Presenters Tracy Collins Description This training provides an overview of outdoor, nature-based education for preschool and elementary school programs. Access to nature and outdoor play, including its risks, is essential for healthy child development. Through this course you will build an understanding of how nature-rich outdoor environments affect children’s play, learning, health, development, and growth.
Presenters Jesi Sucku Description After taking this training, participants will understand and apply strategies for building relationships and collaborating with families of infants and toddlers; understand and apply social emotional learning practices in their work with infants and toddlers; and reflect on their own implicit biases while working to create anti-biased, anti-racist, and trauma-informed programs
Presenters Yisbely Torres Description The early years are a critical period of rapid brain development that lays the foundation for lifelong learning, behavior, and health. This training will provide you with foundational knowledge about how young brains grow, the impact of early experiences, and how everyday classroom practices can support healthy brain development. Event Notes
@ This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Tuesdays: @public September 9, September 23 October 7, and October 21. This 10-hour training series is Year 1 of Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL). Before registering, please note: Participants must complete Child Care Basics before registering for EQEL Year 1. All classes in
The research is clear; parent involvement is critical to children’s educational success. Explore strategies for managing difficult conversations, understanding cultural and societal influences that affect families and how to support them, as well as improved overall communication and relationship building. Participants will engage in group activities, small and large group discussion and gain valuable resources