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 […]
This 2-part series will provide an overview of the Toddler CLASS tool; how the tools build on each other; and what this looks like in a toddler early care and education setting. Registration link: https://bit.ly/ToddlerCLASSS25-ENG. Registration closes: 03/26/25
This 2-part series will provide an overview of the Toddler CLASS tool; how the tools build on each other; and what this looks like in a toddler early care and education setting. Registration link: https://bit.ly/ToddlerCLASSS25-ENG. Registration closes: 03/26/25
What is the Teaching Pyramid? The 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. This training series – Modules 1A, 1B & 2 are intended for new teachers and other support staff (including regular […]
A fun-filled day of inspiration and teamwork as we explore creative ways to meet children’s core relationship needs! Interpretation services will be available in Spanish and Cantonese. April 5, 2025 10 am - 4 pm (Lunch will be provided) WestEd, 730 Harrison St., SF, CA 94107 2025 DEC SFQC innovation challenge flyer eng final
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
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 […]
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, […]
Three-part introductory series designed to support early educators to: Build awareness, knowledge, and strategies in inquiry and project-based learning (PBL). Develop skills to create and design inclusive, long-term investigations and provocations throughout the year. Develop strategies to create documentation that includes and makes visible the CA Preschool Learning Foundations; DRDP measures; CLASS domains; and diversity, […]
Learn strategies to connect DRDP data to curriculum planning for individuals and groups. Become familiar with Early Learning & Care Division (ELCD) resources. This full day training provides the opportunity to learn about: Using DRDP results to plan for individual children and groups of children Looking in depth at how to plan for small and […]
Are you a Family Child Care (FCC) provider ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for this in-depth workshop designed to help FCC providers grow their revenue, strengthen their business practices, and build sustainable plans for the future. Gain the tools, skills, and confidence to elevate your child care business with […]
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
The Everything ECE PLC's meet monthly by language groups for professional development and is designed exclusively for Family Child Care Educators. Come meet peers with the common goal of strengthening quality child care and building on knowledge and capacity which directly benefits the children and families served in San Francisco. What can Everything ECE […]
This new training series and PLC is designed for Early Childhood Education (ECE) educators seeking to enhance their math teaching practices for young children. Through hands-on activities, group discussions, and shared experiences, participants will explore innovative strategies to integrate math into daily routines and use unusual materials to foster mathematical thinking. This professional development opportunity […]
Virtual Five-Part Professional Learning Community (PLC) You are welcome to join us in transforming classrooms into language-rich environments where all languages are celebrated and where children are given multiple opportunities to explore ways to use language and understand the world of reading. Please come and share with others how you are partnering with families so […]
This overview webinar will introduce the PITC Curriculum, its components, and how its approach supports the efforts of family childcare and center-based care teachers to facilitate the development and learning of infants and toddlers. It will also highlight how the PITC Curriculum is designed to promote professional learning that helps care teachers deepen their own […]
Learn strategies to connect DRDP data to curriculum planning for individuals and groups. Become familiar with Early Learning & Care Division (ELCD) resources. This full day training provides the opportunity to learn about: Using DRDP results to plan for individual children and groups of children Looking in depth at how to plan for small and […]
Dear San Francisco Community Join us to co-create wonderful & fun learning opportunities for SF Early Childhood Educators, Children & families. Help us replenish with lovely, clean, natural and reusable materials at the Loose Parts & Tinkering Resources Room at the San Francisco City College, John Adams Center. During these sessions, ECE Educators will learn […]
Learn about the PreK CLASS Environment tool and how it can be used to enhance the classroom environment to better support meaningful interactions. Registration link: https://bit.ly/PreKCLASSEnvS25-ENG. Registration closes: 04/24/25
The Relationship Between Temperament and Behavior We are excited to bring this "Going Deeper" training to the City! For anyone who has been trained in the CA Teaching Pyramid, this workshop focuses on understanding the nine temperament traits first described by Alexander Thomas and Stella Chess. Learning about temperament traits can lead to a better […]
Join us for a light dinner and networking before engaging in reflection and documentation of shared learning, growth, and inspiration from our educator-presenters. MAY 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM MILTON MARKS CONFERENCE CENTER 455 GOLDEN GATE AVE SF, CA 94102 To register or submit a presentation proposal visit: www.i3inquiry.org/fol Held Cantonese, English, Mandarin […]
The Relationship Between Temperament and Behavior We are excited to bring this "Going Deeper" training to the City! For anyone who has been trained in the CA Teaching Pyramid, this workshop focuses on understanding the nine temperament traits first described by Alexander Thomas and Stella Chess. Learning about temperament traits can lead to a better […]
Join us for an exhilarating day packed with dynamic guest speakers and transformative trainers, as we delve into the many ways we intersect with others. Explore the unique perspectives that shape our world and uncover the systemic oppressions and privileges embedded in society. Share your stories and journey into empathy and appreciation for diverse experiences […]
Introduction to Loose Parts Play (English & Spanish). To sign up for a Saturday session, click here! Questions about these sessions? Contact: ylarraburo@ccsf.edu or ehelias64@gmail.com Introducción al juego y aprendizaje con piezas sueltas. ¡Para inscribirse en una sesión de los sábados, haga clic aquí! Para preguntas sobre las sesiones, contacte: ylarraburo@ccsf.edu o ehelias64@gmail.com 25 Spring_ […]
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, […]
