April 19, 2020
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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- Business, COVID-19, Finance, Program Management
April 8, 2020
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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- Mindfulness, Social-Emotional Development
March 25, 2020
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
March 20, 2020
—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
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- COVID-19, Program Management
March 18, 2020
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
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- Nature, Program Management
February 12, 2020
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
January 29, 2020
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
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- Family Engagement, Science
January 22, 2020
Sponsored by Storypark. Directing a multi-site organization requires a level of leadership sophistication which comes from courage, daily habits of positive action, self-awareness, keen listening skills and a visionary outlook. When the leader views the multi-site organization from an asset-based perspective, they will attract more positive outcomes. This engaging webinar, presented by experienced Canadian child care Executive, and personal development and culture consultant, Debbi Sluys,[...] Full Description
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- Business, Program Management, Teaching Practices
January 16, 2020
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
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- Executive Function, Language Development
January 8, 2020
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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- Schema Theory, Teaching Practices
