01/12/2023
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
Session Resources & Slides10/27/2022
Puerling, Brian
Founder, Suddenly It Clicks!Early Childhood Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
View full profileGuiding Teachers to Use Technology with Young Children, by Brian Puerling and Gail Lovely
Sponsored by Johnnie Max. In this lively yet practical webinar, early childhood technology experts Brian Puerling and Gail Lovely will present insights and ideas for administrators to help teachers implement meaningful uses of technology with young learners. Knowing that early childhood educators often face resistance, hurdles, and challenges when it comes to using technology with […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/26/2022
Iglesias, Aquiles
Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Professor, University of Delaware, Smith College, University of Delaware
View full profileScreening Bilingual Language Development for English–Spanish Speaking Preschoolers, by Aquiles Iglesias, Ph.D., Jill de Villiers, Ph.D. and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing. Language learning is the key that opens almost every door for young children! This is especially try for dual language learners. Knowing how where all children are in their developmental trajectory is important for planning to meet their needs. Screening bilingual language learners is challenging. But, there are strategies you can […]Full Description
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Reclaim Your Joy: Paving Your Positive Path Forward as an Early Childhood Educator, by Erin Ramsey
Sponsored by Exchange Press. Happy, healthy, and joyful early educators make for happy, healthy, and joyful programs. In this refreshing and inspiring webinar, early care and education leader, author and inspirational speaker, Erin Ramsey will inspire you to pave a positive path forward with ways to claim your power, remove your roadblocks and find your […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/13/2022
Boone Blanchard, Sheresa
Research Professor & Fellow, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillAssociate Professor, East Carolina University in the department of Human Development and Family Science
View full profileLoving the Skin You Are In: Facts on Race & Disability in Early Childhood Programs, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Sheresa Boone Blanchard, Ph.D.
Produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Our country is still reeling from the twin pandemics – coronavirus and racial reckoning. Furthermore, these dual pandemics have significantly impacted children with disabilities, especially Black and Brown children. In this paradigm-shifting webinar Dr. Iheoma Iruka will help you […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/12/2022
Jackson, Paula
Director of Education & Content, Barefoot BooksDirector of Global Citizenship , Barefoot Books
View full profileBooks and Babies: Selecting the Best Books and Related Activities for Infants and Toddlers, by Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed. and Dr. Paula L. Jackson
Sponsored by Barefoot Books. The foundation for literacy starts at birth! From babies’ first smiles to toddlers’ first steps, literacy development is intertwined with language, cognitive, social-emotional and motor growth. Join literacy experts Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed., and Dr. Paula L. Jackson to discover the building blocks for scaffolding early literacy skills in pre-mobile infants […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides10/06/2022
Benson McMullen, Mary
Professor of Early Childhood Education, Indiana University
View full profileHappiness in the “Baby Room”: Supporting the Well-Being of Infant-Toddler Care Professionals, by Mary Benson McMullen, Ph.D.
Sponsored by Childcare Education Institute. In this compelling webinar, author and professor Mary Benson McMullen, Ph.D., will offer insights about the importance of happiness and well-being in high quality infant-toddler care and education (ITCE) and how you may support this in your programs. You will learn key ideas from Mary’s two recent books, On Being […]Full Description
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Culture and Children’s Challenging Behavior, by Barbara Kaiser
Sponsored by Second Step. Like the children in our care, every teacher is different. We come from different contexts and cultures, and everything we think, say, and do is processed through the filter of our own culture. Culture influences our values, beliefs, gender roles, family structures, language, and even our teaching styles. The ability to […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides09/28/2022
DeLoach, Gabrielle
Director of Professional Development, Kodo KidsProfessional Development Specialist, Kodo Kids
View full profileConnecting Reflection and Continuous Quality Improvement, by Kasey Kile, M.S. and Gabrielle DeLoach, M.S.
Sponsored by Kodo Kids. Great early childhood programs are in a state of constant evolution. Achieving a program culture that values evolution requires continuous quality improvement is a top priority for program administrators. With growth and quality improvement, comes change, which is often challenging. Guiding staff to use reflection can assist them in becoming invested […]Full Description
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A Financial Checkup for Your Child Care Program, by Kathe Petchel
Sponsored by Procare. Sigh! Your child care program’s finances: So critical, and yet often the hardest part of your job! If only there were a few key principles that could help making your budget easier to develop, manage, and most of all balance with reliable revenue growth! You are in luck because there are some […]Full Description
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Centering Attachment: The Key to Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for 0-3, by Ruth Anne Hammond, M.A.
Sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute Oh, BABY! Infants and toddlers’ brains and capacities are on FIRE! Research shows time and time again that their development is exceptionally rapid, which means that as an infant and toddler educator you must carefully prioritize the time you spend together. Because secure attachment predicts healthy outcomes in numerous developmental […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides09/14/2022
Warden, Claire
Founder, Living Classrooms and International Association of Nature Pedagogy (IANP)
View full profileNature Based Programs: Planning, Documentation, and Family Engagement, by Claire Warden
Sponsored by Storypark. We love emergent curriculum in nature-based programs. But even emergent approaches require some element of planning. Now is the time to explore ways to plan and document learning that are dynamic and motivating inside, outside and beyond! Join international early childhood natural program expert Dr Claire Warden to learn out how to […]Full Description
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