Providing Hyper-Localized Early Childhood Programming: A Framework from the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC)

Product description Review "Early childhood programs help stabilize families and communities," says a parent. Accordingly, Providing Hyper-Localized Early Childhood Programming: A Framework from the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC) is a must read for those interested in early learning based on core infant mental health principles needed for babies and young children to develop: safe, nurturing, predictable environments, parent and family engagement, and ongoing professional development for teachers. ELNC has become a safe haven and model program for families, very young children, and communities so much so that ELNCs are being replicated in cities throughout West Michigan. Kimberly P. Diamond-Berry, PhD, IECMH-E® MentorExecutive DirectorMichigan Association for Infant Mental HealthEndorsementProviding Hyper-Localized Early Childhood Programming: A Framework from the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC) shows that communities can solve long standing issues such as working with perhaps competing, multiple constituencies to develop quality early childhood education. Dr. Ezeh's leadership is a collaborative, breakthrough model for those looking to be inspired to create a positive path forward. Dana Boals, Founding Board Chair About the Author Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh is a tenured professor of education at Aquinas College. In 2012, Dr. Ezeh developed Empowering Parents Impacting Children (EPIC)® as the main component of its two-generational approach. This EPIC model is one that empower parents to take back their role as a leader and their child’s first teacher. Dr. Ezeh also founded Urban Core Collective (formerly Anchor Organization Network) that has an “indigenous leadership path” as one of their scopes of work.