February 10, 2021
Sponsored by COR Advantage. The use of child assessment in early childhood programs can be controversial. Concerns about equitable, linguistic, and cultural implementation, “high stakes” use of data, and emphasis on outcomes for children overshadowing play stir up much debate. Yet, research-backed, authentic assessments are widely used in high-quality play-based programs nationwide with great success. How and why do attitudes and practices around assessment vary[...] Full Description
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- Assessment, Inclusion, Teaching Practices
February 3, 2021
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory NO CERTIFICATES OFFERED FOR THIS WEBINAR Are you a dynamic presenter, keynote speaker, or professional development trainer who inspires your learners? Over the past year, presentations have changed dramatically and adjusting your dynamic presentations to a virtual environment can be tricky. Whether you are really an impactful expert speaker or someone who could use new ideas for your[...] Full Description
January 27, 2021
Sponsored by Kodo Kids Join Miriam Beloglovsky, co-author of the Loose Parts: Inspiring Play award-winning books, and Diane Spahn, Director of Education with Kodo Kids, as they explore the 6 w’s that serve as a framework to select and set up loose parts that provoke children’s inquiry. This webinar will guide you to apply educational and design knowledge when curating loose parts to maximize children’s[...] Full Description
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- Loose Parts, Play, Teaching Practices
January 19, 2021
These are scary times. Nothing seems safe when one of the most secure places in our country is overwhelmed with armed and angry people. Families may believe they have shielded their children from seeing or hearing about violence, but children are acutely perceptive and are often more aware than we anticipate. Join this free conversational webinar with child psychologist and play therapist, Christian Bellissimo on[...] Full Description
January 13, 2021
Sponsored by Exchange Press Join early educator Nick Terrones and author Ann Pelo for an interview-style session about Nick’s new book, A Can of Worms. Moderated by Mike Browne, this deep discussion will explore the core of the book. In it, Nick shares stories about toddler-initiated conversations about race and identity. While the stories are sometimes amusing and often jarring, at their core, they are[...] Full Description
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- Infants and Toddlers, Teaching Practices
January 7, 2021
Sponsored by Procare 2020 was an extremely challenging year for early care and education (ECE) businesses, and while the new year brings a fresh perspective it will likely take time to steer your business toward calmer waters. This workshop will focus on a tool that is key to success: Child Care Management Software (CCMS). Presenters will focus on how the right CCMS can help you[...] Full Description
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- Administration, Business, Leadership, Management, Supervision
December 16, 2020
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory. Throughout this pandemic, many of us have said that we can’t go back to the child care system we had. But what will it take to build something that truly serves children, families, providers, educators, and our economy with equity and quality at its core? Earlier this fall, the Alliance for Early Success and its state and national[...] Full Description
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- Advocacy, Child Care Policy, Workforce Development
November 18, 2020
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory. This webinar has concluded and the recording is not available. See the schedule of upcoming webinars.
November 12, 2020
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory Early Childhood Educators in every setting are becoming more aware of the presence of trauma and its wide-reaching effect on children. Well, trauma is in the lives of young children…but so are you. Join Sarah Erdman, one of the authors of “Trauma and Young Children: Teaching Strategies to Support and Empower,” to learn the basics of what trauma[...] Full Description
November 5, 2020
Sponsored by Community Playthings. PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE! November 5, 2020 Whether you are teaching in person or online, this information-packed webinar will provide strategies for using puppets to create engaging experiences for young children. Early childhood education author and classroom interactions expert, Jacky Howell will inspire you to use puppets as “pals” who help children with problem solving, empathy, community-building, and all aspects of[...] Full Description
