2013 ScreenBreak Guide - The Alliance for Early Childhood

Offers More Than ScreenBreak
The Alliance for Early Childhood is a non-profit, community collaboration organization. Its
mission is to promote the healthy growth and development of children from birth to age
eight, by providing support and services for the parents and professionals who teach and
care for them. The Alliance provides a variety of programs and services to assist in the
education, support and networking of parents and professionals in our community.
ScreenBreak (formerly TV Tune Out Week)
• Launched in 1995, this annual event
allows families to evaluate the role that
screens play in their lives.
• Over 5,000 children participate in
dozens of alternative activities
throughout the community.
Early Childhood Newsletter
• Contains articles written by local and
national experts; book reviews; research;
practical parenting ideas; and more.
• Distributed through our member schools.
• Subscriptions available.
Parenting Education
• Nationally known speakers present on
topics of current interest. This year, the
Alliance has sponsored:
• Dr. Eve Marie Arce spoke on teaching
and raising twins and multiples.
• Dr. Diane Levin spoke on helping
children grow in today’s mediasaturated
world.
Professional Networking
• Professional development opportunities
are organized for teachers and
administrators.
• Promotes communication and
collaboration among schools.
Special Needs Roundtable
• Provides information, support and
resources for parents and teachers of
children with special needs.
Teacher Tributes
• An opportunity to honor an outstanding
teacher or administrator.
• Tributed educators are recognized at
the annual Networking Dinner in
January.
• Schools are notified and the honorees’
names are published in the local press.
www.TheAllianceForEC.org
• Our website contains a wealth of
information about area schools, child
care, summer programs, special needs,
play, and enrichment programs, as well
as information on upcoming programs.
Transition to Kindergarten
• Articulation meetings hosted for
kindergarten and preschool teachers
throughout the year.
• Meeting for parents of incoming District
36 kindergarteners held in the spring, at
which the superintendent explains the
District’s philosophy and history.
Let’s Play Initiative
• A new effort to encourage young
children to engage in child-initiated
imaginative and creative play, both
indoors and outdoors.
Get Great Ideas for Indoor and Outdoor Play at:
http://www.TheAllianceForEC.org/letsplay.php
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