A Mindshift in Considering Children’s Behaviors: Polyvagal Theory in Practice @ Do you wonder why children act the way they do? Are you seeking answers for how to support school-age children and help them through challenging behaviors when the traditional methods have not worked? Come and learn about a theory that will help to broaden
Race and Racism in ECE @ This is a discussion-based class for early childhood teachers who like to learn by reflecting on their own opinions and reactions and by listening to those of other people. Those who register will be emailed a 4-page article to read before class. Racism exists in early childhood education,
Advanced Trauma Informed Care @ 1/7/2025 1/21/25 2/4/2025 2/18/2025 3/4/2025 3/18/2025 4/1/2025 4/15/2025 Are you looking for a deep-dive into the topic of trauma-informed care? Join us for this unique learning experience where you will closely examine what trauma-informed care looks like. Come explore the impact of relationships on neurobiology, learn about the prevalence of
This is a comprehensive business curriculum uniquely designed for early childhood owners and administrators. This curriculum covers business plans, business leadership (hiring, etc.), marketing, and finance. It delivers hands-on learning activities and tools to strengthen childcare businesses, prepare for lending opportunities, and improve facilities, program marketing, and overall program effectiveness. This virtual series is a
Presenters Carol Flynn Description Motivate, Inspire and Lead will explore leadership motivation and inspiration for the work. It will help early learning leaders distinguish who they are as a leader, understand the strategies of appreciative leadership, explore the secrets of great teamwork, and learn ways to cultivate a team of collaboration. Event Notes The Zoom
Please join us as we dive deeply into establishing deep roots through responsive caregiving. Research has now shown the most optimal way to foster both healthy brain development and a healthy social-emotional foundation is through interactions called “serve and return”. During our time together we will focus on ways to identify, promote, and support children’s
Presenters Carol Flynn Description This is a comprehensive business curriculum uniquely designed for early childhood business owners & program leadership. This curriculum covers business planning, business leadership, marketing and finance. It delivers hands-on learning activities and tools to strengthen child care businesses, prepare for lending opportunities, facility improvements, program marketing, financial health and overall program
Emergent Curriculum is an approach that allows young children’s interests to take the lead! In this training, participants will learn about how teachers can implement emergent curriculum. This training will cover: the role of the adult, child, and environment; the importance of play-based learning; how assessment works in an emergent curriculum; and creating plans. This
Únase a nosotros mientras nos sumergimos profundamente en el establecimiento de raíces profundas a través del cuidado receptivo. Las investigaciones ahora han demostrado que la forma más óptima de fomentar tanto el desarrollo saludable del cerebro como una base socioemocional saludable es a través de interacciones llamadas "servir y devolver". Durante nuestro tiempo juntos, nos
Should we tell children to say they're sorry even if they don't mean it? Through lecture, discussion, and videos, we'll discuss this question and explore what a conscience is and how to nurture it. We'll also review four steps to having a heartfelt apology and practice how to respond to a potential scenario in
Presenters Tracy Collins Description STEM curriculum can be daunting for early learning teachers – this training covers the basics entailed in the STEM acronym. The training also brings out how much from the STEM curriculum happens regularly in early learning settings (both indoors and outdoors). We will look at inviting activities, how observation can guide
¿Deberíamos decirles a los niños que pidan perdón aunque no lo digan en serio? A través de conferencias, debates y videos, discutiremos esta pregunta y exploraremos qué es una conciencia y cómo nutrirla. También revisaremos cuatro pasos para pedir una disculpa sincera y practicaremos cómo responder a un escenario potencial en el aula utilizando
Presenters Samantha Stevens Description This interactive and practical workshop offers effective strategies for de-escalating challenging and crisis behaviors and fostering calm, positive connections with young children. Participants will gain tools to prevent conflicts before they arise, as well as techniques to safely manage and de-escalate situations when they do occur. This course will cover key
In this two-session interactive and practical workshop, child care providers will learn effective strategies for de-escalating challenging behaviors and fostering calm, positive connections with young children. By understanding the root causes of frustration and distress, participants will gain tools to prevent conflicts before they arise, as well as techniques to safely manage and de-escalate situations
Family Child Care providers will learn about record-keeping, tax deductions, insurance and professionalism in the family child care business. Providers will be able to examine and evaluate their own methods of business record organization and apply the new tax laws to the business deductions. Question and answer opportunities through out class is encouraged. Trainer:
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