Our earliest relationships are at the heart of social and emotional development. They set the stage for learning throughout our life. In this webinar, learn about the science behind early social and emotional development in infants and toddlers. Explore research about how social and emotional development supports learning across the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains. Discover relationship-building strategies that support infants’ and toddlers’ social and emotional development. Join Beth Zack, Ph.D., from the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning for the next webinar in the BabyTalks series.

In this Coaching Corner webinar, explore best practices that promote effective Focused Observations. Learn how Focused Observations can be done virtually or in-person and how to use coaching strategies to support coachees across all program options.

This webinar will explore the impact of COVID-19 on substance use, with a focus on issues related to equity and stigma. Increase your understanding of substance use and learn evidence-based strategies to help reduce associated stigma. Discover how racism and other forms of discrimination increase substance use stigma. The webinar will also share how to support community advocacy and partnerships to address substance use.

This webinar will provide a foundational understanding of trauma. It will also place the pandemic in perspective on a continuum of stress and trauma. Explore racial and economic disparities in the context of COVID-19. Discover how certain risk and protective factors contribute to differences in the pandemic’s effect on communities, families, and individuals.

In this Inclusion webinar, explore how to bring an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to life! Learn ways to make the IFSP or IEP a genuine part of a child’s everyday routines in their learning environment, home, or community. Learn how Disability Service Coordinators can support teachers, home visitors, and child care providers to create plans for achieving IFSP or IEP goals in collaboration with families and specialists.

This session will review the fundamentals of program planning and how this process supports Head Start/Early Head Start services as they return to full in-person comprehensive services. The session will highlight the utility of the Program Planning Cycle and the community assessment. The event will also reinforce the importance of Head Start Program Leadership (governing body/Tribal Council, Policy Council and key management staff) in the planning process.

This webinar will build on Part 1 of the Stress and Trauma series. Discover strategies to reduce the negative impact of the pandemic in Head Start settings and children’s homes. Participants will also be invited to reflect on strategies for wellness and healing for themselves and their communities.

Join the fourth webinar in the five-part Head Start Forward series for guidance and support programs can use as they work toward full enrollment and fully in-person comprehensive services. Hear about important health and safety considerations. Keep the conversation going on social media using #HeadStartForward.