Adults Archives - Page 9 of 31 - Early Childhood Webinars

January 8, 2020

Children’s Lively Minds: Deb Curtis & Nadia Jaboneta Share Insights About Schema Theory

Sponsored by Redleaf Press. Jean Piaget described a schema as a thread of thought which is demonstrated by repeated patterns in children’s play and suggested that children’s play is a reﬂection of deeper, internal and speciﬁcally directed thoughts. When children explore schemas, they build understandings of abstract ideas, patterns, and concepts. Children are keen observers, able to see the smallest details and possibilities in the[...] Full Description

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Deb Curtis

Nadia Jaboneta

Topics :
Schema Theory, Teaching Practices

December 11, 2019

Moving Beyond Multicultural Education: Promoting Equity in Early Childhood Education, by Jen Neitzel and Ebonyse Mead

Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory. Although we often think of educational equity as being exclusive to K-12 settings, research indicates that about half of the test score gap between Black and White students is already evident when children enter kindergarten. Just stop and think about that! BEFORE children even enter “formal” schooling, they suffer from inequity. These findings are important because they suggest[...] Full Description

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Ebonyse Mead

Jen Neitzel

Topics :
Equity, Social Justice

November 6, 2019

One Chance for a 1st Impression: How small changes can have a BIG impact on enrollment, by Jared Hall and Carol Levins

Sponsored by Intellikid Systems If you are an early childhood program Director or leader who must ensure full enrollment, you know you only get one chance to make a ﬁrst impression. Whether that first impression is on the phone, over email, or in person, prospective families form critical opinions about programs almost immediately. Join this enlightening webinar by enrollment expert Jared Hall and Carol Levins.[...] Full Description

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Carol Levins

Jared Hall

Topics :
Business, Program Management

October 24, 2019

Pathways to Nature-Based Play: There Is One for You! by Kay Albrecht, Ph.D., Halcyon Reese-Learned and Sharon Young

Sponsored by Nature Explore. Nature-Based Play is all the rage these days. The list of documented benefits that can accrue to children, teachers, families, programs, and from having myriad engaging outdoor experiences is growing longer as this trend spreads into the educational mainstream. If you want to explore where you might fit in this movement and consider myriad ways to expand the role it plays[...] Full Description

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Halcyon Reese-Learned

Sharon DuShane Young

Kay Albrecht

Topics :
Nature, Play

October 23, 2019

Build a Culture of Family Engagement Through Responsive Communication, by Mary Muhs

This session is sponsored by The InvestiGator Club. Working with parents and families can be a challenge, especially when there are contradictory expectations. It can also be a joyful experience where engaging, life-long relationships are developed and cherished. In this engaging session, author, thought leader and professor, Mary Muhs, will explore family child care, center-based and school-based early childhood programs, can take a new look[...] Full Description

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Mary Muhs

Topics :
Family Engagement, Teaching Practices

October 17, 2019

10 Simple Management Strategies That Bring Positive Changes to Your Early Childhood Program, by Caroline Jens

Sponsored by Smartcare As a program director, continuous quality improvement is probably among your priorities. There is power and energy that comes from making minor adjustments which in turn, bring you and your organization huge changes. Join this powerful this powerful webinar, by early childhood management expert, Caroline Jens, learn ten simple strategies ignite your program’s focus. You will learn how: Praise turns into[...] Full Description

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Caroline Jens

Topics :
Business, Change Management, Management

October 10, 2019

What Fred Rogers Would Say About “the Difference We Make”- How Simple, Everyday Interactions in Early Childhood Are Critical, by Dana Winters, Ph.D. and Junlei Li, Ph.D.

This webinar is sponsored by Fred Rogers Center . In 1983, Fred Rogers delivered his ﬁrst keynote address for the National Association for the Education of Young Children, where he asked the audience, “Do you ever wonder if you have made a difference?” More than three decades later, that question continues to resonate among many early childhood educators. This webinar is a reﬂection and discussion[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Junlei Li

Dana Winters

Topics :
Relationships, Teaching Practices

September 25, 2019

Coaching in Early Childhood, by Dathan Rush and M’Lisa Shelden

Sponsored by Brookes Publishing This webinar will provide the background and rationale for using a coaching interaction style in early childhood programs to build the capacity of parents, teachers, and other care providers to promote child learning within the context of everyday routines and activities. In this powerful webinar, the presenters, Dathan Rush and M’Lisa Shelden, will share the evidence-based characteristics of coaching practices[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

M'Lisa Shelden

Dathan Rush

Topics :
Coaching, Teaching Practices

August 21, 2019

The Full Enrollment Formula: 5 Easy Steps to Your “Forever” Wait List, Kris Murray

Sponsored by Smartcare. Have you ever calculated the cost to your early learning company of being under-enrolled? Even one open spot in your center can add up to thousands of dollars of lost revenue over just a couple of months. If you feel like you’ve tried everything to get fully enrolled and you’re still struggling with open slots in your preschool, this session with[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Kris Murray

Topics :
Business, Enrollment, Growth Mindset, Management, Supervision

August 15, 2019

How to Create Experiences WITH Young Children Rather Than Planning Activities FOR Them, by Jacky Howell M.A.

This session is sponsored by The InvestiGator Club. In the field of early childhood education, the focus has often been on planning an activity FOR children that is focused on coming up with a product. This session, presented by author, consultant, and DAP expert, Jacky Howell, will help you and your staff members experience a shift in thinking about classroom experiences. You will learn: The[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Jacky Howell

Topics :
Teaching Practices

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