01/13/2009

State of the Early Childhood Economy

"The World in 2009," a special annual report of the Economist, observes "The go-go years of 2003-2007 are over, replaced by the go-slow years of 2007 and beyond." However, the Economist goes on to predict that the downturn will not be uniform across all sectors. It suggests that not all countries will be equally hard hit and within each country's economy, not all industries will be impacted negatively.

Exchange is interested in finding out how the early childhood world is being impacted by the current downturn. We are asking early childhood professionals around the world to tell us how enrollments in, and funding for early childhood programs is being impacted in their communities.

We would appreciate it if you would provide your input by participating in this week's Exchange Insta-Poll. Then check back at www.ChildCareExchange.com from time to time to view the growing results.

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Exchange has packaged six of its practical management resources into a single “Manager’s Tool Kit” and is offering the entire set at a 33% discount. Separately these resources would cost $175, but we are offering the entire Tool Kit for only $112. Resources in the kit include:

• The Art of Leadership: Managing Early Childhood Organizations
• Managing Money: A Center Director’s Guidebook
• Beginnings Workshops Book #8 - Professionalism
• 250 Management Success Stories from Child Care Directors
• Developing Capable, Creative Teachers CD Book
• Leading People in Early Childhood Settings CD Book

Beginning Workshop Units:

• Environments for Special Needs
• Environments
• Environments With Families in Mind
• Outdoor Environments
• Space
• Environments to Engage Children
• Learning Materials

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The World Forum Foundation conducts extensive fundraising efforts to allow early childhood professionals from economically challenged countries to participate in various World Forum events.

Learn more about how you can easily support these efforts when you search or shop online.

For more information about Exchange's magazine, books, and other products pertaining to ECE, go to www.ccie.com.

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