Presenters Jesi Sucku Description In this interactive and practical workshop, participants 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
Through this introductory learning experience early learning professionals, parents and caregivers will learn together: Session 1: Introduction of curriculum, goals, and objectives. Parents are introduced to the concepts of being their child’s
To understand how young children develop cognitive and executive functions in relation to the developing brain. // Come learn how cognitive development unfolds in children from birth to age five.
Through this introductory learning experience early learning professionals, parents and caregivers will learn together: Session 1: Introduction of curriculum, goals, and objectives. Parents are introduced to the concepts of being their child’s
@ @public This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Tuesdays: April 14, April 28, May 12, and May 26, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing
Presenters Tracy Collins Description This new film study focuses on “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values”, a documentary about families intentionally parenting with an anti-bias lens. A pivotal question addressed is, “What
VIRTUAL Boxes, Baskets and Elevations: How Toddlers Develop their Curiosity Through Open-ended Play @ Come and join us to think about encouraging curiosity and learning using open-ended loose parts. How
@ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: April 15, April 29, May 13, and May 27, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year
VIRTUAL Customer Service Through the Child Care Lens @ As consumers, we base our purchasing decisions at least in part on the customer service we receive from businesses. The same
Presenters Tracy Collins Description This new film study focuses on “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values”, a documentary about families intentionally parenting with an anti-bias lens. A pivotal question addressed is, “What
Predictability and engaging transitions reduce challenging behavior! In this training, early learning professionals will reflect on their daily schedule and routines, and how those arrangements, as well as the transitions
Rethinking Exclusion @ Exclusionary discipline practices—like suspension and expulsion—can have profound and lasting impacts on young children, families, and early learning communities. Together we will examine current trends and disproportionate impacts around exclusion in early childhood programs, understand the developmental and academic consequences of exclusion, and explore practical strategies to prevent exclusionary discipline. @public Instructor:
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