April 2, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Play is becoming increasingly valued for its role in how children to learn about, themselves, others, what is in the world, and how it works. Children have an intrinsic desire to play and is most powerful when they can make their own choices about what to play with, and how they will play with it. Young children often get lost in play with open-ended loose[...] Full Description
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April 3, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
In every community, 1 in 3 children experience some form of life-threatening adversity like homelessness, abuse, violence or a natural disaster. Research shows that a positive relationship with just one caring adult in early childhood can change that child’s life entirely. As an early childhood educator, you are in a prime position to establish strong positive relationships to support young children before, during, and after[...] Full Description
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- Preschool, Social Emotional Learning
April 9, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Discover the transformative power of focusing on the strengths and possibilities your staff, families and community bring to the table, This webinar, presented by author and expert trainer, Ellen Drolette, is designed specifically for early childhood educators who aspire to create more dynamic, nurturing, and innovative programs. Whether you are a teacher or program leader, by shifting your focus to what’s working well, you can[...] Full Description
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April 16, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Do you feel less confident or enthusiastic about incorporating math experiences into your early childhood program? If so, you’re not alone! Many early educators feel more comfortable teaching language and literacy than math. This hesitation may stem from your own experiences as a young learner. If you’re looking for inspiration to bring joyful math moments into children’s play and make this learning visible to families,[...] Full Description
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April 23, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Creative play isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful catalyst for early development across all domains. In this dynamic and interactive webinar, acclaimed creativity experts Shannon Merenstein and Bar Rucci will guide you through the profound impact of process art and open-ended play on children’s social and emotional growth. Discover how experiences rooted in creativity, agency, and flow nurture essential skills such as self-expression, confidence, resilience, collaboration,[...] Full Description
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- Play, Social Emotional Learning
April 30, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Running a successful early care and education program requires more than passion—it demands clear, well-documented policies and procedures for families. A robust family handbook is key to managing expectations, fostering trust, and ensuring the financial sustainability of your program. Join Paula Drew and Kelly Matthews, authors of Build It Strong! How to Make Your Child Care Business Thrive from Start-up to Retirement, for an engaging[...] Full Description
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May 1, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
How is your art center looking these days? Is there a constant hum of creativity around it, or has it become cluttered and unappealing? Or could it just use a little boost? In this idea-packed webinar, we’ll reimagine and revitalize the art center into a dynamic hub of creativity and learning that genuinely engages children. Join experienced early childhood leader and art educator Faigie Kobre[...] Full Description
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May 7, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
The Schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, are awe-inspiring settings where children and teachers learn through inquiry. Reggio Emilia’s philosophies and practices are fascinating and thought-provoking for early educators worldwide. While we are often inspired or intrigued by these practices, transferring them to classrooms in other communities would amount to cultural appropriation because they are based on the very specific regional Reggio Emilia culture and relationships.[...] Full Description
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May 8, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
In a world dominated by screens and constant digital stimulation, how can early childhood professionals help children—and themselves—reclaim the ability to focus, connect, and think deeply? Drawing on recent neuroscience research, clinical practice, and her work as a Harvard lecturer and speech pathologist, Dr. Rebecca Rolland explores the transformative power of the pre-internet mindset. This webinar will provide actionable strategies for fostering deep presence, single-tasking, and meaningful engagement[...] Full Description
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May 14, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Oftentimes in early childhood programs, we focus on classroom management and encourage teachers and adults to learn how to manage their classrooms effectively. However, with the idea of “classroom management” comes an underlying idea of control. Join early childhood advocate and author, Samuel Broaden from Honoring Childhood, to learn to shift your thinking about the need to control children’s behavior to focus on creating a[...] Full Description
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May 15, 2025
2PM Eastern Time
Root cause analysis is the process of identifying the underlying cause of a problem, or why a non-compliance occurred (whether the issue is regulatory-related, like not following a licensing regulation, or policy-related such as improper cell phone usage while teaching). It is the first step in developing an effective corrective action plan but sometimes asking “why” questions puts people on the defensive and makes them[...] Full Description
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- Business, Consulting, Leadership, Management, Professional Development
May 21, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Young children are naturally drawn to movement, sound, and rhythm! While they love dancing and singing, these activities are more than just fun—they play a vital role in development. Singing, dancing, chanting, musical play, and responding to rhythm both builds and repairs the brain, builds social bonds among children, provides a language for expressing emotion, and prepares the brain to absorb information. Rhythm is a[...] Full Description
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May 22, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Making ends meet in early childhood programs is always a challenge. Ensuring financial sustainability requires innovation and creativity. Tuition, subsidies, and occasional fundraising often fall short, so it may be time to diversify your program. Expanding your offerings to include before- and after-school care could be the key to balancing your budget. This webinar, presented by two highly experienced child care administrators, Joanne Hurt and[...] Full Description
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- Business, Consulting, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Supervision
