Join us to learn more about partnering with families, supporting families with developmental screenings, referrals to necessary supports, creating and implementing child support plans, and understanding the laws protecting children. The goal of Foundations of Inclusion is to ensure professionals feel confident in supporting children within their programs, decrease preschool suspensions and expulsions, and ensure […]
English PLC Build on learning and experience to deepen understanding of inquiry and project-based learning (PBL) and engage with colleagues in a shared learning environment. Explore implementation, share new ideas, and problem-solve. PLC participants will receive a resource book to support learning and will include opportunities for teachers to reflect on their practice and receive […]
Learn about the Protective Factors that build strong families and how they are important in our lives and the lives of children and families. Educators are important people in the lives of families. This interactive, experiential training uses video, interactive activities, games and reflection to introduce the Strengthening Families Framework. Spend a day building community […]
This professional development offering welcomes educators who want to think deeper and in community about outdoor play, curriculum and outdoor environments! ECE educators who have previously participated in the Connecting Children to Nature projects and PLC’s are encouraged to continue with us.
Strengthen leadership skills and capacity to support your program's implementation. This CoP will provide content and discussions about inquiry and project-based learning in early education programs. We will also focus on essential leadership skills through a reflective, shared-learning process. Participants will come together to share ideas, strategies, challenges, and successes. Participants will receive 2 […]
Navigating the Deep Waters of Social Justice Teaching 3/15/25 9:00 – 11:00AM Nadia Jaboneta and Brian Silveira will explore what using anti-bias strategies looks like in the early childhood classroom. We will also address how we as educators can best support the development of positive self-identity in young children through everyday actions we can take. […]
Unit blocks were created in the early 1900’s and are still one of children’s favorite materials. Why has such simple materials been able to hold children’s attention and focus even in the age of screens, legos and other modern toys? What opportunities and possibilities do blocks offer children and teachers? This two-part workshop will explore […]
March 8 & March 15, 2025 9 am–12 pm WestEd, 730 Harrison St, SF, CA 94107 Facilitators: Ee Leng (Elaine) New & Cathy Tsao This two-part series* provides an introduction to attachment theory and explores the importance of early relationship quality for infants and toddlers. The series will be delivered in English and attendance at […]
1. Understanding and responding to issues of racism and injustice in ECE programs. 2. Understand the urgency to support and uplift Black children in ECE settings. 3. Connecting and relating to Black families in meaningful, supportive ways. 4. Disrupting the “Status Quo” to support the learning/development for Black children. 5. Understanding biases, reflecting on upbringing/experiences, […]
Join us to learn more about partnering with families, supporting families with developmental screenings, referrals to necessary supports, creating and implementing child support plans, and understanding the laws protecting children. The goal of Foundations of Inclusion is to ensure professionals feel confident in supporting children within their programs, decrease preschool suspensions and expulsions, and ensure […]
