare providers', 3545 'providers serving 3-K programs', 3546 'providers who have completed 120 hours of CDA coursework', 3547 'English-speaking providers', 3548 'Spanish-speaking providers', 3549 ], 3550 key_points: [ 3551 'Supports completion of CDA credential for NYC DOE 3-K providers', 3552 'Full financial assistance provided by DECE', 3553 'Offered in both English and Spanish', 3554 'Virtual classes via Zoom', 3555 '6-week group sessions with 1:1 appointments available', 3556 'Portfolio review and credentialing support included', 3557 ], 3558 financial_assistance: { 3559 provider: 3560 'DECE (Department of Early Childhood Education)', 3561 coverage: 'full financial assistance', 3562 program: 3563 'CDA Completion Program at New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 3564 }, 3565 program_structure: { 3566 duration: '6 weeks for group sessions', 3567 format: 'virtual via Zoom', 3568 schedule: 'synchronous with set days and times', 3569 individual_support: 3570 '1:1 meetings as needed by appointment', 3571 }, 3572 instructors: [ 3573 { 3574 name: 'Sheridan Povemba', 3575 role: 'CDA Credentialing Specialist (English)', 3576 experience: 3577 'over 20 years assisting early childhood educators with CDA Credential', 3578 background: [ 3579 'former Center Director', 3580 'created 120-hour CDA curriculum', 3581 'taught college level CDA courses', 3582 'CDA PD Specialist', 3583 'CUNY PDI Credentialing Specialist', 3584 'NYS Pyramid Model Co-Coordinator', 3585 ], 3586 }, 3587 { 3588 name: 'Doria Escalante', 3589 role: 'CDA Credentialing Specialist (Spanish)', 3590 experience: 3591 'over 20 years professional experience training early childhood programs and home-based childcare providers', 3592 credentials: [ 3593 'T-TAP credential', 3594 'NAFCC trainer', 3595 'NAFCC observer', 3596 'Master Cadre for promoting social and emotional competence', 3597 'Council certified Professional Development Specialist', 3598 ], 3599 background: [ 3600 "former Executive Director with Administration for Children's Services", 3601 'Special Assistant to Commissioner at Agency for Child Development', 3602 'board member of NY State Association for Home-Based Child Care', 3603 ], 3604 }, 3605 ], 3606 enrollment_process: { 3607 method: 'schedule meeting with advisor', 3608 system: 'Acuity scheduling system', 3609 }, 3610 program_timeline: { 3611 credential_deadline: 'June 2025', 3612 english_cohort_starts: [ 3613 'August 14, 2023', 3614 'September 12, 2023', 3615 ], 3616 spanish_cohort_starts: [ 3617 'July 26, 2023', 3618 'October 11, 2023', 3619 ], 3620 }, 3621 services_included: [ 3622 'portfolio review with Credentialing Specialist', 3623 'verification of completed required components', 3624 'individual student advisement', 3625 'virtual group sessions', 3626 '1:1 support appointments', 3627 ], 3628 language_support: ['English', 'Spanish'], 3629 contact_persons: [ 3630 { 3631 name: 'Dr. EJ Jun', 3632 role: 'primary contact', 3633 }, 3634 { 3635 name: 'Doria Escalante', 3636 role: 'Spanish language assistance', 3637 }, 3638 ], 3639 frequently_asked_questions: [ 3640 "Expired CDA credentials require re-application (coursework doesn't expire)", 3641 'Portfolio review recommended even if confident about completion', 3642 'Virtual classes via Zoom with synchronous schedule', 3643 'Individual support available after meeting with Institute Adv
3643isor', 3644 ], 3645 prerequisite: 'completed 120 hours of CDA coursework', 3646 cost: 'full financial assistance provided', 3647 geographic_scope: 'New York City', 3648 age_group_served: '3-K programs', 3649 primary_function: 3650 'CDA credential completion support for NYC DOE affiliated providers', 3651 parent_organization: 3652 'Early Childhood Career Development Center', 3653 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 3654 }, 3655 { 3656 title: 'NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project - Programa de Finalización del CDA', 3657 title_english: 3658 'NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project - CDA Completion Program (Spanish)', 3659 url: '/cdsc/DOE_fccn_CDA_completion.php?language=spanish', 3660 logical_location: 3661 '/services/career-development/nyc-doe-fccn/cda-completion-spanish', 3662 description: 3663 'El Centro de Desarrollo Profesional para la Educación Infantil está trabajando con las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York para apoyar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar afiliados que atienden a 3-K para completar su CDA. (The Early Childhood Career Development Center is working with NYC Public Schools to support affiliated family childcare providers serving 3-K to complete their CDA.)', 3664 keywords: [ 3665 'Programa de Finalización del CDA', 3666 'escuelas públicas de Nueva York', 3667 'NYC Public Schools', 3668 'FCCN', 3669 '3-K', 3670 'proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar', 3671 'DECE', 3672 'asistencia financiera completa', 3673 'Doria Escalante', 3674 'Especialista en Credenciales CDA', 3675 'español', 3676 'Spanish CDA completion', 3677 'clases virtuales', 3678 'Zoom', 3679 'portafolio', 3680 'credencial CDA', 3681 'partnership program', 3682 'appointment scheduling', 3683 'acuity scheduling', 3684 ], 3685 category: 'CDA completion program', 3686 team: 'Career Development Center', 3687 tw_team: 'cdsc', 3688 target_audience: [ 3689 'proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar afiliados a las escuelas públicas de NYC', 3690 'proveedores que atienden programas de 3-K', 3691 'proveedores que han completado 120 horas de cursos de CDA', 3692 'proveedores de habla hispana', 3693 'Spanish-speaking family childcare providers', 3694 ], 3695 key_points: [ 3696 'Supports completion of CDA credential for NYC DOE 3-K providers', 3697 'Full financial assistance provided by DECE', 3698 'Spanish-language program with bilingual instructor', 3699 'Virtual classes via Zoom', 3700 '6-week group sessions with individual appointments available', 3701 'Portfolio review and credentialing support included', 3702 ], 3703 financial_assistance: { 3704 provider: 3705 'DECE (Department of Early Childhood Education)', 3706 coverage: 3707 'asistencia financiera completa (full financial assistance)', 3708 program: 3709 'Programa de Certificación de Educación Infantil y Estudios Familiares con créditos en Clackamas College', 3710 }, 3711 program_structure: { 3712 duration: 3713 '6 semanas para sesiones en grupo (6 weeks for group sessions)', 3714 format: 'virtualmente vÃa Zoom (virtual via Zoom)', 3715 schedule: 3716 'forma sincronizada con dÃas y horarios establecidos (synchronous with set days and times)', 3717 individual_support: 3718 'reuniones 1:1 según sea necesario con cita previa (1:1 meetings as needed by appointment)', 3719 }, 3720 instructor: { 3721 name: 'Doria Escalante', 3722 title: 'Especialista en Credenciales CDA', 3723 description: 3724 'Entrenadora bilingüe con más de 20 años de experiencia professional brindando capacitación a los programas de educación temprana y Proveedores de Cuidado infantil en casa', 3725 credentials: [ 3726 'La credencial del T-TAP', 3727 'Entrenadora para NAFCC', 3728 'observador de la NAFCC', 3729 'Master Cadre para promover la competencia social y emocional de bebés/niños pequeños y niños en edad preescolar', 3730 'certificada por el Concilio como Especialista en Desarrollo Profesional', 3731 ], 3732 background: [ 3733 'Directora Ejecutiva con la Administración de Servicios para Niños', 3734 'Asistente Especial del Comisionado en la Agencia para el Desarrollo Infantil', 3735 'miembro de la junta de la Asociación de Cuidado Infantil en el hogar del Estado de Nueva York', 3736 ], 3737 philosophy: 3738 'se esfuerza por preparar a sus alumnos para hacer la conexión crÃtica que un maestro debe hacer entre la teorÃa y la práctica', 3739 }, 3740 enrollment_process: { 3741 method: 'programe una reunión con un asesor (schedule meeting with advisor)', 3742 system: 'Acuity scheduling system', 3743 }, 3744 program_timeline: { 3745 credential_deadline: 'junio de 2025 (June 2025)', 3746 spanish_cohort_starts: [ 3747 '26 de Julio de 2023 (July 26, 2023)', 3748 '11 de Octubre de 2023 (October 11, 2023)', 3749 ], 3750 }, 3751 services_included: [ 3752 'revisión de portafolio con el Especialista en Credenciales (portfolio review with Credentialing Specialist)', 3753 'verificación de componentes requeridos completados (verification of completed required components)', 3754 'asesoramiento individual de estudiantes (individual student advisement)', 3755 'sesiones grupales virtuales (virtual group sessions)', 3756 'citas de apoyo 1:1 (1:1 support appointments)', 3757 ], 3758 language: 'español (Spanish)', 3759 contact_persons: [ 3760 { 3761 name: 'Dr. EJ Jun', 3762 role: 'contacto principal (primary contact)', 3763 }, 3764 { 3765 name: 'Doria Escalante', 3766 role: 'asistencia en español (Spanish language assistance)', 3767 }, 3768 ], 3769 frequently_asked_questions: [ 3770 'Las credenciales CDA expiradas requieren nueva aplicación (el curso no expira)', 3771 'Se recomienda revisión de portafolio incluso si se siente seguro sobre la finalización', 3772 'Clases virtuales vÃa Zoom con horario sincronizado', 3773 'Apoyo individual disponible después de reunirse con Asesor del Instituto', 3774 ], 3775 prerequisite: 3776 'han completado 120 horas de cursos de CDA (completed 120 hours of CDA coursework)', 3777 cost: 'asistencia financiera completa (full financial assistance)', 3778 geographic_scope: 'Nueva York (New York City)', 3779 age_group_served: 'programas de 3-K (3-K programs)', 3780 primary_function: 3781 'Spanish-language CDA credential completion support for NYC DOE affiliated providers', 3782 parent_organization: 3783 'Centro de Desarrollo Profesional para la Educación Infantil (Early Childhood Career Development Center)', 3784 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 3785 }, 3786 { 3787 title: "The NYS Children's Program Administrator Credential (CPAC)", 3788 url: '/cdsc/cpac.php', 3789 logical_location: '/services/career-development/cpac', 3790 description: 3791 "Developed by The New York State Association for the Education of Young Children, the Children's Program Administrator Credential is recognized in New York State as the standard for measuring effectiveness in leadership, procedural supervision, and fiscal management for administrators of early childhood and school-aged children's programs. 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3871 { 3872 topic: 'Systems Management', 3873 courses: [ 3874 "ECE 605: Management Systems for Quality Children's Programs", 3875 'ECE 609: Technology and Communication', 3876 'ECE 610: Systems to Ensure Health, Safety, and Nutrition', 3877 'ECE 611: Legal and Regulatory Requirements', 3878 ], 3879 }, 3880 { 3881 topic: 'Program Marketing and Ethics', 3882 courses: [ 3883 'ECE 612: Marketing Early Childhood Programs', 3884 'ECE 613: Ethics and Professional Standards', 3885 ], 3886 }, 3887 { 3888 topic: 'Programming and Curriculum', 3889 courses: [ 3890 'ECE 614: Programming for the Whole Child', 3891 'ECE 615: A Leadership Approach to Programming for the Whole Family', 3892 'ECE 616: Programming for Children with Special Needs', 3893 ], 3894 }, 3895 { 3896 topic: 'Integration and Assessment', 3897 courses: [ 3898 "ECE 617: Integration Seminar in Children's Program Administration", 3899 'ECE 618: Assessment as an Administrator', 3900 ], 3901 }, 3902 ], 3903 course_delivery: { 3904 format: 'asynchronous', 3905 student_participation: 'when available', 3906 requirements: 3907 'log in regularly to submit discussion posts and assignments', 3908 approach: 3909 'student-centered with peer-to-peer interactions', 3910 instructor_role: 3911 'monitor, guide, and nurture discussions', 3912 }, 3913 course_schedule: { 3914 courses_per_semester: 'typically 6-8 courses', 3915 course_duration: 'four weeks each', 3916 student_choice: 3917 'students decide how many courses to enroll in each semester', 3918 total_required: 'all 18 courses', 3919 }, 3920 credential_requirements: [ 3921 'complete all 18 CPAC courses', 3922 'create a portfolio (developed through course assignments)', 3923 "complete 18 credits in early childhood education and/or child development at associate's level or higher", 3924 'complete credential application', 3925 ], 3926 credentialing_body: 3927 'NY Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC)', 3928 professional_recognition: [ 3929 'applies 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3940 'Enhanced NYS B5 SUNY-CUNY Workforce Scholarship: Early Childhood available', 3941 'career advisor review of scholarship eligibility', 3942 ], 3943 competency_areas: 3944 "18 competency areas defined in the Children's Program Administrator Credential of New York State", 3945 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 3946 primary_function: 3947 'administrator credential for early childhood and school-aged programs', 3948 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 3949 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 3950 }, 3951 { 3952 title: 'Master of Arts in Early Childhood Policy and Leadership', 3953 url: '/cdsc/master-of-arts-in-early-childhood-policy-and-leadership.php', 3954 logical_location: '/cdsc/', 3955 description: 3956 "Shape the future of early childhood education with CUNY SPS's online MA in Early Childhood Policy and Leadership. This fully online, asynchronous program prepares you to lead organizations, influence policy at every level of government, and champion equity in early learningâall while balancing your career and personal commitments. Join one of the few graduate programs in the U.S. specifically designed to transform early childhood professionals into the leaders, advocates, and decision-makers who shape systems that impact young children and families.", 3957 keywords: [ 3958 'Master of Arts', 3959 'CPAC', 3960 "Children's Program Administrator Credential", 3961 'NYS', 3962 'New York State Association for the Education of Young Children', 3963 'NYAEYC', 3964 'leadership', 3965 'policy', 3966 'CUNY School of Professional Studies', 3967 '18-credit program', 3968 'graduate-level', 3969 'online courses', 3970 'professional achievement', 3971 'accreditation standards', 3972 'event', 3973 'calendar', 3974 'information session', 3975 'information sessions', 3976 ], 3977 category: 'credential', 3978 team: 'Career Development Center', 3979 tw_team: 'cdsc', 3980 target_audience: [''], 3981 key_points: [''], 3982 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 3983 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 3984 generated: '2025-10-09T00:00:00Z', 3985 }, 3986 { 3987 title: 'Free Resources for CBO Teacher Candidates', 3988 url: '/cdsc/dece_cbo_home.php', 3989 logical_location: '/cdsc/', 3990 description: 3991 'The Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE), in partnership with the City University of New York: Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, (CUNY PDI) is committed to offering a range of support to our programs to ensure current and aspiring educators are equipped with the resources needed to be successful professionals.', 3992 keywords: [ 3993 'Teacher Certification Examp Prep', 3994 'Credit Bearing Child Development Associate (CDA) Program', 3995 'Child Dev1elopment Associate (CDA) Completion Program', 3996 'International Transcript Evaludation Services', 3997 ], 3998 category: 'credential', 3999 team: 'Career Development Center', 4000 tw_team: 'cdsc', 4001 target_audience: [''], 4002 key_points: [''], 4003 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 4004 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 4005 generated: '2025-09-08T00:00:00Z', 4006 }, 4007 { 4008 title: 'Certification Exam Preparation', 4009 url: '/cdsc/certification_prep.php', 4010 logical_location: 4011 '/services/career-development/certification-exam-prep', 4012 description: 4013 'The Career Development Center offers test prep sessions to help you prepare for the NYS Certification exams. Each series covers one exam and consists of multiple sessions over several weeks. We offer Test Prep for CST Part One: Literacy and English Language Arts, CST Part Two: Mathematics, ATAS, and EAS.', 4014 keywords: [ 4015 'certification exam preparation', 4016 'test prep', 4017 'NYS Certification exams', 4018 'CST Part One', 4019 'Literacy and English Language Arts', 4020 'CST Part Two', 4021 'Mathematics', 4022 'ATAS', 4023 'EAS', 4024 'New York State Content Specialty Test', 4025 'Birth - Grade 2', 4026 'teacher certification', 4027 'Ramon Garcia', 4028 'multiple sessions', 4029 'standardized exams', 4030 'event', 4031 ], 4032 category: 'test preparation', 4033 team: 'Career Development Center', 4034 tw_team: 'cdsc', 4035 target_audience: [ 4036 'individuals preparing for NYS Certification exams', 4037 'aspiring teachers seeking certification', 4038 'early childhood professionals', 4039 'those needing Birth - Grade 2 teacher certification', 4040 'candidates struggling with standardized test preparation', 4041 ], 4042 key_points: [ 4043 'Test prep sessions for NYS Certification exams', 4044 'Each series covers one exam', 4045 'Multiple sessions over several weeks', 4046 'Covers CST Part One, CST Part Two, ATAS, and EAS', 4047 'Led by experienced instructor with 12 years of teaching experience', 4048 'Specialized support for those who struggle with math', 4049 ], 4050 exam_types_covered: [ 4051 { 4052 exam: 'CST Part One',
