Beginning of the Year Survey for Families (NYC Department of Education)

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Check out the Beginning of the Year Survey for Families - Early childhood best practices are also trauma-informed practices. As an early childhood educator you are well positioned to provide the responsive, caring, and predictable environments and relationships that research has proven can mitigate stress and trauma. By administering a “Beginning of Questionnaire for Families'' you are centering family, community, and socialemotional wellness at the start of school. Incorporating what you learn from this questionnaire into your everyday practices can lessen stressors for staff, families, and children, and will lend to a strong foundation for academic success.