Word Wizardry: Vocabulary Enhancement in Early Childhood, Prek Through Grade 1, by Susan B. Neuman
New date:This webinar is on TUESDAY, 9/20! Sponsored by Nemours Bright Start! This empowering presentation by world-renowned language expert, Dr. Susan B. Neuman, focuses on strategies to improve children’s vocabulary and academic language. In this webinar, early educators will learn strategies facts and strategies about vocabulary and language development that will make your program a magical world of words. Dr. Neuman will provide practical insights[…] Full Description
Hiring the Best Early Childhood Teachers in Today’s Digital Age, by Kris Murray and Jessica Johnsen
Sponsored by Child Care Marketing Solutions. Research indicates that the quality of early childhood education programs relies heavily on the teachers and their interactions with children. Finding and hiring great teachers takes a lot of resourcefulness, sound processes, and knowledge of how to take full advantage of the power of the Internet. Join Kris Murray and Jessica Johnsen as they reveal the secrets of professional[…] Full Description
Social-Emotional Education for Creating Positive School Culture in Early Learning Settings, by Lauren Starnes
This webinar is on TUESDAY! Sponsored by Second Step, an initiative of Committee for Children. Social-emotional education is not just for students; it has the potential to change your entire school culture. While social-emotional education has been a longstanding focus in K-12 education, this webinar will turn the lens to the impact of formalized social-emotional education beginning in preschool. Join us as we explore firsthand[…] Full Description
Nurturing Bilingual Infants and Toddlers, by Karen Nemeth
This session is sponsored by the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education Being bilingual is good for the brain and the earlier children start to learn two languages, the easier and more successful that bilingual development can be. We know that language begins to develop before babies begin to talk, so this session will focus on building two or more languages from[…] Full Description
Intentional Curriculum Implementation: The Director’s Role in Supporting Teachers in Early Childhood Classrooms, by Jill Soto
Sponsored by Connect4Learning (C4L) Implementing curriculum occurs daily in the child care program, but many struggle with this task. Directors find themselves asking these questions: How do I help? How do I help them get started? As a director, you are responsible for the support and guidance of teachers as they continue their journey towards intentionally implementing curriculum with young children. Implementing curriculum takes time[…] Full Description
Early Childhood Science Inquiry is a Journey (Not a Series of Unrelated Activities): Learning from the Research, by Peggy Ashbrook
Sponsored by Connect4Learning (C4L) No matter what prior experiences your young students have had, engaging in science and engineering activities and the related discussions can help them learn more about the natural and human-made world. By including science and engineering learning every day for your students, you are providing experiences that will prepare them for later learning and stimulate children’s’ interest in learning mathematics and[…] Full Description
The Foundation of Early Childhood Consulting: Your Mission, Value, and Differentiators, by Gary Romano
Sponsored by Civitas Strategies and Early Childhood Investigations Consulting Directory. CERTIFICATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS WEBINAR OR ANY OF THE WEBINARS FOR CONSULTANTS! This webinar, presented by Gary Romano of Civitas Strategies, will draw from the forthcoming book Small But Mighty to help you start your own consultancy or define the most important pillars of your work. In this first installment of the Small[…] Full Description
The Path for Math in Early Childhood: The Learning Trajectories Perspective, by Dr. Douglas Clements and Dr. Julie Sarama
Sponsored by Connect4Learning (C4L) What are the mathematical and educational building blocks of early mathematics? What role should these building blocks play in a developmentally appropriate setting? Join two of the most preeminent early math experts in the country, Dr. Douglas Clements and Dr. Julie Sarama, as they describe research-based learning trajectories as the core of all aspects of the educational enterprise. These learning trajectories include three[…] Full Description
The Power of Optimism: Helping Early Childhood Educators See the Best in Themselves, Their Students and Their World, by Steve Gross
This session is sponsored by Life is Good Kid’s Foundation. Optimism is powerful. When children grow to see the good in themselves, the good in others and the good in their world – their social, emotional, and cognitive superpowers emerge. However, for the seeds of optimism to take root, they must be nurtured. Sadly, in toxically stressful environments that can result from poverty, violence and[…] Full Description
Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs: Successful Strategies from Experienced Early Childhood Educators, by Linda Brekken, Amanda Schwartz, Beth Fairchild, Lisa Parker and Andrea Knowlton
Sponsored by the soon-to-be launched ECE Expert Consultant Directory. Inclusive programs serving young children with disabilities provide many benefits for children with and without disabilities. Studies show increased cognitive, language and social-emotional skills for children with disabilities. Children without disabilities are more likely to accept and respond positively to diversity. Inclusive programs increase access to educational and community resources for children with disabilities, while improving[…] Full Description