4053 subject: 'Literacy and English Language Arts', 4054 }, 4055 { 4056 exam: 'CST Part Two', 4057 subject: 'Mathematics', 4058 }, 4059 { 4060 exam: 'ATAS', 4061 description: 'Academic Literacy Skills Test', 4062 }, 4063 { 4064 exam: 'EAS', 4065 description: 'Educating All Students Test', 4066 }, 4067 ], 4068 program_structure: { 4069 format: 'test prep sessions', 4070 organization: 'each series covers one exam', 4071 duration: 'multiple sessions over several weeks', 4072 }, 4073 instructor: { 4074 name: 'Ramon Garcia', 4075 title: 'Senior Learning Specialist', 4076 organization: 4077 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 4078 experience: 4079 'twelve years as mathematics teacher and professional developer', 4080 specialization: 4081 'student-centered pedagogy for adults who struggle with math', 4082 current_focus: 4083 'workshop series to help candidates pass New York State Content Specialty Test (Birth - Grade 2)', 4084 other_exam_experience: [ 4085 'GED', 4086 'CEAFE', 4087 'CAT-M', 4088 'SHSAT', 4089 'TABE', 4090 'AMATYC', 4091 'TASC', 4092 ], 4093 professional_development_experience: [ 4094 'CUNY Start program - embedded coaching to teachers', 4095 'LaGuardia Community College', 4096 'CUNY Office of Academic Affairs', 4097 'Borough of Manhattan Community College - math instructor for high school equivalency', 4098 ], 4099 personal_interests: [ 4100 'bicycling', 4101 'spending time with his son', 4102 ], 4103 }, 4104 certification_focus: { 4105 primary_exam: 4106 'New York State Content Specialty Test (Birth - Grade 2)', 4107 purpose: 'gain teacher certification', 4108 age_range: 'Birth through Grade 2', 4109 }, 4110 teaching_approach: 4111 'student-centered pedagogy for adults who struggle with math', 4112 current_events_status: 'No upcoming events', 4113 professional_background: [ 4114 'mathematics teacher', 4115 'professional developer', 4116 'Senior Learning Specialist', 4117 'embedded coaching provider', 4118 'high school equivalency math instructor', 4119 ], 4120 primary_function: 4121 'NYS teacher certification exam preparation', 4122 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 4123 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 4124 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 4125 }, 4126 { 4127 title: 'Early Childhood Education College Finder', 4128 url: '/cdsc/collegefinder.php', 4129 logical_location: 4130 '/services/career-development/college-finder', 4131 description: 4132 'The College Finder is a tool designed to help you find colleges and universities that offer programs in early childhood education. 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You may want to work directly with children as a caregiver or educator, serve children and their families as a
4243social worker or therapist or support the early childhood profession as a policy analyst or researcher. We're here to help you as you explore which path is the right fit for you.", 4244 keywords: [ 4245 'career pathways', 4246 'early childhood careers', 4247 'caregiver', 4248 'educator', 4249 'social worker', 4250 'therapist', 4251 'policy analyst', 4252 'researcher', 4253 'career exploration', 4254 'career guidance', 4255 'career assessment', 4256 'career ladder', 4257 'career advisor', 4258 'career conversations', 4259 'O*NET Interest Profiler', 4260 'New York Works for Children (NYWFC)', 4261 ], 4262 category: 'career guidance', 4263 team: 'Career Development Center', 4264 tw_team: 'cdsc', 4265 target_audience: [ 4266 'individuals considering early childhood careers', 4267 'career changers', 4268 'current early childhood professionals seeking advancement', 4269 'students exploring career options', 4270 "those wanting to impact young children's lives", 4271 ], 4272 key_points: [ 4273 "Many career options available to impact young children's lives", 4274 'Includes direct work with children and indirect support roles', 4275 'Comprehensive guidance and assessment tools available', 4276 'Free career counseling and advisement offered', 4277 'Multiple pathways from caregiving to research and policy', 4278 ], 4279 career_path_categories: [ 4280 'direct work with children (caregiver, educator)', 4281 'family support services (social worker, therapist)', 4282 'profession support (policy analyst, researcher)', 4283 ], 4284 available_resources: [ 4285 { 4286 resource: 'Explore Early Childhood Career Paths', 4287 description: 4288 'Explore the various career paths available to people interesting in having an impact in the lives of young children', 4289 url: '/cdsc/careerchoices.php', 4290 }, 4291 { 4292 resource: 'Take the Career Path Indicator', 4293 description: 4294 'Assessment tool designed to provide guidance as you consider pursuing a career in early childhood education', 4295 url: '/cdsc/decisionsurvey.php', 4296 }, 4297 { 4298 resource: 4299 'The O*NET Interest Profiler from the U.S. Department of Labor', 4300 description: 4301 'Free, easy-to-use tool for assessing interests, strengths and personality to help find career paths based on current education level', 4302 url: 'https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip', 4303 provider: 'U.S. Department of Labor', 4304 }, 4305 { 4306 resource: 4307 'Browse the New York Works for Children Career Ladder', 4308 description: 4309 'Career ladder for early childhood educators who work directly with children and families in various programs', 4310 target_programs: [ 4311 'informal and licensed family child care', 4312 'center-based child care', 4313 'school-based early childhood classrooms', 4314 'Universal Prekindergarten', 4315 'early childhood special education programs', 4316 'Head Start', 4317 'Early Intervention', 4318 ], 4319 url: 'https://www.nyworksforchildren.org/media/1197/nys-early-childhood-career-ladder_2023.pdf', 4320 }, 4321 { 4322 resource: 4323 'Connect with an Early Childhood Career Development Center Career Advisor', 4324 description: 4325 'One-on-one career counseling and advisement at no cost', 4326 format: ['phone call', 'Zoom video conference'], 4327 cost: 'no cost', 4328 url: '/cdsc/advisor.php', 4329 }, 4330 { 4331 resource: 'Career Conversations', 4332 description: 4333 'Online conversations hosted by regional career advisors to support and inspire career journey', 4334 target: 'those just starting out or seeking professional growth', 4335 scope: 'throughout New York State', 4336 url: '/cdsc/career-conversations.php', 4337 }, 4338 ], 4339 assessment_tools: [ 4340 'Career Path Indicator (early childhood-specific)', 4341 'O*NET Interest Profiler (general career assessment)', 4342 ], 4343 support_services: [ 4344 'one-on-one career counseling', 4345 'career advisement', 4346 'career conversations', 4347 'assessment tools', 4348 'career exploration resources', 4349 ], 4350 career_settings: [ 4351 'informal family child care', 4352 'licensed family child care', 4353 'center-based child care', 4354 'school-based early childhood classrooms', 4355 'Universal Prekindergarten', 4356 'early childhood special education programs', 4357 'Head Start', 4358 'Early Intervention', 4359 ], 4360 cost: 'no cost for career counseling and advisement', 4361 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 4362 primary_function: 4363 'career pathway exploration and guidance for early childhood professionals', 4364 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 4365 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 4366 }, 4367 { 4368 title: 'Explore Career Paths In Early Childhood Education', 4369 url: '/cdsc/careerchoices.php', 4370 logical_location: 4371 '/services/career-development/career-choices', 4372 description: 4373 'Learn more about five major career paths for people interested in working to have an impact on the lives of young children. This comprehensive guide explores various professional areas including health, education, psychology, recreation and social services that involve working with young children and their families.', 4374 keywords: [ 4375 'career paths', 4376 'early childhood education', 4377 'career choices', 4378 'young children', 4379 'families', 4380 'health careers', 4381 'education careers', 4382 'psychology careers', 4383 'recreation careers', 4384 'social service careers', 4385 'direct service', 4386 'family support', 4387 'leadership', 4388 'administration', 4389 'professional training', 4390 'Career Path Survey', 4391 ], 4392 category: 'career exploration', 4393 team: 'Career Development Center', 4394 tw_team: 'cdsc', 4395 target_audience: [ 4396 'people interested in working with young children', 4397 'career changers', 4398 'students exploring career options', 4399 'professionals seeking career advancement', 4400 "individuals wanting to impact children's lives", 4401 ], 4402 key_points: [ 4403 'Five major career paths available', 4404 'Wide range of professional areas involved', 4405 'Strong liking for young children is prerequisite', 4406 'Includes direct and indirect service roles', 4407 'Career Path Survey available to match interests and skills', 4408 'Comprehensive guide with career descriptions', 4409 ], 4410 featured_content: [ 4411 'Choosing a Career in Early Childhood (PDF)', 4412 ], 4413 career_assessment_tool: { 4414 name: 'Career Path Survey', 4415 description: 4416 'Short quiz that helps find early childhood career that best fits interests and skills', 4417 url: '/cdsc/decisionsurvey.php', 4418 }, 4419 resource_guide: { 4420 title: 'Choosing a Career in Early Childhood', 4421 format: 'PDF ⢠1,432KB', 4422 description: 4423 'Quick look at possible career paths to have an impact on the lives of young children', 4424 }, 4425 five_career_paths: [ 4426 { 4427 path: 'Direct Service with Children', 4428 description: 4429 'Careers in health, education, psychology, recreation and social service involving direct work with young children', 4430 characteristics: [
4431 'work directly with young children', 4432 'engage frequently with families', 4433 'interact with trained specialists and professionals', 4434 'require strong liking for young children', 4435 'need competent interaction abilities', 4436 ], 4437 professional_areas: [ 4438 'health', 4439 'education', 4440 'psychology', 4441 'recreation', 4442 'social service', 4443 ], 4444 }, 4445 { 4446 path: 'Family Support Services', 4447 description: 4448 'Professionals who deliver services with direct impact on families, especially children', 4449 characteristics: [ 4450 'collaborate with parents to support children', 4451 'help adults realize their potential', 4452 'work directly with families', 4453 'work alongside colleagues in agencies and organizations', 4454 'require moderately high level of professional training', 4455 'specialization is common', 4456 ], 4457 specialization_examples: [ 4458 'social worker focusing on adoption', 4459 'public health nurse specializing in child abuse cases', 4460 'case worker with community mental health center', 4461 ], 4462 }, 4463 { 4464 path: 'Leadership and Administration', 4465 description: 4466 'Professionals with strong organizational and leadership skills who build and manage programs', 4467 responsibilities: [ 4468 'build programs', 4469 'hire, mentor, and support teachers', 4470 'manage facilities', 4471 'interact with and counsel parents', 4472 'create and monitor budgets', 4473 'lead change efforts', 4474 ], 4475 }, 4476 { 4477 path: 'Professional Support and Training', 4478 description: 4479 'Experts in content areas who provide support services and share information with other professionals', 4480 characteristics: [ 4481 'experts in various content areas', 4482 'provide support services', 4483 'share information, strategies and skills', 4484 "typically don't interact directly with children or families", 4485 "don't usually supervise others or administer programs", 4486 'often have past experience working with children', 4487 'require extensive training in particular content areas', 4488 ], 4489 }, 4490 { 4491 path: 'General Public Service', 4492 description: 4493 'Professionals who serve the general public while providing goods and services particularly helpful to children and families', 4494 characteristics: [ 4495 'serve the general public, not just children and families', 4496 'provide goods and services helpful to children, families and early childhood professionals', 4497 'have strong knowledge and skills in particular areas', 4498 'may acquire child-specific skills in course of work', 4499 ], 4500 }, 4501 ], 4502 common_requirements: [ 4503 'strong liking for young children', 4504 'competent interaction abilities', 4505 'professional training', 4506 'specialized knowledge and skills', 4507 ], 4508 professional_development_pathways: [ 4509 'moderately high level of professional training', 4510 'extensive training in content areas', 4511 'specialization opportunities', 4512 'experience working with children', 4513 ], 4514 work_environments: [ 4515 'direct service settings', 4516 'family service agencies', 4517 'educational institutions', 4518 'healthcare facilities', 4519 'community organizations', 4520 'administrative offices', 4521 ], 4522 primary_function: 4523 'career path exploration and guidance for early childhood professionals', 4524 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 4525 geographic_scope: 'applicable nationwide', 4526 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 4527 }, 4528 { 4529 title: 'Career Path Indicator', 4530 url: '/cdsc/decisionsurvey.php', 4531 logical_location: 4532 '/services/career-development/career-assessment', 4533 description: 4534 'Our brief assessment tool will help you reflect on your interests and goals and match you with 1 of 5 career paths in early childhood education. This interactive survey provides personalized career guidance based on your responses to help you identify the best career pattern for your interests and beliefs.', 4535 keywords: [ 4536 'Career Path Indicator', 4537 'career assessment', 4538 'assessment tool', 4539 'career survey', 4540 'career matching', 4541 'early childhood education', 4542 'career paths', 4543 'interests and goals', 4544 'career guidance', 4545 'career pattern', 4546 'decision survey', 4547 'interactive assessment', 4548 'career exploration', 4549 'self-reflection', 4550 ], 4551 category: 'career assessment tool', 4552 team: 'Career Development Center', 4553 tw_team: 'cdsc', 4554 