Motivate, Inspire and Lead

Zoom

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

What Do Recycling, Dead Birds, Weaving, and Spiderwebs Have To Do With My Classroom?

Zoom

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

Calming Connections: De-escalation Strategies for Child Care Providers

Zoom

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

Meaningful Interaction with Infants & Toddlers

Zoom

Presenters Jesi Sucku Description The first few years of a child’s life are the most important for building connections and fostering development. In this training, we will discuss techniques for interacting with infants and toddlers to give them the best possible start. Event Notes The Zoom link will be sent out 1-2 days before the