What does a great team look like? We know when time is devoted to building capacity of staff to work in teams, we create a team of learners and leaders. This training series is designed as a book study for leaders in Early Learning Programs. We will be using The Art of Coaching Teams: Building […]
For In-Home Family Child Care Providers Only! An introduction to developmental screening and the ASQ-3: background, features, rating, scoring, and interpreting results. This training will cover how to score the ASQ-3, the benefits of Early Intervention services, how to refer children to services, and strategies for talking with parents about developmental concerns. Trainer: Angela […]
Young children are wired to learn about their world through hands-on interaction and exploration. When we offer children materials that spark their natural curiosity within a supportive environment, children can engage deeply in playful learning. In this workshop, participants will learn about “loose parts” (open-ended materials), including sourcing and introducing materials to children, and how […]
The Growing Brain Series, from Zero to Three module 3 on Communications and Language Development. During this training we will learn and discuss that communication starts at birth with children starting with facial expressions, gestures, and sounds that let us know how are they are feeling. Communication skills begin to emerge in the earliest months […]
In the busy world of early learning, it can be tough to find time to reflect on the professional support you need, as an educator, to show up and do your best work for children and families. You might attend classes based on the date, the cost, or what someone else thinks you need. Come […]
Young children are wired to learn about their world through hands-on interaction and exploration. When we offer children materials that spark their natural curiosity within a supportive environment, children can engage deeply in playful learning. In this workshop, participants will learn about “loose parts” (open-ended materials), including sourcing and introducing materials to children, and how […]
Positive relationships are the foundation of everything we do in early childhood. They are essential for thriving teaching teams and effective partnerships with families. Children need responsive and nurturing relationships with caregivers to be successful in the classroom. Getting to know children and their families will help educators adjust the environment to support children’s learning […]
The Growing Brain Series by Zero to Three module 5 is on Social and Emotional Development. This class will help us understand how social and emotional development unfolds in the first 5 years and how to support young children. We will look at identifying areas of the brain involved in social and emotional reactions. We […]