target_audience: [ 4555 'individuals exploring early childhood careers', 4556 'career changers', 4557 'students considering early childhood education', 4558 'professionals seeking career direction', 4559 'those uncertain about career path choices', 4560 ], 4561 key_points: [ 4562 'Brief assessment tool for career reflection', 4563 'Matches users with 1 of 5 career paths', 4564 'Focuses on early childhood education careers', 4565 'No right or wrong answers', 4566 'Provides personalized career pattern results', 4567 'Based on established career decision methodology', 4568 ], 4569 assessment_structure: { 4570 format: 'interactive survey', 4571 approach: 'reflection on interests and goals', 4572 response_method: 'single letter choice per question', 4573 selection_guidance: 4574 'choose option that most closely aligns with thoughts or beliefs', 4575 outcome: 'career pattern description based on choices', 4576 }, 4577 career_paths_covered: { 4578 total_paths: '5 career paths', 4579 reference: '/cdsc/careerchoices.php', 4580 }, 4581 assessment_principles: [ 4582 'no right or wrong answers', 4583 'may agree with multiple choices but can only select one', 4584 'choose option that most closely aligns with beliefs', 4585 'results provide career pattern description', 4586 ], 4587 source_attribution: { 4588 adapted_from: 4589 'Careers with young children: Making your decision', 4590 authors: [ 4591 'Judith W. Seaver', 4592 'Carol A. Cartwright', 4593 'Cecelia B. Ward', 4594 'C. Annette Heasley', 4595 ], 4596 year: '1979', 4597 publisher: 4598 'National Association for the Education of Young Children', 4599 location: 'Washington, DC', 4600 modifications: 4601 'updated language and adapted for online assessment tool', 4602 }, 4603 survey_features: [ 4604 'interactive question format', 4605 'personalized results', 4606 'career pattern matching', 4607 'reflection-based responses', 4608 'immediate feedback', 4609 ], 4610 user_experience: [ 4611 'brief completion time', 4612 'easy-to-understand questions', 4613 'clear guidance on answer selection', 4614 'personalized career pattern results', 4615 'connection to detailed career path information', 4616 ], 4617 primary_function: 4618 'career path assessment and matching for early childhood education', 4619 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 4620 methodology: 4621 'established career decision framework adapted for online use', 4622 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 4623 }, 4624 { 4625 title: 'Career Conversations', 4626 url: '/cdsc/career-conversations.php', 4627 logical_location: 4628 '/services/career-development/career-conversations', 4629 description: 4630 'Our regional career advisors throughout New York State host these online conversations to support and inspire you on your career journey â whether you are just starting out in the field or seeking to grow as a professional. Career Conversations are especially tailored for the early childhood field.', 4631 keywords: [ 4632 'Career Conversations', 4633 'regional career advisors', 4634 'New York State', 4635 'online conversations', 4636 'career journey', 4637 'early childhood field', 4638 'professional development', 4639 'career support', 4640 'career inspiration', 4641 'professional growth', 4642 'career guidance', 4643 'networking', 4644 'skill development', 4645 'event', 4646 'calendar', 4647 ], 4648 category: 'professional development', 4649 team: 'Career Development Center', 4650 tw_team: 'cdsc', 4651 target_audience: [ 4652 'those just starting out in early childhood field', 4653 'professionals seeking to grow', 4654 'early childhood professionals at all career stages', 4655 'individuals on their career journey', 4656 'those seeking career support and inspiration', 4657 ], 4658 key_points: [ 4659 'Hosted by regional career advisors throughout New York State', 4660 'Online format for accessibility', 4661 'Supports and inspires career journey', 4662 'Serves both newcomers and experienced professionals', 4663 'Especially tailored for early childhood field', 4664 'Covers wide range of professional development topics', 4665 ], 4666 program_structure: { 4667 hosts: 'regional career advisors', 4668 geographic_scope: 'throughout New York State', 4669 format: 'online conversations', 4670 target_field: 'early childhood', 4671 audience_range: 4672 'just starting out to professional growth', 4673 }, 4674 conversation_topics: [ 4675 'College 101', 4676 'Resume preparation', 4677 'Early childhood certification and credentials', 4678 'Test taking strategies', 4679 'Time management', 4680 'Interview strategies', 4681 'Setting and achieving goals', 4682 'Professionalism', 4683 'Online learning', 4684 'Communication in the workplace', 4685 'Networking', 4686 'Emotional intelligence', 4687 ], 4688 topic_categories: [ 4689 { 4690 category: 'Education and Credentials', 4691 topics: [ 4692 'College 101', 4693 'Early childhood certification and credentials', 4694 'Online learning', 4695 ], 4696 }, 4697 { 4698 category: 'Job Search and Career Development', 4699 topics: [ 4700 'Resume preparation', 4701 'Interview strategies', 4702 'Test taking strategies', 4703 ], 4704 }, 4705 { 4706 category: 'Professional Skills', 4707 topics: [ 4708 'Time management', 4709 'Professionalism', 4710 'Communication in the workplace', 4711 'Networking', 4712 ], 4713 }, 4714 { 4715 category: 'Personal Development', 4716 topics: [ 4717 'Setting and achieving goals', 4718 'Emotional intelligence', 4719 ], 4720 }, 4721 ], 4722 upcoming_events: [ 4723 { 4724 event: '2025 Career Conversations', 4725 duration: 'February 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025', 4726 format: 'Online', 4727 sessions: '2 session(s) upcoming', 4728 }, 4729 ], 4730 delivery_method: 'online conversations', 4731 frequency: 'ongoing series throughout the year', 4732 professional_focus: 'early childhood field specialization', 4733 career_support_areas: [ 4734 'career journey support', 4735 'professional inspiration', 4736 'skill development', 4737 'career advancement', 4738 'field-specific guidance', 4739 ], 4740 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 4741 cost: 'typically no cost (not specified)', 4742 primary_function: 4743 'ongoing professional development and career support through online conversations', 4744 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 4745 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 4746 }, 4747 { 4748 title: 'Our Impact', 4749 url: '/cdsc/our-impact.php', 4750 logical_location: '/about/our-impact', 4751 description: 4752 'Our impact is felt across New York State, with a network of partners and clients dedicated to advancing early childhood education. We are trusted by regional partners, clients, institutions, and employers statewide, serving over 20,000 clients through various programs and initiatives.', 4753 keywords: [ 4754 'our impact', 4755 'influence', 4756 'numbers', 4757 'statistics', 4758 'stat', 4759 'data story', 4760 'regional partners', 4761 'clients statewide', 4762 'partner institutions', 4763 'participating employers', 4764 'New York State', 4765 'early childhood education', 4766 'teacher certification', 4767 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship', 4768 'QUALITYstarsNY Scholarship', 4769 'CDA credentials', 4770 'women of color', 4771 'study plans', 4772 'statistics', 4773 'outcomes', 4774 ], 4775 category: 'impact and outcomes', 4776 team: 'Career Development Center', 4777 tw_team: 'cdsc', 4778 target_audience: [ 4779 'stakeholders', 4780 'partners', 4781 'funders', 4782 'policymakers', 4783 'potential clients', 4784 'researchers', 4785 'early childhood professionals', 4786 ], 4787 key_points: [ 4788 'Trusted by regional partners, clients, institutions, and employers statewide', 4789 'Impact felt across New York State', 4790 'Network dedicated to advancing early childhood education', 4791 'Serves over 20,000 clients statewide', 4792 'Strong focus on supporting women of color and adults over 30', 4793 ], 4794 impact_summary: [ 4795 { 4796 metric: 'Regional partners', 4797 value: '10', 4798 }, 4799 { 4800 metric: 'Clients statewide', 4801 value: '20,000+', 4802 }, 4803 { 4804 metric: 'Partner institutions', 4805 value: '60+', 4806 }, 4807 { 4808 metric: 'Participating employers', 4809 value: '750', 4810 }, 4811 ], 4812 client_demographics: [ 4813 { 4814 demographic: 'Women of color', 4815 percentage: '67%', 4816 }, 4817 { 4818 demographic: 'Over the age of 30', 4819 percentage: '66%', 4820 }, 4821 ], 4822 program_participation: [ 4823 { 4824 program: 4825 'Study plans in progress toward teacher certification', 4826 participants: '2,000', 4827 }, 4828 { 4829 program: 4830 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship participants', 4831 participants: '2,000', 4832 }, 4833 { 4834 program: 'QUALITYstarsNY Scholarship recipients', 4835 participants: '800+', 4836 breakdown: [ 4837 { 4838 credential: 4839 'Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials', 4840 students: '426', 4841 }, 4842 { 4843 degree: "Master's degrees", 4844 students: '162', 4845 }, 4846 { 4847 degree: "Bachelor's degrees", 4848 students: '217', 4849 }, 4850 { 4851 degree: "Associate's degrees", 4852 students: '175', 4853 }, 4854 ], 4855 }, 4856 ], 4857 scholarship_programs: [ 4858 'Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship', 4859 'QUALITYstarsNY Scholarship', 4860 ], 4861 educational_pathways: [ 4862 'teacher certification', 4863 'Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials', 4864 "associate's degrees", 4865 "bachelor's degrees", 4866 "master's degrees", 4867 ], 4868 network_scope: [ 4869 'regional partners', 4870 'clients', 4871 'institutions', 4872 'employers', 4873 ], 4874 geographic_reach: 'New York State', 4875 mission_focus: 'advancing early childhood education', 4876 trust_indicators: [ 4877 'regional partner confidence', 4878 'client satisfaction', 4879 'institutional partnerships', 4880 'employer participation', 4881 ], 4882 primary_function: 4883 'impact measurement and stakeholder communication', 4884 parent_organization: 'Career Development Center', 4885 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 4886 }, 4887 // ! Leadership Initiative 4888 { 4889 title: 'Early Childhood Leadership Initiative New York City', 4890 url: '/leadershipinitiative/index.php', 4891 description: 4892 'The Early Childhood Leadership Initiative supports early childhood directors, administrators, family child care providers and any early childhood professional who aspires to grow in the early childhood field.', 4893 keywords: [ 4894 'leadership initiative', 4895 'early childhood leadership', 4896 'directors', 4897 'administrators', 4898 'family child care providers', 4899 'professional growth', 4900 'leadership development', 4901 'networking', 4902 'professional events', 4903 'regional support', 4904 'New York City', 4905 'New York State', 4906 'newsletter', 4907 'subscribe to mailing list', 4908 'contact', 4909 'phone', 4910 'email', 4911 'information line', 4912 'get in touch', 4913 ], 4914 category: 'initiative', 4915 team: 'Leadership Initiative', 4916 tw_team: 'leadershipinitiative', 4917 target_audience: [ 4918 'early childhood directors', 4919 'administrators', 4920 'family child care providers', 4921 'aspiring leaders', 4922 'early childhood professionals', 4923 ], 4924 key_points: [ 4925 'Supports leadership growth in early childhood field', 4926 'Regional networking and support opportunities', 4927 'Specialize
4927d resources and professional development', 4928 'Statewide coverage with regional teams', 4929 ], 4930 supported_roles: [ 4931 'early childhood directors', 4932 'administrators', 4933 'family child care providers', 4934 'aspiring early childhood professionals', 4935 ], 4936 benefits: [ 4937 { 4938 benefit: 'Forge Meaningful Connections', 4939 description: 4940 'Forge meaningful connections with fellow early childhood colleagues in New York State', 4941 }, 4942 { 4943 benefit: 'Regional Networking', 4944 description: 4945 'Network with and learn from experienced early childhood professionals in your region', 4946 }, 4947 { 4948 benefit: 'Personalized Support', 4949 description: 4950 'Benefit from individualized and collaborative support', 4951 }, 4952 { 4953 benefit: 'Share & Learn', 4954 description: 4955 'Share your needs and challenges and get your questions answered', 4956 }, 4957 { 4958 benefit: 'Leadership Development', 4959 description: 4960 "Deepen your understanding of what it means to be a leader in New York's early childhood field", 4961 }, 4962 { 4963 benefit: 'Professional Events', 4964 description: 4965 'Access exclusive workshops, seminars, and networking events designed for early childhood leaders', 4966 }, 4967 ], 4968 communication_channels: [ 4969 { 4970 type: 'Event Announcements', 4971 description: 4972 'Get notified about upcoming workshops and networking opportunities', 4973 }, 4974 { 4975 type: 'Newsletters', 4976 description: 4977 'Receive our periodic newsletter with updates and resources for early childhood leaders', 4978 }, 4979 ], 4980 regional_structure: { 4981 coverage: 'New York State regions', 4982 approach: 'dedicated Leadership Initiative teams', 4983 customization: 'regional websites for local resources', 4984 }, 4985 upcoming_events: [ 4986 { 4987 name: 'Charlas Entre Lideres', 4988 language: 'Spanish', 4989 duration: 'April 16, 2025 to June 25, 2025', 4990 format: 'series', 4991 }, 4992 { 4993 name: 'Grupo de Lectura en Español- Latina es Poder de la Dra. Ana Nogales', 4994 language: 'Spanish', 4995 duration: 'June 3, 2025 to June 17, 2025', 4996 format: 'reading group series', 4997 }, 4998 ], 4999 event_types: [ 5000 'workshops', 5001 'seminars', 5002 'networking events', 5003 'reading groups', 5004 'discussion series', 5005 ], 5006 languages_supported: ['English', 'Spanish'], 5007 geographic_scope: 'New York State with regional focus', 5008 professional_focus: 'leadership in early childhood field', 5009 support_model: 'individualized and collaborative', 5010 generated: '2025-06-16T17:47:00Z', 5011 }, 5012 // ! Research Network 5013 { 5014 title: 'NYC Early Childhood Research Network', 5015 url: '/researchnetwork/index.php', 5016 description: 5017 'The NYC Early Childhood Research Network brings together researchers, policymakers, funders, and other advocates to promote actionable research to inform public policy for young children.', 5018 keywords: [ 5019 'research network', 5020 'early childhood research', 5021 'ecrn', 5022 'actionable research', 5023 'public policy', 5024 'researchers', 5025 'policymakers', 5026 'funders', 5027 'advocates', 5028 'young children', 5029 'collaboration', 5030 'evidence-informed policy', 5031 'NYC', 5032 'CUNY', 5033 ], 5034 category: 'initiative', 5035 team: 'NYC Early Childhood Research Network', 5036 tw_team: 'researchnetwork', 5037 target_audience: [ 5038 'researchers', 5039 'policymakers', 5040 'funders', 5041 'advocates', 5042 'city officials', 5043 'early childhood professionals', 5044 ], 5045 key_points: [ 5046 'Facilitates collaboration between researchers, funders and city officials', 5047 'Promotes actionable research to inform public policy', 5048 'Focus on children from birth through age eight', 5049 'Bridges research, policy and practice', 5050 ], 5051 mission: 5052 'promote actionable research to inform public policy for young children', 5053 tagline: 'Bridging Research, Policy & Practice', 5054 subtitle: 5055 "New York City's home for early childhood research and policy", 5056 age_focus: 'children from birth through age eight', 5057 oversight: 5058 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute at CUNY', 5059 external_website: 5060 'https://www.earlychildhoodresearchny.org/', 5061 stakeholder_groups: [ 5062 { 5063 type: 'Research Partners', 5064 description: 5065 'dedicated to rigorous research with impact', 5066 role: 'collaborate with City agency leaders and funders to provide evidence for better policies and practices', 5067 }, 5068 { 5069 type: 'Funding Partners', 5070 description: 'see the value of collaboration', 5071 role: 'through generous funding, researchers and policy makers work together to advance better policies and practices', 5072 }, 5073 { 5074 type: 'Agency Partners', 5075 description: 5076 'City agency officials dedicated to improving the well-being of young children', 5077 role: "deep collaboration essential to Research Network's success", 5078 }, 5079 ], 5080 recent_research: [ 5081 { 5082 title: 'New Research-to-Practice Video on Promoting Teacher-Child Relationships in Early Care and Education Classrooms', 5083 type: 'research-to-practice video', 5084 }, 5085 {
