Early Ideas of Addition and Subtraction in Children: The Role of Language and Literature in Math Class – Part 1
Explore strategies and resources for developing conceptual understanding of addition and subtraction through language and literature.
Recognizing Race in Education
The value of discussing the dynamic topic of race early with children is readily agreed upon, but HOW to do it effectively and empathetically is a resounding question. Transform your school culture by hearing from others on strategic ways to both recognize and invite conversations about race and diversity in your local community. Discover new social and emotional learning (SEL) resources to capitalize on those teachable moments that occur daily in our classrooms.
Children’s Lively Minds: Life-Changing Professional Development for Early Educators
Join Nadia Jaboneta and Deb Curtis as they share stories and approaches that transform teachers’ views of children’s competence and the profound importance of brain development and schema explorations during play. You will hear engaging ideas to work with teachers, using a variety of reflective tools and profound yet simple information, to help teachers really see children of all ages, and the roles they can play to enhance the teaching and learning process.
Remote Learning and Equity for Emergent Bilinguals
While remote teaching presents a number of challenges, one that needs particular attention is educational equity. How can educators ensure that all students are set up for success? Join José Viana, Senior Advisor of Educational Partnership at Lexia Learning, as he gives you strategies to help you better address the needs of emergent bilingual students during this time.
PBIS, Module 1: Building Relationships and Engaging Environments
Microsoft TeamsInstead of a general teacher training for February, we are offering new teachers (& other interested staff) an introduction to Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS). This training gives an overview of the PBIS pyramid model, building relationships with children, families, and staff, creating engaging environments, schedules & routines, classroom rules, and ongoing monitoring. This training will be preschool focused. A separate training can be planned for Infant/Toddler PBIS if there is a need and interest.
National Home Visiting Virtual Summit
The National Home Visiting Summit brings together systems leaders, practitioners, advocates and decision-makers in a collaborative pursuit to advance the home visiting field and systems of care to increase service quality and improve outcomes.
Promoting Children’s Oral Health
Join this webinar to learn about simple and fun ways Head Start staff and families can promote children’s oral health during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
The 5 Rs for Early Learning Leaders: Explaining the Reason for Practices and Policies
Explore the impact of sharing the reason behind practices, knowledge, and policies that support and enhance children’s development. Discover how sharing the reason behind strategies that promote children’s social and emotional development, especially during a time of physical distancing, can motivate education staff to remain committed to effective interactions with children and families.
Nutrition Building Blocks: How I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) Supports Early Learning Success
Join us to explore how to use elements from I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) to create in-person and virtual learning experiences that lay a foundation for healthy nutrition and school success.
Using Routines to Help Children Adjust After COVID Closures and Other Disruptions
Learn practical strategies to help children readjust to attending early childhood programs due to COVID-19. In this strategy packed webinar, experienced play therapist and child psychologist, Christian Bellissimo will share the importance of structured daily routines to smooth transitions. Christian will also provide some ideas for play-based interaction skills that can empower children with a perceived loss of control that children often experience during major life changes.