09/13/2023
Weisman Topal, Cathy
Author, Speaker, Visual Arts Educator, Smith College
View full profileExploring Beautiful Stuff: Loose Parts, Nature, and Art in Your ECE Classroom, by Cathy Weisman Topal
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute Exploring found materials and making meaningful experiences from them: what could be more intriguing for young children and their teachers? Cathy Weisman Topal, author, artist, art educator, and co-author with Lella Gandini of Beautiful Stuff! Learning with Found Materials, and Beautiful Stuff from Nature, will share stories of how teacher’s […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides08/24/2023
Hook, Teddy
VP, Education & Training, LineLeader by ChildcareCRMVP of Customer Operations, LineLeader by ChildcareCRM
View full profile5 Key Tips to Improve Child Care Registration, by Lisa Henkel, CFE and Teddy Hook
Sponsored by LineLeader Tired of manual registration tasks that take longer than they should? Unfortunately, registration can be one of the most tedious and time-consuming processes in childcare administration – for you, your staff, and your families. Fortunately, there’s a better way! Modern digital registration tools are easier to use than ever before and since […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides08/23/2023
MacDonald, Susan
Certified Professional Coach, Inspiring New Perspectives
View full profileGossip Be Gone! Strategies for Building Positive Strengths-Based Teams, by Susan MacDonald
Sponsored by Inspiring New Perspectives. Children thrive in environments where the adults model positive relationships and create communities based on trust and respect. In this exciting webinar, presented by early childhood leadership experts, Susan MacDonald, will explore strategies for eliminating gossip and enhancing your professional communication skills with coworkers, parents, and administrators. Susan will also […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides08/17/2023
Brinkerhoff, Monica
Founder and CEO , Leadership AlchemyAssociate Vice President for Early Childhood Education, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
View full profileReinvigorate Your ECE Program with 3 Innovative Leadership Approaches, Cassandra O’Neill and Monica Brinkerhoff
Sponsored by Storypark Finding the best way to help your early childhood program evolve can be art and science. This webinar will explore innovative leadership approaches that can propel your ECE leadership style to find your way. Because innovative leadership relies on power-with rather than power-over relationships, you will discover leadership styles that build on […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides08/16/2023
Hansinger, Kelly
Director, Professional and Leadership Development, Bright Horizons Family SolutionsSenior Director of Learning and Leadership Development, Bright Horizons Family Solutions
View full profileLeading Program Culture Right From the Start: Create Positive Learning Culture in Your Early Childhood Program, by Kelly Hansinger and Melony Gibson, Ed.D.
Sponsored by Procare. Early Childhood Education is a profession of learning; learning how to guide and support young children; learning how to lead programming and curriculum; learning how to lead a center; learning how to best support families. That list could go on and on about learning how to do something, but have you considered […]Full Description
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Play-responsiveness as a Teaching Practice: Using The Original Learning Approach, by Suzanne Axelsson M.A.
Sponsored by Redleaf Press Join Swedish early childhood care and education expert, Suzanne Axelsson, M.A. to explore how weaving wonder, curiosity, joy, knowledge, imagination, interaction, risk, time, reflection, and listening can bring teaching closer to a state of play. In this thought-provoking webinar, you will explore the foundations of Suzanne’s book, The Original Learning Approach […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides08/09/2023
Washburn, Brian
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer , Endurance Learning
View full profileWhat Kind of Professional Development Trainer Are You? How Your Training Type Impacts Training Results, by Brian Washburn
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory Are you a content expert who is often asked to train others on one specific topic? Or are you more of a facilitator who is comfortable talking about a wide range of topics (even though you may not be able to go very deep into any one specific […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides08/03/2023
Huber, Mike
Author, Curriculum Specialist, David's Center for Child and Family Development
View full profileMaking Peace with War Play: Exploring Consent and Power in the Preschool Classroom, by Mike Huber, MAEd
Sponsored by Exchange Press Play is self-chosen, self-directed, and imaginative. But what if children choose to play in ways we are uncomfortable with? It is very common for preschool children to engage in gun play or war play. Children who have a hard time joining social play often find success in this type of play. […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides06/22/2023
Knight, Evelyn
The Child Care Business Coach, Child Care Business Professionals
View full profileBecoming Legally Smart to Protect Your Early Childhood Program and Your Career, by Evelyn Knight
Sponsored by Procare Solutions It’s difficult and even scary to think about but working in a caring profession can be fraught with potential legal hazards. Becoming legally smart is essential for program leaders and owners because liability issues can be a threaten your career, business, and livelihood. In this important webinar, early childhood business […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides06/15/2023
Oken-Wright, Pam
Preschool Teacher and Administrator, Children FirstPedagogical Consultant, Oken-Wright Pedagogical Consultancy
View full profilePursuing Bad Guys: Responding to Imaginative Violent Play Using a Transformative Approach, by Donna King and Pam Oken-Wright, M.Ed.