5086 title: 'Research Findings and Recommendations: The Relationship Between Family Engagement and Mental Health and Well-Being', 5087 type: 'research findings', 5088 }, 5089 { 5090 title: 'Research-to-Practice Webinars on Language and Literacy', 5091 type: 'webinar series', 5092 }, 5093 ], 5094 key_studies: [ 5095 { 5096 title: 'Early Intervention Shortage Study', 5097 focus: 'pathways to address Early Intervention shortage and core competencies for EI professionals', 5098 presentation: 5099 'presented to state Bureau of Early Intervention State Early Intervention Coordinating Council (SEICC) in March 2024', 5100 }, 5101 { 5102 title: 'COVID-19 ECE Workforce Study', 5103 focus: "deeper understandings of what NYC's ECE workforce experienced during COVID-19 pandemic", 5104 purpose: 5105 "inform decision-making about the city's future ECE system", 5106 }, 5107 { 5108 title: 'UPK Teacher Distribution Study', 5109 focus: 'distribution of teachers with different qualifications across UPK classrooms and data use for professional development', 5110 }, 5111 { 5112 title: 'Head Start PFCE Framework Study', 5113 focus: 'implementation of Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework', 5114 }, 5115 ], 5116 research_institutions: [ 5117 'Brooklyn College, CUNY', 5118 'Teachers College, Columbia University', 5119 'NYU Steinhardt School', 5120 'Rutgers University NIEER', 5121 'Bank Street College of Education', 5122 'New York Institute of Technology', 5123 ], 5124 city_partners: [ 5125 'New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)', 5126 'Bureau of Early Intervention', 5127 'NYC Division of Early Childhood Education', 5128 ], 5129 contact_info: { 5130 address: 5131 '16 Court Street, 31st Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11241', 5132 phone: '(718) 254-7353', 5133 email: '[email protected]', 5134 }, 5135 services: [ 5136 'research library', 5137 'network studies', 5138 'resource sharing', 5139 'collaboration facilitation', 5140 'evidence-informed policy support', 5141 ], 5142 participation_model: 5143 'use or contribute to research resources', 5144 geographic_focus: 'New York City', 5145 generated: '2025-06-16T17:48:00Z', 5146 }, 5147 // ! New York Works for Children 5148 { 5149 title: 'New York Works for Children', 5150 url: '/nywfc/index.php', 5151 description: 5152 "The state's integrated professional development system for early childhood, New York Works for Children is home to the Aspire Registry, a free online professional portfolio where early childhood professionals can track their education, employment and professional development.", 5153 keywords: [ 5154 'New York Works for Children', 5155 'NYWFC', 5156 'integrated professional development system', 5157 'Aspire Registry', 5158 'professional portfolio', 5159 'early childhood professionals', 5160 'education tracking', 5161 'employment history', 5162 'professional development (PD)', 5163 'training registration', 5164 'New York State', 5165 ], 5166 category: 'initiative', 5167 team: 'New York Works for Children', 5168 tw_team: 'nywfc', 5169 target_audience: [ 5170 'early childhood professionals', 5171 'school age workforce', 5172 'directors', 5173 'trainers', 5174 'family child care providers', 5175 'educators', 5176 ], 5177 key_points: [ 5178 "New York State's integrated professional development system", 5179 'Home to the free Aspire Registry professional portfolio', 5180 'Tracks education, employment, and professional development', 5181 'Available to anyone working with young children in New York State', 5182 ], 5183 system_info: { 5184 name: 'New York Works for Children', 5185 acronym: 'NYWFC', 5186 scope: 'New York State', 5187 workforce: ['early childhood', 'school age'], 5188 type: 'integrated professional development system', 5189 }, 5190 aspire_registry: { 5191 name: 'The Aspire Registry', 5192 subtitle: 5193 "New York's Registry for Early Childhood Professionals", 5194 cost: 'free', 5195 type: 'online professional portfolio', 5196 eligibility: 5197 'anyone who works with young children in New York State', 5198 login_url: 5199 'https://www.nyworksforchildren.org/the-aspire-registry/log-in/', 5200 features: [ 5201 'track education, employment and professional development', 5202 'organize certifications, credentials and employment history', 5203 'find and register for professional development and training', 5204 'one easily accessible online system', 5205 ], 5206 }, 5207 external_website: 'https://www.nyworksforchildren.org/', 5208 registry_benefits: [ 5209 'provide free online professional portfolio', 5210 'keep record of education, employment, and professional development in one place', 5211 'help find and register for training and professional development', 5212 'bring increased recognition, professionalism, and compensation to early childhood field', 5213 'collect important data to help influence workforce policy decisions', 5214 ], 5215 professional_development: { 5216 focus: 'high quality education and professional development experiences', 5217 quality_assurance: 5218 "events marked 'Quality Assured' reviewed by team", 5219 coaching_emphasis: 5220 'research shows coaching is one of the best ways to improve practice', 5221 trainer_qualifications: 5222 'partnership with NYAEYC for T-TAP credentials', 5223 }, 5224 key_resources: [ 5225 { 5226 name: 'Core Body of Knowledge', 5227 acronym: 'CBK', 5228 description: 5229 'key resource for professionals working with young children', 5230 }, 5231 { 5232 name: 'Early Learning Guidelines', 5233 acronym: 'ELG', 5234 description: 5235 'key resource for professionals working with young children', 5236 }, 5237 ], 5238 recent_initiatives: [ 5239 { 5240 title: "Parity Compensation for New York's Early Childhood Educators: Recognition and Respect for a Vital Profession", 5241 year: '2024', 5242 focus: 'pay disparity and systemic inequality within early childhood education workforce', 5243 url: 'https://earlychildhoodny.org/docs/parity-compensation-report-pdi-2024.pdf', 5244 }, 5245 ], 5246 technical_features: [ 5247 { 5248 name: 'Aspire Roster app', 5249 purpose: 'taking attendance for training events', 5250 target: 'early childhood trainers in New York State', 5251 platforms: ['Apple iOS App Store', 'Google Play'], 5252 }, 5253 ], 5254 member_benefits: [ 5255 'directors support', 5256 'trainers resources', 5257 'family child care provider tools', 5258 'educator advancement opportunities', 5259 ], 5260 security_features: [ 5261 'information privacy and security commitment', 5262 'unique login requirements (name, birth date, last 5 digits of SSN)', 5263 'confidentiality policy', 5264 'appeal process for profile information', 5265 ], 5266 partnership_credentials: { 5267 partner: 5268 'New York Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC)', 5269 credential: 5270 'Training and Technical Assistance Professional Credential (T-TAP)', 5271 alignment: 'New York State Coaching Competencies', 5272 }, 5273 founding: 5274 'founded by the Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 5275 funding: 'multiple city and state agencies', 5276 generated: '2025-06-16T17:49:00Z', 5277 }, 5278 // ! Professional Development 5279 { 5280 title: 'Professional Development', 5281 url: '/professional-development/index.php', 5282 description: 5283 "The Institute's professional development initiative works to ensure that New York's early childhood workforce has access to a comprehensive suite of high-quality training and technical assistance offerings that are aligned with professional competencies and that prepare them to supp
5283ort children's well-being, learning, and development.", 5284 keywords: [ 5285 'professional development (PD)', 5286 'training', 5287 'technical assistance', 5288 'professional competencies', 5289 'coaching', 5290 'mentoring', 5291 'early childhood workforce', 5292 'educator knowledge', 5293 'practice improvement', 5294 'relationship-based development', 5295 'New York State', 5296 'quality improvement', 5297 ], 5298 category: 'initiative', 5299 team: 'Professional Development', 5300 tw_team: 'professionaldevelopment', 5301 target_audience: [ 5302 'early childhood workforce', 5303 'educators', 5304 'teachers', 5305 'coaches', 5306 'trainers', 5307 'leaders', 5308 'principals', 5309 'directors', 5310 ], 5311 key_points: [ 5312 'Comprehensive suite of high-quality training and technical assistance', 5313 'Aligned with professional competencies', 5314 "Focus on children's well-being, learning, and development", 5315 'Innovative relationship-based professional development models', 5316 ], 5317 mission: 5318 "ensure New York's early childhood workforce has access to comprehensive, high-quality training and technical assistance", 5319 team_focus: 5320 'develops and pilots training content and technical assistance models to address identified gaps in educator knowledge and practice', 5321 areas_of_focus: [ 5322 { 5323 area: "Develop and support New York's early childhood professional preparation workforce", 5324 description: 5325 'collaborate with partners to build a pipeline of skilled faculty, trainers, and coaches', 5326 }, 5327 { 5328 area: 'Develop content for professional learning', 5329 description: 5330 'create professional learning content that can be implemented statewide for caregivers and educators in various roles, programs, and settings', 5331 }, 5332 { 5333 area: 'Develop and implement innovative models of relationship-based professional development', 5334 description: 5335 'develop and test coaching, mentoring, and peer-learning models that can be scaled for implementation', 5336 }, 5337 ], 5338 funding: 'public and private funding', 5339 coaching_programs: [ 5340 { 5341 name: 'Coaching for early childhood programs', 5342 target_roles: [ 5343 'principals', 5344 'executive directors', 5345 'educational directors', 5346 'family workers', 5347 'teachers', 5348 'assistant teachers', 5349 'aides', 5350 ], 5351 settings: [ 5352 'home-based', 5353 'center-based', 5354 'infant-toddler programs', 5355 'pre-K programs', 5356 'centers', 5357 'schools', 5358 ], 5359 clients: [ 5360 'current and emerging leaders', 5361 'Early Childhood Leadership Initiative participants', 5362 'fee-for-service clients', 5363 ], 5364 more_info_url: '/coaching/index.php', 5365 }, 5366 { 5367 name: 'Induction coaching', 5368 target: 'lead/head teachers beginning their careers', 5369 duration: '2021-2023', 5370 funder: 'Kellen Foundation', 5371 goal: 'retain high-quality early childhood teachers and reduce turnover', 5372 impact: 'teachers more likely to feel competent and confident, continue career in early childhood education', 5373 }, 5374 { 5375 name: 'Coaching in QUALITYstarsNY programs', 5376 launch_year: '2023', 5377 purpose: 5378 'improve program quality in participating QUALITYstarsNY programs', 5379 anchor: 'New York State Core Body of Knowledge', 5380 approach: 'practice-based classroom coaching', 5381 scope: 'QUALITYstarsNY programs across New York State', 5382 program_types: [ 5383 'family child care', 5384 'center-based', 5385 'school-based programs', 5386 ], 5387 }, 5388 { 5389 name: 'Sustaining the mental health environment in early childhood classrooms', 5390 duration: '2020-24', 5391 funder: 'Robin Hood Foundation', 5392 target: 'social and emotional climate of early childhood classrooms', 5393 programs: 'select QUALITYstarsNY programs', 5394 tool: 'Climate of Healthy Interactions for Learning & Development (CHILD)', 5395 tool_url: 'https://socialemotionalchild.org/', 5396 focus: [ 5397 'interactions', 5398 'adult collaboration', 5399 'social and emotional learning', 5400 ], 5401 }, 5402 { 5403 name: 'Leadership coaching', 5404 collaboration: 5405 'Early Childhood Leadership Initiative', 5406 approach: 5407 'individualized, strength-based, reflective coaching', 5408 target: 'early childhood leaders', 5409 goals: 'self-identified, competency-based professional development goals', 5410 leadership_initiative_url: 5411 '/leadershipinitiative/index.php', 5412 }, 5413 ], 5414 development_models: [ 5415 'coaching', 5416 'mentoring', 5417 'peer-learning models', 5418 ], 5419 implementation_scope: 'statewide', 5420 quality_focus: 5421 'educator and leader effectiveness and program quality', 5422 staff_page: '/professional-development/staff.php', 5423 collaboration_partners: [ 5424 'Early Childhood Leadership Initiative', 5425 'QUALITYstarsNY programs', 5426 ], 5427 funding_sources: [ 5428 'Kellen Foundation', 5429 'Robin Hood Foundation', 5430 ], 5431 generated: '2025-06-16T17:51:00Z', 5432 }, 5433 { 5434 title: 'Meet Our Team', 5435 url: '/professional-development/staff.php', 5436 logical_location: '/about/professional-development-staff', 5437 description: 5438 'Meet our professional development team members and learn about their specialty areas in early childhood education. Our team brings expertise in pretend play, creativity, arts education, language development, literacy learning, culturally responsive practices, federal regulations, program administration, and more.', 5439 keywords: [ 5440 'professional development team', 5441 'staff', 5442 'team members', 5443 'coach', 5444 'coaches', 5445 'email', 5446 'contact', 5447 ], 5448 category: 'staff directory', 5449 team: 'Professional Development', 5450 tw_team: 'professionaldevelopment', 5451 target_audience: [ 5452 'early childhood professionals', 5453 'those seeking professional development services', 5454 'individuals looking for specialized expertise', 5455 'program administrators', 5456 'educators seeking coaching or training', 5457 ], 5458 key_points: [ 5459 'Professional development team with diverse specialties', 5460 'Expertise in multiple areas of early childhood education', 5461 'Specialists in arts, language, administration, and assessment', 5462 'Team members with complementary skill sets', 5463 'Focus on culturally responsive and inclusive practices', 5464 ], 5465 staff_list: [ 5466 'Jessica Howe', 5467 'Mallory Tompkins', 5468 'Ivonne Monje', 5469 'Tiehia Schonberger', 5470 'Andrea Bruno', 5471 'Lorraine Falchi', 5472 'Alyssa Fox', 5473 'Crystal Hamm', 5474 'Pamela Holland', 5475 'Stefanie Horton', 5476 'Tara Lencl',
