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Early Childhood Education & Care Department | Working to ensure that all New Mexican families and young children have equitable access to high-quality early childhood opportunities

The Early Show with Alax, a playful, informative online series for families with young children. The show’s host, Alax, is a live-action Galactic character from another solar system who wants to learn the important elements of caring for “little humans” without judgment or prior caregiving knowledge.

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Beginning May 1, 2022, all families enrolled in New Mexico’s child care assistance program will no longer owe copays for child care services, making child care cost-free.

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Visit ECECD’s Child Care Finder to filter results that meet your family’s needs. The Child Care Finder, allows parents and caregivers to search for one of the 1000+ child care programs statewide, filtering by proximity, age of child, quality rating, tuition, language, program type, and more.  

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Jobs in early childhood have a big impact on the future. Professionals in this field change lives every day. For people who love babies and young children, these are meaningful, joyful jobs. And currently, opportunities in the field of early childhood are expanding fast. Whether you want to teach, help children with speech delays, or prepare healthy meals and snacks, there’s a profession in the early childhood field for you.

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Babies are always learning, and you already have what it takes to teach them. From breakfast to bedtime there are tons of simple, everyday moments you share with your little one that can put them on the path to a bright future.

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The Early Show with Alax, a playful, informative online series for families with young children. The show’s host, Alax, is a live-action Galactic character from another solar system who wants to learn the important elements of caring for “little humans” without judgment or prior caregiving knowledge.

Learn More

Beginning May 1, 2022, all families enrolled in New Mexico’s child care assistance program will no longer owe copays for child care services, making child care cost-free.

Learn More

Visit ECECD’s Child Care Finder to filter results that meet your family’s needs. The Child Care Finder, allows parents and caregivers to search for one of the 1000+ child care programs statewide, filtering by proximity, age of child, quality rating, tuition, language, program type, and more.

Search for Child Care

Jobs in early childhood have a big impact on the future. Professionals in this field change lives every day. For people who love babies and young children, these are meaningful, joyful jobs. And currently, opportunities in the field of early childhood are expanding fast. Whether you want to teach, help children with speech delays, or prepare healthy meals and snacks, there’s a profession in the early childhood field for you.

Learn More

Babies are always learning, and you already have what it takes to teach them. From breakfast to bedtime there are tons of simple, everyday moments you share with your little one that can put them on the path to a bright future.

Learn More

ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: February 13, 2023 

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ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: January 30, 2023  

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ECECD Announces Online Series to Help New Mexico Families with Young Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 25, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica. [email protected]: (505) 699-59371120…

New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department to administer the Summer Food Service Program for Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 20, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: [email protected]: (505) 699-59371120…

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Education Opportunities

The Department of Social Services, Child Care Services (CCS) collaborates with five Early Childhood Enrichment (ECE) sites across the state to deliver a variety of services focused on parents, child care and after-school providers.

The ECE statewide training and education system was established to meet the growing demand for early childhood and school-age training and to help recruit and retain quality child care providers across the state.

South Dakota’s ECE Programs offer a systematic approach to providing early childhood and school age education services and technical assistance. See the 2021 South Dakota Early Childhood Enrichment Annual Report and the tabs below for additional information regarding their activities.

For additional information or to register for training, contact your Regional ECE Office

Child Care Training & Education

Services are available to all childcare and after-school providers, parents and others involved in the day-to-day care of children and youth. The ECE sites provide the following services for child care providers:

Training and Professional Development

The ECE System offers a variety of evidence and research-based professional development opportunities. Trainings are accessible to child care providers across the state through in-person, online, and on-site delivery. Trainings are offered not only meet licensing and registration requirements but to also improve the quality of care. Classes are available for caregivers working in Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and Out of School Time (OST) settings. Each year, the ECE system develops new trainings to support ongoing professional development for child care and youth development professionals. Trainings cover a wide variety of topics including:

• Health and Safety
• Child Growth and Development
• Child Guidance and Emotional Wellness
• Learning Environment and Curriculum
• Family & Community Relationships
• Program Management and Professionalism

Additional information on Training and Professional Development within the ECE sites:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Orientation and Ongoing Health and Safety Training
• fitCare Program

ECE Training calendar

Technical Assistance (TA) and Coaching Support

Onsite coaching and consultation providing support, education, and resources. The focus is on increasing the provider’s knowledge and confidence to support all children. TA topics include:

• Guidance and behavior management
• Understanding a child’s temperament
• Program management and leadership support
• Environmental support
• Lesson planning and other classroom supports
• Observation and Assessment

Social Emotional Supports

ECE system offers support to child care providers and parents involving children who exhibit challenging behaviors or developmental concerns. Supports available include:

• Developmental Milestones and Screenings
• Onsite Observations
• Identifying Community Resources

South Dakota’s Expulsion Policy

DSS Training Opportunities

Family Day Care Regulation Overview

Child Care Licensing Regulation Overview

Child Care Center Director Orientation

Other services

• Telephone consultations for early childcare professionals and families.
• Promoting the health, safety and development of young children in early childhood and out of school time programs.

