June 6, 2012
The presenters for this session, Karen Nemeth, Ed.M., and Fran Simon, M.Ed, will walk you through many of the signature guidelines presented in the new technology position statement by NAEYC and The Fred Rogers Center, as well as the recommendations Karen and Fran make in their soon-to-be-released book on technology in early childhood classrooms.
- Topics :
- DAP, Teaching Practices, Technology
May 23, 2012
Exposure to role models and mentors is correlated with higher confidence, success rates, and ascension in organizations. Of course, this all sounds great, until it becomes another thing on your to do list! Guerrilla Mentoring, a proprietary process adapted by the award winning Hot Mommas Project (a global leadership venture), helps overcome this concern. Guerrilla Mentoring learning tools can increase confidence and key success factors[...] Full Description
- Topics :
- Management, Mentoring, Supervision
May 9, 2012
Chip Donohue and Roberta Schomburg, Senior Fellows at the Fred Rogers Center, will discuss the revision process and their approach to the NAEYC and Fred Rogers Center Joint Position Statement on Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8.
- Topics :
- NAEYC, Teaching Practices, Technology
May 2, 2012
This session is sponsored by Hatch Early Learning Our focus with Teachable Moments in Early Childhood will enable leaders and administrators to build teacher awareness in regards to the endless teachable moments that occur throughout each day in your early childhood program. Jenne Parks, Content Specialist for Hatch Early Childhood, will lead a discussion on the subject of recognizing and taking advantage of the teachable moments that[...] Full Description
- Topics :
- Teaching Practices
April 4, 2012
Progress monitoring can be made simple and straightforward and have a big impact on improving outcomes for the children in your early childhood program. In this session you will learn the basics of progress monitoring and 5 simple steps to implement a progress monitoring approach that is easy to do, time efficient, and effective.
- Topics :
- Assessment, Teaching Practices
April 1, 2012
Do you worry that your actions as a child care administrator may encourage a parent to sue your program? This webinar will offer practical advice on how to reduce the risks of lawsuits. Two attorneys will help guide you through the legal maze to avoid illegal discrimination, maintain confidentiality, and establish policies and procedures to resolve conflicts.
- Topics :
- Legal, Management, Risk Management, Supervision
March 21, 2012
Finding and keeping the best, most motivated teachers is a constant challenge for most early childhood program Directors. Once you find them, it’s critical to do everything you can to keep them engaged and motivated. The presenter for this session, Julie Barkus, has made it her life’s work to help program administrators learn techniques to maintain a high level of staff engagement and motivation. Year[...] Full Description
- Topics :
- Management, Retention, Staff Development, Staffing, Supervision
March 7, 2012
Are you a child care director, administrator, or owner who struggles with using technology in your marketing to attract new families to your program? Join Kris Murray, President of Child Care Marketing Solutions, as she reveals proven strategies for how to effectively attract and enroll Millennial Moms in today's digital economy.
- Topics :
- Business, Enrollment, Growth Mindset, Management, Technology
February 8, 2012
Have you ever wondered where to turn for help when you are faced with the challenges of providing high-quality education and care for children with special needs? If you have ever sought practical answers, you may have experienced a frustrating void. Easter Seals to the rescue!
- Topics :
- Early Intervention, Equity, Inclusion, Special Needs
February 1, 2012
Soon after Ellen’s book Mind in the Making (MITM) was published in 2010, she found that groups were convening around the book in professional learning communities. Webinars and symposiums were being held, book clubs were forming, professional groups were studying the book to apply what they had learned, training was being offered, and Mind in the Making became the focus of conferences, websites, and chat groups.
- Topics :
- PLCs, Professional Development, Teaching Practices
