June 1, 2011
It’s easy to find fierce debate about using technology with young children. As multi-touch screens flood our classrooms, minivans and playrooms, some have gone as far to say that technology causes health problems, developmental delays and imply that there could be frightening long-term implications. But what exactly is “technology?” In this webinar, we’ll unpackage the issue, and look specifically at issues related to evaluating children’s[...] Full Description
- Topics :
- Resources, Teaching Practices, Technology
May 18, 2011
“Sticky Note Storytelling” is a tool used by life coaches and CEO’s of organizations to facilitate personal growth and development and forge authentic and supportive relationships in an organization. It is a powerful process that leads people to self discovery and more meaningful relationships with others.
This session will explain the process of “Sticky Note Storytelling” and how to prepare staff for the process.
- Topics :
- Management, Organizational Culture, Supervision
May 11, 2011
If you have asked your teachers to get the CDA Credential, your responsibility has really only just begun. As the administrator, you must be a source of support and help to your staff as they earn a CDA. In this session, you will learn the best ways to be an advocate, mentor, and active participant in the CDA process.
- Topics :
- Credentialing, Management, Program Quality, Supervision
April 27, 2011
Early Childhood Education Resources for Teaching Dual Language Learners http://www.languagecastle.com [email protected] Twitter: KarenNemethEdM Facebook: Karen Nemeth at Language Castle LLC Many Languages, One Classroom: Teaching Dual and English Language Learners Karen Nemeth 2009 – Gryphon House Meeting the Home Language Mandate: Practical Strategies for All Classrooms Karen Nemeth March 2009 Young Children One Child, Two Languages: A Guide for Preschool Educators of Children Learning[...] Full Description
- Topics :
- Community Building, Diversity, Inclusion, Multicultural, Teaching Practices
April 6, 2011
Early childhood teachers and administrators often use time-out as a guidance method for challenging behaviors. Time-out was originally developed as a positive guidance technique, yet we often miss the mark when we use it. This webinar will explain how early childhood administrators and teachers can do things differently to help ALL students succeed.
March 30, 2011
Is it possible to eliminate aggressive acts and bullying during the early years? The answer to this question is critical for anyone involved in early childhood education. In this webinar, we will discuss ways to eliminate aggressive acts during the early years.
March 23, 2011
The outdoor learning environment has the potential to be a special space for nurturing the minds, bodies, and spirits of all young children and adults. Play that occurs in the outdoor environment is an important part of a high quality early childhood program. What does it take to have a quality outdoor space and engaging outdoor play? It starts with the adults who create those spaces and experiences.
- Topics :
- Management, Nature, Outdoor Learning, Supervision
March 9, 2011
US classrooms are increasingly more multilingual. We can either ignore our students’ linguistic needs, or we can position ourselves to provide the best possible education for our children’s global future. In this webinar, we will talk about the importance of thematic learning, the tremendous power of bilingual books when used with storytelling techniques, and why play is king of the classroom.
- Topics :
- Dual Language Learning, Language Development
February 23, 2011
This webinar will showcase how children learn and why it is important to provide developmentally appropriate, engaging, and interactive activities for young children. This interactive, innovative presentation will showcase how children learn online. Participate in this session and try out some new Web 2.0 tools that work with young children.
- Topics :
- Online Learning, Technology
February 16, 2011
. This session will briefly examine the 2009 releases of the federally funded reports for early literacy and mathematics, and the survey of technology use in the prekindergarten settings to develop a backdrop for understanding the impact and implications for early childhood professionals. Susan will also share practical ideas about how to manage your programs using alignments with the new Pre-K Common Core Standards.
- Topics :
- Child Care Policy, Trends