Voice of Organized Independent Childcare Educators

08/15/2026

Day 2 in the books! Talk about leaving with a full cup.

We spent today connecting with one another in a real way, talking about how to sustain and grow our programs, provide the best care for our kids, all while making sure we still take care of ourselves.

Learning together is the best part of our conference, with the new friends we've made being a close second.

As our annual conference comes to a close, remember to tag us in your posts so we can reminisce together!

08/15/2026

Tucker Turtle from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations made an appearance at the 2026 VOICE Conference!

The Pyramid Model for Promoting Social-Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children implements practices and policies that support the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children with, and at risk for, developmental delays or disabilities.

At CSEA/VOICE, we include these trainings often to ensure educators have access to this valuable information.

Thanks Tucker for helping promote the Pyramid Model and associated trainings!

08/15/2026

We kicked off Day 2 with a unifying drum circle, an appearance by Tucker Turtle (a mascot from the Pyramid Model method), and a quick chicken dance to jump start our morning.

While we know how to have fun, we also know why we’re here.

We’re here at our annual conference to learn, grow and strengthen the work we do every day. (We're also here to give back, which is exactly what we did with our diaper & wipe drive headed straight to local Syracuse families.)

By empowering early childhood educators through these trainings, we’re building skills, sharing knowledge and giving educators the tools to provide the best possible care for the children and families they serve.

When educators have the support and resources to succeed, our children, families and communities benefit, too.

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08/15/2026

Quick little chicken dance to kick off our Saturday at the 2026 Statewide Conference!

08/14/2026

And thats a wrap on day one!

We spent the afternoon learning, connecting and celebrating the incredible work of educators!

Stay tuned for more of the 2026 VOICE Conference tomorrow!

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08/14/2026

What a start to the conference!

Day one has already been filled with learning, connecting, sharing ideas and plenty of moments worth celebrating.

From the sessions to the conversations happening in between, there’s been so much energy in every workshop and every room, and it's only noon!

Here’s a look at some of the highlights from day one, part one! 👇📷 Stay tuned for more!

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08/13/2026

It’s finally here!! Our statewide conference kicks off this weekend, and we can’t wait to see you! ⭐️

Stay tuned for a weekend full of learning and fun!

07/31/2026

$3 billion has been allocated for CCAP funding in Governor Kathy Hochul's enacted budget, causing the wait list to be cleared in Rockland County.

Check out this story from lohud ⬇️

NYS Office of Children and Family Services Commissioner Damia Harris-Madden visits Monsey to talk about childcare funding in the state budget.