The Spring 2022 Director's Lunch n' Learn series will be accepting participants through Wednesday, March 16.

Click here to register for the weekly Zoom meeting through Eventbrite. 

Saturdays, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, and 16 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

The Coordinated Effort to Enhance Development is repeating the Fall 2021 series of discussions around the National Association for the Education of Young Children's new publication for leaders: From Survive to Thrive: A Director's Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program. The Director’s Lunch n’ Learn Series, a 10-hour certificate series for early childhood leaders, aims to train childcare programs across Shelby County, TN to provide individualized guidance and direction to early childhood programs throughout their participation in the series. The CEED team will partner with program leaders to help them implement high-quality practices to make their program the best it can be for the staff, children, and families they serve. For experienced early childhood leaders interested in learning the skills to advance their career, deepen their understanding of high-quality early childhood education practices, develop a diverse skill set to excel further in your career, and position yourself for greater success. One year of experience in an early childhood leadership position is required. 

Virtual five-week course offering an introduction to effective leadership skills in early care and learning environments that will enhance development in directors, caregivers, parents, and young children. We will discuss how the NAEYC Code of Ethics supports program quality. Applicants must be able to attend all sessions and complete the required reading and assignments (approx. 1 hour of prep work per session). Participants will receive the NAEYC book: From Survive to Thrive: A Director's Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program book along with additional books that will be used for discussion in sessions. There is no cost to participate, upon completion, learn how you can turn your 10 training hours into Experimental Learning credits hours to be counted towards your degree at the University of Memphis.  The first programs to register will receive the book, All Are Welcome – by Alexandra Penfold, Suzanne Kaufman (Illustrator) while supplies last. 

UofM - CEED Thanksgiving Food Bag Giveaway 2021

Hello LENA Community!

We will give Thanksgiving bags to LENA Home, Start or Grow program graduates, and their families while supplies last this holiday season.  You must complete this form to receive a bag.  Bags of food will be distributed Wednesday, November 24, 9:30 am -11:30 am at a designated location.  You will receive more information in your confirmation email. Only complete this form if you will be able to collect it during this time. Click below to submit a request.  Supplies are limited to 50 families. Call the office for more information, 901-678-3589

Memphis Zoo Lights & ASQ Screenings

The C.E.E.D. grant at the University of Memphis is offering a chance to win free tickets to Zoo Lights on December 11th at the Memphis Zoo!
The first families to participate from our participating LENA child care centers to complete Ages and Stages Developmental Screenings will be awarded tickets to Zoo Lights on December 11th, 2021, while supplies last. Each child attending ages 0 to 5 needs to have a completed ASQ to be eligible for a ticket! Older sibling tickets are available upon request and dependent on availability.  All screenings will be counted on December 6th to qualify for tickets. An email confirming headcount and attendance will be sent to parents on Dec. 6th. Email responses from parents must be received by Wednesday, December 8th. E-tickets will be available at the ticket desk at the Zoo, upon RSVP email or phone response.

Phone: (901) 678-3589
Email: Sara Lovel at slovel@memphis.edu

Director's Lunch n' Learn Fall 2021 

Wednesdays, September 29 - October 27 | 11a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Coordinated Effort to Enhance Development is hosting a series of discussions around the National Association for the Education of Young Children's new publication for leaders: From Survive to Thrive: A Director's Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program. The Director’s Lunch n’ Learn Series, a 10-hour certificate series for early childhood leaders, aims to train childcare programs across Shelby County, TN to provide individualized guidance and direction to early childhood programs throughout their participation in the series. The CEED team will partner with program leaders to help them implement high-quality practices to make their program the best it can be for the staff, children, and families they serve. For experienced early childhood leaders interested in learning the skills to advance their career, deepen their understanding of high-quality early childhood education practices, develop a diverse skill set to excel further in your career, and position yourself for greater success. One year of experience in an early childhood leadership position is required. 

Virtual five-week course offering an introduction to effective leadership skills in early care and learning environments that will enhance development in directors, caregivers, parents, and young children. We will discuss how the NAEYC Code of Ethics supports program quality. Applicants must be able to attend all sessions and complete the required reading and assignments (approx. 1 hour of prep work per session). Participants will receive the NAEYC book: From Survive to Thrive: A Director's Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program book along with additional books that will be used for discussion in sessions. There is no cost to participate, upon completion, learn how you can turn your 10 training hours into Experimental Learning credits hours to be counted towards your degree at the University of Memphis.

The first 30 programs to register will receive the book, All Are Welcome – by Alexandra Penfold, Suzanne Kaufman (Illustrator). 

Spring 2021 Director's Lunch N Learn series

NAEYC Week of the Young Child (WYOC) event in collaboration with the CDFS Program