This training will explore the principles of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Participants will learn how to use the UDL approach to reduce barriers and maximize learning opportunities for all children. Come join us for an interactive workshop that will explore a variety of ways to meet the needs of each learner in…

In this training you will: Examine financial definitions in everyday language   Recognize the importance of determining what and why you need complete documentation   Consider various methods for recording your finances   Income, business expenses, and allowable deductions 

By starting in early childhood, we can raise children who are aware and accepting of differences. This training is designed to better prepare early childhood staff and programs to work with children, families, and colleagues in an anti-bias manner.     In this training, we will:  Gain strategies to talk about race and racism with children …

Childcare providers are sometimes the first to notice a difference in a child under their care.  

This workshop will cover: 

How to talk to parents when concerns arise  
When to have a conference with family 
Get to know your feelings  
And much more! 

In this module, you will learn about how cultivating self-awareness and self-care can buffer and protect you from long-term adverse effects of chronic, toxic or traumatic stress. Self-awareness and self-care also will allow one to have the restored energy reserves to prevent burnout. These concepts are foundational to trauma-informed work as teachers and caregivers cultivating these practices respond to children's dysregulated behavior with regulation, compassion and trauma-responsive strategies versus reactive and trauma-inducing. It also results in more protective factors for you and more joy in living in the present moment.