Outdoor Loose Parts! Spark Creativity, Problem-Solving, Communication, and Self-Confidence With Loose Parts Play, by Rusty Keeler
Sponsored by Rusty Keeler Join natural playscape designer and author Rusty Keeler on a journey of ideas and inspiration, all about the benefits of adding Loose Parts to your outdoor environment to support children’s play and learning! From “beginner to best practice,” Rusty will teach you what the best materials are for Outdoor Loose Parts, […]Full Description
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In the Heat of the Moment: Strategies for De-escalating Children’s Challenging Behaviors, by Barbara Kaiser
Sponsored by Second Step We’ve all been there: A child is beginning to melt down or heat up! What do you do next? In the heat of the moment, has your response ever escalated a child’s challenging behavior? Children’s behavior can escalate quickly. Your feelings about that escalation can erupt just as quickly. De-escalation – […]Full Description
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Make Program Assessment a Superpower for Teachers and Administrators, by Lyneé Lopez
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute Implementing program assessments like ECERs can be an incredibly powerful journey for everyone in your program. Empowering yourself and the teachers in your program to fully understand what high-quality environments look like, how they are measured, and the inside scoop on what an assessor is looking for are the first […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides03/20/2024
Petrites, Bridget
Evanston Public Library Collection Development Manager, Evanston Public LibraryLibrary Assistant; Blueberry Lead, Evanston Public LibraryLibrary Assistant, Evanston Public Library
View full profileAward-Winning Nature Books for Teachers, Children and Families in Your Program! by Betsy Bird, Martha Meyer and Bridget Petrites
Sponsored by Are you looking for great books to spark young children’s interest in nature, inspire impactful green actions for children to take, or looking for books to inspire nature-based STEM experiences for your program? This is the webinar for you! Join three experienced librarians with a passion for nature books to hear about the […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides03/14/2024
Santistevan, Tasha
Director of Coaching, Child Care Success CompanyChild Care Success Coach, Child Care Success Company
View full profileCoaching Strategies that Empower Teachers to Lead From Within, by Jennifer Slavin, M.Ed. and Tasha Santistevan
Sponsored by The Child Care Success Company As an owner or program leader of an early childhood program, you might not realize the potential that lies within your staff. There is so much potential in the teams you have assembled! Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the children’s learning environment and the culture and […]Full Description
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Nature-Based Learning: Inspiring & Supporting Staff to Help Children Learn With Nature, by Dr. Rachel A. Larimore
Sponsored by Samara Early Learning Early education program leaders around the world are becoming more enthusiastic about nature-based learning. Many leaders find themselves wanting to jump in wholeheartedly but find shifting the culture of their organization as well as the practices of individual teachers is incredibly challenging. But the reality is that change won’t happen […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides02/28/2024
Higgins, Amanda
Global Professional Learning and Development Manager, StoryparkProfessional Learning and Development Trainer , Storypark
View full profileSupporting Teachers to use Learning Stories for Rich Documentation, Teaching, Learning, and Connection, by Sharon Carlson and Amanda Higgins
Sponsored by Storypark Be reinspired and energized to document children’s learning! Use learning stories as a formative assessment tool that makes valued learning visible. Educators in New Zealand and globally use learning stories to find out about and document what children know and can do, what interests them, how they are progressing, and where additional […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides02/22/2024
Lopes, Amanda
Professor and Department Chair, California State University, San BernardinoLearning & Quality Improvement Manager, UMass Boston Institute for Early Education Leadership & Innovation
View full profileThink, Try, Fix, Share: Inclusive Engineering with Young Children Using Universal Design, by Angi Stone-MacDonald, Ph.D. and Amanda Lopes, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing In this unique webinar, authors Angi Stone-Macdonald, Ph.D , and Amanda Lopes, Ph.D., will explore, model, and share resources to use the engineering process to design learning experiences that support STEM development for children 0-5 in inclusive settings. Based on their book, Engaging Young Engineers: Teaching Problem-Solving Skills Through STEM, […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides02/21/2024
Kellogg, Makai
Early Childhood Education Consultant, Azspire, llcEarly Childhood Educator/ Author, Early Childhood Development ConsultantEquity and Diversity Coordinator, School for Friends
View full profileHow Perspective-Taking Nurtures Empathy, Kindness, & Justice in ECE
Sponsored by Second Step What the world needs now is a large dose of benevolence and altruism. How do early childhood educators contribute to this aspirational vision of a better world? The first thing you can do is learn how to introduce the foundations of these characteristics into your classroom. Join us to explore the […]Full Description
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Making Informed Business Decisions for Early Childhood Program Operations, by Tara Franklin
Sponsored by Procare In the dynamic world of early care and education, program leaders like you often find yourselves donning multiple hats, juggling various responsibilities, and managing a whirlwind of tasks. This presentation delves into the intricacies of operating programs, emphasizing the multitude of roles and challenges you face every day. In this webinar, presented […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/17/2024
Ramirez, Thelma
Co-Chair, Human Development and Education Program; Saul Zaentz Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education, Harvard Graduate School of EducationResearcher, Ecological Approaches to Social and Emotional Learning (EASEL) Lab
