Talking to Children about Parental Substance Use
WebinarParental addiction affects the well-being of young children—children you may encounter in your work as Head Start staff, teachers, and home visitors. You have the opportunity to support children and families affected by addiction, in big and small ways. Join Sesame Street in Communities for a webinar to gain resources and strategies you can use right away.
Supporting Expectant Families to Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)
WebinarTalking to pregnant women and expectant family members about decreasing alcohol use during pregnancy is critical to having a healthy baby. This webinar will help Head Start and Early Head Start staff define FASDs and learn how to talk to families about the use of alcohol in pregnancy. The webinar will also address interventions to support an alcohol-free pregnancy.
The 5Rs for Early Learning Leaders: Using Resources to Support Program Quality
WebinarCommitted early learning leaders value and prioritize education staff’s professional growth. Join this webinar to review the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning’s 5Rs for Early Learning Leaders. Explore ways leaders can intentionally use human resources and fiscal resources to meet the needs of education staff and offer responsive professional development that supports the high quality instruction.
Making the Most of Your Mental Health Consultation
WebinarThis webinar will highlight components of successful mental health consultation. It will assist programs in ensuring they maximize the effectiveness of their consultation services, especially in light of the pandemic.
2021 Family Economic Mobility Institute
The 2021 Family Economic Mobility Institute is an exciting two-day professional development event for Head Start and Early Head Start program staff. It is designed to enhance programs’ capacity to partner with families and support improved well-being and economic stability in COVID-19 times and beyond. This event will provide attendees with opportunities to learn, build community, network, and plan with their peers. Certificates of completion and continuing education units (CEUs) will be available.
Supporting Infant/Toddler Families Through Inclusion
WebinarIncluding infants and toddlers with disabilities or suspected delays in group care settings depends on strong partnerships with families. Supports and services for infants and toddlers 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 environments. Listen as we discuss ways to connect with infant/toddler families, promote the family’s sense of belonging, and create continuity of care across learning environments.
GOLD® Spring Checkpoint Support for Teachers
WebinarDuring this support webinar, you will learn about the available features and functionalities teachers can use to complete the GOLD® spring checkpoint.
Building a Foundation TOGETHER: How Social–Emotional Development Can Be the Foundation of Our Family Partnerships!
WebinarIn this webinar, Emily Roden and Melissa Nast will share practical steps for incorporating social-emotional lessons into your family engagement strategy and highlight resources built into ReadyRosie that can help simplify this process.
Supporting Transitions for Children and Families
WebinarChildren and families experience transitions throughout each day. Home visitors can support families to use transitions as an opportunity to facilitate learning experiences for children. In this webinar, explore how children and families experience big and small transitions. Discuss strategies and resources to support transitions for children and families.
Supporting the Health and Wellness of Children Experiencing Homelessness in the Time of COVID-19
WebinarJoin this webinar to learn about impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family homelessness. Discover strategies Head Start programs can use to address the barriers to health and wellness facing families experiencing homelessness.