May 2, 2018
Sponsored by Nature Explore. Working with children is joyful and rewarding but it also takes great reserves of strength and energy. Discover ways to use Heart-Centered Leadership techniques to support teachers while creating a foundation for a well-working organization. Heart-Centered Leadership begins with an appreciation for the wonders of the world and the people around us. It is a way of leading that honors[...] Full Description
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- Leadership, Management, Nature, Program Quality
April 19, 2018
Sponsored by Connect4Learning (C4L) The goal of this unique and enjoyable play training is to promote and strengthen play-based learning as part of Developmentally Appropriate Practices within Early Childhood Programs that serve children Birth-age 8 and their families. Special attention is given to the creative use of open-ended materials in the teaching and learning process. Participants will learn how to: 1. Develop and strengthen[...] Full Description
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- Cognitive Development, Play, Teaching Practices
April 16, 2018
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory This webinar is on MONDAY, April 16th. As a program leader or administrator, you often have to find people to fill knowledge and skill gaps in your program. You may find yourself looking for professional development trainers, financial experts, grant specialists, organizational development professionals, board advisors, and many other pros. But, do you have a process for working[...] Full Description
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- Business, Consulting, Management, Staffing
April 11, 2018
This session is sponsored by HiMama. In this powerful webinar, two of the most influential child care advocates in the US and Canada share their insights about the state of child care in their respective countries. Lynette Fraga from Child Care Aware of America, and Morna Ballantyne from Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada will discuss current challenges and opportunities for child care systems in[...] Full Description
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- Advocacy, Management, Professionalism, Workforce Development
April 6, 2018
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
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- Consulting, Marketing
March 28, 2018
This webinar is sponsored by Second Step, an initiative of Committee for Children. Those who work with children in daycare and preschool settings are uniquely positioned to make a big difference in the lives of the children and families they serve. Sadly, they can also often be some of the first to suspect or witness signs of child abuse and neglect. By introducing their students to personal[...] Full Description
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- Abuse, Management, Teaching Practices
March 27, 2018
Sponsored by Leadership Connections, the Annual Conference of McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership Are you having trouble finding and keeping dedicated, enthusiastic, and well-prepared staff members? Do you feel stumped about how to find great teachers, and what you can do to keep them? In this webinar, Katherine Falen, MEd. will provide walk with you through an overview of some of your biggest[...] Full Description
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- Business, Management, Retention, Staffing
March 21, 2018
This webinar is sponsored by Second Step, an initiative of Committee for Children. Research has established the negative impact of early adversity on a child’s social and emotional development. Adults who work in early childhood settings are in a unique position to help children overcome early challenges by supporting their acquisition of essential emotional skills and self-regulation capacities through consistent, predictable, nurturing, and positive interactions.[...] Full Description
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- Play, Social-Emotional Development, Teaching Practices
March 14, 2018
This session is sponsored by Nemours Bright Start! Dual language learners (DLLs), one of the largest growing populations in the U.S., will enter classrooms with little to no exposure to the English language. To successfully, gain proficiency in English, they will require explicit and systematic instruction in both the home language and the new language. Are you familiar with strategies that support DLLs in each[...] Full Description
March 7, 2018
Sponsored by Gryphon House They say a picture is worth a thousand words. The authors of Picturing the Project Approach: Creative Explorations in Early Learning agree! In this unique webinar, you will have a rare opportunity to peek inside the life of The Project Approach in practice in real classrooms with real children and teachers featured in the book. The authors will share the power of projects through photographs[...] Full Description
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- Project Approach, Teaching Practices
