January 15, 2025
Preschool classrooms are microcosms of the world’s cultures. In them, you find educators, children, families, and administrators from every walk of life who bring a rich tapestry of experiences, values, and norms. This convergence of diverse viewpoints has assets and opportunities for cultural conflict, especially when it comes to children’s behavior. It is natural for different people to view behavior through their own lenses and[...] Full Description
January 9, 2025
For a century, early childhood policy has been premised on a myth. This falsehood―which dictates that child care and education are somehow separate and distinct―not only suboptimizes the most important window into all human development but costs taxpayers an untold fortune. It’s time to think differently. Join Dr. Dan Wuori, one of the field’s most respected non-partisan policy experts, as he makes a case for[...] Full Description
- Topics :
- Development, Policy
January 8, 2025
THE DATE FOR THIS WEBINAR HAS CHANGED TO JANUARY 8, 2025 Sponsored by Early Learning Access Supporting equitable sociocultural interactions for young children in preschool classrooms has become one of the most urgent priorities in early education. However, we are often stymied by our lack of insight into our efforts to achieve classroom equity. Join this enlightening webinar to take important steps to address this[...] Full Description
December 11, 2024
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing A growing body of research substantiates what early care and education professionals have always known: Nothing is as important as relationships between caregivers, children, and families. Our experiences during the most challenging days of the COVID-19 pandemic only underscored the necessity of supportive connections. During this challenging period, representatives from various home-visiting models collaborated to determine the most effective ways to[...] Full Description
December 4, 2024
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory Young children growing up in today’s digital world face unique challenges and opportunities. Many early childhood professionals respond to that reality from a place of anxiety and resistance. But what happens if, instead of resistance, our strategies are grounded in joyful learning and discovery? The answer is magic. And a lot of creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Join[...] Full Description
- Topics :
- Digital Literacy, Teaching Practices, Technology
November 14, 2024
Sponsored by The Child Care Success Company Leading an early childhood program is a joy, but it is labor-intensive and human-centric. You must intensively work with families, staff, and children, all of which require energy, patience, and specific know-how. One of the most demanding aspects of the job is supervising staff. Because may come to the job without specific training or expertise in organizational development[...] Full Description
November 13, 2024
Sponsored by Upfront One of the biggest challenges many states in the US face is the lack of real-time data about child care vacancies. Because many agencies across the US currently need more sophisticated technology to collect and deliver this data, their reliance on manual entry from overburdened providers makes the information they collect inaccurate and outdated, often as soon as it is delivered. This[...] Full Description
November 7, 2024
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory What more could anyone want for children than a happy early childhood? The lively session will describe how preschool programs and classrooms can offer a joyful culture of caring, cooperation, creativity, learning, and social-emotional health. Presented by psychotherapist and acclaimed author Martha Heineman Pieper and Director of The Natalie G. Heineman Smart Love Preschool Kelly Perez, this webinar[...] Full Description
October 30, 2024
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute Look around your program: Is the environment conducive to exploration, sparking creativity, and meeting the group and individual needs of the children? Learning environments are paramount for young children as they are dynamic, interactive spaces pivotal in their holistic development. Great spaces for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children don’t have to be glitzy or polished. Rather, they should offer diverse[...] Full Description
October 24, 2024
Thriving Together Despite the best efforts of early childhood educators, some toddlers naturally hit, bite, and otherwise display aggressive behaviors. These common tiny-tot behaviors challenge caregivers and parents and are among the biggest stressors they encounter. Because it is so complicated to understand what drives toddler behavior and redirect it, it’s hard to know how to support them in learning self-regulation. Join toddler expert Raelene[...] Full Description