5477 'Michelle Livingston', 5478 'Jeanette Monninger', 5479 'Mirandia Pipher', 5480 'Pamela Spinks', 5481 'Amy Toy', 5482 ], 5483 team_members: [ 5484 { 5485 name: 'Andrea Bruno', 5486 specialty_areas: [ 5487 'pretend play', 5488 'creativity', 5489 'arts education', 5490 'Pyramid Model practices', 5491 'CLASS', 5492 ], 5493 }, 5494 { 5495 name: 'Lorraine Falchi', 5496 specialty_areas: [ 5497 'language development', 5498 'literacy learning', 5499 'culturally and linguistically responsive practice', 5500 'emergent multilingual learners', 5501 'bilingual education', 5502 'inclusive education', 5503 'pretend play', 5504 'observation and authentic assessment', 5505 'teacher inquiry', 5506 ], 5507 }, 5508 { 5509 name: 'Jeanette Monninger', 5510 specialty_areas: [ 5511 'federal regulations', 5512 'program self-assessment', 5513 'ongoing monitoring and program improvements', 5514 'curriculum planning', 5515 'program administration and management', 5516 'strengths-based supervision', 5517 'professional development planning', 5518 ], 5519 }, 5520 ], 5521 collective_expertise: [ 5522 'pretend play', 5523 'creativity', 5524 'arts education', 5525 'Pyramid Model practices', 5526 'CLASS', 5527 'language development', 5528 'literacy learning', 5529 'culturally and linguistically responsive practice', 5530 'emergent multilingual learners', 5531 'bilingual education', 5532 'inclusive education', 5533 'observation and authentic assessment', 5534 'teacher inquiry', 5535 'federal regulations', 5536 'program self-assessment', 5537 'ongoing monitoring and program improvements', 5538 'curriculum planning', 5539 'program administration and management', 5540 'strengths-based supervision', 5541 'professional development planning', 5542 ], 5543 expertise_categories: [ 5544 { 5545 category: 'Arts and Creative Development', 5546 areas: [ 5547 'pretend play', 5548 'creativity', 5549 'arts education', 5550 ], 5551 }, 5552 { 5553 category: 'Language and Literacy', 5554 areas: [ 5555 'language development', 5556 'literacy learning', 5557 'bilingual education', 5558 'emergent multilingual learners', 5559 ], 5560 }, 5561 { 5562 category: 'Assessment and Observation', 5563 areas: [ 5564 'CLASS', 5565 'observation and authentic assessment', 5566 'program self-assessment', 5567 ], 5568 }, 5569 { 5570 category: 'Administration and Management', 5571 areas: [ 5572 'program administration and management', 5573 'federal regulations', 5574 'curriculum planning', 5575 'professional development planning', 5576 ], 5577 }, 5578 { 5579 category: 'Inclusive and Responsive Practices', 5580 areas: [ 5581 'culturally and linguistically responsive practice', 5582 'inclusive education', 5583 'strengths-based supervision', 5584 ], 5585 }, 5586 ], 5587 team_size: 3, 5588 primary_function: 5589 'professional development team directory with specialty expertise', 5590 parent_organization: 'Professional Development Department', 5591 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 5592 generated: '2025-06-19T00:00:00Z', 5593 }, 5594 // ! Coaching 5595 { 5596 title: 'Coaching', 5597 url: '/coaching/index.php', 5598 description: 5599 'Institute coaches partner with early childhood educators to achieve goals aligned with leadership and teaching practices that promote high-quality learning environments and improved outcomes for children and families. Institute coaching is reflective, strengths-based, results-oriented, and grounded in collaborative relationships.', 5600 keywords: [ 5601 'coaching', 5602 'professional development (PD)', 5603 'early childhood educators', 5604 'reflective coaching', 5605 'strengths-based', 5606 'relationship-based', 5607 'teaching practices', 5608 'leadership', 5609 'learning environments', 5610 'collaborative', 5611 'job-embedded', 5612 'individualized support', 5613 'T-TAP', 5614 'TTAP', 5615 ], 5616 category: 'service', 5617 team: 'Coaching', 5618 tw_team: 'professionaldevelopment', 5619 target_audience: [ 5620 'early childhood educators', 5621 'teachers', 5622 'principals', 5623 'directors', 5624 'family workers', 5625 'behavioral specialists', 5626 'administrators', 5627 ], 5628 key_points: [ 5629 'Reflective, strengths-based, results-oriented coaching', 5630 'Grounded in collaborative relationships', 5631 'Promotes high-quality learning environments', 5632 'Improves outcomes for children and families', 5633 ], 5634 coaching_characteristics: [ 5635 'reflective', 5636 'strengths-based', 5637 'results-oriented', 5638 'grounded in collaborative relationships', 5639 ], 5640 services: [ 5641 { 5642 service: 'Customized support', 5643 description: 5644 'coaches partner with leaders to customize services that support programwide professional development and school readiness goals', 5645 }, 5646 { 5647 service: 'Professional learning options', 5648 types: [ 5649 'professional learning sessions', 5650 'communities of practice', 5651 'one-on-one coaching', 5652 'group coaching', 5653 ], 5654 }, 5655 { 5656 service: 'Relationship-based professional learning', 5657 description: 5658 'coaches cultivate supportive relationships with leaders and educators to build upon strengths and work toward a vision of quality', 5659 }, 5660 { 5661 service: 'Results-oriented coaching', 5662 description: 5663 'coaches partner with coachees to achieve goals aligned with effective leadership and teaching practices', 5664 }, 5665 ], 5666 coaching_model: { 5667 research_basis: 5668 'professional development most effective when sustained, collaborative, job-embedded and focused on enhancing teacher knowledge and teaching practices', 5669 definition: 5670 'relationship-based professional development', 5671 benefits: [ 5672 'provides educators space to learn, grow, integrate knowledge', 5673 'refine reflective practice', 5674 'foster professional growth', 5675 'ensure improved outcomes for children', 5676 ], 5677 complementary_development: [ 5678 'Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)',
5679 'workshops', 5680 'staff development sessions', 5681 'conferences', 5682 ], 5683 characteristics: [ 5684 'job-embedded', 5685 'individualized', 5686 'supports transfer of knowledge into practice', 5687 ], 5688 }, 5689 supported_populations: [ 5690 { 5691 settings: [ 5692 'family and home-based child care', 5693 'center-based child care', 5694 'Early Head Start', 5695 'Head Start-funded sites', 5696 ], 5697 roles: [ 5698 'educators', 5699 'family workers', 5700 'behavioral specialists', 5701 'managerial roles in large early childhood organizations', 5702 ], 5703 }, 5704 ], 5705 ideal_candidate: 5706 'educator who is ready to explore, challenge, and reflect on their practice', 5707 coaching_benefits: [ 5708 'safe space for teachers to ask questions, discuss problems, get support', 5709 'gather feedback, reflect on practice and try new ideas', 5710 "model for teachers' interactions with children", 5711 ], 5712 inquiry_form: 5713 'https://nyworksforchildren.formstack.com/forms/institutecoaching_questionnaire', 5714 professional_development_features: 5715 'seven widely shared features of effective professional development identified by researchers (Darling-Hammond, Hyler, Gardner, & Espinoza, 2017)', 5716 guiding_principles: { 5717 framework: 'New York State Coaching Competencies', 5718 approach: 5719 'collaborative, flexible and strengths-based process', 5720 process: 5721 'non-linear process of goal-setting, implementation, and reflection', 5722 relationship_focus: 5723 'authentic, respectful relationships with coachees', 5724 learning_strategies: ['experimentation', 'reflection'], 5725 }, 5726 participant_outcomes: [ 5727 'identify own goals for professional development and become more self-directed', 5728 'increase effectiveness of practice with children and families', 5729 'develop dispositions that foster strong relationships with colleagues, children and families', 5730 'articulate practice and make intentional decisions', 5731 'develop reflective capacity', 5732 'sustain positive changes in practice', 5733 ], 5734 supported_roles: [ 5735 'principals', 5736 'executive directors', 5737 'educational directors', 5738 'family child care program leaders', 5739 'family workers', 5740 'teachers', 5741 'assistant teachers', 5742 'aides', 5743 ], 5744 service_settings: [ 5745 'home-based', 5746 'informal family care', 5747 'child care centers', 5748 'public schools', 5749 'infant-toddler programs', 5750 'pre-K programs', 5751 ], 5752 service_structure: { 5753 minimum_commitment: '6 months', 5754 typical_duration: 'year or more', 5755 meeting_frequency: 'every two weeks', 5756 format: 'one-on-one sessions', 5757 includes: 5758 'observation depending on goals and preferences', 5759 }, 5760 professional_development_credit: { 5761 provider: 5762 'New York State Office of Children and Families (OCFS)', 5763 requirement: 'T-TAP-credentialed coach', 5764 }, 5765 coaching_team: [ 5766 { 5767 name: 'Andrea Bruno', 5768 credentials: [ 5769 'M.Ed. in child study/psychology/education', 5770 ], 5771 expertise: [ 5772 'pretend play', 5773 'creativity', 5774 'arts education', 5775 'Pyramid Model practices', 5776 'CLASS', 5777 ], 5778 }, 5779 { 5780 name: 'Lori Falchi', 5781 credentials: [ 5782 'Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching', 5783 'M.A. in developmental teacher education', 5784 ], 5785 expertise: [ 5786 'language development', 5787 'literacy learning', 5788 'culturally and linguistically responsive practice', 5789 'emergent multilingual learners', 5790 'bilingual education', 5791 'inclusive education', 5792 'pretend play', 5793 'observation and authentic assessment', 5794 'teacher inquiry', 5795 ], 5796 }, 5797 { 5798 name: 'Jeannette Monninger', 5799 credentials: [ 5800 'M.S.Ed. in infant-toddler parenting and Early Intervention', 5801 ], 5802 expertise: [ 5803 'Office of Head Start federal regulations', 5804 'program self-assessment', 5805 'ongoing monitoring and program improvements', 5806 'curriculum planning', 5807 'program administration and management', 5808 'strengths-based supervision', 5809 'professional development planning', 5810 ], 5811 }, 5812 ], 5813 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 5814 generated: '2025-06-16T17:52:00Z', 5815 }, 5816 // ! Informal Family Child Care Project 5817 { 5818 title: 'Informal Family Child Care Project', 5819 abbreviation: 'IFCC', 5820 url: '/ifcc/index.php', 5821 logical_location: '/initiatives/ifcc', 5822 description: 5823 'The Informal Family Child Care Project serves and supports home-based family child care providers who play a vital role in the lives of thousands of children and their families. We provide professional development, resources, and guidance with home-based child care at no cost to providers.', 5824 keywords: [ 5825 'IFCC', 5826 'Informal Family Child Care', 5827 'family child care', 5828 'home-based child care', 5829 'family childcare providers', 5830 'FFN caregivers', 5831 'Friend Family and Neighbor', 5832 'legally exempt child care', 5833 'professional development (PD)', 5834 'childcare training', 5835 'ACS', 5836 "Administration for Children's Services", 5837 'differing abilities', 5838 'tips and tools', 5839 'weekly activities', 5840 'GROW', 5841 'testimonial', 5842 'contact', 5843 'phone', 5844 'email', 5845 'information line', 5846 'get in touch', 5847 ], 5848 category: 'initiative', 5849 team: 'Informal Family Child Care Project', 5850 tw_team: 'ifcc', 5851 target_audience: [ 5852 'home-based family child care providers', 5853 'legally exempt child care providers', 5854 'FFN caregivers', 5855 'family childcare providers', 5856 'informal family child care providers', 5857 ], 5858 key_points: [ 5859 'Serves home-based family child care providers', 5860 'Provides professional development at no cost', 5861 'Offers workshops and trainings specifically for family childcare providers', 5862 'Supports playful, joyous learning experiences rooted in strong relationships', 5863 'Bilingual staff available for support', 5864 ], 5865 featured_content: [ 5866 'IFCC Legally-Exempt Child Care Provider Training (PDF)', 5867 'IFCC Training for Supporting Children with Differing Abilities (PDF)', 5868 'IFCC Resource Guide (PDF)', 5869 'Sesame street in communities video featuring IFCC (VIDEO)', 5870 ], 5871 philosophy: 5872 'Children learn best when their learning involves playful, joyous experiences that are rooted in strong, trusting relationships', 5873 services: [ 5874 { 5875 service: 5876 'IFCC Legally-Exempt Child Care Provider Training', 5877 description: 5878 "Training for legally exempt home-based child care providers receiving payment through the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) who do not belong to a family child care network", 5879 format: 'PDF ⢠1.9MB', 5880 }, 5881 { 5882 service: 5883 'IFCC Training for Supporting Children with Differing Abilities', 5884 description: 5885 'Training to help child care providers expand their practice with children with differing abilities', 5886 format: 'PDF ⢠664KB', 5887 }, 5888 { 5889 service: 'IFCC Resource Guide', 5890 description: 5891 'Guide with information about places to visit with children and tips for making outings safe and engaging, organized by borough and by type of experience or venue', 5892 format: 'PDF ⢠6.6MB', 5893 }, 5894 { 5895 service: 'Weekly Tips and Tools', 5896 description: 5897 'Practical advice and resources to support work with young children in home-based care settings', 5898 }, 5899 { 5900 service: 'Information Line', 5901 description: 5902 'Caring, knowledgeable and bilingual staff available to register for events, provide referrals to services and resources, and offer help with home-based child care', 5903 }, 5904 ], 5905 weekly_tips_examples: [ 5906 { 5907 tip: "Let's Run and Walk!", 5908 activity: 5909 'Talk about what is happening as you and your child run fast, walk slowly, stomp like a dinosaur, or dart like a pigeon', 5910 purpose: 5911 'Child will learn words and develop skills in running and moving', 5912 age_adaptations: { 5913 preschoolers: 5914 "Describe the move and make it like a 'Follow the Leader' game", 5915 school_age: 5916 "Describe the move and have them do it. Create a word wall with words like 'fast, slow, forward, backward, etc.'", 5917 }, 5918 }, 5919 { 5920 tip: 'Mirror, Mirror', 5921 activity: 5922 'Give child a safe, hand-held mirror to make faces and actions, practice smiling, brushing hair, mov
5922ing eyebrows, etc.', 5923 purpose: 5924 "Builds child's social and emotional and language skills", 5925 school_age_adaptation: 5926 'Have them draw a self portrait while looking in the mirror', 5927 }, 5928 { 5929 tip: 'Wondering what caused it?', 5930 activity: 5931 'Use clear bottle with water and oil, encourage child to be detective discovering what caused something to happen', 5932 purpose: 5933 'Promotes curiosity and persistence, builds approach to learning and social/emotional intelligence', 5934 school_age_adaptation: 5935 'Have them draw what they notice and write what they think causes things to happen', 5936 }, 5937 ], 5938 tools_resources: [ 5939 { 5940 tool: 'Early Learning Guidelines', 5941 description: 5942 "NY State's Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) for child development by age group", 5943 url: 'https://earlychildhoodny.org/elg/viewer/Early_Learning_Guidlines-Revised-2020-webversion.html#page=1', 5944 }, 5945 { 5946 tool: 'Local Library Resources', 5947 description: 5948 'Information about local library locations and activities for children and adults', 5949 url: 'https://www.nypl.org/locations', 5950 }, 5951 { 5952 tool: 'Go Noodle', 5953 description: 5954 'FREE resource for personal and community wellness, mental and physical health activities', 5955 url: 'https://www.gonoodle.com/', 5956 special_note: 5957 "IFCC's favorite activity is called 'MELTING'", 5958 }, 5959 { 5960 tool: 'CAPS Online', 5961 description: 5962 'Assistance with childcare payments and paystub access', 5963 contact: 5964 '212 835-7610 or [email protected]', 5965 url: 'https://childcarepaymentportal.com', 5966 }, 5967 { 5968 tool: 'Developmental Milestones', 5969 description: 5970 'CDC website for Development Milestones and milestone tracker', 5971 url: 'https://cdc.gov/milestones', 5972 }, 5973 { 5974 tool: 'CDA Information', 5975 description: 5976 'Child Development Associates credential information sessions', 5977 url: 'https://earlychildhoodny.org/cdsc/register.php?eventID=12549', 5978 }, 5979 ], 5980 partnerships: [ 5981 { 5982 partner: 'Sesame Workshop', 5983 collaboration: 5984 'Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC) initiative', 5985 description: 5986 'IFCC helped create training video about Friend, Family and Neighbor (FFN) caregivers', 5987 url: 'https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/provider-portrait-zoraima-rosario-caring-ffncs/', 5988 }, 5989 ], 5990 staff_information: { 5991 staff_page: '/ifcc/staff.php', 5992 characteristics: [ 5993 'caring', 5994 'knowledgeable', 5995 'bilingual', 5996 ], 5997 }, 5998 cost: 