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Welcome to another great ECA WebWatch, with dozens of links to great online resources. This issue contains:
- over 50 new links to quality early literacy resources
- green cleaning at your service
- supporting the Australian Journal of Early Childhood
- latest early childhood news and events.
Massive book sale
Before we get on to the great links, we just have to let you know about Early Childhood Australia's massive clearance sale! This is your last chance to buy many of our quality-assured early childhood resources.
We're taking hundreds of orders – make sure you don't miss out on books for less than $3 (inc. p&h)! These discount prices last until 27 June 2007 – or until sold out.
Order now through our easy, secure online catalogue or phone 1800 356 900 (freecall) to receive a clearance sale brochure.
Now onto the links!
New Supporting Best Practice – early literacy resources
Early Childhood Australia has expanded its popular Supporting Best Practice web directory to include a brand new section. Early childhood literacy contains over 50 links to the best online early education resources!
There are eight categories in the new Early childhood literacy (Supporting Best Practice) section:
Green cleaning at Point Preschool
This article from Safer Solutions on Point Preschool in Oyster Bay discusses the benefits of green cleaning and also explains how to start green cleaning at your service.
Early Childhood Australia profiled Point Preschool as part of the 'Sustainability' issue of Every Child magazine.
Early Childhood Environmental Education Network (ECEEN) conference
Still on a green theme, the NSW Early Childhood Environmental Education Network is calling for presentations as part of the Early Childhood Education for Sustainability Conference, The future begins with early childhood, which will take place on Sydney's Cockatoo Island, 1 November 2007.
Early Childhood Education for Sustainability Conference call for papers
View the call for papers and contact the NSW Early Childhood Environmental Education Network: nsweceen@earlychildhood.org.au or (02) 9398 4374 by 30 June 2007.
Education journal banding survey
Take the quick 6-step online survey
There's still time to participate in the survey conducted by researchers at the University of Newcastle's SORTI centre, working with the AARE to band education journals on the basis of quality, accessibility and impact on the profession.
Early Childhood Australia's own journal, the Australian Journal of Early Childhood, is listed under 'early childhood education'. Please consider AJEC when filling out the survey.
Resource for parents
The Raising Children Network provides practical advice and ideas for parents and carers of young children.
Early childhood news and events
Find out what's happening in the sector on the Early Childhood Australia news page.
COAG's Human Capital and Health Workforce outcomes
The Industry Skills Council website provides a valuable summary of the health workforce outcomes from the Council of Australian Governments' recent meeting.
Child Care Accreditation System – Public Discussion Forums
The next phase of the development process for the proposed changes to the child care quality assurance system will be a series of Public Discussion Forums. The Forums are to be held in each capital city and, for those unable to attend, a DVD will be available.
Dates, times and venues are listed online. People in the childcare sector or anyone with an interest in the changes to child care quality assurance are invited to attend.
Quality-assured resources from Early Childhood Australia
Early childhood environmental education: Making it mainstream explores how to implement environmental education in a holistic, empowering and integrated way. The book contains numerous case studies, practical solutions and ideas for programs.
Australian Journal of Early Childhood is Australasia's foremost scholarly journal. The quarterly publication provides evidence-based articles which inform and encourage the critical exchange of ideas. Student, service and institution subscriptions are available—as are back issues.
And finally, don't forget the Massive ECA Book Sale. Prices last until 27 June or until sold out!
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ECA WebWatch - Issue 30, June 2007. © Early Childhood Australia.
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