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Simple, Inexpensive Additions to Maximize Learning Through Play

Amber Tankersley, PhD

August 1, 2024

Learn how to maximize learning opportunities using repurposed, free, found, and inexpensive items.   Read More


Understanding Early Childhood Diagnosis: What Preschool Teachers Need to Know

Karalynn Royster, PsyD, IMH-E®

July 15, 2024

Learn to recognize, understand, and respond to various presentations of mental health disorders in preschool-age children.   Read More


Reflective Practice as Your Superpower: Coaching From the Recipient’s Perspective

Kati Vaughn, BA, MA

May 15, 2024

Take charge of your professional learning and development! Develop your reflective practice with the right mindset and strategies for making coaching conversations work for you.   Read More


Intentional Questioning Strategies

Joanna Grymes, PhD

May 1, 2024

Are you intentional about the questions you ask children? Review the research and strategies to improve your questioning to support positive outcomes in children’s learning and development.   Read More


The Benefits of Fine Motor Skills in Early Education

Jamie Cruz, MOT, OTR/L, Emily Dassow, BS, OTR/L

April 4, 2024

Learn about fine motor skill development and its impact on school readiness. Use common preschool toys and supplies to build your repertoire of beneficial fine motor activities.   Read More


Setting Boundaries and Time Management Techniques for Home Visitors

Christine O'Brien, BS, MS

April 1, 2024

Learn how to set professional boundaries while creating relationships with families and explore time management techniques.   Read More

 


Bed Bugs, Pinworms, and Others, Oh My!

Charlotte Hendricks, PhD

March 27, 2024

Learn about head lice, bed bugs, pinworms, and other critters and how to treat and prevent infestation in your program.   Read More


Play, Has It Become A 4 Letter Word In Education?

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 22, 2024

Learn how to promote learning via play, as this makes sense as children naturally learn through exploration, cause and effect, and pleasure.    Read More


Exploring Self-Regulation With 3 To 5 Year Olds

Tere Bowen-Irish, OTR/L

January 22, 2024

Explore self-regulation for 3–5-year-olds including foundational skills of learning to wait, responding calmly, being able to listen, and direction following.   Read More

 


Evacuation in ECE Settings: Everyone Out!

Charlotte Hendricks, PhD

January 9, 2024

Evacuation may be necessary in case of fire, flooding, utility disruption, violence, or other situations. Learn how to safely and quickly get children to a safe area, and ensure their safety and well-...   Read More


Ethics in Action in Early Childhood

Stephanie Bivins, MEd

July 27, 2023

Walk through scenarios to practice implementing research-based ways to guide difficult, everyday educator decisions using the NAEYC Code of Ethics.   Read More


The Impact of Tech on Development and Academic Readiness

Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP

July 11, 2023

The impact of screen time on children's development, as well as strategies for facilitating language and other developmental skills through play.   Read More


Kids with Kids: How to Support Them

Sherrie Segovia, PsyD

April 21, 2023

Risks and challenges, assessment tools, and various strategies for working with teen parents and their children.   Read More


Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition, Prevention, and Long-term Impact

Alison D. Peak, LCSW, IMH-E

December 19, 2022

Signs, symptoms, and prevention efforts to address Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT).   Read More


Meeting in the Middle: Parent’s Perspective of Educating a Child with Special Needs

Cara Koscinski, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CAS

November 15, 2022

Learn ways to approach partnerships and communicate with parents of children with special needs.   Read More

 


Elevate and Empower Through Advocacy

Sarah Ozuna Brown, MS

October 14, 2022

Explore the levels and types of advocacies as well as their importance to children, families, and the early education field.   Read More


Collective Trauma and Building a Trauma-Informed Culture: Working with Staff

Nadia Tourinho, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C

August 31, 2022

Learn about collective trauma and building a trauma-informed culture in your program when working with staff.   Read More


Collective Trauma and Building a Trauma-Informed Culture: Working with Children

Nadia Tourinho, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C

August 31, 2022

Learn about collective trauma and building a trauma-informed culture in your program when working with children.   Read More


Collective Trauma and Building a Trauma-Informed Culture: Interventions

Nadia Tourinho, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C

August 31, 2022

Learn about interventions to address collective trauma and building a trauma-informed culture in your program.   Read More


Collective Trauma and Building a Trauma-Informed Culture: Working with Parents

Nadia Tourinho, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C

August 15, 2022

Learn about collective trauma and building a trauma-informed culture in your program when working with parents.   Read More


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