02/24/2022
Hugley, Kamye
Research Professor & Fellow, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillExperienced Coach & Trainer,
View full profilePromoting the Positive Racial Identity of Black Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Kamye Hugley, M.S.
Produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. The first 1,000 days are a sensitive period in children’s development. This is critical period for language, emotional, and social development. Evidence is also accumulating about these early years as critical for positive ethnic-racial identity. Positive ethnic-racial identity is […]Full Description
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How to Lead a Nature-based Program Without Losing Your Purpose (or mind!) By Rachel A. Larimore, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Samara Early Learning. Nature-based learning is growing in popularity, particularly in the time of COVID. Yes, there are many benefits to children and teachers alike by integrating nature into the preschool curriculum. Yet, many leaders find themselves facing challenges in supporting a shift to nature-based learning. These challenges are sometimes administrative related to […]Full Description
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Mind Mapping for Ideas in Early Childhood Programs, Dr. Diane Kashin
Sponsored by Storypark. Have you ever used mind maps in your practice? Mind mapping is the process of graphically organizing emerging ideas and interests as they evolve, like they might if you were brainstorming ideas. Mind maps are intuitive frameworks that will help you build connections and see relationships. Referred to webs as they […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides02/10/2022
Washburn, Brian
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer , Endurance Learning
View full profileEngaging Presentations Everyone Will Love, by Brian Washburn
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have a free webinar that will make you and the people who attend your presentations swoon! Whether you’re putting together a presentation for a small group or a keynote for a conference (conference season is right around the corner, after all), […]Full Description
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Playful Learning, Not Play vs. Learning in Preschool: How Play Fosters Cognitive Development, by Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. We hear it all the time: “All they are doing is playing.” As Profession Edward Zigler says, “play is under siege.” While school-age children suffer from the loss of recess and time on screen, educators in early care and education programs feel pressure to teach to standards for “school readiness.” […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/27/2022
MacDonald, Susan
Inspirational Speaker, Coach and Author, Inspiring New Perspectives
View full profileVision-Focused Action Plans for Early Childhood Leaders, by Susan MacDonald
Sponsored by Procare Solutions. Now’s the time to refresh the vision for your program. Moving beyond the stress and challenges of the past year requires early childhood leaders like you to renew your enthusiasm and refresh your optimistic focus. Now is the time to be intentional and focused on all that is possible. This […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/26/2022
Stone, Emily
Founder , Housman InstituteProgram Manager, Housman Institute
View full profileEven Superheroes Need Support: The Power of Emotional Intelligence for Early Childhood Educators, by Dr. Donna Housman and Emily Stone
Sponsored by Housman Institute. Early childhood educators have always been Superheroes, tasked with the single most important role, aside from parents, in a child’s early development and education. Your work is one of the most rewarding in education, one most of us cherish, but one that also brings great stress. There is a lot of […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/05/2022
Delgado, Laura
Vice President of Curriculum & Professional Development, Learning Beyond Paper, Inc.
View full profileIntentional Preschool Environments Set the Stage for Young Children, by Laura Delgado
Sponsored by Learning Beyond Paper. Every early childhood program’s physical environment, both indoor and outdoor, sets the stage for learning and engagement. The physical environment sends strong messages to children and adults about what is valued, who is valued, and what learning can occur within the spaces. It is up to family child care providers, […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides12/15/2021
Robertson, Rachel
Vice President, Education & Development, Bright Horizons
View full profileYour ECE Career Journey: From Teacher or Director to Beyond, by Rachel Robertson, MA
Sponsored by Bright Horizons. If you are considering becoming an early childhood teacher or if you already are working as one, you may not have ever thought about what job you might hold in ten years or more. Many people start working as teachers or assistant teachers because they like children. No matter how you […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides12/08/2021
Haugen, Kirsten
Executive Director for the Early Childhood Education Division , Los Angeles Unified School DistrictDirector for the Early Childhood Education Division, Los Angeles Unified School DistrictEducation Specialist, Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
View full profileGrowing Natural Outdoor Preschool Classrooms to Scale: LA Unified School District’s Bold Approach
Sponsored by Nature Explore. Join Dr Dean Tagawa, Ranae Amezquita, and Kirsten Haugen to learn how and why the second-largest school district in the United States has committed to creating natural outdoor classrooms in every one of its early care and education centers. The presenters will share California’s Los Angeles Unified School District multi-year journey […]Full Description
