Preschool Archives - Page 5 of 38 - Early Childhood Webinars

May 18, 2022

Principals as Early Learning Leaders: Effectively Supporting Our Youngest Learners, by Dr. Julie Nicholson, Dr. Thomas Williams Jr. and Dr. Helen Maniates

Sponsored by Johnnie Max. Because of the expansion of preschool programs in public school districts, the majority of principals are now required to supervise early childhood teachers and classrooms. Unfortunately, information on child development and early childhood education is not a mandatory component of administrative training programs in most states nor is it a top priority for professional development for administrators working in public school[...] Full Description

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Helen Maniates

Thomas Williams

Julie Nicholson

Topics :
Administration, DAP, Leadership, Teaching Practices, Workforce Development

May 5, 2022

3 Keys to Staff Retention Through Practically Perfect Performance, by Rachel Supalla, MA

Sponsored by 1Place Childcare Compliance and Best Practice Software. While every childcare center director wishes for ‘practically perfect’ performance, most know there is a learning curve involved in getting people up to a standard. An innate magic, akin to Mary Poppins, might exist in some but most require a measured approach to bring out their best- and that’s where Key performance indicators come in. In[...] Full Description

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Rachel Supalla

Topics :
Business, Leadership, Management, Staffing, Supervision

April 27, 2022

Diversity Meets Picture Books! What You Need to Know to Select Inclusive Materials, by Dr. Paula Jackson, Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed, and Autumn Allen, EdM, MA

Sponsored by Barefoot Books. Do you hear that rustling? It’s the sound of change. The children’s book publishing industry is slowly waking up from a long history of underrepresentation. And it’s about time. Recent research indicates that children exhibit racial preferences by the age of 6 months old. Perhaps you already have a desire to include diverse and inclusive books in your learning environment. But[...] Full Description

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Paula Jackson

Stefanie Wieder

Autumn Allen

Topics :
Books, Diversity, Inclusion, Teaching Practices

March 31, 2022

Strategies for Reading Aloud to Preschool Children, by Susan B. Neuman

Sponsored by Johnnie Max. This empowering presentation by world-renowned language expert, Dr. Susan B. Neuman, focuses on how early childhood professionals can make reading aloud magically powerful for children. You will learn how strategies like reading non-fiction to improve children’s vocabulary, language development, and comprehension. Dr. Neuman will provide practical insights into how to teach and otherwise expand children’s early language development, especially with informational[...] Full Description

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Susan B. Neuman

Topics :
Language Development, Literacy, Storytelling, Teaching Practices

March 9, 2022

Inspirations from Reggio Emilia for a STEM-Infused Environment, Dr. Vicki Carper Bartolini

Sponsored by Redleaf Press. From her recently published book, Creating a Reggio-Inspired STEM Environment for Young Children, award-winning educator Dr. Vicki Carper Bartolini offers practical suggestions and resources for teachers to re-envision their early learning environments with a focus on STEM. Using the Reggio Emilia lens that honors the right of children to a wondrous learning environment, the author guides participants in how they might[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Vicki Bartolini

Topics :
Classroom Environment, Reggio Emilia Approach, STEM, Teaching Practices

February 24, 2022

Promoting the Positive Racial Identity of Black Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Kamye Hugley, M.S.

Produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. The first 1,000 days are a sensitive period in children’s development. This is critical period for language, emotional, and social development. Evidence is also accumulating about these early years as critical for positive ethnic-racial identity. Positive ethnic-racial identity is protective and promotive for children’s healthy development especially children from[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Kamye Hugley

Iheoma Iruka

Topics :
Equity, Infants and Toddlers, Social-Emotional Development

February 23, 2022

How to Lead a Nature-based Program Without Losing Your Purpose (or mind!) By Rachel A. Larimore, Ph.D.

Sponsored by Samara Early Learning. Nature-based learning is growing in popularity, particularly in the time of COVID. Yes, there are many benefits to children and teachers alike by integrating nature into the preschool curriculum. Yet, many leaders find themselves facing challenges in supporting a shift to nature-based learning. These challenges are sometimes administrative related to policies, funding, and licensing. There are also pedagogical leadership challenges[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Rachel Larimore

Topics :
Administration, Nature, Pedagogy, Supervision

January 26, 2022

Even Superheroes Need Support: The Power of Emotional Intelligence for Early Childhood Educators, by Dr. Donna Housman and Emily Stone

Sponsored by Housman Institute. Early childhood educators have always been Superheroes, tasked with the single most important role, aside from parents, in a child’s early development and education. Your work is one of the most rewarding in education, one most of us cherish, but one that also brings great stress. There is a lot of pressure squarely on you. The impact that stress and anxiety[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Emily Stone

Donna Housman

Topics :
Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Social-Emotional Development

January 5, 2022

Intentional Preschool Environments Set the Stage for Young Children, by Laura Delgado

Sponsored by Learning Beyond Paper. Every early childhood program’s physical environment, both indoor and outdoor, sets the stage for learning and engagement. The physical environment sends strong messages to children and adults about what is valued, who is valued, and what learning can occur within the spaces. It is up to family child care providers, directors, and teachers to carefully design their environments with absolute[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Laura Delgado

Topics :
Curriculum, Teaching Practices

December 15, 2021

Your ECE Career Journey: From Teacher or Director to Beyond, by Rachel Robertson, MA

Sponsored by Bright Horizons. If you are considering becoming an early childhood teacher or if you already are working as one, you may not have ever thought about what job you might hold in ten years or more. Many people start working as teachers or assistant teachers because they like children. No matter how you ended up working in the profession, teaching is the place[...] Full Description

Presenter(s):

Rachel Robertson

Topics :
Career Development, Professional Development, Workforce Development

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