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…

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 …

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…

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…