Make Program Assessment a Superpower for Teachers and Administrators, by Lyneé Lopez
The prospect of program assessment often conjures up anxiety and fear for early childhood teachers and administrators. However, implementing program assessments like ECERs need not be so stressful. In fact, it can be approached with interest! Empowering yourself and the teachers in your program to fully understand what high-quality environments look like, how it’s measured, and the inside scoop on what an assessor is really[…] Full Description
Award-Winning Nature Books for Teachers, Children and Families in Your Program! by Betsy Bird, Martha Meyer and Bridget Petrites
Sponsored by Are you looking for great books to spark young children’s interest in nature, inspire impactful green actions for children to take, or looking for books to inspire nature-based STEM experiences for your program? This is the webinar for you! Join three experienced librarians with a passion for nature books to hear about the winners of the Blueberry Awards. The Evanston Public Library Blueberry[…] Full Description
Coaching Strategies that Empower Teachers to Lead From Within, by Jennifer Slavin, M.Ed. and Tasha Santistevan
Sponsored by The Child Care Success Company As an owner or program leader of an early childhood program, you might not realize the potential that lies within your staff. There is so much potential in the teams you have assembled! Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the children’s learning environment and the culture and growth of the programs where they work. To reach their[…] Full Description
Nature-Based Learning: Inspiring & Supporting Staff to help children learn with nature, by Dr. Rachel A. Larimore
Sponsored by Samara Early Learning Early education program leaders around the world are becoming more enthusiastic about nature-based learning. Many leaders find themselves wanting to jump in wholeheartedly but find shifting the culture of their organization as well as the practices of individual teachers is incredibly challenging. But the reality is that change won’t happen unless staff are inspired and supported to make change. First,[…] Full Description
Think, Try, Fix, Share: Inclusive Engineering with Young Children Using Universal Design, by Angi Stone-MacDonald, Ph.D. and Amanda Lopes, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing In this unique webinar, authors Angi Stone-Macdonald, Ph.D , and Amanda Lopes, Ph.D., will explore, model, and share resources to use the engineering process to design learning experiences that support STEM development for children 0-5 in inclusive settings. Based on their book, Engaging Young Engineers: Teaching Problem-Solving Skills Through STEM, Second Edition, the presenters will provide guidance to help you[…] Full Description
How Perspective-Taking Nurtures Empathy, Kindness, & Justice in ECE
Sponsored by Second Step What the world needs now is a large dose of benevolence and altruism. How do early childhood educators contribute to this aspirational vision of a better world? The first thing you can do is learn how to introduce the foundations of these characteristics into your classroom. Join us to explore the stories of three experienced early childhood educators and their mentor[…] Full Description
Making Informed Business Decisions for Early Childhood Program Operations, by Tara Franklin
Sponsored by Procare In the dynamic world of early care and education, program leaders like you often find yourselves donning multiple hats, juggling various responsibilities, and managing a whirlwind of tasks. This presentation delves into the intricacies of operating programs, emphasizing the multitude of roles and challenges you face every day. In this webinar, presented by experienced education executive Tara Franklin, this discussion will help[…] Full Description
Exploring Early Relational Health: A New Perspective on Your Role as an ECE Professional, Junlei Li and Thelma Ramirez
Sponsored by The Burke Foundation If you think about it, as an early childhood professional, building and strengthening relationships is part of what you do every single day. Early Relational Health (ERH) is an emerging concept that organizes the cumulative understanding of the relational foundation of children’s and adults’ health and well-being. As a profession, we have focused on research about brain science, return on[…] Full Description
Creating a Culture of Appreciation for a Thriving Engaged Workplace, by Susan MacDonald
Sponsored by Inspiring New Perspectives Join this inspiring webinar to kick off the New Year by embracing authentic ways to acknowledge and validate the unique strengths of each staff member in your program. It is no secret that resilient and motivated teachers are better equipped to offer children joyful learning environments. To help teachers stay engaged and motivated, program directors, supervisors, and professional development providers[…] Full Description
The Power of “Rich Talk”: Conversational Strategies to Bond With and Build Young Children’s Skills, by Rebecca Rolland, EDD
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute We all want the best for the children in our care –and everyday conversation offers one of the most profound and underused opportunities to help build relationships and help them thrive. But how can we make the most of these opportunities? This webinar, presented by the author of The Art of Talking with Children, Rebecca Rollans, EDD, will explore the[…] Full Description