'no cost to providers', 5999 service_approach: [ 6000 'build capacity and confidence', 6001 'playful learning experiences', 6002 'strong, trusting relationships', 6003 'practical advice and resources', 6004 ], 6005 related_pages: ['/ifcc/staff.php'], 6006 contact_method: 'IFCC Information Line', 6007 geographic_scope: 'New York City (organized by borough)', 6008 special_populations: [ 6009 'legally exempt home-based child care providers', 6010 'providers receiving ACS payment', 6011 'providers not belonging to family child care network', 6012 'providers working with children with differing abilities', 6013 ], 6014 age_groups_served: [ 6015 'infants', 6016 'toddlers', 6017 'preschoolers', 6018 'school age children', 6019 ], 6020 learning_areas: [ 6021 'language development', 6022 'motor skills', 6023 'social and emotional skills', 6024 'math literacy', 6025 'curiosity and problem solving', 6026 'cause and effect understanding', 6027 ], 6028 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 6029 }, 6030 { 6031 title: 'Meet Our Team', 6032 url: '/ifcc/staff.php', 6033 logical_location: '/initiatives/ifcc/staff', 6034 description: 6035 'Meet our Informal Family Child Care Project (IFCC) team members who support family child care providers with professional learning, resources and guidance for caring for young children in their homes.', 6036 keywords: [ 6037 'IFCC staff', 6038 'IFCC team', 6039 'team members', 6040 'Informal Family Child Care staff', 6041 'IFCC team members', 6042 'email', 6043 'contact', 6044 ], 6045 category: 'staff directory', 6046 team: 'Informal Fmaily Child Care Project', 6047 tw_team: 'ifcc', 6048 target_audience: [ 6049 'family child care providers', 6050 'home-based child care providers', 6051 'informal family child care providers', 6052 'those seeking IFCC services', 6053 'individuals looking for family child care support', 6054 ], 6055 key_points: [ 6056 'IFCC team supporting family child care providers', 6057 'Specialized in home-based child care support', 6058 'Professional learning and guidance focus', 6059 'Family Child Care Trainer expertise available', 6060 ], 6061 staff_list: [ 6062 'Zoraima Rosario Rolón', 6063 'Ashley Herzog', 6064 'Alisa Cangonja', 6065 'Juana Inurritegui', 6066 ], 6067 team_members: [ 6068 { 6069 name: 'Juana Inurritegui', 6070 title: 'Family Child Care Trainer', 6071 specialization: 6072 'family child care training and support', 6073 }, 6074 ], 6075 staff_roles: ['Family Child Care Trainer'], 6076 team_focus: [ 6077 'supporting family child care providers', 6078 'professional learning for home-based care', 6079 'resources and guidance for family childcare', 6080 'caring for young children in homes', 6081 ], 6082 search_functionality: { 6083 available: true, 6084 purpose: 6085 'find pages, resources, and information across IFCC site', 6086 guidance: 6087 'try different keywords or check spelling for better results', 6088 }, 6089 team_size: 1, 6090 specialization: 'family child care training and support', 6091 service_focus: 'home-based child care providers', 6092 parent_program: 'Informal Family Child Care Project (IFCC)', 6093 geographic_scope: 'New York State', 6094 primary_function: 6095 'IFCC staff directory and team information', 6096 generated: '2025-06-19T00:00:00Z', 6097 }, 6098 {
6099 title: 'Resources for Providers', 6100 url: '/ifcc/resources-for-providers.php', 6101 logical_location: 6102 '/initiatives/ifcc/resources-for-providers', 6103 description: 6104 'IFCC connects informal providers with valuable resources to strengthen your practice and benefit the children in your care. This page provides a search interface and directory to find pages, resources, and information across the IFCC site.', 6105 keywords: [ 6106 'IFCC', 6107 'resources for providers', 6108 'provider resources', 6109 'resource directory', 6110 'search resources', 6111 'strengthen practice', 6112 'informal providers', 6113 'family child care resources', 6114 'home-based child care resources', 6115 'childcare provider tools', 6116 'guide', 6117 'guideline', 6118 'organization', 6119 'agency', 6120 'tips and tools', 6121 ], 6122 category: 'resource directory', 6123 team: 'Informal Family Child Care Project', 6124 tw_team: 'ifcc', 6125 target_audience: [ 6126 'informal family child care providers', 6127 'home-based child care providers', 6128 'family childcare providers', 6129 'legally exempt child care providers', 6130 ], 6131 key_points: [ 6132 'Connects informal providers with valuable resources', 6133 'Helps strengthen childcare practice', 6134 'Benefits children in care', 6135 'Provides searchable resource directory', 6136 'Offers site-wide resource discovery', 6137 ], 6138 primary_function: 'resource search and discovery portal', 6139 services: [ 6140 { 6141 service: 'Resource Search Interface', 6142 description: 6143 'Search functionality to find pages, resources, and information across the IFCC site', 6144 }, 6145 { 6146 service: 'Provider Resource Directory', 6147 description: 6148 'Centralized access to resources that strengthen practice and benefit children in care', 6149 }, 6150 ], 6151 page_features: [ 6152 'search functionality', 6153 'resource discovery', 6154 'site navigation assistance', 6155 'keyword-based resource finding', 6156 ], 6157 purpose: 6158 'strengthen your practice and benefit the children in your care', 6159 search_capabilities: [ 6160 'pages', 6161 'resources', 6162 'information across IFCC site', 6163 ], 6164 user_interface: 'search-based resource discovery', 6165 parent_program: 'Informal Family Child Care Project (IFCC)', 6166 geographic_scope: 'New York', 6167 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 6168 }, 6169 { 6170 title: 'Activity Guides', 6171 url: '/ifcc/resourceguide.php?lang=en_US', 6172 logical_location: '/initiatives/ifcc/activity-guides', 6173 description: 6174 'A comprehensive guide to free and low-cost activities to do with children in New York City. The guide provides information about places to visit with children and tips for making outings safe and engaging, organized by borough and by type of experience or venue.', 6175 keywords: [ 6176 'IFCC', 6177 'activity guides', 6178 'free activities', 6179 'low-cost activities', 6180 'NYC activities', 6181 'children activities', 6182 'outings with children', 6183 'borough guides', 6184 'family child care activities', 6185 'safe outings', 6186 'engaging activities', 6187 'NYC resources', 6188 'places to visit', 6189 'learning opportunities', 6190 ], 6191 category: 'resource guide', 6192 team: 'Informal Family Child Care Project', 6193 tw_team: 'ifcc', 6194 target_audience: [ 6195 'family child care providers', 6196 'informal family child care providers', 6197 'home-based child care providers', 6198 'caregivers of young children', 6199 'providers caring for one child a few days a week', 6200 'providers caring for several children regularly', 6201 ], 6202 key_points: [ 6203 'Comprehensive guide to NYC activities for children', 6204 'Focus on free and low-cost options', 6205 'Organized by borough and type of experience', 6206 'Includes safety tips for outings', 6207 'Provides diverse resource information', 6208 'Created specifically for child care providers', 6209 ], 6210 featured_content: [ 6211 'A Guide to Free and Low Cost Activities to do with Children in New York City (PDF)', 6212 'A Guide to Free and Low Cost Activities to do with Children in Bronx (PDF)', 6213 'A Guide to Free and Low Cost Activities to do with Children in Brooklyn (PDF)', 6214 'A Guide to Free and Low Cost Activities to do with Children in Manhattan (PDF)', 6215 'A Guide to Free and Low Cost Activities to do with Children in Queens (PDF)', 6216 'A Guide to Free and Low Cost Activities to do with Children in Staten Island (PDF)', 6217 ], 6218 guide_features: [ 6219 'organized by borough', 6220 'organized by type of experience or venue', 6221 'safety tips for outings', 6222 'engagement strategies', 6223 'diverse NYC resources', 6224 ], 6225 main_resource: { 6226 title: 'A Guide to Free and Low Cost Activities to do with Children in New York City', 6227 format: 'PDF ⢠6.6MB', 6228 organization: [ 6229 'by borough', 6230 'by type of experience or venue', 6231 ], 6232 content: [ 6233 'places to visit with children', 6234 'tips for safe outings', 6235 'tips for engaging outings', 6236 'diverse NYC resources', 6237 ], 6238 }, 6239 additional_resources: [ 6240 {
6241 resource: 'Individual Borough Guides', 6242 description: 6243 'Downloadable guides for each NYC borough containing information about places to visit with children and tips for making outings safe and engaging', 6244 }, 6245 ], 6246 outing_types: [ 6247 'short trips', 6248 'daily walks', 6249 'visits to local parks', 6250 'library visits', 6251 'grocery store visits', 6252 'longer outings to specific destinations', 6253 ], 6254 guide_purpose: [ 6255 'share information about rich resources for young children', 6256 'provide free or low-cost activity options', 6257 'support relationship building', 6258 'create learning opportunities', 6259 'help providers make informed daily choices', 6260 ], 6261 geographic_scope: 'New York City (all boroughs)', 6262 cost_focus: 'free and low-cost activities', 6263 safety_emphasis: 6264 'tips for making outings safe and engaging', 6265 organization_methods: [ 6266 'by borough', 6267 'by type of experience', 6268 'by venue type', 6269 ], 6270 target_children: 'young children', 6271 provider_support: 6272 'building relationships and providing important learning opportunities through daily choices', 6273 parent_program: 'Informal Family Child Care Project (IFCC)', 6274 language_available: 'English (en_US)', 6275 generated: '2025-06-17T00:00:00Z', 6276 }, 6277 { 6278 title: 'Provider Resources', 6279 url: '/ifcc/resources.php?lang=en_US', 6280 logical_location: '/initiatives/ifcc/provider-resources', 6281 description: 6282 'IFCC frequently connects informal providers with community, government and nonprofit resources to help them in their practice. 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8916 phone: '877-472-6915', 8917 }, 8918 ], 8919 background_check_types: [ 8920 'DCJS (Division of Criminal Justice Services)', 8921 'FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)', 8922 ], 8923 service_code: '14ZGQT', 8924 jurisdiction: 'New York State', 8925 regulatory_authority: 8926 'New York State Education Department (NYSED)', 8927 generated: '2025-06-16T17:41:00Z', 8928 }, 8929 { 8930 title: 'Research in Early Childhood', 8931 url: '/resources/research-in-early-childhood', 8932 description: 8933 "Research is a crucial element of the early childhood field. Research provides evidence-based information that informs and shapes best practices in early childhood education. 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9207 'EI', 9208 'children under 3', 9209 'developmental delays', 9210 'learning delays', 9211 'playing delays', 9212 'growing delays', 9213 'talking delays', 9214 'walking delays', 9215 'Department of Health', 9216 'referral process', 9217 'qualified professionals', 9218 ], 9219 category: 'resource', 9220 team: 'Resources', 9221 tw_team: 'pdi', 9222 target_audience: [ 9223 'parents', 9224 'caregivers', 9225 'healthcare providers', 9226 'early intervention professionals', 9227 'service providers', 9228 ], 9229 key_points: [ 9230 'Services for children under age 3 with developmental concerns', 9231 'Coordinated by state and city health departments', 9232 'Multiple referral options available', 9233 'Services provided in natural community environments', 9234 ], 9235 featured_content: [ 9236 'Learn more about becoming an early intervention provider in New York State (Link)', 9237 ], 9238 eligibility: { 9239 age_range: 'under age 3', 9240 criteria: 9241 'children who are not learning, playing, growing, talking or walking like other children their age', 9242 }, 9243 coordinating_agencies: [ 9244 { 9245 jurisdiction: 'New York State', 9246 agency: 'Department of Health', 9247 url: 'https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/', 9248 }, 9249 { 9250 jurisdiction: 'New York City', 9251 agency: 'Department of Health and Mental Hygiene', 9252 url: 'https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/', 9253 }, 9254 ], 9255 referral_process: [ 9256 { 9257 jurisdiction: 'New York City', 9258 updates: 9259 '2024 centralized referral system implementation', 9260 departments: [ 9261 'NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene', 9262 'Division of Family and Child Health', 9263 'Bureau of Early Intervention (BEI)', 9264 ], 9265 referral_methods: [ 9266 'call 311 and ask for early intervention', 9267 'complete NYC Early Intervention Referral Form and fax to 347-396-8801', 9268 ], 9269 }, 9270 { 9271 jurisdiction: 'New York State', 9272 hotline: { 9273 name: 'Growing Up Healthy Hotline', 9274 number: '1-800-522-5006', 9275 availability: '24 hours a day', 9276 }, 9277 alternative: 9278 'contact municipal Early Intervention Official (EIO) directly', 9279 }, 9280 ], 9281 service_providers: { 9282 qualifications: 9283 'qualified professionals who are licensed, certified or registered in their discipline and approved by the Department of Health', 9284 provider_info_url: 9285 'https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/service_providers/', 9286 }, 9287 services_provided: [ 9288 'early intervention services (specific services not detailed in excerpt)', 9289 ], 9290 service_locations: [ 9291 "child's home", 9292 'early childhood programs and centers (including family day care homes)', 9293 'recreational centers', 9294 'play groups', 9295 'playgrounds', 9296 'libraries', 9297 'any other natural environment in the community', 9298 ], 9299 service_philosophy: 9300 'services provided in natural community environments', 9301 contact_information: { 9302 nyc_fax: '347-396-8801', 9303 nys_hotline: '1-800-522-5006', 9304 }, 9305 generated: '2025-06-16T17:38:00Z', 9306 }, 9307 { 9308 title: 'Special Education in Early Childhood', 9309 url: '/resources/special-education', 9310 description: 9311 "When children over the age of 3 are eligible for special education and related services, they are delivered through a child's local school district. Families whose children receive early intervention services will receive information from their early intervention service coordinator about transitioning to their local Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for continued services.", 9312 keywords: [ 9313 'special education', 9314 'children over 3', 9315 'local school district', 9316 'early intervention transition', 9317 'CPSE', 9318 'Committee on Preschool Special Education', 9319 'preschool special education', 9320 'school-age special education', 9321 'transition services', 9322 'service coordinator', 9323 'special education system', 9324 'resources for families', 9325 ], 9326 category: 'resource', 9327 team: 'Resources', 9328 tw_team: 'pdi', 9329 target_audience: [ 9330 'parents', 9331 'caregivers', 9332 'educators', 9333 'special education professionals', 9334 'service coordinators', 9335 ], 9336 key_points: [ 9337 'Services for children over age 3 through local school districts', 9338 'Transition process from early intervention to special education', 9339 'Two-part special education system in New York', 9340 'Resources available for families', 9341 ], 9342 featured_content: [ 9343 'Office of Special Education (Link)', 9344 'Special Education in NYC Public Schools (Link)', 9345 'Advocates for Children of New York (Link)', 9346 'INCLUDEnyc (Link)', 9347 'Parent to Parent of New York State (Link)', 9348 ], 9349 eligibility: { 9350 age_range: 'over age 3', 9351 service_provider: 'local school district', 9352 }, 9353 transition_process: { 9354 from: 'early intervention services', 9355 to: 'Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)', 9356 coordinator: 'early intervention service coordinator', 9357 information_provided: 