Conversations about race with your children can never start too early. Teaching children about race can be a scary process, but it is a great opportunity to teach yourself and children in your care. In order for children to flourish in a diverse world, educators must cultivate positive identities, encourage belonging, and prepare them for […]
The Strengthening Business Practices for Centers training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of child care programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business operations. It […]
During this training we will discuss the formation of implicit and explicit bias. We will focus on the potential negative impact of bias on the way one perceives and communicates with co-workers, children, and parents in the early childhood setting. The intention of the training is to build self-awareness of personal bias and heighten sensitivity […]
This workshop introduces early childhood directors to reflective supervision, a process that supports teachers in reflecting on their practice and challenges. It emphasizes the benefits, including improved teacher retention and teaching quality, and provides practical steps for implementation, such as setting clear expectations and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Trainer: Cheryl Joseph, Professor, Oakton Community College […]
goal of teachers is to establish partnerships with parents to support the learning of their students. In the Family Home Child Care environment, this communication brings unique challenges. Building a sense of community between a child’s home and the Child Care Home requires strong communication. The ability to communicate effectively with parents must be constantly […]
Better Together Learning Collaboratives bring together Leadership Teams from various ECE programs to learn about healthy habits in ECE settings while sharing experiences with each other and implementing new strategies in their own programs. The Learning Collaborative framework includes Learning Sessions (noted on the table), followed by Action Periods where the Leadership Team uses the […]
Contracts and policies can be two of the most important documents to have in a program. Family child care providers who enforce well written contracts and policies may find they are able to eliminate potential conflicts with parents. This informative training will be a stepping stone for family child care providers looking to start or […]
It is the nature of children to interact with their environment, but the quality of those interactions depends on the opportunities for engagement offered by the environment. The ability of a child to interact with their environment directly impacts their development. Through their interaction with events and materials outside themselves, children develop an understanding of […]
This workshop will provide early childhood educators with practical strategies to support developmentally appropriate language and literacy development for infants and toddlers. Participants will explore ways to encourage communication, vocabulary growth, and early literacy skills through play, responsive interactions, and engaging activities. The session will focus on creating a nurturing environment that fosters language acquisition, […]
Better Together Learning Collaboratives bring together Leadership Teams from various ECE programs to learn about healthy habits in ECE settings while sharing experiences with each other and implementing new strategies in their own programs. The Learning Collaborative framework includes Learning Sessions (noted on the table), followed by Action Periods where the Leadership Team uses the […]