Nurturing Bilingual Infants and Toddlers, by Karen Nemeth
This session is sponsored by the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education Being bilingual is good for the brain and the earlier children start to learn two languages, the easier and more successful that bilingual development can be. We know that language begins to develop before babies begin to talk, so this […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides08/17/2016
Soto, Jill
Assistant Executive Director, Center for Early Childhood Professional Development
View full profileIntentional Curriculum Implementation: The Director’s Role in Supporting Teachers in Early Childhood Classrooms, by Jill Soto
Sponsored by Connect4Learning (C4L) Implementing curriculum occurs daily in the child care program, but many struggle with this task. Directors find themselves asking these questions: How do I help? How do I help them get started? As a director, you are responsible for the support and guidance of teachers as they continue their journey towards […]Full Description
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Early Childhood Science Inquiry is a Journey (Not a Series of Unrelated Activities): Learning from the Research, by Peggy Ashbrook
Sponsored by Connect4Learning (C4L) No matter what prior experiences your young students have had, engaging in science and engineering activities and the related discussions can help them learn more about the natural and human-made world. By including science and engineering learning every day for your students, you are providing experiences that will prepare them for […]Full Description
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The Foundation of Early Childhood Consulting: Your Mission, Value, and Differentiators, by Gary Romano
Sponsored by Civitas Strategies and Early Childhood Investigations Consulting Directory. CERTIFICATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS WEBINAR OR ANY OF THE WEBINARS FOR CONSULTANTS! This webinar, presented by Gary Romano of Civitas Strategies, will draw from the forthcoming book Small But Mighty to help you start your own consultancy or define the most important pillars […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides06/15/2016
Sarama, Julie
Kennedy Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Learning; Executive Director, Marsico Institute for Early Learning and Literacy; and Professor, University of DenverKennedy Endowed Chair in Innovative Learning Technologies and Professor, University of Denver
View full profileThe Path for Math in Early Childhood: The Learning Trajectories Perspective, by Dr. Douglas Clements and Dr. Julie Sarama
Sponsored by Connect4Learning (C4L) What are the mathematical and educational building blocks of early mathematics? What role should these building blocks play in a developmentally appropriate setting? Join two of the most preeminent early math experts in the country, Dr. Douglas Clements and Dr. Julie Sarama, as they describe research-based learning trajectories as the core of all […]Full Description
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The Power of Optimism: Helping Early Childhood Educators See the Best in Themselves, Their Students and Their World, by Steve Gross
This session is sponsored by Life is Good Kid’s Foundation. Optimism is powerful. When children grow to see the good in themselves, the good in others and the good in their world – their social, emotional, and cognitive superpowers emerge. However, for the seeds of optimism to take root, they must be nurtured. Sadly, in […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides05/25/2016
Knowlton, Andrea
Consultant, Amanda Schwartz ConsultingConsultant, The SpecialQuest GroupEducation Consultant, PA Early Intervention Technical AssistanceDivision Chief for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning/Bureau of Early Intervention Services , Pennsylvania Departments of Education and Human ServicesDirector of Early Childhood Services Department , Napa County Office of Education
View full profileInclusion in Early Childhood Programs: Successful Strategies from Experienced Early Childhood Educators, by Linda Brekken, Amanda Schwartz, Beth Fairchild, Lisa Parker and Andrea Knowlton
Sponsored by the soon-to-be launched ECE Expert Consultant Directory. Inclusive programs serving young children with disabilities provide many benefits for children with and without disabilities. Studies show increased cognitive, language and social-emotional skills for children with disabilities. Children without disabilities are more likely to accept and respond positively to diversity. Inclusive programs increase access to […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides05/18/2016
McCarthy, Cheryl
Founder, Moving Smart, Ltd.Creative Director, Moving Smart, Ltd.
