Early Childhood
Welcome to the Central Rivers AEA Early Childhood website! Our goal is to partner with educators, communities, and families who impact the lives of young children.
“There are approximately 2,000 days from when a child is born until she or he enters kindergarten. Nearly 90% of brain growth occurs during these 2,000 days, making this time period one of the most critical for learning (Brown & Jernigan, 2012). When adults, know what young children need to learn during these 2,000 days, they can create appropriate situations, build healthy attachments, and provide experiences to support and nurture the best development by each child.”–Iowa Early Learning Standards, 3rd Ed., p. 8
Contact Us!
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Humpal | Early Childhood Consultant – East Sector | Lindsey Humpal |
| Jessie Blohm | Early Childhood Consultant – South Sector | Jessie Blohm |
| Michelle Haberman | Early Childhood Consultant – Northwest Sector | Michelle Haberman |
| Allyssa Pape | Early Childhood Consultant – Northeast Sector | Allyssa Pape |
2023-2024 COURSE OFFERINGS
Course Offering PDF
Check out our Early Childhood Blog while you’re here!
Quick Links for Early Childhood Information
Iowa Department of Education: State Wide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP)