To understand how communication and language skills develop in the first 5 years, the brain’s role in the development of these skills, and how to support them. // Communication starts at birth! Children use facial expressions, gestures, and sounds to let us know how they are feeling. Communication skills begin to develop in early infancy
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 first teacher and the home as their child’s first school. The importance of parent engagement in their child’s education and parental leadership is also discussed.
During this session, ECE providers will plan out a unique and comprehensive classroom management plan, including positively-worded rules, procedures, investment strategies, and behavior management plan. Date:3/24/2026 Time: 6pm-8:30pm Stars:2.5 @public
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 kind of world do we want to create with our children?” The film looks at everyday experiences in homes, communities & schools; shows families advocating
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:
Play is what children want to do and what they choose to do when given the freedom, independence, time and space to determine their own behavior. Play is how children learn about their world. Play is a child’s right and is the essence of childhood. Play is not a luxury; It is a necessity. Learn
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 first teacher and the home as their child’s first school. The importance of parent engagement in their child’s education and parental leadership is also discussed.
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 first teacher and the home as their child’s first school. The importance of parent engagement in their child’s education and parental leadership is also discussed.
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 kind of world do we want to create with our children?” The film looks at everyday experiences in homes, communities & schools; shows families advocating
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