3 Keys to Staff Retention Through Practically Perfect Performance, by Rachel Supalla, MA
Sponsored by 1Place Childcare Compliance and Best Practice Software. While every childcare center director wishes for ‘practically perfect’ performance, most know there is a learning curve involved in getting people up to a standard. An innate magic, akin to Mary Poppins, might exist in some but most require a measured approach to bring out their best- and that’s where Key performance indicators come in. In[…] Full Description
The Honeycomb Hypothesis: A Fresh Perspective on how Infants, Toddlers, and Two’s Learn, by Dr. Sandra Duncan, Sue Penix and Sally Haughey
Sponsored by Exchange Press. A Fresh Perspective on how Infants, Toddlers, and Two’s Learn Have you ever observed honey bees flitting around and nosing up to sweet smelling flowers? Pause to observe them and you may notice just how these little wonders of nature are busily gathering pollen to carry back to their hives. This repeated gathering, collecting, taking, and placing the pollen in the[…] Full Description
Diversity Meets Picture Books! What You Need to Know to Select Inclusive Materials, by Dr. Paula Jackson, Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed, and Autumn Allen, EdM, MA
Sponsored by Barefoot Books. Do you hear that rustling? It’s the sound of change. The children’s book publishing industry is slowly waking up from a long history of underrepresentation. And it’s about time. Recent research indicates that children exhibit racial preferences by the age of 6 months old. Perhaps you already have a desire to include diverse and inclusive books in your learning environment. But[…] Full Description
Achieving Equity and Quality: 11 Simple Rules to Build Thriving Communities, by Judy Jablon, Nichole Parks and Lauren Carlisle
Sponsored by Leading for Children. All children deserve the opportunity to thrive! For this to happen, every adult must embrace the critical role they play in ensuring that children grow and develop in communities where they feel safe and secure. How the adults in children’s lives see themselves, treat each other, and work together is vital to realizing our dream of quality for every child.[…] Full Description
Strategies for Reading Aloud to Preschool Children, by Susan B. Neuman
Sponsored by Johnnie Max. This empowering presentation by world-renowned language expert, Dr. Susan B. Neuman, focuses on how early childhood professionals can make reading aloud magically powerful for children. You will learn how strategies like reading non-fiction to improve children’s vocabulary, language development, and comprehension. Dr. Neuman will provide practical insights into how to teach and otherwise expand children’s early language development, especially with informational[…] Full Description
Early Childhood Behavior Guidance Practices and the Role of Implicit Bias, by Ebonyse Mead and Jen Neitzel
Sponsored by Second Step. In this paradigm-shifting webinar, you will learn about implicit racial bias and its role in behavior management practices and policies in early childhood programs. Research reveals that Black children are disproportionally suspended or expelled in their earliest school experiences. The implications of the research demonstrate that teachers’ practices, and administrative policies often set untenable conditions and lead to unnecessary disciplinary actions[…] Full Description
Inspirations from Reggio Emilia for a STEM-Infused Environment, Dr. Vicki Carper Bartolini
Sponsored by Redleaf Press. From her recently published book, Creating a Reggio-Inspired STEM Environment for Young Children, award-winning educator Dr. Vicki Carper Bartolini offers practical suggestions and resources for teachers to re-envision their early learning environments with a focus on STEM. Using the Reggio Emilia lens that honors the right of children to a wondrous learning environment, the author guides participants in how they might[…] Full Description
Promoting the Positive Racial Identity of Black Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Kamye Hugley, M.S.
Produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. The first 1,000 days are a sensitive period in children’s development. This is critical period for language, emotional, and social development. Evidence is also accumulating about these early years as critical for positive ethnic-racial identity. Positive ethnic-racial identity is protective and promotive for children’s healthy development especially children from[…] Full Description
How to Lead a Nature-based Program Without Losing Your Purpose (or mind!) By Rachel A. Larimore, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Samara Early Learning. Nature-based learning is growing in popularity, particularly in the time of COVID. Yes, there are many benefits to children and teachers alike by integrating nature into the preschool curriculum. Yet, many leaders find themselves facing challenges in supporting a shift to nature-based learning. These challenges are sometimes administrative related to policies, funding, and licensing. There are also pedagogical leadership challenges[…] Full Description
Engaging Presentations Everyone Will Love, by Brian Washburn
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have a free webinar that will make you and the people who attend your presentations swoon! Whether you’re putting together a presentation for a small group or a keynote for a conference (conference season is right around the corner, after all), this session may help you identify some key elements you’ll[…] Full Description
