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The Early Childhood Education Engagement (ECEE) Committee steers The Robert Russell Department of Early Childhood Education: The Center for Nurturing Child Development. The committee develops and reviews strategies to impact early childhood education across Miami.

The mission of the Robert Russell Department of Early Childhood at CAJE is to elevate the Miami Jewish Early Childhood Education landscape by fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners. We aim to cultivate a strong foundation for future generations, ensuring the vibrancy and continuity of the Jewish people and our beautiful traditions.

CAJE’s Jewish Early Childhood Professional Network (JECPN) consists of 28 Jewish Early Childhood programs in Miami, including a variety of schools across all Jewish denominations and educational philosophies.

CAJE’s Early Childhood work includes:
  • Regular convening of our JECPN directors where they share resources, explore trends, learn and grow together.
  • High quality professional development opportunities for educators, particularly in areas of developmentally appropriate practices, Israel education, child development, and more.
  • Opportunities to travel to top ECE conferences such as seminars in Reggio Emilia, Italy, the Boulder School in Colorado, and the annual Paradigm Project conference – all subsidized generously through CAJE’s community funding.
  • Monthly teacher support sessions where educators can ask questions, receive support, and connect with others.
  • Consulting and coaching are offered to our educators to reflect on their practice and broaden their vision as education leaders.
  • The opportunity to be a part of the national initiative ElevatEd, focused on elevating the field of Jewish Early Childhood Education.

Learn more at The Robert Russell Department of Early Childhood Education: The Center for Nurturing Child Development

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