The LLCC Child Development Center was selected to be the site for video footage on Best Practices in Early Childhood Education. These videos will be part of the resources available to higher education faculty across the state as part of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Competency Modularization Project for the ECE higher education commission. The project has been coordinated by the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agency and funded through a grant from the Preschool Development Grant for Birth to Five.
The filming of staff interviews took place on Monday, Nov. 15. Mary Beth Ponser (pictured), child development teacher; Cassy Taylor, child development assistant; and Laurie Rhodes, director, were interviewed for the video. On Tuesday, specific aspects were filmed such as teacher/parent interactions during the morning drop-off, playground safety, gross motor room safety, classroom supervision, story time, formal meeting with a parent and a 30 minute video tracking the movements of one child in the classroom. They concluded the video shoot on Wednesday with filming the learning activities in the classroom. The segments now go back for editing and should be concluded by the end of this year.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Lincoln Land Community College’s Giving Day. Approximately 120 donors contributed $20,000 during the third annual campaign. Gifts will be used to replenish the Pay It Forward student emergency assistance fund; the general scholarship fund for students with a demonstrated financial need; and for the greatest needs of the college. Thanks also to everyone who helped spread the word about our mission by sharing information about Giving Day on social media and by email. What a wonderful show of support for our students during this season of giving! Donations can still be made to Giving Day on-line at www.LLCCFoundation.org or in the Foundation office in Menard Hall. All faculty and staff who contributed will receive a sticker for one free day to wear jeans with approval from their supervisor. #llccgivingday #llccgivingday
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open! They are being accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 1. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the 