June 4, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Have you ever faced an ethical dilemma in your early education program that left you questioning the right course of action? As an early education leader, you navigate complex situations daily—balancing the needs of children, families, staff, and regulations while maintaining integrity, professionalism, and trust. Ethics isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building a culture where everyone in your organization knows how to do the right[...] Full Description
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June 5, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Have you ever considered that in addition to understanding children’s developmental stages to support their growth and learning, teachers in early childhood settings also have developmental needs we can tune in to? Lillian Katz suggested four developmental stages teachers move through as they grow professionally. Understanding these stages will help directors, owners, and other administrators find ways to mentor, train and teach our staff in ways that match those[...] Full Description
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- Development, Management, Teaching Practices, Training
June 11, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Do you sometimes find yourself overwhelmed in the 3-ring circus that is your healthy preschool classroom? You are not alone. Many teachers occasionally feel stressed by the “busy” play that preschool age children gravitate to, particularly the more rambunctious play many preschool boys naturally prefer. You may worry the tumbling might devolve into fighting, injury, increased noise, and a total loss of control. Wouldn’t it[...] Full Description
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- Management, Play, Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices
June 12, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
What if you could improve children’s physical and mental health, support quality play and learning, make your space more beautiful and comfortable, and sow the seeds of environmental stewardship all at the same time? You can, by considering the impact of shade and surfacing on the temperatures children experience while outdoors and by choosing or modifying children’s outdoor spaces accordingly. In this fresh webinar presented[...] Full Description
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June 18, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
One of the most critical components for establishing a safe, peaceful environment in early childhood programs is engaging children’s cooperation. But many classrooms (and households) are fraught with power struggles that ensue when a child is choosing not to, or is unable to, follow important directions. When power struggles prevail, everybody loses. This webinar, presented by author and child development and parenting expert Claire Lerner[...] Full Description
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June 19, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Mealtimes in early learning settings offer valuable opportunities for connection, learning, and fostering positive food experiences. However, they can also present challenges that, if unaddressed, may impact children’s well-being and development. In this webinar, presented by author and Behavior Analyst, Yev Veverka, Ph.D., BCBA-D, you’ll learn why a proactive approach to mealtime support is essential and how universal strategies can help prevent difficulties before they[...] Full Description
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June 25, 2025
2PM Eastern Time
Are you thinking about selling your program? Whether you’re planning for the near future or just want to understand your options, selling a preschool is a complex process that requires preparation. This session is designed for school owners and administrators who want to position their schools for a successful sale—whether that’s this year or years down the line. Most owners have one chance to go[...] Full Description
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- Business, Consulting, Management
July 16, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Your program’s website is probably not on the top of your to-do list! But if you are eager to increase enrollment or recruit staff, your website is a critical element that may make or break your success. You want your organization’s website to be impressive, meaningful, and useful. But too often, your content is outdated or difficult to read. Don’t despair! Even if your budget[...] Full Description
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- Business, Consulting, Marketing, Teaching Practices
August 13, 2025
2PM Eastern Time
If you are an early childhood education (ECE) leader, this is the right time to take your business practices to the next level. Presented by Lauren Small, CEO of Early Education Business Consultants. this resource-packed webinar will explore a powerful, integrated model that combines Shared Services, business training, and individualized coaching to create sustainable, high-quality child care businesses. Using a case study from experiences in[...] Full Description
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- Business, Consulting, Leadership, Management
August 20, 2025
2PM Eastern Time
Are you an Early Childhood Education (ECE) administrator or another leader looking to strengthen your nonprofit board and build more effective relationships? Whether you are new to board development or seeking ways to enhance board engagement, this webinar is designed to provide you with essential strategies and best practices. In this practical session, presented by veteran early childhood non-profit leader and consultant Allyson Andrews, MSW,[...] Full Description
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- Administration, Management
September 10, 2025
2pm Eastern Time
Accountability isn’t about control—it’s about connection, clarity, and creating a culture where everyone rises to the occasion. In this transformational session, child care business expert Beth Cannon from Beth Cannon Speaks will equip you with the mindset and tools to shift from frustration to focus by embracing above-the-line thinking, having the hard-but-holy conversations, and tapping into your leadership story to inspire growth. Whether you’re leading[...] Full Description
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- Consulting, Leadership
October 1, 2025
2PM Eastern Time
Compliance in early care and education programs means that your program adheres to regulations, and policies that ensure the safety, health, and well-being of the children in its care. Being diligent about the processes your staff needs to follow to care for children is not only important to ensure the program is licensed and provides services that families can depend on, but also that is[...] Full Description
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- Business, Consulting, Leadership, Management
October 22, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Trusting children is hard. Really, really hard. We generally lack the language, attitudes, and habits for it. As preschool teachers and parents of young children, we are accustomed – we are trained and expected – to maintain control over a child’s actions. As an educator, Noah Hichenberg, author of A New Vision for Early Childhood: Rethinking our Relationships with Young Children worked his entire career in preschool[...] Full Description
