Transitioning Back to In-Person Services; Acknowledging the Change (for Tier 2)
Microsoft TeamsPresented by Jodi DePaoli, Cascade Health.
Connecting with Nature: Using the Natural World to Support Children’s Development Across Learning Domains
WebinarYoung children love to play and learn in nature. Whether you head outside or bring the outdoors in, the natural world is full of exciting learning opportunities. In this webinar, learn what research says about using nature as a tool to support development across Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework domains. Discover strategies for creating time and space for nature play in your learning environment. Join Beth Zack, Ph.D., from the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning for the second webinar in the Front Porch series.
Learning Materials that Promote Inclusion for Infants and Toddlers
WebinarInfants and toddler learn by actively manipulating objects in their environment. Ensuring a variety of materials that are easily and safely accessible for exploration is important for all children, including those with disabilities or suspected delays. Join us as we explore ways to include interesting, relevant, and challenging learning materials in your environment. Plan for learning materials that represent the infants and toddlers in your learning environment and meet their developmental needs. Learn strategies to modify or enhance learning materials to ensure full and effective participation for all infants and toddlers.
Technology Is Your Friend: Planning Engaging Virtual Circles Using Your Computer
This training will discuss numerous ways to engage children and families virtually, while simultaneously getting the TS documentation we all need! It will go over TS reports that are helpful with planning activities, give numerous examples of ways to "pack in" TS objectives into routine activities, and give multiple resources for free and engaging activities. Region 8 video examples will be shared.
Introduction to Second Step
Microsoft TeamsFor teachers new to the Second Step curriculum, we will review how Second Step helps children develop executive function, self-regulation, and social emotional skills and how to implement the curriculum. We will also take a peek at some of the digital resources available to support At Home Learning.
Introduction to Parent Café: HSOLC Staff Café
Microsoft TeamsAren't sure if the families that you work with would benefit from attending a Parent Café? Come and see for yourself! During the training we will go through a Parent Café from start to finish. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other HSOLC employees, practice active-listening, and enhance their relationship-building skills in a safe and supportive environment. Space is limited, so sign-up now!
Supporting Positive Family Responsiveness to Children’s Communication
WebinarChildren let us know their wants and needs through their behaviors long before they have words or know how to verbally express their feelings. Join this Home Visiting Series webinar to discuss the importance of understanding that all behavior has meaning. Explore how children use behavior to communicate their wants, needs, intentions, and emotions. Discover strategies and resources to support positive family responsiveness to children’s communicative behaviors. This webinar will feature staff from the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning and the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety. This webinar will be presented in Spanish and have both English and Spanish captioning.
Proactive vs. Reactive: A PBIS Approach to Teaching
Microsoft TeamsPresented by Travis Alcazar and Kayla Goddard, this training will review some of the foundational pieces of the PBIS model with a focus on emphasizing proactive approaches compared to reactive approaches to child behavior.
Introduction to Parent Café: HSOLC Staff Café
Microsoft TeamsAren't sure if the families that you work with would benefit from attending a Parent Café? Come and see for yourself! During the training we will go through a Parent Café from start to finish. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other HSOLC employees, practice active-listening, and enhance their relationship-building skills in a safe and supportive environment.
MyPeers Orientation
WebinarJoin this webinar for a 45-minute introduction to MyPeers, a community of practice forum for Head Start programs, staff, and partners. MyPeers is a virtual space for brainstorming, exchanging ideas, and sharing resources. Local program staff across the country can connect with and lend support to fellow early childhood colleagues.