http://www.nevadaregistry.org Latest headlines from The Nevada Registry http://www.nevadaregistry.orgblog/community-events/shoe-drive.html Are you attending the 2012 NevAEYC Conference this April? If so, check this out!The NevAEYC is partnering with the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation in hopes of providing disadvantaged children with new shoes, socks and more.For every pair of NEW athletic shoes, sneakers or package of socks that you donate, you will receive a ticket for the grand prize drawing of an Apple iPad 2 Tablet! Read more about it. http://www.nevadaregistry.orgblog/professional-development/nevaeyc-conference-scholarships.html The NevAEYC is happy to announce a new conference scholarship opportunity for early childhood professionals!NevAEYC Conference Scholarship: Children in TransitionScholarship funding provided by the Nevada Department of EducationThe NevAEYC has been awarded funding to support conference scholarships for early childhood educators working with low-income, at-risk, or homeless children ages 08 years. The scholarship includes conference registration, the cost to attend the NevAEYC Conference Networking event, and up to $300 reimbursement for related travel expenses.Please review the below eligibility requirements before submitting the conference scholarship application.Scholarship eligibility requirements include:Resident of the State of NevadaWorks with children 08 years oldWorks in an at-risk, low income environmentAgrees to attend a minimum of one preselected conference sessions addressing homelessness and children in transitionIs a current member of NAEYC (for information on membership visit http://nevaeyc.org/membership/ )Agrees to bring a new pair of athletic shoes and a package of socks for donation to the Goodie Two Shoes FoundationTo be considered for a scholarship, completed applications must be received by 8:00 am, Friday, March 2, 2012. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted. Applications must be filled out and submitted by the participant and cannot be entered by another person (such as center or program directors.)Scholarship winners will be contacted by phone on Friday, March 9, 2012.Scholarship application and additional information will be available soon at http://nevaeyc.org/conference/nevada/.Download the scholarship application now. http://www.nevadaregistry.orgblog/industry-news/data-warehouse.html The Nevada Institute for Children\'s Research and Policy (NICRP) has been workingon the development of the Nevada Children\'s DataCenter. The DataCenter is a website that was designed to serve as a centralized location for information about children in Nevada. The goal of this project is to collect and store as much information as possible about Nevada\'s children in one publicly available place toincrease awareness about the current programs offered to families, help identify the areas where resources are most needed, and help simplify the grant-writing process for organizations.Visit theirwebsitefor more information on this project. http://www.nevadaregistry.orgblog/advocacy-public-policy-and-legislation/cabinet-advocacy-guidebook.html According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, advocacy is defined as the \"act or process of advocating or supporting a cause or proposal\". More simply stated; advocacy is about speaking up to represent your family, or particular groups, on specific issues.The\"Families in Action Advocacy Guidebook\",published by The Chidren\'s Cabinet, Inc.,walks you throughadvocacyand helps you to become more comfortable with the process. By reading through this guidebook, you will become familiar with the legislative process, learn how to contact your elected officials on issues that are important to you, overcome the obstacles that might otherwise prevent you from getting involved, and learn the steps needed to take action! The next legislative session begins in February 2013.NOW is the perfect time to preparefor getting involved! For more information, please visit The Children\'s Cabinet websiteor call (800) 753-5500.