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 […]
In three interactive sessions, you will learn how to: Enhance your knowledge of Teacher Sensitivity, Communication Milestones, Facilitated Exploration, and Early Language Support. Gain practical techniques to promote effective language and cognitive development through meaningful interactions. Please be aware that attendance at all three sessions is mandatory to receive professional growth hours. Spring 2025- English
Dear Early Learning For All Programs, The DEC Quality Team is building out our Quality Assurance (monitoring) processes and we need your input! We are excited to invite you to join us for an IN-PERSON round table where we will: Connect face-to-face and share some light refreshments Share results of the feedback we got from you […]
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.
CA Teaching Pyramid for InfantsToddlers (1) The CA Teaching Pyramid is a comprehensive approach designed to help educators promote social-emotional competence, address challenging behaviors in young children, and develop safe and nurturing group environments for all children. Participants must attend all 5 modules in order to participate in this training series. Join us for this […]
Build on learning and experience from training to deepen understanding of curriculum and engage with colleagues in a shared learning environment to explore implementation, share new ideas, and problem-solve. PLC participants will receive a learning resource book to support understanding and will include opportunities for caregivers & educators to reflect on their practice and receive […]
Love Is a Family- Cultivating Authentic Relationships with LGBTQ+ Families in our Programs. 4/12/25 9:00 – 11:00AM We will draw upon the anti-bias goals to reflect on creating welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ families. They will offer a quality checklist used to assess programs as well as focusing on questions and concerns parents and children may […]
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, […]
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 […]
In three interactive sessions, you will learn how to: Enhance your knowledge of Teacher Sensitivity, Communication Milestones, Facilitated Exploration, and Early Language Support. Gain practical techniques to promote effective language and cognitive development through meaningful interactions. Please be aware that attendance at all three sessions is mandatory to receive professional growth hours. Spring 2025- English