View full profileExploring Early Relational Health: A New Perspective on Your Role as an ECE Professional, Junlei Li and Thelma Ramirez
This webinar was funded by a grant from the Burke Foundation If you think about it, as an early childhood professional, building and strengthening relationships is part of what you do every single day. Early Relational Health (ERH) is an emerging concept that organizes the cumulative understanding of the relational foundation of children’s and adults’ […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/11/2024
MacDonald, Susan
Inspirational Speaker, Coach and Author, Inspiring New Perspectives
View full profileCreating a Culture of Appreciation for a Thriving Engaged Workplace, by Susan MacDonald
Sponsored by Inspiring New Perspectives Join this inspiring webinar to kick off the New Year by embracing authentic ways to acknowledge and validate the unique strengths of each staff member in your program. It is no secret that resilient and motivated teachers are better equipped to offer children joyful learning environments. To help teachers stay […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/10/2024
Rolland, Rebecca
Author, Speech-Language pathologist, and Harvard Lecturer, Harvard
View full profileThe Power of “Rich Talk”: Conversational Strategies to Bond With and Build Young Children’s Skills, by Rebecca Rolland, EDD
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute We all want the best for the children in our care –and everyday conversation offers one of the most profound and underused opportunities to help build relationships and help them thrive. But how can we make the most of these opportunities? This webinar, presented by the author of The Art […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides12/06/2023
Drolette, Ellen
author, early childhood educator, consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, Positive Spin VT, LLC
View full profileOvercoming Burnout in the ECE Workplace, by Ellen M. Drolette
Sponsored by Redleaf Press. Most professionals in every field occasionally experience flagging motivation and workplace frustration, but in early childhood education, rates of burnout have skyrocketed. We’re all looking for the magic answer to banish the blues, rejuvenate educators, and inspire program leaders. Join keynote speaker, author, and experienced early childhood leader, Ellen Drolette to […]Full Description
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Healing Play Strategies for Preschool Children Who Have Experienced Adversity, by Steve Gross, MSW
Sponsored by Life is Good Playmaker Project. In every community, 1 in 3 children experience some form of life-threatening adversity like homelessness, abuse, or violence. Research shows that a positive relationship with just one caring adult in early childhood can change that child’s life entirely. As an early childhood educator, you are in a prime […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides11/09/2023
Tabor, Jamarrion
Childcare Success Coach, The Childcare Success Academy
View full profileGrowing Leaders from Within – Nurturing Future Leaders for Organizational Excellence, by Jamarrion Tabor
Sponsored by The Child Care Success Company In today’s competitive early childhood staffing landscape, developing leaders within your organization has become vital for long-term success. Instead of actively seeking external leadership staff, you can invest time and resources in your current employees to support their development as effective leaders. This webinar, presented by experienced child […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides11/08/2023
Petrites, Bridget
Library Assistant; Blueberry Lead, Evanston Public LibraryEvanston Public Library Collection Development Manager, Evanston Public LibraryLibrary Assistant, Evanston Public Library
View full profileAward-Winning Books for Infant through Preschool Classrooms, by Betsy Bird, Martha Meyer and Bridget Petrites
Books are the gifts that never stop giving, especially for preschool children. What better time to hear about and see some of the best books curated by three passionate children’s librarians with hearts of early educators, just in time for holiday gift giving (and receiving), classroom wish lists, and maybe even treating yourself! Join our […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides11/01/2023
Cannon, Beth
Key Note Speaker + Instruction Design Specialist, Beth Cannon Speaks + Leaders Lounge Solutions
View full profileProgram Endurance: 3 Keys to Retaining Staff & Families, by Beth Cannon
Sponsored by LineLeader Employee and family turnover can take a toll on both your mental and physical health, as well as the financial health of your childcare organization. Do you have a staff or family retention strategy? If not, you’re probably losing valuable employees and enrollments. Fortunately, there’s a light at the end of […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/26/2023
Taylor Vanover, Sarah
Policy and Research Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
View full profileAnxiety in Preschool Children: Identifying and supporting anxious young learners, by Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing Anxiety rates are skyrocketing among young learners—and their teachers urgently need explicit guidance on how to understand and support these children. This webinar, presented by author and child care advocate, Dr. Sarah Vanover, will prepare you to recognize anxiety in children ages 3–8, identify the associated behaviors, and work effectively with […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/25/2023
Kozlowski, Jani
Research Professor & Fellow, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Early Childhood TA Center at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
View full profileStrategies to Help Every Child Fly in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms and Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Jani Kozlowski, M.A.
It was produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. We believe that by building secure relationships and trust with children and families, educators can facilitate a culture of belonging, caring, and kindness. Join acclaimed early childhood education researcher and author Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D., and […]Full Description
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