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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

This training is designed to support educators who work with adult learners. Coaches, college instructors, PD facilitators, site supervisors and head teachers Research shows that educators can transform their practice if given the opportunity to reflect with each other. Professional Learning Communities, also known as Communities of Practice and Critical Friends’ Groups, give us a […]