View full profileA Moving Child Is a Learning Child: How Movement Prepares the Brain to Think (and a whole lot more), by Gill Connell and Cheryl McCarthy
Sponsored by Free Spirit Publishing Movement is nature’s DAP! Child development and movement authority Gill Connell and her co-author Cheryl McCarthy explain the inseparable, learning relationship between the body and the brain while revealing the natural, common sense truths behind why kids do what they do and how kids learn how to learn. In this […]Full Description
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The Science of Dual language Learning for Children Birth Through Age Five: Effective Practices that Improve Outcomes, by Linda Espinosa
This session is sponsored by Nemours Bright Start! In this session, Dr. Espinosa will briefly describe a new report from the National Academies of Science, Fostering School Success for DLLs Birth to Eighteen. She will then review what is known about best practices for young DLLs, birth to five, and provide classroom examples of research-based […]Full Description
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What Babies and Toddlers Need: Sensitive Care & Play Trump Early Academics , by Ruth Anne Hammond
This session is sponsored by the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education According to Infant Mental Health Experts, Babies + play and interactions = happy, healthy children! Take the pressure off! Learn how to relax and at the same time make the most of infants’ and toddlers’ time in child care through the […]Full Description
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Connecting Early Literacy to Health- Healthy Growing Bodies and Able Young Readers, by Vera Meyerholtz
This session is sponsored by Nemours Bright Start! The recent interest in the link between literacy and health status has identified reading ability as the strongest predictor, more so than factors such as income, race, or educational level. Join us as we explore the findings and demonstrate the impact of literacy on the overall health […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides04/13/2016
Pollitt, Kelly
Director of Research and Evaluation, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis UniversityDirector of Training, McCormick Center for Early Childhood LeadershipChief Strategist for Policy and Alliances, National Association of Elementary School Principals
View full profilePreK-3 Continuum: Your Role in Creating Seamless Transitions, by Safiyah Jackson, Kelly Pollitt and Michael B. Abel, Ph.D.
This session is sponsored by the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) presents tools and ideas to foster alignment among preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary programs. The PreK-3 transition period is critical for a child’s long-term success. However, instructional leadership that supports […]Full Description
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Coming to Terms: How to Effectively Use Contracts and Policies, by Tom Copeland
Sponsored by the soon-to-be launched ECE Expert Consultant Directory. This webinar will cover how to establish a business relationships with parents, the key terms to include in a contract and policies, how to enforce your contract, how to turn down a family and terminate a contract, how to use The Three Choices of Life to […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides03/23/2016
Trahan, Je'Kendria
Executive Director, School Readiness Consulting Practice Associate, School Readiness Consulting
View full profileAnti-Bias Approach to Early Childhood Leadership: Beyond Books and Pictures, by Lindsey Allard Agnamba and Je’Kendria Trahan
Sponsored by the soon-to-be launched ECE Expert Consultant Directory. As the staff, children and families in our early learning programs grow more diverse, it’s essential to move beyond just having materials in the programs that reflect the various backgrounds as a way create high quality learning programs. It’s important to begin working in deeper ways […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides03/16/2016
Reinhard, Kimberly
Early Childhood Education Consultant, Azspire, llcConsultant,
View full profileUsing Books for Social-Emotional Development: Literature that helps children explore feelings, by Jacky Howell and Kimberly Reinhard
Sponsored by Free Spirit Publishing Being a little one can be an emotional roller coaster! There are lots of big feelings and relationships with highs, and lows, twists and turns. Early educators need all of the tools and strategies they can get to help children manage the ride! Books are the perfect tools to engage […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides03/09/2016
Sterling Honig, Dr. Alice
Professor Emerita of Child Development, Syracuse University
View full profileNurturing secure attachments for infants and toddlers: The key to optimal emotional development, by Dr. Alice Sterling Honig
This session is sponsored by the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education Developing an early secure attachment to the special persons who care for a child from birth during the early years is critical. Secure attachment between the little one and the special adult(s) lays the foundation for developing a person who can […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides02/17/2016
Sheridan,Richard
CEO, Chief Storyteller, Author of Joy, Inc., Menlo Innovations
View full profileBuild a Workplace Early Educators Love – Just add Joy, by Rich Sheridan
This session is sponsored by the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. In this powerful and innovative webinar, Richard Sheridan, Author of Joy Inc., will help you learn to create an intentional team culture focused on the business value of joy and unleash the human energy and the results you always knew were possible. The webinar […]Full Description
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Bridging the Birth to 3rd Grade Workforce: Early Care and Education at the Crossroads of Transformation, by Jacqueline Jones
This session is sponsored by Nemours Bright Start! We’ve done it! We’ve raised awareness about the importance of high quality early care and education. But, there is continued discussion regarding who should be implementing programs for children from birth through 3rd grade. Who is an early childhood professional? What entity should decide individual and […]Full Description
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Leading for ECE Program Quality: Using Self-Awareness and Intention to Effect Positive Change, by Judy Jablon
This session is sponsored by the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. In this webinar, Judy Jablon will help you explore how you can use self-awareness and intentionality to enhance program quality. As the primary leader in your program, how you are and what you say and do each day influences what happens in your program: how […]Full Description
Session Resources & SlidesManaging Legal Risks in Early Childhood Programs, by Tom Copeland
This session is sponsored by Rasmussen College. Managing Legal Risks in Early Childhood Programs: How child care centers and family child care homes can deal with custody issues, parents showing up drunk or without a car seat, lawsuits, illegal discrimination, privacy, and defending your program from attacks on the Internet. All sessions are 1.5 hours […]Full Description
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