News

Throughout the year, Liftoff WNY issues our ‘Network News’ to share recent work, highlight regional early childhood initiatives, and promote opportunities for action.

  • Liftoff Summer Learning Series Session 3 Recording

    “State of Early Literacy in NY” facilitated by Rachel Bonsignore of Liftoff WNY featured a presentation from Jeff Smink from Ed-Trust NY.

  • Liftoff Summer Learning Series Session 2 Recording

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    “A Closer Look: An Exploration of Help Me Grow WNY’s Data Dashboard” facilitated by Rachel Bonsignore of Liftoff WNY featuring a presentation from Emily Oaks, of CCNY, Inc.

  • Liftoff Summer Learning Series Session 1 Recording

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    “Ensuring Bright Smiles: The State of Early Childhood Oral Health in WNY” facilitated by Rachel Bonsignore of Liftoff WNY featuring a presentation from Bridget Walsh, a Senior Policy Analyst for Health and Public Health at the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy.

  • Liftoff Network News June 2023

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    Please find Liftoff’s WNY Network News for June 2023. This month we discussed Liftoff’s first session of our Summer Learning Series and the registration information for the July session. Please see our “Partners and Events” section for recent reports in the early childhood field and upcoming events.

  • Liftoff WNY Summer Learning Series 2023

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    Liftoff is pleased to announce the first two sessions of its 2023 Summer Learning Series. To register, follow the links below and sign up as “Attendee”. If you cannot attend but would like access to the recording, be sure to register and a recording will be sent after the event. If you have any questions, […]

  • Liftoff Network News April 2023

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    Please find Liftoff’s WNY Network News for April 2023. This month we discussed Liftoff’s Annual Meeting, an Aligned Action Update, as well as shared information on how you can participate in National Provider Day.

  • Liftoff Network News February 2023

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    Please find Liftoff’s February 2023 Network e-newsletter with searchable links and content for your review.

  • A Year in Brief: 2022 Rewind

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    Liftoff WNY presents “A Year in Brief: 2022 Rewind”. Be sure to stay updated with us on social media and visit our website www.lifotffwny.org.

  • Liftoff Network News

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    Please find Liftoff’s Spring 2022 Network e-newsletter with searchable links and content for your review.

  • Kids Can’t Wait statement on NY’s Covered Lives and Preschool Special Education Bills

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    As a leadership member of the statewide ‘Kids Can’t Wait’ coalition, dedicated to ensuring that young children with developmental delays and disabilities receive timely services, we thank Governor Hochul for the steps she took last week to address long-standing needs in the Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs.