The Healing Power of Play and Optimism, by Steve Gross, MSW
Sponsored by Life is Good Playmaker Project. Optimism is powerful. When human beings strengthen their ability to see and focus on the goodness and value in themselves, others, and the world around them, their social, emotional and cognitive superpowers emerge. Optimism, however, is fragile. Chronic stress, fear and overwhelming adversity can weaken and destroy our […]Full Description
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Art in the Trauma Informed ECE Classroom: Process over Product, by Anna Reyner, MA, ATR, LMFT
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. Open ended art is a creative process of self-discovery that literally grows the brain. Why then, do many teachers deliver cookie cutter crafts as art? Join this powerful webinar presented by Anna Reyner, MA, LMFT, to learn how to use art for self-expression and building community. Process art offers children […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides03/16/2023
Hansinger, Kelly
Senior Manager, Leadership Development, Bright Horizons Family SolutionsSenior Director of Learning and Leadership Development, Bright Horizons Family Solutions
View full profileLeading Multiple Programs With Purpose: Building Culture and Systems Mindset, by Melony Gibson, Ed.D. and Kelly Hansinger
Sponsored by Storypark. Managing multiple early childhood programs is always a balancing act that involves pedagogical, supervisory, and people-centric skills. In this session, Melony Gibson, Ed.D. and Kelly Hansinger from Bright Horizons Family Solutions will discuss your unique needs as a multi-site child care administrator with an illuminating focus on building professional culture. Together with […]Full Description
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The Myth of School Readiness, by Ida Rose Florez, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Early Childhood Investigations Consultants Directory. Early education is all about preparing young children for school, right? Or is it? Join me for a provocative discussion about school readiness. Is it really the end all and be all of early learning? Ready for what? Can we accurately assess readiness? Does school readiness even exist? […]Full Description
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The Power of Stories: Selecting the Best Books and Related Activities for Preschoolers, by Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed.
Sponsored by Barefoot Books. A preschooler’s experiences with books can shape their future! Throughout the early years, literacy development is intertwined with language, cognitive, social-emotional and motor growth. Join literacy expert Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed. to discover the building blocks for scaffolding preschoolers’ literacy skills and come away with practical tips and activities for the children […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides03/01/2023
Hichens, Molly
President, Molly Hichens Consulting , Co-owner and COO, Bright Beginnings Preschool
View full profileStand Out and Grow: Make Your ECE Program a Magnet for Families and Staff, by Molly Hichens
Sponsored by Procare. Hey, there, program leaders, are you looking to make your organization stand out while, saving time and simplifying systems? Need fresh ideas that will differential your program that you can implement by Monday? There’s no need to lose sleep or stress out as you grow your early childhood program! Here’s the to […]Full Description
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Managing the Shift to a Nature-Based Approach in Your Program, by Dr. Rachel A. Larimore
Sponsored by Samara Early Learning. It’s finally happening: Early education program leaders around the world are becoming more enthusiastic and enlightened about the benefits of nature-based programs. Many programs are beginning to jump in wholeheartedly but find shifting the culture of their organizations as well as the practice of individual teachers is incredibly challenging. After […]Full Description
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Magic Moments: Active Problem Solving with Young Children, by Ann Gadzikowski
Sponsored by Redleaf Press. Every problem, large or small, is an opportunity for young children to learn and grow. From spilled glue to a conflict in the block corner, problems are an unlimited natural resource generated inside our own classrooms. This insight-building webinar, presented by author and inspirational speaker, Ann Gadzikowski, will explore how early […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides02/16/2023
Meeker Watson, Anne
Music Therapist and Early Childhood Consultant, SING.PLAY.LOVE.