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Rejuvenate Preschool Environments on a Budget: Tips, Ideas & Resources, by Michelle Pratt
Sponsored by Exchange Press. It is time to take a step back and assess your program or classroom’s environment! With a new year on the horizon, look around as if from a young child’s perspective. Bend down. See with fresh eyes. Hopefully you feel… a sense of welcoming, calm and order. inspired to work with […]Full Description
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Child Care Stabilization Grants and New Tax Changes for 2021, by Tom Copeland
Sponsored by Learning Beyond Paper. This webinar, presented by child care business expert, Tom Copeland, will cover all the new tax changes affecting family child care providers for 2021. These include the Child Care Stabilization Grants, SBA forgivable loans, new child tax credit, what’s deductible in the era of COVID, calculating your Time-Space% if you […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides11/10/2021
Fox, Lise
Professor of Early Childhood Studies and Special Education and the inaugural David Lawrence Jr. Endowed Chair, Early Childhood Studies at the University of FloridaProfessor, Vanderbilt UniversityProfessor, University of South Florida
View full profileThe Keys to Effective Practice-Based Coaching: A Framework for Early Childhood Leaders
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing. As an early childhood program leader, you know coaching is the most powerful element of continuous quality improvement. Developing your coaching skills is critical to help your staff engage children nurture their development. Join this free eye-opening webinar to learn about a coaching framework for supporting early childhood practitioners’ use […]Full Description
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Coaching and Supervising Staff for Social Emotional Development Growth: Prioritizing SEL in Your Program, by Jacky Howell
Sponsored by Second Step. New Date – November 3, 2021 We all understand the importance of Social/Emotional Learning for children in early childhood programs. Yet, one of the biggest challenges administrators face is ensuring all children in their programs are offered the best opportunities for social-emotional development. Join this paradigm-shifting webinar by early childhood education […]Full Description
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The Power of Emotional Intelligence for Children Birth Through Eight, by Dr. Donna Housman
Sponsored by Housman Institute. In this time of uncertainty and anxiety, we need to focus on all that our littlest learners have experienced. Almost all pre-school-aged children made their first start to school carrying more than their backpacks with them this fall. They also brought loads of emotions- from separation anxiety to how to make […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/21/2021
Delgado, Laura
Vice President of Curriculum & Professional Development, Learning Beyond Paper, Inc.
View full profileBoost Enrollment in Family Child Care: Curriculum Helps, by Laura Delgado
Sponsored by Learning Beyond Paper At a time when it is more difficult than ever to offer high-quality home-based child care, every little detail counts. Offering a comprehensive and easy to use curriculum is not only great for children and families, but it is also an attractive selling point. From a pedagogical perspective and business […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/20/2021
Marsh, Virginia
Business Consultant, Early Education Business Consultants, LLCDirector of Operations, Early Education Business Consultants, LLC
View full profileSecrets to Finding Talent Amidst a ECE Staffing Crisis: Think Outside the Toybox, by Lauren Small and Virginia Marsh
Sponsored by Procare Software. Have crippling staff shortages forced you out of the director’s office and back into the classroom? Are you struggling to recruit and train employees? Does your existing staff complain about burnout? Perhaps you’ve even turned away potential enrollments due to being short-staffed. As overwhelmed directors must ask more and more of […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/14/2021
Parks, Nichole
Executive Director, Leading for ChildrenDirector of Programs, Leading for Children
View full profileHow Optimistic Leaders Can Create Equity in Early Learning Programs, by Judy Jablon and Nichole Parks
Sponsored by Procare Solutions. To create the next generation of critical thinkers and leaders, we must ensure that every child has a sense of agency — that they are problem solvers and decision makers! For this to happen, educators make a difference. Children must learn in equitable settings where power is shared and all […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/13/2021
Starnes, Lauren
Author and Chief Academic Officer , Goddard Schools (Goddard Systems Inc)
View full profileBig Questions, Worries, and Fears: How to have hard conversations with little children, by Dr. Lauren Starnes
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. Join Dr. Lauren Starnes in this webinar to address the big adult questions young children often ask that often cause us to pause, silence the child, or deflect the response. This session will guide you to answer difficult question respectfully and developmentally appropriately with even the youngest children. The webinar […]Full Description
Session Resources & SlidesTurn Challenging Behavior Into Prosocial Learning : A New Year Brings New Opportunities, by Jacky Howell
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. The first few weeks of school mean everything! Being proactive and intentional is often the most effective strategy teachers can use to set children up for success. This is especially true when it comes to prosocial learning. Young children need teachers to help them navigate life in early childhood programs. […]Full Description
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