When young children develop healthy social and emotional skills such as positive communication, self-regulation, maintaining relationships and following instructions they thrive. These skills are foundational to the development of core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, critical thinking and most other cognitive functions. In this interactive virtual training we will take a deep dive into the meaning and value of social emotional development 0-5 years through the lens of human development theories. Learn practical strategies for both programs and parents to support strengthening these skills in young children 0-5 years, and discuss how our own social emotional skills impact the children (and families) we serve. 

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. 

Once your business is ready to welcome children, the next step is marketing to attract customers. Learn the four “p’s” of marketing that will help you grow your business and be more successful reaching new customers.     In this workshop you will explore:   promoting your business using different resources   strategies to utilize key marketing tips  …

The purpose of this training is to help you create a collaborative environment between families and you.  You will learn strategies to create an effective family engagement plan and embrace the individuality and uniqueness of each family. Training Objectives: Create a plan of regular and effective communication with families Offer opportunities for families to get…

Every business needs insurance to mitigate its exposure to risk. This workshop is designed to enhance your knowledge of the importance of having insurance for your business. You will learn the different types of insurance you may want to consider and learn the impact of running your business without it.

Has it been a while since you took your 8-hour Preventive Health and Safety class? If so, sign up and log on to this virtual, two-hour workshop! We’ll talk about the latest updates and recommendations for: Managing COVID, flu, and RSV, Safe and effective cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, Preventing common childhood injuries, Staff wellness, and more! Join us for this interactive workshop to check your knowledge, ask questions, and share concerns about health and safety in your early childhood program. 

Do you want to learn to support Multilingual Learners in everyday activities? In this 2 hour workshop you will learn and practice research based strategies to promote language growth through interactive read alouds. Join us for this engaging and interactive workshop!

IN PERSON Join us for to explore fresh, new curriculum ideas! This workshop session offers early educators an opportunity to learn with others and explore ways to use art activities to encourage learning.    This workshop will help you to:  Understand the importance of including art in ECE curriculum at all ages  Discover different art…