View full profileSing & Sign: Supporting Emerging Language through Music, Sign Language, and Play, by Anne Meeker Watson, Ph.D., MT-BC
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing. Teaching hearing children to sign is an extension of the types of nonverbal communication they already use to get your attention, including facial expression, gesturing, making noise, crawling, toddling toward an object of desire, and more. Focusing on communication has never been more important given lost opportunities during the pandemic […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/25/2023
Stacey, Susan
Author/Teacher Educator, Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education
View full profileReimagine Documentation to Support the Quest for Program Quality, by Susan Stacey
Sponsored by Storypark. The last two years have been challenging in terms of holding on to our values and intentions for our programs and for ourselves as professionals. This inspiring webinar by Susan Stacey will explore how you can support the use of documentation to help educators refresh their thinking about practice, gain insight into […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/18/2023
Cannon, Beth
Key Note Speaker + Instruction Design Specialist, Beth Cannon Speaks + Leaders Lounge Solutions
View full profileInterviewee to Employee: How to Craft Interview Experiences That Align With Your Vision and Values, by Beth Cannon
Sponsored by Brightwheel. In case you haven’t heard, there is a staffing crisis in early care and education! Oh, wait: You already know firsthand that even getting prospective employees to show up for an interview is a challenge! Even though you might be a little desperate for staffing, it’s still critical that you carefully […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides01/12/2023
MacDonald, Susan
Certified Professional Coach, Inspiring New Perspectives
View full profileEmbrace the Energy of 2023 to Guide Transformational Change, by Susan MacDonald
Sponsored by Inspiring New Perspectives. Embrace the energy of the new year and develop a plan for implementing positive professional transformation as an early childhood leader. In this inspiring and motivating webinar, author and professional coach, Susan MacDonald, will help you clarify a specific change you would like to make to enhance your work. Using […]Full Description
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Supporting Trauma-Informed Play to Facilitate Healing in Early Childhood Programs, by Dr. Barbara Sorrels
Sponsored by Second Step. Play and play based learning are important for healthy growth and development of all children and is psychologically and physically restorative for children with a history of trauma. This session, presented by child development and trauma specialist, Dr. Barbara Sorrels, will focus on the benefits of play to healthy brains and […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides12/15/2022
Purkayastha, Mitali
Professor of Practice; Co-Director, Center for Equity in Early Childhood Education, Mills College, ,
View full profileGender, Expectations, and Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood Programs, by Julie Nicholson, Ph.D., Nathanael Flynn, MA, and Mitali Purkayastha, AA
Sponsored by Second Step. What does it mean to be a boy or a girl–or something else? How do we support children to love their gender, and to talk about what can feel restricting or harmful about it? As early educators how do our own experience of and education about gender impact our ability to […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides12/07/2022
Sullivan, Lynn
Speaker, Author and Educator, Inclusive Schooling, LLCProfessor, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Program, University of KentuckyConsultant,
View full profileThe Heart of Inclusive and Meaningful Assessment Practices with Young Children, by Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Ph.D. Jennifer Grisham, Ed.D. and Lynn Sullivan, M.Ed
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing. Authentic assessment, practiced well, can be one of the most beneficial tools for teaching all children in inclusive early childhood settings. The process of implementing authentic assessment, regardless of the tool, can help teachers connect deeply with children and families, as well as learn how to best support them as […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides12/01/2022
Pica, Rae
Early Childhood Author & Consultant, Rae Pica Keynotes & Consulting
View full profileSpark a Revolution in Early Education: Speaking Up for Ourselves and the Children, by Rae Pica
Sponsored by Redleaf Press. Hey! Are you eager for some real change in early care and education? In this inspiring webinar early childhood super-advocate and author Rae Pica will help you become an early childhood education changemaker! Yes, YOU! Dream big! Imagine the possibilities for early care and education if the policies were created by […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides11/16/2022
Cannon, Beth
Key Note Speaker + Instruction Design Specialist, Beth Cannon Speaks + Leaders Lounge Solutions
View full profileCreating Clear and Effective Policies and Procedures for Early Childhood Programs, by Beth Cannon
Sponsored by Procare. The past few years have taught us that we need to learn how to pivot when faced with challenges. No profession knows this better than early childhood. Early childhood professionals have pivoted to change how they do business including marketing, recruiting, and in some cases teaching. Due to the frequent changes that […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides11/10/2022
Warden, Claire
Founder, Living Classrooms and International Association of Nature Pedagogy (IANP)
View full profileWinter Inside, Outside and Beyond the Classroom Walls: Your Program’s Best Winter Ever, by Dr. Claire Warden
Sponsored by Virtual Nature School Early educators around the world are increasingly embracing nature in our practice, but many find that venturing outside in winter can be a real challenge. For many teachers, the biggest barriers are planning for the right resources and their mindsets about being outside in all types of weather. In this […]Full Description
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Exploring Professional Friendships as Communities of Support for Early Childhood Educators, by Dr. Diane Kashin
Sponsored by Storypark. Even though you are surrounded by children, teachers, and families throughout the day at work, you might feel isolated as an early educator. In every profession people feel alone as they navigate their professional journeys. In fact, lot of your colleagues need to turn to others for inspiration and support.. Because working […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides11/02/2022
Stone, Emily
Founder , Housman InstituteProgram Manager, Housman Institute
View full profileResilient Relationships: Building Bridges Between Families and Programs, by Dr. Donna Housman and Emily Stone
Sponsored by Housman Institute. As early childhood educators and caregivers, you are the first point of contact for parents for all things related to their children. From “good morning” to circle time, snack time to nap time, potty training to lunch, curriculum to playground time – you are the captain of their child’s ship during […]Full Description
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