Parent and Caregiver Training & Education

Various services are also available to parents and caregivers in order to enhance the development, health and safety of children. The services are aimed at empowering families who directly affect the lives of children. The ECE sites provide the following services for parents:

Birth to Three Parenting Training Opportunities

Parenting training for parents and caregivers of children birth to age 3 is available in two formats: Responsive Parenting and Understanding Me Up to Age Three.  During each of these series, parents will learn about topics such as social-emotional growth, early brain development, safety, temperament and guidance. Instructors have been specially trained in infant-toddler caregiving. Both series are available in different locations throughout the state and are free.

Additional information on how to enroll in a parenting class:

• Contact your Regional Early Childhood Enrichment Office
• View the Responsive Parenting Class Schedule.

Child Safety Seat Distribution Program

Child Safety Seat Distribution Program

The Child Safety Seat Distribution Program focuses on keeping children safe by providing child safety seats at no cost to families that meet income eligibility requirements to ensure that they are in the best child seat for their height and weight.

Other Links

• Background Screening Information
• Child Care & Dev. State Plan
• Child Seat Safety Distribution Program
• Child Care Assistance Program
• Child Care Inspection Results
• Early Learning Guidelines
• Emergency Preparedness
• Licensing and Registration Information
• Pathways to Professional Development
• Search for Child Care
• Training and Education

See Also…

• Child Care Links and Resources
• Child Support
• Economic Assistance

Resources

• DSS Employment
• DSS FAQs
• DSS Forms & Publications
• DSS HIPAA Information
• DSS News

What are the forms of higher education

3 February 2020
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For those who have not yet dealt with higher education, it often turns out to be difficult to figure out how it works, what types and forms of education there are. This is especially true for applicants who are going to enroll in the near future. Most of them often perceive only one, the most familiar, scenario for obtaining higher education: to enroll in a full-time department after school. However, this option does not exhaust all the variety of possibilities – there are more alternatives than it seems. And it would be nice to find among them the one that suits you. But for this, you must first properly study the issue, in which this article will help.

Levels of education

Although the system of higher education has adopted many traditions of the Soviet system, it differs significantly from it. First of all, the emergence of more levels of education, or its stages. Previously, students studied for at least 5 years, and as a result they received a diploma of a specialist. In our time, the specialty is practically abolished, education is arranged differently. The reason for this is Russia’s accession to the Bologna Agreement. Russia has become one of the European countries where education is, firstly, unified (which means it is valued everywhere), and secondly, it has several levels (bachelor’s and master’s degrees), thanks to which you can get education in related fields.

So, in Russia, higher education has the following levels:

1. Undergraduate

Bachelor’s degree is a completed higher education. You can enroll in a bachelor’s degree after secondary general education (i.e. after grade 11 of school) or secondary special education (i.e. after college). The study lasts 4 years, at the final course it is necessary to defend the final qualifying work. Upon completion, you receive a bachelor’s degree

2. Master’s degree

Either bachelors or specialists can enter the magistracy. The study lasts 2 years, at the end you also need to defend a qualifying work – a master’s thesis. As a result, you get a master’s degree. A notable feature of the master’s program is the opportunity to enter a specialty that differs from the bachelor’s degree, which means expanding the scope of one’s competencies and becoming a universal specialist.

3. Specialist

Despite the fact that in many programs the specialist’s degree has been replaced by bachelor’s and master’s degrees, it still continues to exist. Specialist education is aimed primarily at practical work. These are various applied specialties from an astronomer to a psychologist, as well as creative professions (a literary worker, a vocalist, etc.). You can enter a specialist, as well as a bachelor’s degree, after the 11th grade of school or after college. Training in this case lasts at least 5 years. After passing the exams and defending the thesis, the graduate receives a specialist diploma, which indicates his qualifications.