Sponsored by Exchange Press. In this fascinating webinar, Donna King, a preschool teacher, and author of Pursuing Bad Guys: Joining Children’s Quest for Clarity Courage and Community, and Pam Oken-Wright, M.Ed., a pedagogical consultant, will tell the story of their work together on a long-term investigation of “Bad Guys.” We have all observed children playing […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides06/14/2023
Petrites, Bridget
Library Assistant; Blueberry Lead, Evanston Public LibraryEvanston Public Library Collection Development Manager, Evanston Public LibraryLibrary Assistant, Evanston Public Library
View full profileAward-Winning Nature Books for Preschool Children and Families in Your Program
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 that inspire you with nature experiences for your program? This is the webinar for you! In this webinar, you will join three experienced librarians with passion for the planet and […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides06/08/2023
Gittleman, Pam
Early Childhood Music Specialist, Creator of Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times®, For Kinder Times, LLC
View full profileJoyful Music for Social-Emotional and Language Development, by Pam Gittleman
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. Join this interactive and fun webinar to learn to connect social-emotional development and music for joyful classroom experiences. Early childhood music expert, Pam Gittleman will share examples that illustrate how both lyrics and melody impact social-emotional learning, literacy skills, and the role of songs in building those skills. You will […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides06/07/2023
Supalla, Rachel
Early Childhood Expert, Consultant and Multi-site owner, Discovery Kidzone Learning Centers
View full profilePlan a Magical Teacher In-Service With Various Pedagogical Approaches, by Rachel Supalla, MA
Sponsored by brightwheel. You can never have enough professional development tools in your toolbox! Does it seem you are always looking for ways to plan engaging and productive teacher in-service experiences? You are not alone! Join early childhood program leader, business strategist, and popular keynote speaker, Rachel Supalla to explore diverse pedagogical approaches to learning […]Full Description
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Mean Girls (and Boys!): Why Young Children Act In Unkind Ways and How To Help, Claire Lerner, LICSW
Sponsored by Second Step. When children boss other kids around, say hurtful things, exclude peers, and act in other unkind ways, they are not acting mean on purpose. By and large, these kids are struggling with difficult feelings of insecurity/self-doubt and anxiety. These complex emotions are uncomfortable and hard to make sense of and cope […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides05/18/2023
Ponti Jauchius, Jena
Landscape Architect/Nature Play Expert, N is for Nature Play, LLC
View full profileInclusive Sensory-Rich Nature Play for Children’s 7 Senses, by Jena Ponti Jauchius, PLA, CPSI
Sponsored by Nature Explore Nature play is one of the most powerful tools we have to give children the type of childhood they need to grow into thriving adults. Nature play calms children’s nervous system, offers the most beneficial sensory stimulation, and is an eager co-creator in play and learning. The benefits of nature play […]Full Description
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Summer Nature! Offering Culturally-Centered Summer Nature-Based Programs, by Ashley Brailsford, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Unearthing Joy Together It’s safe to say we all want our programs’ outdoor spaces to be inclusive and welcoming. Creating nature-based curriculum and programs that center diverse cultural perspectives can be challenging but is necessary for transforming outdoor spaces into inclusive places. Just in time for summer program planning, presented by early childhood […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides05/03/2023
Hook, Mike
VP, Education & Training, LineLeader by ChildcareCRMVP, Sales, LineLeader by ChildcareCRM
View full profileCoaching Teachers for Family Engagement, by Lisa Henkel, CFE and Mike Hook
Sponsored by LineLeader. We all know family engagement is integral to children’s development, but It’s not always so obvious that the art and a science of family engagement is really a program-wide effort. From the classroom to the front office, every staff member has a role to play. It is also important to consider how critical family engagement […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides04/26/2023
Thigpen, Laycee
Founder and CEO, Reinking Education Consulting, LLCLead Consultant, Reinking Education Consulting, LLC
View full profileCoaching Early Educators for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging, by Anni K. Reinking, Ed.D. and Laycee Thigpen MS.Ed.
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing. Are you an early education program leader who is ready to start transforming your program to be more equitable? Or are you already actively pursuing programmatic changes to ensure inclusion and justice? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, this energizing webinar will help you strategize and act […]Full Description
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Natural Playscape Makeover! Practical Design Tips for Supporting Child-Directed Play In Natural Spaces on Any Budget, by Rusty Keeler
Sponsored by Rusty Keeler. We all want to create beautiful outdoor natural play and learning environments for our children but isn’t it expensive? Difficult? Out of reach for the average caregiver and center? “No way!” says natural playscape designer and author Rusty Keeler, “You can do it!” Join Rusty as he shares 30 years of […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides04/19/2023
Marsh, Virginia
Business Consultant, Early Education Business Consultants, LLCDirector of Operations, Early Education Business Consultants, LLC
View full profileLearn the Secrets Recruiters Use to Find Staff Online! by Lauren M. Small and Virginia Marsh
Sponsored by Brightwheel. Nothing is more challenging in early childhood care and education right now than finding staff. With a little bit of insight to switch up your thinking and your strategies you can overcome interview no-shows and underqualified candidates. Learning a bit about how the algorithms in the search platforms work and a little […]Full Description
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