Designing Gender Appropriate Experiences for Boys that Guide Positive Behavior, by Jerry Parr and Ron Blatz
Sponsored by Exchange Press. Young boys, as a group, generally struggle more than girls in early childhood and elementary programs. This is not due primarily to bad behavior, but to a “fundamental mismatch between how most young boys develop, grow, and learn, and the kinds of expectations, outcomes, activities, and discipline approaches used in programs […]Full Description
RegisterHow to Create Experiences WITH Young Children Rather Than Planning Activities FOR Them, by Jacky Howell M.A.
This session is sponsored by The InvestiGator Club. In the field of early childhood education, the focus has often been on planning an activity FOR children that is focused on coming up with a product. This session, presented by author, consultant, and DAP expert, Jacky Howell, will help you and your staff members experience a […]Full Description
RegisterThe Full Enrollment Formula: 5 Easy Steps to Your “Forever” Wait List, Kris Murray
Sponsored by Smartcare. Have you ever calculated the cost to your early learning company of being under-enrolled? Even one open spot in your center can add up to thousands of dollars of lost revenue over just a couple of months. If you feel like you’ve tried everything to get fully enrolled and you’re still […]Full Description
RegisterEnrollment Essentials: First Impressions Can Make or Break Program Enrollments, by Jared Hall and Carol Levins
Sponsored by Intellikid Systems If you are an early childhood program Director or leader who must ensure full enrollment, you know you only get one chance to make a first impression. Whether that first impression is on the phone, over email, or in person, prospective families form critical opinions about programs almost immediately. Join this […]Full Description
RegisterLessening Challenging Behaviors: Teachers and classrooms as partners in facilitating pro-social development, by Michelle Salcedo
Sponsored by Free Spirit Publishing. At times, children’s challenging behaviors are a mismatch between the social & emotional demands of the classroom and their ability to be part of a classroom community. Just like children learn to walk, to recite the alphabet, and to put on their own shoes; they must learn the social & […]Full Description
RegisterThe Director’s Digital Dilemma: Using Documentation Technology in Early Childhood Programs
Sponsored by Storypark. Finally! There’s research on online documentation technology systems and their impact on classroom practice and family engagement and communication. Presenter Mary Elizabeth Picher, MA, MEd, PhD, will reveal the exciting results of her study on the use of digital documentation technology in Ontario’s Kindergarten Program. Dr. Picher will reveal surprising answers to […]Full Description
RegisterCoaching in Early Childhood, by Dathan Rush and M’Lisa Shelden
Sponsored by Brookes Publishing This webinar will provide the background and rationale for using a coaching interaction style in early childhood programs to build the capacity of parents, teachers, and other care providers to promote child learning within the context of everyday routines and activities. In this powerful webinar, the presenters, Dathan Rush and […]Full Description
Register“The Difference We Make”- How Simple, Everyday Interactions in Early Childhood are Critical, by Dana Winters, Ph.D. and Junlei Li, Ph.D.
This webinar is sponsored by Zero to Three’s Professional Development and Workforce Innovations. In 1983, Fred Rogers delivered his first keynote address for the National Association for the Education of Young Children, where he asked the audience, “Do you ever wonder if you have made a difference?” More than three decades later, that question continues […]Full Description
RegisterStrategies To Reinvent Your Early Childhood Program for Success, by Caroline Jens
Sponsored by Smartcare As a program director, continuous quality improvement is probably among your priorities. Reinvention brings about change and influence without having to start from scratch. The best part of reinvention is leveraging everything you’ve already done – the good, the bad, the ugly, the successes and failures, and using that past experience […]Full Description
RegisterBuild a Culture of Family Engagement through Responsive Communication, by Mary Muhs
This session is sponsored by The InvestiGator Club. Working with parents and families can be a challenge, especially when there are contradictory expectations. It can also be a joyful experience where engaging, life-long relationships are developed and cherished. In this engaging session, author, thought leader and professor, Mary Muhs, will explore family child care, center-based […]Full Description
RegisterOctober 24, 2019
2:00 PM Eastern Time
Presenter(s) :
Albrecht, Kay Montgomery
Learned, Halcyon
DuShane Young, Sharon
Pathways to Nature-Based Play: There Is One for You! by Kay Albrecht, Ph.D., Halcyon Learned and Sharon Young
Sponsored by Nature Explore. Nature-Based Play is all the rage these days. The list of documented benefits that can accrue to children, teachers, families, programs, and from having myriad engaging outdoor experiences is growing longer as this trend spreads into the educational mainstream. If you want to explore where you might fit in this movement […]Full Description
RegisterLeadership Strategies for ECE Directors that Motivate, Guide, and Engage ECE Teachers, by Susan MacDonald
Sponsored by Storypark In this engaging webinar author and leadership expert Susan MacDonald will share key strategies that you, as a program leader, can use to inspire staff members to be fully committed to their own professional growth and development. The presentation will center around these fundamental questions: How do I motivate and inspire teachers […]Full Description
Register3 Key Indicators Stunting the Growth and Excellence in Your School, by Chanie Wilschanski
Sponsored by DiscoverED There is a commonly held myth that growth requires doing “more”… Some believe that staff and leaders need: More ideas, more strategies, and more tips and tricks to grow and sustain excellence. But, according to author and peak performance coach, Todd Herman, “More is the enemy of high performance.” This webinar, presented […]Full Description
RegisterStrategies for Multi-site ECE Programs to Attract Opportunities through Pedagogical Leadership and Creative Systems, by Debbie Sluys, RECE
Directing a multi-site organization requires a level of leadership sophistication which comes from courage, daily habits of positive action, self-awareness, keen listening skills and a visionary outlook. When the leader views the multi-site organization from an asset-based perspective, they will attract more positive outcomes. This engaging webinar, presented by experienced Canadian child care Executive, and […]Full Description
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