9358 'transitioning to local CPSE for continued services', 9359 }, 9360 system_structure: { 9361 jurisdiction: 'New York', 9362 divisions: [ 9363 'Preschool Special Education', 9364 'School-Age Special Education', 9365 ], 9366 }, 9367 key_committees: [ 9368 { 9369 name: 'Committee on Preschool Special Education', 9370 acronym: 'CPSE', 9371 role: 'provides continued services after early intervention', 9372 }, 9373 ], 9374 service_delivery: 'through local school district', 9375 family_support: 9376 'resources provide more information on special education services in New York State', 9377 continuity_of_care: 9378 'transition from early intervention to special education', 9379 age_transition: 'at age 3', 9380 generated: '2025-06-16T17:39:00Z', 9381 }, 9382 { 9383 title: 'Scholarships and Financial Aid', 9384 url: '/resources/scholarships-and-financial-aid', 9385 description: 9386 'Higher education often paves the way for professional advancement in the early childhood profession. While it can be expensive, financial aid â which can include scholarships, grants and student loans â is available in a variety of forms to help cover the cost.', 9387 keywords: [ 9388 'scholarships', 9389 'financial aid', 9390 'higher education', 9391 'professional advancement', 9392 'grants', 9393 'student loans', 9394 'FAFSA', 9395 'TAP', 9396 'EIP', 9397 'QUALITYstarsNY (QSNY)', 9398 'CUNY scholarships', 9399 'career development', 9400 'resources', 9401 'scholarships for early childhood professionals', 9402 'scholarships for CUNY students', 9403 ], 9404 category: 'resource', 9405 team: 'Resources', 9406 tw_team: 'pdi', 9407 target_audience: [ 9408 'early childhood professionals', 9409 'students', 9410 'career changers', 9411 'CUNY students', 9412 'child care providers', 9413 ], 9414 key_points: [ 9415 'Comprehensive financial aid resources for early childhood professionals', 9416 'Multiple scholarship opportunities available', 9417 'Support from Career Development Center', 9418 'Both federal and state aid options', 9419 ], 9420 featured_content: [ 9421 'Scholarships and Financial Aid Information for Early Childhood Education Majors and Related Fields (PDF)', 9422 'Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Link)', 9423 'The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) (Link)', 9424 'Educational Incentive Program (EIP) (Link)', 9425 'QUALITYstarsNY Scholarship (Link)',
9426 'Career Success Scholarship - Helena Rubinstein (Link)', 9427 'Nancy Klinger Memorial Scholarship (PDF)', 9428 'Federal Student Aid (Link)', 9429 'Office of Postsecondary Education (Link)', 9430 ], 9431 career_center_support: { 9432 provider: 9433 "Institute's Early Childhood Career Development Center", 9434 contact: 'Career Center', 9435 }, 9436 comprehensive_guide: { 9437 title: 'Scholarships and Financial Aid Information for Early Childhood Education Majors and Related Fields', 9438 format: 'PDF', 9439 size: '445KB', 9440 scope: 'early childhood professionals in New York State', 9441 }, 9442 financial_aid_categories: [ 9443 { 9444 category: 'The basics', 9445 description: 'Discover the basics of financial aid', 9446 key_programs: [ 9447 { 9448 name: 'Free Application for Federal Student Aid', 9449 acronym: 'FAFSA', 9450 description: 9451 'essential first step for accessing federal financial assistance', 9452 resource_url: 9453 'https://understandingfafsa.org/', 9454 provider: 9455 'Center for New York City Affairs at the New School', 9456 determines: [ 9457 'grants', 9458 'scholarships', 9459 'work-study funds', 9460 'loans', 9461 ], 9462 }, 9463 { 9464 name: 'New York State Tuition Assistance Program', 9465 acronym: 'TAP', 9466 description: 9467 'provides need-based grants specifically for New York residents attending approved schools in the state', 9468 administrator: 9469 'New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)', 9470 benefit: 9471 'grant-based funding that does not have to be repaid', 9472 }, 9473 ], 9474 }, 9475 { 9476 category: 9477 'Scholarships for early childhood professionals', 9478 description: 9479 'Financial assistance specifically designed for early childhood educators', 9480 programs: [ 9481 { 9482 name: 'Educational Incentive Program', 9483 acronym: 'EIP', 9484 description: 9485 'scholarship program that helps child care providers pay for training and educational activities', 9486 eligibility: 9487 'child care providers in programs regulated by NYS OCFS or NYC DOHMH', 9488 purpose: 9489 'build provider knowledge, skills, and competencies', 9490 }, 9491 { 9492 name: 'QUALITYstarsNY scholarships', 9493 eligibility: 9494 'professionals who work in a QUALITYstarsNY-participating program', 9495 purpose: 9496 'support early childhood professionals in advancing their education and credentials', 9497 }, 9498 ], 9499 }, 9500 { 9501 category: 'Scholarships for CUNY students', 9502 description: 9503 'Specialized scholarships for CUNY students', 9504 programs: [ 9505 { 9506 name: 'Helena Rubinstein Career Success Scholarship', 9507 coverage: 9508 '90% of certificate program tuition', 9509 scope: 'CUNY certificate programs', 9510 purpose: 9511 'career-related certificate programs at CUNY institutions', 9512 }, 9513 { 9514 name: 'Nancy Klinger Memorial Scholarship', 9515 target: "Children's Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) students", 9516 memorial: 9517 'honors Nancy Klinger, first CPAC coordinator', 9518 eligibility: [ 9519 'good academic standing', 9520 'completed at least nine CPAC credits', 9521 'commitment to leading high-quality programs for young children', 9522 ], 9523 process: 'nominated by CPAC faculty', 9524 contact: '[email protected]', 9525 frequency: 9526 'one scholarship in fall and spring semesters', 9527 }, 9528 ], 9529 }, 9530 { 9531 category: 'Additional resources', 9532 description: 'Key federal financial aid resources', 9533 resources: [ 9534 { 9535 name: 'Federal Student Aid', 9536 provider: 'U.S. Department of Education', 9537 annual_awards: 'more than $120 billion', 9538 recipients: 9539 'approximately 13 million students', 9540 types: [ 9541 'grants', 9542 'work-study funds', 9543 'low-interest loans', 9544 ], 9545 }, 9546 { 9547 name: 'Office of Postsecondary Education', 9548 acronym: 'OPE', 9549 provider: 'U.S. Department of Education', 9550 programs: 'over 60 programs', 9551 mission: 9552 'increasing access to quality postsecondary education', 9553 }, 9554 ], 9555 }, 9556 ], 9557 regulatory_agencies: [ 9558 'New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS)', 9559 'New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)', 9560 ], 9561 best_practices: 9562 'College admissions and financial aid offices are the best ongoing resource for help and questions', 9563 generated: '2025-06-16T17:40:00Z', 9564 }, 9565 // ! Contact 9566 { 9567 title: 'Contact Us', 9568 url: '/pdi/contact.php', 9569 description: 9570 'Contact information for the New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, including address, initiative-specific contacts, and professional development services.', 9571 keywords: [ 9572 'contact', 9573 'contact us', 9574 'address', 9575 'phone', 9576 'email', 9577 'get in touch', 9578 'professional development', 9579 'social medial', 9580 'technical support', 9581 'CAPS online', 9582 'initiatives', 9583 'partnerships', 9584 'map', 9585 'location', 9586 'office', 9587 ], 9588 category: 'contact', 9589 team: 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 9590 tw_team: 'pdi', 9591 target_audience: [ 9592 'general public', 9593 'professionals', 9594 'organizations', 9595 'partners', 9596 'clients', 9597 ], 9598 key_points: [ 9599 'Physical address and contact information', 9600 'Initiative-specific contact options', 9601 'Professional development partnership opportunities', 9602 'Technical support for CAPS Online system', 9603 ], 9604 physical_address: { 9605 organization: 9606 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 9607 street: '555 West 57th Street, Suite 1325', 9608 city: 'New York', 9609 state: 'NY', 9610 zip: '10019', 9611 }, 9612 contact_categories: [ 9613 { 9614 category: 'Institute initiatives', 9615 description: 'For Institute initiatives, contact:', 9616 }, 9617 { 9618 category: 'CAPS online support', 9619 description: 9620 "Technical support for CAPS Online, the web-based child care attendance reporting system from the Administration for Children's Services (ACS)", 9621 }, 9622 { 9623 category: 'Professional development needs', 9624 email: '[email protected]', 9625 services: [ 9626 'individualized staff development planning', 9627 'tailored professional development', 9628 'customized services for staff or programs', 9629 'planning to implementation and evaluation support', 9630 ], 9631 }, 9632 ], 9633 partnership_experience: [ 9634 'nonprofit early childhood education providers', 9635 'city agencies', 9636 'state agencies', 9637 'individual professionals', 9638 ], 9639 service_scope: 9640 'both large and small scale professional development opportunities', 9641 support_stages: [ 9642 'planning', 9643 'implementation', 9644 'evaluation', 9645 ], 9646 main_email: '[email protected]', 9647 specializes_in: [ 9648 'professional development partnerships', 9649 'staff development planning', 9650 'technical support', 9651 'program customization', 9652 ], 9653 generated: '2025-06-16T17:29:00Z', 9654 }, 9655 // ! Privacy Policy 9656 { 9657 title: 'Privacy Policy', 9658 url: '/pdi/privacy-policy.php', 9659 logical_location: '/legal/privacy-policy', 9660 description:
9661 'Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information. The New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy, which describes what kind of information we may collect or you may provide when you access or register with our website.', 9662 keywords: [ 9663 'privacy policy', 9664 'privacy protection', 9665 'information collection', 9666 'data protection', 9667 'personal information', 9668 'privacy practices', 9669 'website privacy', 9670 'data use', 9671 'information security', 9672 'legal disclosures', 9673 'FERPA', 9674 'Freedom of Information Law', 9675 'New York State Internet Privacy and Security Act', 9676 'earlychildhoodny.org', 9677 ], 9678 category: 'legal policy', 9679 team: 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 9680 tw_team: 'pdi', 9681 content_type: 9682 'privacy policy and data protection information', 9683 target_audience: [ 9684 'website users', 9685 'individuals providing personal information', 9686 'those accessing Institute services', 9687 'anyone concerned about privacy practices', 9688 'legal compliance stakeholders', 9689 ], 9690 key_points: [ 9691 'Institute respects and protects user privacy', 9692 'Policy applies specifically to earlychildhoodny.org website', 9693 'Personal information used only for official Institute business', 9694 'No selling, renting, or trading of personal information', 9695 'Limited employee access to personal information', 9696 'Compliance with federal and state privacy laws', 9697 ], 9698 website_covered: 'www.earlychildhoodny.org', 9699 policy_scope: { 9700 applies_to: 'information provided on Institute website', 9701 does_not_apply_to: [ 9702 'individual Institute projects such as Aspire Registry', 9703 'QUALITYstarsNY', 9704 'external linked websites', 9705 ], 9706 external_links_disclaimer: 9707 'Institute not responsible for privacy practices of external sites', 9708 }, 9709 information_collection: { 9710 type: 'voluntarily provided personally identifiable information', 9711 examples: ['name', 'email address', 'phone number'], 9712 purpose: 'to access certain Institute services', 9713 usage: 'conduct official Institute business only', 9714 }, 9715 data_protection_practices: [ 9716 'does not sell, rent, loan, trade, or lease personal information', 9717 'responds to inquiries using collected information', 9718 'sends relevant information to users', 9719 'matches users with programs or services of interest', 9720 'may anonymize and/or aggregate data for reporting purposes', 9721 ], 9722 access_controls: [ 9723 'limited employee access to personal information', 9724 'access restricted to employees who need information for official duties', 9725 'employees follow appropriate disclosure procedures', 9726 ], 9727 legal_disclosure_circumstances: [ 9728 'necessary to operate program authorized by law', 9729 'authorized by state or federal statute or regulation', 9730 'made pursuant to court order or by law', 9731 'for purpose of validating identity', 9732 'for statistical purposes in non-identifiable form', 9733 "to enforce Institute's rights against unauthorized access", 9734 ], 9735 applicable_laws: [ 9736 'U.S. Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)', 9737 "New York State's Freedom of Information Law", 9738 'New York State Internet Privacy and Security Act', 9739 ], 9740 generic_information_collected: [ 9741 'Internet Protocol address and domain name of ISP/computer', 9742 'type of browser and operating system', 9743 'date and time of website visit', 9744 'web pages or services accessed and time spent', 9745 'referring web page', 9746 ], 9747 technical_analysis_purposes: [ 9748 'creating summary statistics', 9749 'determining user interest patterns', 9750 'identifying system problem areas', 9751 'determining technical requirements', 9752 ], 9753 policy_updates: { 9754 change_authority: 9755 'Institute reserves right to change policy', 9756 notice_requirement: 'may change without notice', 9757 disclaimer: 9758 'information should not be construed as business, legal or other advice', 9759 }, 9760 contact_information: { 9761 questions_about_policy: 9762 'contact through website or support team', 9763 method: 'website contact or support team', 9764 }, 9765 organization: 9766 'New York Early Childhood Professional Development Institute', 9767 primary_function: 9768 'privacy policy and data protection guidelines for Institute website', 9769 geographic_scope: 9770 'New York State (subject to state and federal laws)', 9771 generated: '2025-06-19T00:00:00Z', 9772 }, 9773 ], 9774 }, 9775 9776 /** 9777 * Initializes the search functionality by loading recent searches. 9778 * This method is typically called when the search component is first created 9779 * to set up the initial state and populate any cached search data. 9780 */ 9781 init() { 9782 this.loadRecentSearches(); 9783 }, 9784 9785 /** 9786 * Opens the search input field and focuses it for user interaction. 9787 * This method sets the `isSearchOpen` state to true, allowing the user to enter a search query. 9788 * It also ensures that the search input element is focused for immediate typing. 9789 * 9790 * @description This method is used to open the search popup modal. 9791 * - It sets the `isSearchOpen` property to true, which controls the visibility of the search input field. 9792 * - It uses `$nextTick` to ensure that the DOM is updated before focusing the search input element. 9793 * - The search input element is referenced using `this.$refs.searchInput`, which should be defined in the template. 9794 * 9795 * @returns {void} 9796 */ 9797 openSearch() { 9798 this.isSearchOpen = true; 9799 this.$nextTick(() => { 9800 this.$refs.searchInput?.focus(); 9801 }); 9802 }, 9803 9804 /** 9805 * Closes the search input field and resets the search state. 9806 * This method sets the `isSearchOpen` state to false, clears the search query, 9807 * and resets any filtered results and highlighted index. 9808 * 9809 * @description This method is used to close the search popup modal. 9810 * - It sets the `isSearchOpen` property to false, which hides the search input field. 9811 * - It clears the `searchQuery`, `filteredResults`, and resets `highlightedIndex` to -1. 9812 * 9813 * @returns {void} 9814 * 9815 * @note This method is typically called when the user clicks outside the search input or presses the escape key. 9816 * It ensures that the search state is reset and ready for a new search operation. 9817 */ 9818 closeSearch() { 9819 this.isSearchOpen = false;
