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April 19, 2020

COVID-19 Financial Survival Strategies for Early Childhood Programs: Emergent Resources and Advice

Pre-recorded webinar available now! In addition to experiencing a very traumatic worldwide health crisis, early childhood programs, (like other businesses) are struggling to survive financially due to COVID-19. Whether your program has been closed or remained open, the financial and logistical challenges of continuing to operate in our new normal are daunting. This pre-recorded webinar by child care financial expert and CPO of First Children’s[...] Full Description

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Heidi Hagel-Braid

Topics :
Business, COVID-19, Finance, Program Management

April 8, 2020

Using Mindfulness With Children of All Abilities to Keep Connections Strong, by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

This webinar is by Brookes Publishing. Surprise! We are excited to announce that Using Mindfulness With Children of All Abilities to Keep Connections Strong has been prerecorded and is available NOW! You no longer need to wait to log in on Wednesday, April 8. Our Mindfulness webinar by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Fontczak was scheduled for April 8, 2020, but due to overwhelming demand and problems with our[...] Full Description

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Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

Topics :
Mindfulness, Social-Emotional Development

March 25, 2020

Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Behavior, by Barbara Kaiser

Sponsored by continued. Trauma in young children is much more pervasive—and much more destructive—than we ever thought. The research on trauma has made it clear that children’s challenging behavior is not intentional, but is instead driven by fear and a protective strategy for coping with their experience. Working with children with challenging behavior and especially those who’ve experienced trauma is probably the most stressful aspect[...] Full Description

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Barbara Kaiser

Topics :
Challenging Behavior, Social-Emotional Development, Trauma-Informed Care

March 20, 2020

Bracing for COVID-19: What Early Childhood Programs Need to Know and Consider Now, by Julie Looper Coats, M.A., Jessica Rose-Malm, M.A. and Tom Copeland

—THIS WEBINAR IS NOW FULL— It will be recorded—- If you would like to receive a link to the recording by email, subscribe to our email list ————————————– Most of us are not prepared for the impact of COVID-19. While we may have heard tips to mitigate the spread, you may be scrambling to figure out the many other details that will impact your program’s[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Jessica Rose-Malm

Julie Looper

Tom Copeland

Topics :
COVID-19, Program Management

March 18, 2020

The Joys and Challenges of Managing Nature-Based Programs, by Rachel Larimore, M.A.

Sponsored by Nature Explore. “Get children outside more!” It seems a common phrase lately with a growing awareness for beneﬁts of experiences with nature. Yet, the reality is it’s easier said than done. Yes, there are many beneﬁts to children and teachers alike by integrating nature into the preschool curriculum. There are also opportunities for integrating nature in even more frequent and meaningful ways. For[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Rachel Larimore

Topics :
Nature, Program Management

February 12, 2020

Your Program’s Reputation Depends on Staff Engagement, by Tony D’Agostino

Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory. What do people in your community say about your program? Reputation is everything when it comes to operating a successful center. Managing your program’s reputation is not a one-time chore, it reflects the culture and day to day interactions and decisions. Learn how to you, as the program leader can make decisions to build program credibility! In this[...] Full Description

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Tony D'Agostino

January 29, 2020

Cultivating Young Scientists Through Culture and Family Engagement, by Tara Henderson and Victoria Roanhorse

This session is sponsored by New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children. Science explorations in early childhood programs are sometimes just happy accidents, which is always great. But because science helps children learn how to learn, it’s too important to just let it happen. Join this exciting webinar by two experienced early childhood science experts, Tara Henderson and Victoria Roanhorse, to build your[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Victoria Roanhorse

Tara Henderson

Topics :
Family Engagement, Science

January 16, 2020

Executive Function and Language Development: Unpacking the Science and Exploring New Findings, by Lisa Guernsey

Sponsored by Tools of the Mind. It is no secret among seasoned early childhood teachers that children who thrive are those who are able to articulate their needs, have the ability to regulate their emotions, and can focus their attention on a task. Now, findings from new research studies are not only backing up that intuition, but they are providing teachers and child care staff[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Lisa Guernsey

Topics :
Executive Function, Language Development

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

Presenter(s):

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

Presenter(s):

Ebonyse Mead

Jen Neitzel

Topics :
Equity, Social Justice

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