4. Training of highly qualified personnel

• Postgraduate studies

The graduate school trains future teachers of higher education and researchers, so in addition to studying there is practice, research work and pedagogical activity. The training lasts at least 3 years. Upon completion of postgraduate studies, a postgraduate diploma is issued with the qualification of “Teacher-Researcher” or “Researcher”, and after defending the dissertation – the degree of Candidate of Sciences.

• Postgraduate

Adjuncture is similar to graduate school, but in the field of military affairs. It operates in educational institutions that belong to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Defense of Russia.

• Residency

Residency is the final stage in the training of doctors. They enter residency after higher medical education. The study lasts 2 years and combines the study of theory with gaining practical experience in medical institutions. At the end of the training, you must pass a qualifying exam, which consists of 3 stages. Graduates of residency are issued a corresponding diploma.

• Assistant trainee

This form of education is familiar to few people; it trains highly qualified workers in the field of arts. As a rule, students here follow an individual curriculum. Study lasts no more than 2 years. Graduates submit a thesis for defense, which is some kind of creative project: a concert, an exhibition, a film, a book, etc. As a result of the assistantship-internship, a diploma is issued on its completion.

Forms of higher education

In Russian universities, there are several forms of education: full-time (daytime), part-time (evening) and part-time. Recently, a remote form has also been distinguished, which is essentially a correspondence form of education using distance technologies.

1. Full-time (full-time) education

In face-to-face training, classes are held in the morning or afternoon. The learning process involves regular visits to the university, regular work at lectures, practical classes and seminars, and hence live interaction with teachers and other students. Systematic control, being in the “environment” motivates students and affects the quality of their education. There is only one drawback: it is difficult to combine full-time studies with work or other activities.

2. Part-time (evening) education

Classes in full-time distance learning also require attendance, but in the evening or on weekends. About 50% of the program is mastered by students on their own. This is very convenient for those who work and do not have the opportunity to devote all their time to studying.

3. Distance learning
3.1. Distance learning – classical

Students studying at the correspondence department master the program mostly on their own, they are present at the university only during sessions, diploma defense and practice. Distance learning is chosen by those who live in a city far from the university or are busy with work.

3.2. Distance learning – Correspondence form of education using distance learning technologies

According to official documents, distance learning is a kind of correspondence education, so their diplomas are completely the same. Distance learning is suitable for those who most of the time work or live in another city: you don’t need to visit the university, and study, pass exams, and defend your final work through the Internet. It will be necessary to appear only for the internship.

So, there are many types of higher education in Russia. On the one hand, it is multi-stage: there are bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate studies, etc. – thanks to which you can build your personal educational trajectory in such a way as to become the owner of several specializations at once and even in different areas. On the other hand, higher education in Russia today has become a more mobile, faster and, most importantly, convenient process. Now you can study not only full-time or part-time, but also remotely, that is, via the Internet, at any time and in any place. In general, there are plenty to choose from. The next step is already yours. Find your educational path and learn with pleasure!

Daytime or part-time?

Why do I need a higher education?

What student has not asked this question? And even if you have firmly decided that you cannot do without a university, have decided on a specialty, preparatory courses and an educational institution, then you have to solve at least one more task. Often, prospective students do not properly think about the choice between full-time and part-time departments: as a rule, they prefer the way of learning that their parents studied. However, this kind of imitation is not always justified.

Let’s try to analyze the main differences between full-time and part-time education.

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As they say, those who have not studied full-time do not know what “student life” is. And indeed, only full-time students are given to experience all the delights of the session, the same one that “twice a year” and a fun life the rest of the time: crazy discos, summer construction teams, a unique hostel, very specific food – this list can be continued up to infinity. In general, a lot of vivid memories of your student years are guaranteed to you.

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Constant supervision by the teacher and healthy rivalry among students encourages better learning, thus creating additional incentives for acquiring knowledge. For a person who does not have clear skills of self-discipline, this factor can be decisive in choosing the form of education at a university.

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Many study abroad programs are only available to full-time students. And study or internship abroad is always quoted by employers. The same can be said about various competitions.

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Often, a person entering a full-time department, after a couple of months of study, begins to seriously worry about the presence of subjects on the course that the student does not consider necessary. And if the student is also accustomed to doing all homework conscientiously, as well as valuing his time, then there is a serious threat of disappointment in higher education in general and leaving the university. In this case, the correspondence department is more democratic: you will not be able to completely avoid an unloved subject, but it is in your power to reduce the number of hours spent on it.

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Of course, the correspondence department is an ideal option for those who want to combine study with work. It is no secret that in most cases a specialist with work experience is valued more than a recent “green” student.