9820 this.searchQuery = ''; 9821 this.filteredResults = []; 9822 this.highlightedIndex = -1; 9823 }, 9824 9825 /** 9826 * Toggles the search input field open or closed based on its current state. 9827 * 9828 * @description This method checks the current state of `isSearchOpen`: 9829 * - If `isSearchOpen` is true, it calls `closeSearch()` to hide the search input. 9830 * - If `isSearchOpen` is false, it calls `openSearch()` to display the search input. 9831 * 9832 * @returns {void} 9833 * 9834 * @note This method is typically bound to a button click event to allow users to easily open or close the search input. 9835 * It provides a convenient way to toggle the search functionality without needing separate buttons for open and close actions. 9836 */ 9837 toggleSearch() { 9838 if (this.isSearchOpen) { 9839 this.closeSearch(); 9840 } else { 9841 this.openSearch(); 9842 } 9843 }, 9844 9845 /** 9846 * Performs a search operation based on the current search query. 9847 * Filters pages from searchData that match the query and sorts results by relevance score. 9848 * 9849 * @description This method handles the core search functionality by: 9850 * - Clearing results if query is empty or whitespace-only 9851 * - Filtering pages using the matchesSearch() helper method 9852 * - Sorting filtered results by relevance score (highest first) 9853 * - Setting the highlighted index to the first result or -1 if no results 9854 * 9855 * @returns {void} 9856 * 9857 * @note For maintainers: This method depends on: 9858 * - this.searchQuery (string): The current search input 9859 * - this.searchData.pages (array): Collection of page objects to search through 9860 * - this.matchesSearch(page, query): Helper method to determine if a page matches the query 9861 * - this.getRelevanceScore(page, query): Helper method to calculate relevance scoring 9862 * 9863 * @see matchesSearch 9864 * @see getRelevanceScore 9865 */ 9866 performSearch() { 9867 if (this.searchQuery.trim() === '') { 9868 this.filteredResults = []; 9869 this.highlightedIndex = -1; 9870 return; 9871 } 9872 9873 const query = this.searchQuery.toLowerCase(); 9874 this.filteredResults = this.searchData.pages 9875 .filter((page) => { 9876 return this.matchesSearch(page, query); 9877 }) 9878 .sort((a, b) => { 9879 const aScore = this.getRelevanceScore(a, query); 9880 const bScore = this.getRelevanceScore(b, query); 9881 return bScore - aScore; 9882 }); 9883 9884 this.highlightedIndex = this.filteredResults.length > 0 ? 0 : -1; 9885 }, 9886 9887 /** 9888 * Checks if a page matches the given search query by performing a case-insensitive 9889 * substring search across multiple page properties. 9890 * 9891 * This function concatenates all searchable text fields from the page object into a 9892 * single lowercase string, then verifies that ALL words from the query are present 9893 * somewhere in that combined text (AND logic, not OR). 9894 * 9895 * @param {Object} page - The page object to search within 9896 * @param {string} page.title - Page title 9897 * @param {string} page.description - Page description 9898 * @param {string} page.team - Type of content 9899 * @param {string} page.category - Page category 9900 * @param {string[]} [page.keywords] - Array of keywords (optional) 9901 * @param {string[]} [page.target_audience] - Array of target audience tags (optional) 9902 * @param {string[]} [page.featured_content] - Array of featured content items (optional) 9903 * @param {string[]} [page.competency_areas] - Array of competency areas (optional) 9904 * @param {string[]} [page.staff_list] - Array of staff names (optional) 9905 * @param {string} query - The search query string (space-separated words) 9906 * @returns {boolean} True if all query words are found in the searchable text, false otherwise 9907 * 9908 * @example 9909 * // Returns true if page contains both "javascript" and "tutorial" 9910 * matchesSearch(pageObj, "javascript tutorial") 9911 * 9912 * @note This uses simple substring matching, not fuzzy search or stemming. 9913 * Empty query words are filtered out before matching. 9914 */ 9915 matchesSearch(page, query) { 9916 const searchableText = [ 9917 page.title, 9918 page.description, 9919 page.team, 9920 page.category, 9921 ...(page.keywords || []), 9922 ...(page.target_audience || []), 9923 ...(page.featured_content || []), 9924 ...(page.competency_areas || []), 9925 ...(page.staff_list || []), 9926 ...(page.featured_programs || []), 9927 ] 9928 .join(' ') 9929 .toLowerCase(); 9930 9931 const queryWords = query 9932 .split(' ') 9933 .filter((word) => word.length > 0); 9934 return queryWords.every((word) => searchableText.includes(word)); 9935 }, 9936 9937 /** 9938 * Calculates a relevance score for a page based on how well it matches a search query. 9939 * The scoring system prioritizes different page properties with weighted values: 9940 * - Title matches: 10 points per word 9941 * - Content type matches: 8 points per word
9942 * - Keywords matches: 6 points per word 9943 * - Description matches: 5 points per word 9944 * - Target audience matches: 4 points per word 9945 * - Featured content matches: 3 points per word 9946 * 9947 * @param {Object} page - The page object to score 9948 * @param {string} page.title - The page title 9949 * @param {string} page.description - The page description 9950 * @param {string} [page.team] - The page content type 9951 * @param {string[]} [page.keywords] - Array of page keywords 9952 * @param {string[]} [page.target_audience] - Array of target audience segments 9953 * @param {string[]} [page.featured_content] - Array of featured content items 9954 * @param {string} query - The search query string to match against 9955 * @returns {number} The calculated relevance score (higher scores indicate better matches) 9956 */ 9957 getRelevanceScore(page, query) { 9958 let score = 0; 9959 const queryWords = query 9960 .split(' ') 9961 .filter((word) => word.length > 0); 9962 9963 queryWords.forEach((word) => { 9964 // Title matches (highest priority) 9965 if (page.title.toLowerCase().includes(word)) score += 10; 9966 // Description matches 9967 if (page.description.toLowerCase().includes(word)) score += 5; 9968 // Content type matches 9969 if (page.team && page.team.toLowerCase().includes(word)) 9970 score += 8; 9971 // Keywords matches 9972 if ( 9973 page.keywords && 9974 page.keywords.some((k) => k.toLowerCase().includes(word)) 9975 ) 9976 score += 6; 9977 // Target audience matches 9978 if ( 9979 page.target_audience && 9980 page.target_audience.some((a) => 9981 a.toLowerCase().includes(word) 9982 ) 9983 ) 9984 score += 4; 9985 // Featured content matches 9986 if ( 9987 page.featured_content && 9988 page.featured_content.some((f) => 9989 f.toLowerCase().includes(word) 9990 ) 9991 ) 9992 score += 3; 9993 }); 9994 9995 return score; 9996 }, 9997 9998 /** 9999 * Moves the highlight to the next item in the filtered search results. 10000 * Cycles back to the first item when reaching the end of the list. 10001 * Automatically scrolls the highlighted item into view. 10002 * 10003 * @description This method is typically called when the user presses the down arrow key 10004 * or similar navigation action during keyboard-based search result navigation. 10005 * Only executes if there are filtered results available. 10006 * 10007 * @note This method modifies this.highlightedIndex and relies on this.scrollToHighlighted() 10008 * being properly implemented. Ensure filteredResults array is populated before calling. 10009 */ 10010 highlightNext() { 10011 if (this.filteredResults.length > 0) { 10012 this.highlightedIndex = 10013 (this.highlightedIndex + 1) % this.filteredResults.length; 10014 this.scrollToHighlighted(); 10015 } 10016 }, 10017 10018 /** 10019 * Highlights the previous item in the filtered search results list. 10020 * Implements circular navigation - when at the first item (index 0), 10021 * it wraps around to highlight the last item in the list. 10022 * 10023 * @description This method decrements the highlightedIndex to move selection 10024 * upward in the results list. If already at the top (index 0 or below), 10025 * it cycles to the bottom of the list. After updating the index, 10026 * it automatically scrolls the highlighted item into view. 10027 * 10028 * @since 1.0.0 10029 * @memberof SearchComponent 10030 * 10031 * @example 10032 * // Navigate to previous search result 10033 * searchInstance.highlightPrevious(); 10034 * 10035 * @see {@link highlightNext} For navigating to the next item 10036 * @see {@link scrollToHighlighted} For the scroll behavior implementation 10037 * 10038 * @note Only operates when filteredResults contains items. Does nothing 10039 * if the results array is empty, preventing index calculation errors. 10040 */ 10041 highlightPrevious() { 10042 if (this.filteredResults.length > 0) { 10043 this.highlightedIndex = 10044 this.highlightedIndex <= 0 10045 ? this.filteredResults.length - 1 10046 : this.highlightedIndex - 1; 10047 this.scrollToHighlighted(); 10048 } 10049 }, 10050 10051 /** 10052 * Selects a search result and navigates to its corresponding page. 10053 * If no result is provided, uses the currently highlighted result from filtered results. 10054 * Adds the current search query to recent searches before navigation. 10055 * 10056 * @param {Object|null} [result=null] - The search result object to select. If null, uses the highlighted result. 10057 * @param {string} result.url - The URL path to navigate to (will be appended to the base domain). 10058 * @returns {void} 10059 */ 10060 selectResult(result = null) { 10061 const selectedResult = 10062 result || this.filteredResults[this.highlightedIndex]; 10063 if (selectedResult) { 10064 this.addToRecentSearches(this.searchQuery); 10065 window.location.href = 10066 'https://earlychildhoodny.org' + selectedResult.url; 10067 } 10068 }, 10069 10070 /** 10071 * Adds a search query to the recent searches list and manages the list size. 10072 * 10073 * This method maintains a list of recent search queries with the following behavior: 10074 * - Ignores queries that are null, undefined, or shorter than 2 characters 10075 * - Removes any existing instance of the query to avoid duplicates 10076 * - Places the new query at the beginning of the list (most recent first) 10077 * - Limits the list to a maximum of 5 entries, removing oldest entries when exceeded 10078 * - Persists the updated list to localStorage under the key 'recentSearches' 10079 * 10080 * @param {string} query - The search query to add to recent searches 10081 * @returns {void} 10082 */ 10083 addToRecentSearches(query) { 10084 if (!query || query.length < 2) return; 10085 10086 this.recentSearches = this.recentSearches.filter( 10087 (search) => search !== query 10088 ); 10089 this.recentSearches.unshift(query); 10090 10091 if (this.recentSearches.length > 5) { 10092 this.recentSearches = this.recentSearches.slice(0, 5); 10093 } 10094 10095 localStorage.setItem( 10096 'recentSearches', 10097 JSON.stringify(this.recentSearches) 10098 ); 10099 }, 10100 10101 /** 10102 * Loads recent searches from localStorage and populates the recentSearches property. 10103 * Attempts to parse the stored JSON data and gracefully handles any parsing errors. 10104 * If no saved searches exist or parsing fails, the recentSearches property remains unchanged. 10105 * 10106 * @memberof SearchClass 10107 * @method loadRecentSearches 10108 * @returns {void} 10109 * @throws {Error} Logs error to console if localStorage access or JSON parsing fails 10110 */ 10111 loadRecentSearches() { 10112 try { 10113 const saved = localStorage.getItem('recentSearches'); 10114 if (saved) { 10115 this.recentSearches = JSON.parse(saved); 10116 } 10117 } catch (e) { 10118 console.log('Could not load recent searches'); 10119 } 10120 }, 10121 10122 highlightText(text, query) { 10123 if (!query || !text) return text; 10124 10125 // Escape special regex characters in the query 10126 const escapedQuery = query.replace(/[.*+?^${}()|[\]\\]/g, '\\$&'); 10127 10128 // Split query into individual words and filter out empty strings 10129 const words = escapedQuery 10130 .split(/\s+/) 10131 .filter((word) => word.length > 0); 10132 10133 if (words.length === 0) return text; 10134 10135 // Create a single regex pattern that matches any of the words
10136 const pattern = words.map((word) => `(${word})`).join('|'); 10137 const regex = new RegExp(pattern, 'gi'); 10138 10139 // Replace all matches with highlighted version 10140 return text.replace(regex, '<mark>$&</mark>'); 10141 }, 10142 10143 escapeRegex(string) { 10144 return string.replace(/[.*+?^${}()|[\]\\]/g, '\\$&'); 10145 }, 10146 10147 scrollToHighlighted() { 10148 this.$nextTick(() => { 10149 const container = this.$refs.resultsContainer; 10150 if (!container) return; 10151 10152 // Get all result elements and find the highlighted one 10153 const resultElements = Array.from( 10154 container.querySelectorAll('[data-index]') 10155 ); 10156 const highlightedElement = resultElements.find( 10157 (el) => parseInt(el.dataset.index) === this.highlightedIndex 10158 ); 10159 10160 if (highlightedElement && container) { 10161 // Use scrollIntoView for more precise scrolling 10162 highlightedElement.scrollIntoView({ 10163 behavior: 'smooth', 10164 block: 'nearest', 10165 inline: 'nearest', 10166 }); 10167 } 10168 }); 10169 }, 10170 10171 getTeamBadge(contentType) { 10172 const badges = { 10173 pdi: 'bg-pdi-100 text-pdi-800', 10174 cdsc: 'bg-cdsc-100 text-cdsc-800', 10175 leadershipinitiative: 10176 'bg-leadershipinitiative-100 text-leadershipinitiative-800', 10177 professionaldevelopment: 10178 'bg-professionaldevelopment-100 text-professionaldevelopment-800', 10179 ifcc: 'bg-ifcc-100 text-ifcc-800', 10180 nywfc: 'bg-nywfc-purple-100 text-nywfc-purple-800', 10181 qsny: 'bg-qsny-blue-800 text-qsny-blue-50', 10182 researchnetwork: 10183 'bg-researchnetwork-100 text-researchnetwork-800', 10184 publication: 'bg-pdi-100 text-pdi-800', 10185 }; 10186 return badges[contentType] || badges['publication']; 10187 }, 10188 10189 getMatchingFeaturedContent(contentArray, query) { 10190 if (!query || !contentArray) return []; 10191 10192 // Split query into individual words for OR matching 10193 // Filter out very short words (1-2 characters) to avoid matching HTML tags and common words 10194 const queryWords = query 10195 .toLowerCase() 10196 .trim() 10197 .split(/\s+/) 10198 .filter((word) => word.length > 2); 10199 10200 if (queryWords.length === 0) return []; 10201 10202 return contentArray.filter((content) => { 10203 const contentLower = content.toLowerCase(); 10204 // Return true if ANY of the query words match 10205 return queryWords.some((word) => contentLower.includes(word)); 10206 }); 10207 }, 10208 10209 highlightTextInFeaturedContent(text, query) { 10210 if (!query || !text) return text; 10211 10212 // Split query into individual words for OR highlighting 10213 // Filter out very short words (1-2 characters) to avoid matching HTML tags 10214 const queryWords = query 10215 .toLowerCase() 10216 .trim() 10217 .split(/\s+/) 10218 .filter((word) => word.length > 2); 10219 10220 if (queryWords.length === 0) return text; 10221 10222 let highlightedText = text; 10223 10224 // Highlight each word that matches 10225 queryWords.forEach((word) => { 10226 const escapedWord = word.replace(/[.*+?^${}()|[\]\\]/g, '\\$&'); 10227 const regex = new RegExp(`(${escapedWord})`, 'gi'); 10228 highlightedText = highlightedText.replace( 10229 regex, 10230 '<mark class="bg-amber-200 text-amber-900 px-0.5 rounded">$1</mark>' 10231 ); 10232 }); 10233 10234 return highlightedText; 10235 }, 10236 }; 10237}
Line numbers count LF bytes from the start of the resource, as the search results do. Vendor segments are library code the classifier recognised; they are stored but not indexed. Bytes are shown as Latin1 characters, one per byte.