06/15/2023
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
Session Resources & Slides04/04/2023
Jill Bertelsen
Chief Engagement Officer, Engagement Strategies, LLCJill Bertelsen, Bertelsen Education
View full profileImportant changes to our certificates + CEUs, by Fran Simon, Jill Bertelsen, Andrea Goggins, and Amanda Sant
Obtaining certificates and CEUs for our webinars always required a lot of explanation, and was a little complicated. We’ve been working on ways to improve the experience and also make our certificates more aligned to the expectations of child care registries in he US and Canada. The new process will be easier, but we want […]Full Description
Session Resources & Slides03/30/2023
Curenton, Stephanie
Research Professor & Fellow, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillProfessor and Director of the Center on the Ecology of Early Development (CEED), Boston University
View full profileBenefits and Consequences of Racial Segregation in Early Childhood, by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D.
Produced in partnership with Equity Research Action Coalition at UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Racial segregation permeates all facets of life including early care and education. (One example of structural racism in the U.S. is racial segregation in housing.) In this fascinating webinar presented by Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D. and Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D. […]Full Description
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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
Director, Professional and 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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