August 3, 2011
Like societies, neighborhoods, and companies, all early childhood programs have their own cultures. But, we often don’t stop to think about the implications of our culture on children, families, and staff. What is your program’s culture? How is it defined? How is the culture communicated? Do you embrace and “live” your culture every day?
- Topics :
- Management, Organizational Culture, Supervision
July 27, 2011
This webinar, presented by Beth Engelhardt, a preschool administration veteran with 30 years of experience, will help you recognize the ways in which you contribute to the firestorm and how you can be proactive to prevent everyday problems and full-blown crises in your early childhood program.
- Topics :
- Management, Supervision
July 20, 2011
Now more than ever, elementary principals are aware of the role that they can play in supporting a continuum of learning from early childhood settings and actively engaged in communities and schools to help set the stage for academic success. Join Gail Connelly and Barbara Chester from The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) to begin a dialog about how principals and early childhood professionals can work together to smooth the seams between preschool and elementary school.
- Topics :
- Management, Principals, Supervision, Transitions
June 30, 2011
The session will focus on strategies to effectively set up interest or learning centers to foster cognitive leaning and engage children in active participation.
June 1, 2011
It’s easy to find fierce debate about using technology with young children. As multi-touch screens flood our classrooms, minivans and playrooms, some have gone as far to say that technology causes health problems, developmental delays and imply that there could be frightening long-term implications. But what exactly is “technology?” In this webinar, we’ll unpackage the issue, and look specifically at issues related to evaluating children’s[...] Full Description
- Topics :
- Resources, Teaching Practices, Technology
May 18, 2011
“Sticky Note Storytelling” is a tool used by life coaches and CEO’s of organizations to facilitate personal growth and development and forge authentic and supportive relationships in an organization. It is a powerful process that leads people to self discovery and more meaningful relationships with others.
This session will explain the process of “Sticky Note Storytelling” and how to prepare staff for the process.
- Topics :
- Management, Organizational Culture, Supervision
May 11, 2011
If you have asked your teachers to get the CDA Credential, your responsibility has really only just begun. As the administrator, you must be a source of support and help to your staff as they earn a CDA. In this session, you will learn the best ways to be an advocate, mentor, and active participant in the CDA process.
- Topics :
- Credentialing, Management, Program Quality, Supervision
April 27, 2011
Early Childhood Education Resources for Teaching Dual Language Learners http://www.languagecastle.com [email protected] Twitter: KarenNemethEdM Facebook: Karen Nemeth at Language Castle LLC Many Languages, One Classroom: Teaching Dual and English Language Learners Karen Nemeth 2009 – Gryphon House Meeting the Home Language Mandate: Practical Strategies for All Classrooms Karen Nemeth March 2009 Young Children One Child, Two Languages: A Guide for Preschool Educators of Children Learning[...] Full Description
- Topics :
- Community Building, Diversity, Inclusion, Multicultural, Teaching Practices
April 6, 2011
Early childhood teachers and administrators often use time-out as a guidance method for challenging behaviors. Time-out was originally developed as a positive guidance technique, yet we often miss the mark when we use it. This webinar will explain how early childhood administrators and teachers can do things differently to help ALL students succeed.
March 30, 2011
Is it possible to eliminate aggressive acts and bullying during the early years? The answer to this question is critical for anyone involved in early childhood education. In this webinar, we will discuss ways to eliminate aggressive acts during the early years.