Go NAPSACC knows that early care and education (ECE) is an undervalued yet crucial field that is essential in supporting children and families. We are committed to aligning with the latest research and developments in the ECE field. That is why we are shifting our language to honor ECE programs and early childhood educators and show respect for educators' skills, experience, and impact on children and their futures!
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Dr. Erik Willis has been promoted to Director of the Children’s Healthy Weight Research Group at UNC-CH’s Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Dr. Willis received his Doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the University of Kansas and a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Yale University. He joined the Children's Healthy Weight Research Group as a Research Scientist in 2019. During his five years with the group, Dr. Willis has served as Principal Investigator, contributed his expertise across numerous projects, and led university committee initiatives.
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Go NAPSACC wants to hear your voice! The Go NAPSACC Nation Advisory Group (NAG) brings together early childhood educators, consultants, and state partners from across NAPSACC Nation to increase access and equitable use of Go NAPSACC, keep the Go NAPSACC team informed and grounded in the reality of implementation, bring representative partners to the table to help influence Go NAPSACC’s future direction, and increase communication between states utilizing Go NAPSACC.
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It is with profound grief that we share the untimely death of Go NAPSACC’s founder, Dr. Dianne S. Ward.
Like a pebble cast into a pool, the concentric ripples of Dianne Ward’s career have influenced the lives of many people across the state of North Carolina, our nation, and the world.
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As Go NAPSACC grows, we are excited to announce our new Build the Skills physical activity training resources! Go NAPSACC has partnered with Be Active Kids, an award-winning physical activity resource for consultants working with ECE programs. Its evidence-based and evidence-informed messages are carried out through five cuddly and adventurous characters. The Build the Skills Training and Movement Guide help build the skills of child care providers in the area of Infant and Child Physical Activity.
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