Supporting Preschool Families through Inclusion
WebinarIncluding preschoolers with disabilities or suspected delays in our group care settings depends on strong partnerships with families. Supports and services for preschoolers with disabilities or suspected delays are most effective when families and educators work together to support the child across home, group care, and therapeutic learning. Listen as we discuss ways to connect with preschool families, promote the family’s sense of belonging, and partner toward consistent learning experiences across learning environments.
Early Identification of Disabilities: Making the Most of the Early Years
WebinarPart of the Early Head Start Rising: Summer Learning Series
Creating Early Childhood Environments for Nature-based Learning
WebinarThis webinar, presented by author and nature-based learning expert Rachel Larimore, will help early childhood administrators identify the principles fundamental to a nature-based approach. Then, using a continuum of nature-based early childhood education as the overarching framework, Rachel will address the unique considerations for designing a nature-based classroom. We’ll discuss the spaces inside, outside, and beyond the fence. Additionally, we’ll discuss the other supporting spaces that help make for successful nature-based learning.
More Than Just a Buzzword: Embedding “Equity-Mindedness” for Concrete Change
WebinarIn this edLeader Panel, attendees will: Learn what equity-mindedness means as a way of thinking, working, and living Concretize recurring conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion that impact our youth Reflect on “norms” within our schools that are inequitable by design Devise ways to create more equitable norms and strategies moving forward
Coaching to Support Social and Emotional Practices
WebinarIn this Coaching Corner webinar, explore specific resources that support high-quality social and emotional teaching practices. Learn how the materials can be used to help coachees implement these practices.
Reflective Functioning in Virtual Home Visits
WebinarHigh levels of Reflective Functioning in caregivers is associated with better outcomes for children. This webinar will provide an overview of what reflective functioning is and why it matters. We will explore the various levels of caregivers’ reflective functioning and share ideas about how to enhance reflective functioning during virtual home visits. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to practice rating reflective functioning using vignettes.
Mind In The Making
WebinarCritical thinking helps children analyze and evaluate information to guide their beliefs, decisions, and actions. Join us for a town hall discussion on how we can support parents in helping their children develop this important life skill through simple daily routines.
Getting Ready to Learn: Using Media Resources to Support Young Learners
WebinarLearn pedagogy, practical tips and techniques for integrating media resources into everyday learning activities for young learners at school and at home to introduce, reinforce and enrich learning for every young child. edWebinar attendees will get a special preview of some of the literacy, science, math, and social studies videos and accompanying resources that teachers and parents can use to ignite curiosity, build foundational skills, and introduce children to the wonder and joy of learning.
Supporting Basic Student and Family Needs: Social, Health, and Housing
WebinarDue to structural and systemic issues, students and families may have a difficult time meeting their basic needs. This can impact their overall wellbeing and their academic progress. This training will teach educators how to help families access services including food, housing, health and mental health resources. We will also cover child care and after-school programming to discuss how these supports will strengthen students and their families. In addition, educators will learn how to recognize when resource referrals might be needed to support a family's wellbeing. Finally, it is important to note that appropriate resource referrals have been shown to reduce the likelihood of future child welfare and juvenile justice involvement. By supporting families that are working to overcome systemic injustices, we can prevent future system involvement.
Using the Cultural Wealth of Families to Create Meaningful Learning Contexts for Children
WebinarPrograms that actively seek out and embrace learning from families are able to create learning contexts that are responsive and meaningful to children. The cultural wealth of families includes their language, their values, and their lived experiences. In this session, participants will learn how children’s understanding of their selves, family, community, and place can be used in the early education classroom. Additionally, how the formative assessment process can be used to support developing meaningful partnerships with parents in which everyone is working together to ensure that children gain optimal benefits from their early learning experiences.