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November 9, 2016

Professional Learning Communities: A Catalyst for Program Improvement, by Katherine Rowell and Lindsey Allard Agnamba

This webinar is sponsored by HiMama. Join this paradigm-shifting webinar to explore the power of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to promote a collaborative culture dedicated to continuous quality improvement. Experienced early educators and professional development providers Katherine Rowell and Lindsey Allard Agnamba will highlight practical advice about how PLCs can offer directors promising strategies for promoting sustainable, high-quality early learning environments. These efforts will help[...] Full Description

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Katherine Rowell

Topics :
Coaching, Leadership, PLCs, Program Quality

October 25, 2016

Helping Children Birth Through 5 Rebound from Traumatic Experiences: Create Classrooms That Support Recovery, by Cate Heroman and Jenna Bilmes

This webinar is on TUESDAY, 10/25! Join this powerful session by Cate Heroman and Jenna Bilmes, authors of Helping Children Rebound, to build your understanding of how children might behave after experiencing a disturbing event and why. The presenters will share examples of how traumatic events such as natural disasters, terrorist incidents, witnessing violence, and even seeing reports of death and destruction in the news can impact children’s behavior. The[...] Full Description

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Jenny Bilmes

Cate Heroman

Topics :
Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices, Trauma-Informed Care

October 24, 2016

Consultants: Attract Clients on Early Childhood Investigations Consulting Directory, by Fran S. Simon, M.Ed. (Product demonstration)

Please be advised that this is a product demonstration for consultants, not a professional development experience. Certificates of Attendance and CEUs will not be offered in this session. If you are a consultant who is looking for affordable ways to find new clients, this no-obligation system demonstration and training webinar is for you. Join this session to learn how Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory can[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Fran Simon

Topics :
Consulting, Marketing

October 19, 2016

“Assessment Literacy” for Early Educators: Unpacking Intentional Child Assessment, by Laura Bornfreund and Lindsey Allard Agnamba

This session is sponsored by Nemours Bright Start! Teachers assess their students each and every day, from observing them at play and checking in for understanding to delivering a more formal assessment. But what should they do with all that information? How should the results from informal and formal assessments inform their classroom environment, planning and lessons, conversations with families, and school-wide decision making?[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Lindsey Allard Agnamba

Laura Bornfreund

Topics :
Assessment, Teaching Practices

October 18, 2016

[MAKE UP SESSION] The Importance of Teaching Social-Emotional Skills in Early Childhood Education, by Barbara Kaiser

This webinar is on TUESDAY, 10/18! This webinar is sponsored by Second Step, an initiative of Committee for Children. Research shows that social and emotional skills are as important to school performance as academic readiness skills. Teachers can support all children, especially children with challenging behavior as they work to develop their internal controls—and at the same time direct them onto a more positive emotional[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Barbara Kaiser

Topics :
Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices

October 12, 2016

Teaching and Growing in the Midst of Change: Learn, Practice, Share, and Model, by Sandy Heidemann and Beth Menninga

This webinar is sponsored by Free Spirit Publishing. If you work in early childhood with children and families every day, chances are you have participated in some of the many quality improvement initiatives out there. You want to be the best teacher you can be so you take a deep breath and dig in to learn about new research and practice. New quality improvement[...] Full Description

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Beth Menninga

Sandra Heidemann

Topics :
Change Management, Management, Teaching Practices

October 5, 2016

Engaging Staff Meetings: A Time for Professional Conversations that Foster Continuous Quality Improvement, by Judy Jablon

This webinar is sponsored by, HiMama. This webinar, presented by Judy Jablon, will explore how to use staff meetings for engaging professional conversations that foster continuous quality improvement. We’ll discuss how the content and process of intentional staff meetings effectively model dialogue, inquiry and problem solving among adults — all behaviors we want to encourage between adults and children. We’ll consider how to incorporate meaningful[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Judy Jablon

Topics :
Leadership, Management, Quality Improvement, Staff Development

September 28, 2016

The Importance of Teaching Social-Emotional Skills in Early Childhood Education, by Barbara Kaiser

This webinar is sponsored by Second Step, an initiative of Committee for Children. Research shows that social and emotional skills are as important to school performance as academic readiness skills. Teachers can support all children, especially children children with challenging behavior as they work to develop their internal controls—and at the same time direct them onto a more positive emotional and educational trajectory by teaching social and emotional[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Barbara Kaiser

Topics :
Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices

September 20, 2016

Word Wizardry: Vocabulary Enhancement in Early Childhood, Prek Through Grade 1, by Susan B. Neuman

New date:This webinar is on TUESDAY, 9/20! Sponsored by Nemours Bright Start! This empowering presentation by world-renowned language expert, Dr. Susan B. Neuman, focuses on strategies to improve children’s vocabulary and academic language. In this webinar, early educators will learn strategies facts and strategies about vocabulary and language development that will make your program a magical world of words. Dr. Neuman will provide practical insights[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Susan B. Neuman

Topics :
Language Development, Literacy, Teaching Practices

September 14, 2016

Hiring the Best Early Childhood Teachers in Today’s Digital Age, by Kris Murray and Jessica Johnsen

Sponsored by Child Care Marketing Solutions. Research indicates that the quality of early childhood education programs relies heavily on the teachers and their interactions with children. Finding and hiring great teachers takes a lot of resourcefulness, sound processes, and knowledge of how to take full advantage of the power of the Internet. Join Kris Murray and Jessica Johnsen as they reveal the secrets of professional[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Kris Murray

Topics :
Management, Recruiting, Staffing

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